Microsoft’s BLUETRACK TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR REPORT Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Electronics with computer hardware Of the M.G University By NITHIN THOMAS DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE, KATTAPANA 2012 Department of Electronics 1 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE, KATTAPANA 2012 CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the seminar report entitled MICROSOFT BLUE TRACK TECHNOLOGY being submitted by NITHIN THOMAS in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Electronics with Computer Hardware of the Mahatma Gandhi University is a bonafide record of the work by her under our guidance and supervision and that this work has not been submitted for the award of any degree. Guided by Mr. Reji V.R Mrs. Sheeja K S Lecturer in Electronics Principal College of Applied Science College of Applied Science Kattapana Kattapana Department of Electronics 2 Acknowledgement I express outmost gratitude to my guide Mr. Reji V R, for his constant guidance, innovative thinking and meticulous help during the course of my seminar work. And also to Ms. Nimisha George and Ms. Mallu Liss Abraham who have extended all their help in presenting this seminar. I take immense pleasure in expressing my sincere gratitude to Smt. Sheeja , principal College of Applied Science, Kattapana, for providing me the necessary facilities to carry out this work. I’m also thankful to all the teachers of Electronics department who supported me throughout these days to present out my seminar. I also thank my parents and friends for their help and encouragement. Last but not least I thank God, the almighty for all the blessings bestowed upon me without which the seminar would not have been a reality. NITHIN THOMAS Department of Electronics 3 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2 MICROSOFT HARDWARE: HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP 2.1 UNDER THE HOOD CHAPTER 3 TYPES OF DEVICES ENABLED WITH BLUETRACK TECHNOLOGY 3.1 EXPLORER MOUSE AND EXPLORER MINI MOUSE 3.2 AVAILABILITY CHAPTER 4 ABOUT MICROSOFT HARDWARE AND MICROSOFT 4.1 MICROSOFT HARDWARE 4.2 ABOUT MICROSOFT CHAPTER 5 BLUETRACK CHIPSETS AND ITS TYPES 5.1 CLASS 1 CHIPSETS 5.2 CLASS 2 CHIPSETS 5.3 CLASS 3 CHIPSETS CHAPTER 6 BLUE TRACK TECHNOLOGY MOUSE BY MICROSOFT AND ITS VARITIES CHAPTER 7 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS CHAPTER 8 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES CHAPTER 9 HOW TO GET OUT OF RISK????? CHAPTER 10 REQUIREMENTS CONCLUSION Department of Electronics 4 REFERENCE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The world’s most advanced tracking technology, Microsoft Blue Track Technology, which allows consumers to take their mice anywhere and work with confidence on more surfaces than before. Microsoft’s new proprietary tracking technology combines the width and power of optical technology with the precision of laser tracking to allow consumers to mouse on virtually any surface1 — from a granite kitchen countertop to the living room carpet. BlueTrack Technology will debut in two new top-of-the-line mice, Microsoft Explorer Mouse and Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse, available this fall at BestBuy.com and in Best Buy stores. According to Microsoft, in a Blue Track technology mouse, the sensor, the light and the component configuration are optimized for the best possible surface image for a variety of conditions. BlueTrack Technology provides the mouse ASIC and the computer with exceptionally accurate and detailed information for advanced tracking on almost any surface. A BlueTrack technology mouse uses a Microsoft-designed complementary metal-oxide- semiconductor (CMOS) chip with advanced algorithms and pixel architecture for more precise tracking. It is Microsoft's fourth-generation application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) using CMOS technology. Department of Electronics 5 Microsoft new technology called Blue track technology has become quite popular among computer users. This technology enables laser mouse tracking on virtually any surface type, whether it’s wood, granite or even a carpet. Blue track technology is the big innovation by Microsoft. Due to invention of Blue track technology mouse, mobility of computer users from one place to another has become easier. In fact 72 percent of computer sold in the market are notebook computer and users require a mouse that can be mobile or it can go with them anywhere. Blue track technology has cover up the areas where optical and laser technologies mouse were falling short. Microsoft blue track technology mouse outperforms laser and optical mouse. These mice are quite popular for their tracking accuracy, stylish design and mesmerizing blue glow. These features of Microsoft blue track technology mouse make it a good choice for avid gamers. Mice with blue track technology are perfect choice for people who love to play games on