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Optical computer mice capture thousands of surface images per second
Digital signal processors track microscopic surface patterns beneath the mouse
Modern optical computer mice replace tracking balls with a tiny optoelectronic sensor and light-emitting diode. The light illuminates the surface underneath while an integrated digital signal processor captures thousands of microscopic images per second, tracking cursor movement by detecting micro-texture patterns.
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