Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for managing a heatsink of an information handling system includes: determining, by a controller unit of the information handling system, that a vibration event is to occur, the vibration event associated with a vibration unit of the information handling system, the controller unit communicably coupled to the vibration unit, the vibration unit removably coupled to the heatsink; and causing, by the controller unit, the vibration unit to generate the vibration event, the vibration event causing the vibration unit to apply one or more vibrations to the heatsink, the one or more vibrations causing a boundary layer of particles to be removed from a surface of the heatsink.

Abstract: An input device for an information handling system ay detect an adjustment to a position of a damping medium of a linear magnetic ram of the input device. The input device may generate haptic feedback based on the detected adjustment to the position of the damping medium of the linear magnetic ram of the input device.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a memory and one or more processors coupled to the memory. The one or more processors are configured to determine a plurality of input areas of a touchpad associated with a computing device. The touchpad is associated with a sensitivity setting that indicates a first sensitivity for a first input area of the touchpad and that further indicates a second sensitivity for a second input area of the touchpad that is different than the first input area. The one or more processors are further configured to receive user input from a user input device associated with the computing device. The one or more processors are further configured to change the sensitivity setting based on the user input. Changing the sensitivity setting includes reducing the first sensitivity.

Abstract: A portable information handling system is assembled and disassembled by a keystone assembly that couples at an upper surface of the portable housing to overlap a keyboard assembly that covers processing components disposed in the portable housing. The keyboard assembly includes a membrane that has contact switches to detect key input presses and is supported by a housing cover that extends members into a housing interior to hold components in position, such as a speaker. The speaker has spring-biased connection pins with a dampener at the speaker housing to dampen vibrations. Contact pads extending from the keyboard membrane communicate speaker signals to the speaker to play audible sounds though the spring-biased connection pins.

Abstract: A computing device may segment an input area of an user input device (e.g., the surface of a trackpad) into multiple subsets. At a given time, the computing device may use one of the multiple subsets for mapping to a display device (e.g., instead of mapping the entire input area to the display device). To illustrate, based on receiving user input in one of the multiple subsets, the computing device may map that subset to the display device so that the subset is represented at the display device (e.g., without representing the other subsets at the display device). By segmenting the input area, an aspect ratio of a segment may be matched to an aspect area of the display device. Accordingly, distortions associated with an aspect ratio mismatch between the input area and the display device may be reduced or avoided.

Abstract: A main housing portion of a portable information handing system. The main housing portion includes: a bottom cover portion; and, a top cover portion coupled to the bottom cover portion, the top cover portion comprising a full palm rest trackpad, the full palm rest trackpad comprising a touch printed circuit board; a sensor film portion electrically coupled to the touch printed circuit board; and, a plurality of piezo components extending across a width of the full palm rest trackpad, the plurality of piezo components being electrically coupled to the touch printed circuit board, the plurality of piezo components, each of the plurality of piezo components performing a haptic function.

Abstract: A main housing portion of a portable information handing system. The main housing portion includes: a bottom cover portion; and, a top cover portion coupled to the bottom cover portion, the top cover portion comprising a full palm rest trackpad, the full palm rest trackpad comprising a touch printed circuit board; a sensor film portion electrically coupled to the touch printed circuit board; and, a plurality of piezo components extending across a width of the full palm rest trackpad, the plurality of piezo components being electrically coupled to the touch printed circuit board, the plurality of piezo components, each of the plurality of piezo components performing a haptic function.

Abstract: A portable information handling system includes a keyboard having a first set of conventional keys with a first travel distance to impact a membrane, such as keys having rubber dome biasing devices, and a second set of keys having a second smaller travel distance to impact the membrane with an alternative biasing device and haptic feedback to reinforce an input feel for an end user. In one example embodiment, the second set of keys are biased upward with a compressible foam with the membrane raised by a platform structure under the second set of keys and a piezoelectric device under the membrane for each key to provide a vibration when the membrane detects an input.

Abstract: A main housing portion of a portable information handing system. The main housing portion includes: a bottom cover portion; and, a top cover portion coupled to the bottom cover portion, the top cover portion comprising a top portion unibody cover, a clear mesh portion, the clear mesh portion performing a touch sensing operation and a top portion bottom cover, the top portion unibody cover and the clear mesh portion being fastened to the top portion bottom cover to provide a unibody top cover portion.

