Abstract: A machine-learning (ML) scheme running a software driver stack to learn user habits of entry into low power states, such as Modern Connect Standby (ModCS), and duration depending on time of day, and/or system telemetry. The ML creates a High Water Mark (HWM) number of dirty cache lines (DL) as a hint to a power agent. A power agent algorithm uses these hints and actual system's number of DL to inform the low power state entry decision (such as S0i4 vs. S0i3 entry decision) for a computing system.

Abstract: A machine-learning (ML) scheme running a software driver stack to learn user habits of entry into low power states, such as Modern Connect Standby (ModCS), and duration depending on time of day, and/or system telemetry. The ML creates a High Water Mark (HWM) number of dirty cache lines (DL) as a hint to a power agent. A power agent algorithm uses these hints and actual system's number of DL to inform the low power state entry decision (such as S0i4 vs. S0i3 entry decision) for a computing system.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system for selecting a media file comprising a plurality of media, selecting one or more other media as alternate media, generating metadata specifying the one or more alternate media, and associating the metadata and the one or more alternate media to enable the media file to be alternately presented. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A computer built into an automobile displays the owner's manual for the car. The user requests more information about the automobile through the computer, and the additional information is displayed to the user. Information may include a description of a specific function or device of the car, service history, and/or real time status of a component of the car.

Abstract: A computer built into an automobile displays the owner's manual for the car. The user requests more information about the automobile through the computer, and the additional information is displayed to the user. Information may include a description of a specific function or device of the car, service history, and/or real time status of a component of the car.

Abstract: A computer system is disclosed herein. The computer system includes a base, a plurality of keys supported by the base, at least one arm having first and second ends, the first end being pivotally secured to the base, and a screen secured to the second end of the arm. In one embodiment, the arm is extensible. In one embodiment, the screen is pivotal relative to the arm. In one embodiment, the arm is extensible and the screen is pivotal relative to the arm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for booting the operating environment of an autonomous subsystem in a computer based system without involvement of the main operating system are described.

Abstract: A component in a computer includes multiple functional unit blocks (FUB). Each FUB may be associated with a sensor and may be managed individually. When the sensor detects that a problem associated with a particular FUB may arise, a controller may be used to adjust operation of the FUB instead of operation of the entire component.

Abstract: An approach for determining a type of credential card in a reader and, for some aspects, implementing a protection approach based on the determined type of credential card. For one aspect, an indication that a credential card has been received at a credential reader is received. In response, an instruction to be received by the credential card is provided, the instruction being recognizable by a first type of credential card, but not by a second type of credential card. The card is determined to be the first type of credential card if the response indicates that the instruction was recognized by the credential card. A protection policy may then be implemented for some aspects depending on the type of card detected.

Abstract: A method and system to exchange a private encryption key via a rusted path between a device and an application executed in a trusted platform of a computer system to generate a session key. In one embodiment, the session key is used to encrypt data to be exchanged via an non-trusted channel within the computer system.

Abstract: A computing system includes a wireless wide area network (WWAN) module and an identity module reader external to and accessible by the WWAN module to receive an identity card to provide credentials to be accessed by the WWAN module. A platform to test such a system includes a WWAN module, an identity module reader external to the WWAN module to receive an identity card storing credentials to be accessed by the WWAN module and an identity card interface component coupled to the WWAN module and identity module reader, the identity module interface component to substantially emulate an interface between the WWAN module and the identity module reader in a computing platform in which the WWAN module and identity module reader are to be implemented.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention can combine biometric identification data with additional information, or knowledge, to form a new type of security measure. One embodiment of the present invention obtains biometric identification data for accessing a particular context, identifies context identification data related to the particular context, and combines the biometric identification data and the context identification data into an identification template.

Abstract: A method for providing security to a computer system is described. Specifically, the computer periodically polls for a Bluetooth electronic device or other similar wireless electronic device. If the computer locates such a Bluetooth electronic device, the computer requests authentication from the Bluetooth electronic device. The user of the electronic device is given access to the computer system only if the computer recognizes the identification of the Bluetooth electronic device and is able to validate the authentication information provided by the Bluetooth electronic device through an encrypted channel.

Abstract: An image capture device for providing security, power management, and video capture to a computer system is described. Specifically, the image capture device is capable of capturing fingerprint and facial images. If the captured images matches previously enrolled images, a user is granted access to a computer system. After a user is granted access to the computer system, the image capture device monitors the ambient lighting of the computing environment and adjusts the display settings accordingly.

Abstract: A user-authentication sub-system and approach for user authentication. The user authentication sub-system of one aspect includes at least a first input mechanism to receive first multi-factor authentication data associated with Z authentication factors, a cryptographic engine to encrypt the first multi-factor authentication data, and a separated user authentication, non-volatile data store to store the encrypted first multi-factor authentication data. The sub-system further includes a processing unit to determine whether second authentication data received via the at least first input mechanism matches a subset of the first multi-factor authentication data, the second authentication data associated with N authentication factors where N is less than or equal to Z.

Abstract: A method for providing security to a computer system is described. Specifically, the computer periodically polls for an electronic device having a SIM card. If the computer locates such an electronic device, the computer requests authentication from the electronic device. The user of the electronic device is given access to the computer system only if the computer is able to validate the authentication information provided by the electronic device.

Abstract: An approach for providing Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) capabilities in an open platform without the need for a discrete, physical SIM device. For one aspect, a computing system provides for secure provisioning of SIM data and algorithms, for example, protected storage of SIM secret data objects, and protected execution of SIM algorithms that provide for Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) capabilities currently associated with discrete hardware SIM devices.

Abstract: An approach for providing services to an open platform implementing Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) capabilities without the need for a discrete, physical SIM device. For one aspect, a protected communications channel is established with a computing system, the computing system providing SIM Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) capabilities without the use of a discrete hardware SIM device. SIM secret data is provisioned to the computing system over the protected communications channel.

Abstract: A cellular telephone may be equipped with a compartment that slidingly receives upgrade modules, such as PC or memory cards. The modules may provide added functionality, such as wireless Ethernet connection, additional memory, pre-programmed memory, additional processing, better displays, and the like. By simply unplugging an existing card from its compartment and inserting in its place a new card, upgraded features may be pluggingly provided to cellular telephones.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a method comprising storing user authentication information in a hardware structure of a computer system, the hardware structure including a security mechanism to protect the stored authentication information from unauthorized access, and authenticating a user of the computer system by comparing user input authentication information with the stored authentication information.