1A handheld photosensitive device resembling a pen, held to the display screen of a computer terminal for passing information to the computer.
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- You may have to adjust the brightness of your monitor to get your light pen to work properly.
- The radiated light is directed so as to be projected from a tip of the light pen as required.
- Digital tablets combine the tactile sensation of light pens with the ease of use of a mouse.
- The light pens are compatible with any DOS or Windows application and IBM computers in general.
- Various other light pens have been developed which include a lens for focusing the axially received light.