Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods may include a first power source to output power at a first normal power level and a first peak power level and a second power source cooperating with the first power source to output power at a second normal power level and a second peak power level. A system peak power control unit may monitor workload power requirements and cause the first power source to output the first peak power level at a first time period and cause the second power source to output the second peak power level at a second time period, different from the first time period. The time periods may be contiguous or discontiguous.

Abstract: A traffic sensor unit (150, 250, 300, 400, 520, 522, 524, 770) for monitoring and warning is provided. The traffic sensor unit (150, 250, 300, 400, 520, 522, 524, 770) includes a processor, one or more sensors (310, 402) to sense motor vehicles (140, 240, 540, 542, 544, 546, 640, 645) and one or more alert strobes (330). The traffic sensor unit (150, 250, 300, 400, 520, 522, 524, 770) is to monitor sensor data generated by the one or more sensors (310, 402) and process the sensor data to detect a traffic condition (100, 200), determine a traffic state of a plurality of traffic states based at least in part on the sensor data and enable or disable one or more alert strobes (330) based at least in part on the determined traffic state.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing energy consumed by drones during flight are disclosed. A drone includes a housing, a motor, receiver circuitry carried by the housing, and a route manager. The receiver circuitry is to receive airborne drone-generated wind data from an airborne drone located in an area within which a segment of a flight of the drone is to occur. The airborne drone-generated wind data is to be determined by an inertial measurement unit of the airborne drone. The route manager is to generate a route for the flight of the drone based on wind data, the wind data including the airborne drone-generated wind data. The route is to be followed by the drone during the flight. The route manager is to select at least one portion of the route to cause the drone to be at least partially propelled by wind to reduce energy consumed by the drone during the flight.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus, method and other techniques to receive thermal energy from a source, convert phase change material (102) from an initial state to a secondary state in response to absorption of the thermal energy, and transfer the thermal energy from the phase change material (102) to a thermoelectric component (106). In addition, various embodiments may include collecting, conducting and converting the thermal energy into electrical energy for use in powering one or more electronic components.

Abstract: A computing system (100) with external wireless charging coil (150,550,650,750,850), includes a computing apparatus which includes a battery (120,210,320); and the external charging coil (150,550,650,750,850) to be coupled with the computing apparatus, including a self-coiling cable to transition to an uncoiled state when weighted and to transition to a coiled state when unweighted; wherein the battery (120,210,320) is chargeable by inductive charging utilizing the external charging coil (150,550,650,750,850) as an inductive receiving coil.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to wirelessly power an unmanned aerial vehicle are disclosed. An example unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a first electrode assembly to capacitively couple to a first power cable. The example UAV includes a second electrode assembly to capacitively couple to a second power cable. The first and second electrode assemblies, when capacitively coupled to the respective first and second power cables, are to receive power from at least one of the first and second power cables. The example UAV includes a power storage circuit to store the received power.

Abstract: Apparatus, method and storage medium associated with UAV assisted emergency responses are disclosed herein. In embodiments, an UAV may comprise a flight controller to control at least one or more engines of the UAV to navigate the UAV to condition road traffic for an emergency vehicle on emergency en route to a destination, wherein to condition road traffic, the flight controller is to receive navigation data of the emergency vehicle, and in response, control at least the one or more engines to navigate the UAV in advance of the emergency vehicle, to alert road traffics ahead of the emergency vehicle of pending transit of the emergency vehicle.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a keyboard portion that includes a plurality of keys; a display portion that includes a first display interconnect for operating the electronic device in a first configuration, and a second display interconnect for operating the electronic device in a second configuration; and a docking portion that includes a keyboard interconnect configured to be mated with at least one of the first display interconnect and the second display interconnect.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to a wireless stylus with force expression capability. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a body; a microcontroller; a force sensor to detect a pressure applied against the body of the apparatus; one or more motion sensors; and a wireless transmitter and antenna, the microcontroller to transmit force data from the force sensor and motion data from the one or more motion sensors via the wireless transmitter and antenna.

Abstract: An electronic device having at least one expandable speaker box is provided. The electronic device may include a base having at least one speaker disposed therein and at least one speaker box configured to expand. The electronic device may include further include a lid having a display configured to be attached to the base. The at least one speaker box may be at least partially formed of a compressible-expandable material, such as rubber. Alternatively, the at least one speaker box may be at least partially formed of a bi-metal material that expands when exposed to heat.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for device that includes a first housing that includes a first module, a second housing that includes a second module, and a hinge that rotatable couples the first housing to the second housing. The hinge can include a first axle, a second axle, and a plurality of hinge links. At least one of the hinge links includes an interconnect to provide a communication path between the first module and the second module.

Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises at least heat generating component, a heat spreader positioned proximate the at least one heat generating component and a passive radiator cooling device, comprising an enclosure, an active speaker positioned at least partially within the enclosure, and a passive audio radiator positioned at least partially within the enclosure. Other examples may be described.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for a thermal protection apparatus comprising a substrate including surfaces defining one or more channels and an array of openings adjacent to the one or more channels and an outer layer coupled to the substrate. The outer layer may include a plurality of opaque elastic regions positioned adjacent to the array of openings. Additionally, a fluid may be positioned within the one or more channels. In one example, the plurality of opaque elastic regions are expandable to become protrusions including one or more of a rectangular shape, a donut shape or a dome shape.

Abstract: In an example, a mobile computing device is provided with mechanical driver s for enhancing audio output, including low-frequency audio. The mechanical drivers may be provided to supplement traditional speakers. In an embodiment, mechanical drivers are boosted in effectiveness by being disposed against a sturdy surface such as a desktop. When a user holds a convertible tablet up, such enhancement may be provided by enabling mechanical drivers that are disposed against a base or other structural member of the convertible tablet.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for a wireless charging system that includes a charge circuit and a housing configuration having a substantially conical outer profile. Additionally, one or more charge coils may be positioned within the housing configuration and coupled to the charge circuit, wherein the one or more charge coils define a charge field direction that is perpendicular to the substantially conical outer profile. In one example, the housing configuration includes a plurality of segments arranged in a stacked configuration.

Abstract: In one example a input device for an electronic device comprises a first panel comprising an array of pressure sensors, a second panel comprising an array of apertures in fluid communication with the pressure sensors, and a controller comprising logic, at least partly including hardware logic, to receive a plurality of output signals from the plurality of pressure sensors, determine, from the plurality of output signals, a location of an input on the second panel, and generate a data point on a bitmap corresponding to the location of the input on the second panel. Other examples may be described.

Abstract: In an example, a mobile computing device such as a tablet, laptop, or convertible is operable to couple to a docking station via high-frequency wireless such as WiGig at 60 GHz. Because high-frequency signals are highly directional, the mobile computing device is provided with a high-frequency antenna operable as a rotor. In one embodiment, the antenna is freely hinged to a gravitational pivot, and pivots toward the docking station responsive to gravitational torque. In another embodiment, an actuator drives the antenna to a correct angle responsive to a rotational sensor. In this case, an angle sweep may be performed around a midpoint to identify a best angle for high-frequency communication.

Abstract: Computing devices and at least one machine readable medium for controlling the functioning of a touch screen are described herein. The computing device includes a touchscreen having one or more force sensors. The computing device also includes first logic to detect a force applied to the touchscreen via the one or more force sensors and second logic to control a functioning of the touchscreen in response to the applied force.