Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to configuring a flexible port. The configuration of a computing device is detected based on a coupling of an interface to a flexible input/output port. The flexible input/output port is configured based on the detected configuration of the computing device.

Abstract: A device can include a housing, a fan, and a heat sink. The heat sink can dissipate heat from a processor card. The device can be installed into a chassis of a computer.

Abstract: A display monitor stand device and method of operating a monitor support are disclosed. A display monitor stand may include a first support, a second support rotatably attached to the first support, and a monitor affixing part to attach to a rear face of a display monitor. The monitor affixing part may be slidably attached to the first support. The first support may include a guide track to guide the monitor affixing part in a sliding motion along one or multiple directions in which the monitor affixing part extends. The display monitor stand may include a base support rotatably attached to the first support.

Abstract: Soft button systems and methods are provided. A soft button method can include disposing a machine readable pattern on a substrate and associating a portion of the machine readable pattern with at least one machine executable instruction set selected from a plurality of machine executable instruction sets. The method can, responsive to detecting the portion of the machine readable pattern, execute the at least one selected machine executable instruction set.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a display stand. The display stand includes a base, a support arm, one or more display mounts, and a latching mechanism. A display may be attached to the one or more display mounts. The display may include a variety of devices such a monitor, workstation, or computer. The latching mechanism is configured to have a latched position that secures the support arm and one or more display mounts in a reclined position substantially parallel to the base. The latching mechanism is additionally configured to have an unlatched position that allows extension of the support arm and one or more display mounts.

Abstract: A display device stand includes a base, a first member supported by the base, and a second member supported by the first member. The first member is moveable between a collapsed position and at least one extended position, and the base provides a passage under and between opposite ends of the first member with the first member in the collapsed position.

Abstract: An example display device includes a display device stand and display device housing pivotably connected to display device stand. The display device housing is to pivot between a vertical operating position and a horizontal servicing position, and a lid portion of the display device housing is to rotatably open away from a back portion of the display device housing to provide access to components within the display device housing.

Abstract: A one-piece expansion card retainer may be installed in either of two positions to accommodate both full-height and low-profile expansion cards. The bi-positional expansion card retainer exerts flexional force on an expansion card to help maintain the expansion card in its proper position during shipment of an electronic device.

Abstract: A system comprises a first mechanical adapter configured to accept a plurality of non-volatile storage devices of a first size. The system also comprises a cage into which the first mechanical adapter is installable. At least one non-volatile storage device of a second size is installable in the cage without the first mechanical adapter.

Abstract: A one-piece expansion card retainer may be installed in either of two positions to accommodate both full-height and low-profile expansion cards. The bi-positional expansion card retainer exerts flexional force on an expansion card to help maintain the expansion card in its proper position during shipment of an electronic device.

Abstract: A one-piece expansion card retainer may be installed in either of two positions to accommodate both full-height and low-profile expansion cards. The bi-positional expansion card retainer exerts flexional force on an expansion card to help maintain the expansion card in its proper position during shipment of an electronic device.

Abstract: A system comprises a first mechanical adapter configured to accept a plurality of non-volatile storage devices of a first size. The system also comprises a cage into which the first mechanical adapter is installable. At least one non-volatile storage device of a second size is installable in the cage without the first mechanical adapter.

Abstract: A computer includes a motherboard having first and second sets of expansion card slots, an expansion card bulkhead defining expansion card openings, and a configurable alignment mechanism operable to place the motherboard and the expansion card openings into first and second configurations relative to one another. In the first configuration, the first set of expansion card slots is aligned with the openings. In the second configuration, the second set of expansion card slots is aligned with the openings.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to an expansion card support mechanism. In certain embodiments, a tool-free, chassis mountable arm comprising a support end and a card-configurable mount to orient the support end over an expansion card within a chassis, wherein the chassis mountable arm is adapted to bias the expansion card. In other embodiments, a system has a card support mechanism configurable for at least one electronics card. The card support mechanism has a chassis with at least one tool-free mounting mechanism, and an arm rotatably coupled to the chassis, wherein the arm comprises a card retention end springably engageable against a peripheral portion of the at least one electronics card.

Abstract: A cartridge tape door opener for DC2000 and TRAVAN tape cartridges. The present invention utilizes a rotatable arm to engage a rear edge of a tape door located on the tape cartridges. The interaction of the rotatable arm with the tape door edge causes the tape door to rotate open allowing access to magnetic tape inside the tape cartridge by a read/write head. This rotatable arm is spring loaded such that once the tape door is opened, the arm can be moved to the side and out of the way of an TRAVAN tape cartridge. When a DC2000 tape cartridge is used, the rotatable arm acts as a fixed door opening rail and does not rotate. By utilizing this new tape door opener, both types of tape cartridges may be used in a single tape drive.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening a door in a magnetic data tape cartridge. As a tape cartridge is inserted into a drive, a moveable plunger has a first surface that contacts an extension on the door, opening the door. As the tape cartridge is inserted further into the drive, the cartridge contacts a second surface on the plunger, moving the plunger rearward into the drive. Contacting the second surface for moving the plunger rearward reduces wear and prevents binding.

Abstract: The inventive recessed bezel or faceplate allows the tape drive to be recessed within the computer case such that the tape cartridge no longer protrudes from the front of the computer case. The inventive bezel uses finger cavities and a guide mechanism to facilitate tape cartridge insertion and removal.

Abstract: A tape drive for a data tape mini-cartridge. Cartridges of interest have an internal capstan for an internal drive belt driven by a drive roller in the tape drive. The tape drive has a drive roller directly on a rotating exterior surface of the motor. In one example embodiment, the motor has an external rotor. In an example embodiment, no part of the motor diameter extends below or above the data cartridge. No intermediate rollers or belts are required. The motor stator is preferably mounted onto a metal support plate for heat conduction from the stator into the support plate. The motor preferably has space between the rotor and the support plate for air to flow into the stator for convection cooling. In addition, the motor rotor preferably includes cooling fins and air flow holes for additional convection cooling. A spring is mounted between the motor support plate and a chassis to provide a force holding the drive roller against the cartridge capstan.