WiPoD: A wireless pointing device interfaced via USB for PC applications

Date of Publication

2009

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Thesis Adviser

Noriel C. Mallari

Defense Panel Chair

Cesar A. Llorente

Defense Panel Member

Rodrigo S. Jamisola, Jr.
Jose Antonio M. Catalan

Abstract/Summary

Since the advent of pointing devices, there have been various innovations in hand input devices for direct interaction with computers. The limitations of existing pointing devices in efficacy and range show that there is a need for a more adaptable device that can combine user flexibility with functionality. In this thesis, an accelerometer-based pointing device worn as a glove, referred to as the WiPoD, is developed using the Universal Serial Bus-Human Interface Device (USB-HID) Protocol for specific PC applications. The device integrates the capabilities of a mouse-pointing device with the flexibility and power of Bluetooth wireless communication technology.

The prototype has two main parts: (1) the glove, which contains an accelerometer, utility buttons (left-click, right-click, scroll button and power button), a microcontroller unit and a Bluetooth Transmitter, and (2) the USB dongle, which contains the Bluetooth Receiver and another microcontroller unit. Sensitivity settings in the device allowed it to cater to a number of specific PC applications. A 30-sample respondent survey for the overall performance resulted to an average rating of 4.02 (very good) out of 5 (excellent). The device showed great competence in becoming a preferred tool for use in tilt-based applications and presentations.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14984

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

157, A-65 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Computer input-output equipment--Design and construction; Computer interfaces; Computer engineering; Wireless pointing device

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