Notebook computer with detachable infrared multi-mode input device

摘要

A notebook computer (10) with a detachable infrared multi-mode input device (100), wherein the notebook computer (10) comprises a plurality of conventional sensors (265) disposed on the notebook computer (10) to achieve a wide-angle infrared sensor response. The infrared input device comprises a mouse and a touchpad with an improved energy management system to reduce power consumption and a user settable identification code to prevent crosstalk with other infrared devices.