Abstract: A display device for an information handling system includes a flexible display screen, a display holder, and a sliding frame component. The flexible display screen is able to be adjusted in between multiple sizes. The display holder includes first and second foldable portions located on distal ends of the display holder. The sliding frame component adjusts the size of the flexible display screen. The sliding frame component includes first and second sliding frames, and a gear. The first sliding frame includes a first adjustment component, and the second sliding frame includes a second adjustment component. The gear is located in between the first and second adjustment components, and guides the first and second sliding frames.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for managing a heatsink of an information handling system includes: determining, by a controller unit of the information handling system, that a vibration event is to occur, the vibration event associated with a vibration unit of the information handling system, the controller unit communicably coupled to the vibration unit, the vibration unit removably coupled to the heatsink; and causing, by the controller unit, the vibration unit to generate the vibration event, the vibration event causing the vibration unit to apply one or more vibrations to the heatsink, the one or more vibrations causing a boundary layer of particles to be removed from a surface of the heatsink.

Abstract: A display device for an information handling system includes a flexible display screen, a display holder, and a sliding frame component. The flexible display screen is able to be adjusted in between multiple sizes. The display holder includes first and second foldable portions located on distal ends of the display holder. The sliding frame component adjusts the size of the flexible display screen. The sliding frame component includes first and second sliding frames, and a gear. The first sliding frame includes a first adjustment component, and the second sliding frame includes a second adjustment component. The gear is located in between the first and second adjustment components, and guides the first and second sliding frames.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-usable medium are disclosed for implementing automated adjustment of extended desktop monitor configuration settings in an information handling system (IHS) based on acoustic analysis of audio emitted from a speaker of an extended desktop monitor and received at multiple microphones of the IHS. In certain embodiments, the multiple microphones are in fixed alignment with a built-in monitor of the IHS. As such, the audio received at the multiple microphones can be used to determine the position of the extended desktop monitor with respect to the built-in monitor. Various embodiments include corresponding computer-implemented methods, computer systems, apparatus, and computer programs recorded on one or more non-transient computer storage devices.

Abstract: An information handling system kickstand hinge with a minimum profile transitions a kickstand between extended and retract positions with a first axle of a stand member that slides between forward and rear positions within guides or a rail housing and a second axle of the stand member that couples to the rail housing with riser arms disposed on opposing sides of the stand member. A first torque engine integrated in the riser housing resists sliding motion of a torque member engages with the first axle. A second torque engine integrated in the stand member resists rotation about the second axle. A spring aligned with the torque member biases the stand member towards the extended position to aid in extension of the kickstand from the retracted position.

Abstract: An information handling system kickstand hinge with a minimum profile transitions a kickstand between extended and retract positions with a first axle of a stand member that slides between forward and rear positions within guides or a rail housing and a second axle of the stand member that couples to the rail housing with riser arms disposed on opposing sides of the stand member. A first torque engine integrated in the riser housing resists sliding motion of a torque member engages with the first axle. A second torque engine integrated in the stand member resists rotation about the second axle. A spring aligned with the torque member biases the stand member towards the extended position to aid in extension of the kickstand from the retracted position.

Abstract: A portable information handling system presents visual images at first and second displays integrated in first and second rotationally-coupled housing portions. When the housing portions rotate to a clamshell configuration, a refractive layer in a “DO” display aligns light illuminated from the display off an orthogonal angle and towards a user while a “SEE” display aligns light illuminated from the display along an orthogonal angle.

Abstract: A retention mechanism of a dual-body computing system, including a bracket coupled to a first body of the computing system, the bracket translates along a first direction, wherein a cable assembly is attached the bracket; and springs coupled to the bracket to facilitate translating of the bracket along the first direction, wherein, as the bracket progresses from a first state to a second state based on a positioning of each body of the dual-body computing system, the first and the second springs exert an increasing force on the bracket to maintain a level of tension on the cable assembly; wherein, as the bracket progresses from the second state to the first state based on the positioning of each body of the dual-body computing system, the first and the second springs exert a decreasing force on the bracket to retract the cable within one of the bodies of the computing system.

Abstract: An information handling system peripheral keyboard sized to rest on an information handling display to accept key inputs has a bottom surface with a selectively opaque layer that transitions between transparent and opaque states based upon a usage scenario. For instance, the keyboard has a transparent state when placed on the display to allow light to pass through the keyboard and illuminate the keys. When removed from the display, an opaque state hides keyboard internals so as not to detract from the keyboard appearance. In one embodiment, the selectively opaque layer is an electronic ink that presents a product brand on the keyboard bottom surface when in the opaque state.

Abstract: A portable information handling system housing rotationally couples first and second housing portions with a hinge assembly having first and second axles held in a parallel fixed lateral disposition by interaction of first and second collars and a scissors assembly. The first and second axles expand at the scissors assembly to create space between the housing portions in the event that the housing portions close over an object disposed between them.

Abstract: A portable information handling system presents visual images at first and second displays integrated in first and second rotationally-coupled housing portions. When the housing portions rotate to a clamshell configuration, a refractive layer in a “DO” display aligns light illuminated from the display off an orthogonal angle and towards a user while a “SEE” display aligns light illuminated from the display along an orthogonal angle.