Display with an optical sensor

摘要

A display system can include a panel 110. The panel 110 can include a perimeter 117 and can display images on a front side. A bezel 170 can extend from the perimeter of the panel. The display system can include a designated area 140 on the bezel. A three dimensional optical sensor 115 can generate information to determine if an object is in contact with the designated area on the bezel.

主权项

1. A display system comprising:
a display panel to display images on a front side of the display panel; a bezel extending from and outside the perimeter of the display panel; a designated area on the bezel; a three dimensional optical sensor to generate information that determines if an object is in contact with the designated area on the bezel; and a light source to project a plurality of patterns onto the designated area on the bezel, each pattern of the plurality of patterns to indicate a respective function to be performed if contact is made between the object and the designated area; wherein the designated area is to indicate multiple functions, each function of the multiple functions visually indicated by a different pattern of the plurality of patterns projected onto the designated area by the light source; and wherein a first pattern of the plurality of patterns is a slider, and a second pattern of the plurality of patterns is a scroll wheel.