HeadMouse Extreme User Guide
Origin Instruments Corporation
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Hardware Description
The HeadMouse Extreme is an infrared optical sensor that tracks
side-to-side and up-and-down head movements. It then filters and
transforms these movements to control the position of the mouse
pointer on the computer screen. HeadMouse Extreme operates
with very low input power (1 watt) that is usually supplied directly
from the computer or hub through a standard USB cable.
HeadMouse Extreme uses infrared light to track a tiny reflective
dot that is placed on the user's forehead or glasses.
When used with mouse button software, such as Origin
Instruments' Dragger, mouse clicks are performed by positioning
the mouse pointer and dwelling for a selectable period of time.
Alternately, mouse clicks can be performed with an adaptive
switch, such as the Origin Instruments Sip/Puff Switch. One or two
adaptive switches can be connected directly to HeadMouse
Extreme through a 3.5 mm stereo jack located next to the USB
connector.
The HeadMouse Extreme also contains an integrated infrared
receiver for use with wireless switches. The optional Beam
™
Wireless Switch Transmitter supports wireless connections for up
to three adaptive switches.
HeadMouse Extreme is connected to the computer or
augmentative communication device with a standard A-to-Mini-B
USB cable.