computer. Blue track uses a large blue beam and specular optics architecture combined with an image sensor and pixel geometry designed by Microsoft to generate high contrast image of the surface that permits extraordinary tracking accuracy beneath the mouse. The light beam in Microsoft blue track technology mouse is more than four times larger than the average laser beam of laser mouse. This will help you to track accurately. Mentioned below are some of the blue track technology mice by Microsoft. Department of Electronics 6 CHAPTER 2 MICROSOFT HARDWARE: HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP Microsoft Hardware has consistently raised the bar in mouse tracking technology throughout its 26-year history, including the launch of the world’s first optical mouse in 1999. The LED light and sensor allowed consumers to mouse on more surfaces with ease, eliminating the old “ball” mouse for good. In 2005, Microsoft introduced High Definition Laser Technology, which allowed mice to work on many surfaces that optical technology did not. But now Microsoft’s in- house engineers have taken mouse tracking to the next level, creating an exclusive, groundbreaking technology to advance the way consumers use their computer mice. “Research shows that people aren’t sitting at a desk all day, but they’ve gone mobile. In fact, 72 percent of PCs sold are notebook PCs, and consumers need a mouse that can go with them anywhere,” said Mark DePue, platforms engineering manager at Microsoft and co- inventor of Blue Track Technology. “Blue Track Technology excels in areas where optical and laser technologies were falling short. Laser mice, for example, have a difficult time working on some common home surfaces, including granite and marble.” According to David Bohn, senior engineering architect at Microsoft and BluE Track Technology co-inventor, “Laser technology is also sensitive to dust and dirt accumulation during travel, which can lead to poor tracking performance. With Blue Track Technology you can rest easier about where your mouse will or won’t track — it works just about everywhere, just like you.” 2.1 Under the Hood Microsoft’s Blue Track Technology works on more surfaces than both optical and laser mice. The large, blue beam and specular optics architecture, in conjunction with a Microsoft- designed image sensor and proprietary pixel geometry, generates a high-contrast picture of the mousing surface that allows exceptional tracking accuracy. The Blue Track Technology light beam emanating from the bottom of the mouse is more than four times as large as the average laser beam used in today’s mice, enabling reliable mouse tracking even on difficult surfaces such as carpet. Department of Electronics 7 This advanced technology creates a superior, more precise picture of the surface, allowing consumers to use their mouse virtually anywhere. To see a video on the making of Blue Track Technology and meet the inventors, consumers can visit http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/bluetrack. Department of Electronics 8 CHAPTER 3 TYPES OF DEVICES ENABLED WITH BLUETRACK TECHNOLOGY 3.1 EXPLORER MOUSE AND EXPLORER MINI MOUSE Blue Track Technology will debut in two new high-end Microsoft mouse products this fall — the full-size Explorer Mouse and the smaller Explorer Mini Mouse. These mice pair revolutionary tracking technology with a sophisticated design that brings the mice to life. A chrome trim and blue lighting around the bottom rim of the mouse create a soft glow and set the device apart from anything else on the market. A right-handed, ergonomist-approved design offers hours of comfortable use, and 2.4GHz wireless technology delivers a reliable connection up to 30 feet away. The snap-in mini-transceiver offers easy storage and mobility, allowing consumers to take their full- size mouse with them wherever they need it. The full-size Explorer Mouse features easy recharging with a battery status indicator and a small charging base, while the Explorer Mini Mouse uses two AA batteries. 3.2 AVAILABILITY The Explorer Mouse with BlueTrack Technology and the Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrack Technology will be available at BestBuy.com and Best Buy stores in November for the estimated retail price of $99.95 and $79.95 (U.S.), respectively.3 “At Best Buy we offer our customers the latest and greatest in consumer technology,” said Steve Guild, senior merchant, computing peripherals at Best Buy. “We are excited to enter into our relationship with Microsoft BlueTrack Technology, as the products truly map to where our customers are using their computers — everywhere.” Both mice will be backed by a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty from Microsoft. More information about these and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware. Department of Electronics 9 CHAPTER 4 ABOUT MICROSOFT HARDWARE AND MICROSOFT 4.1 MICROSOFT HARDWARE For more than 25 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC.