Difference between revisions of "PDA magic window"

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# Obtain a Think Outside Bluetooth Stowaway Travel Mouse[http://froogle.google.com/froogle?hl=en&q=Think%20Outside%20Bluetooth%20Stowaway%20Travel%20Mouse&btnG=Google+Search&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf], as it is the only bluetooth mouse that works with pocket pcs.
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# Obtain a Think Outside Bluetooth Stowaway Travel Mouse[http://froogle.google.com/froogle?hl=en&q=Think%20Outside%20Bluetooth%20Stowaway%20Travel%20Mouse&btnG=Google+Search&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf], as it is the only bluetooth mouse that works with pocket pcs. PURCHASED awaiting devilvery
# Install tightvnc server on host pcs, or something more secure.
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# Install tightvnc server on host pcs, or something more secure. DONE
 
# Use pocket vnc and bluetooth mouse to handle the project.
 
# Use pocket vnc and bluetooth mouse to handle the project.

Revision as of 10:35, 10 November 2006

Overview

Using a PDA as an auxiliary display for a computer/laptop[1] but taking a step further than that. By combining the guts of a wireless optical mouse or something similar to change what is being viewed on the auxiliary display in relation to movements made over a surface. The PDA would still retain it's input capabilty of the touch screen and possibly buttons but on a remote display. Ideally you would use this device to connect remotely back to your pc/laptop and use any available surface area(wall, desk, etc.). Essentially we're making a wireless optical mouse with a touch screen and remote desktop display/input capability.

Outline

  1. Obtain a Think Outside Bluetooth Stowaway Travel Mouse[2], as it is the only bluetooth mouse that works with pocket pcs. PURCHASED awaiting devilvery
  2. Install tightvnc server on host pcs, or something more secure. DONE
  3. Use pocket vnc and bluetooth mouse to handle the project.