Abstract: Methods and apparatus for leak isolation and detection are disclosed. A disclosed example apparatus includes first housing portion to be coupled to a fluid manifold with a first seal positioned therebetween, the manifold corresponding to a thermal cooling loop associated with cooling of a compute device, a second housing portion to be coupled to the first housing portion with a second seal positioned therebetween, the first and second seals to define a substantially sealed internal volume that at least partially surrounds the manifold, and a sensor in the internal volume to detect a presence of leaked fluid in the internal volume.

Abstract: Couplings are disclosed herein. A plug of a coupling includes a plug body and a socket interface coupled to the plug body. The socket interface includes a shoulder extending axially outward from the plug body, a neck extending axially outward and radially inward from the shoulder, and a socket guide extending axially outward and radially outward from the neck.

Abstract: A magnetic flexible cable disposed in the housing of a device has an extended position to engage with a corresponding receptacle on another device. The flexible magnetic cable includes a flanged end that limits the distance of extension when the flexible magnetic cable is in the extended position. A retractor can retain the flexible magnetic cable fully within the housing of the first device when the flexible magnetic cable is not engaged with the corresponding receptacle on the second device.

Abstract: A magnetic flexible cable disposed in the housing of a device has an extended position to engage with a corresponding receptacle on another device. The flexible magnetic cable includes a flanged end that limits the distance of extension when the flexible magnetic cable is in the extended position. A retractor can retain the flexible magnetic cable fully within the housing of the first device when the flexible magnetic cable is not engaged with the corresponding receptacle on the second device.

Abstract: Couplings are disclosed herein. A plug of a coupling includes a plug body and a socket interface coupled to the plug body. The socket interface includes a shoulder extending axially outward from the plug body, a neck extending axially outward and radially inward from the shoulder, and a socket guide extending axially outward and radially outward from the neck.

Abstract: Apparatuses, storage media and methods associated with computer assisted or autonomous driving (CA/AD), are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes one or more communication interfaces to receive an intended or projected path of an object proximally moving near the CA/AD vehicle; sensors to collect sensor data associated with stationary or moving objects in a surrounding area of the CA/AD vehicle; and a navigation subsystem to navigate or assist in navigating the CA/AD vehicle to a destination, based at least in part on the sensor data associated with the stationary or moving objects in the surrounding area, and the received intended or projected path of the object proximally moving near the CA/AD vehicle. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of an information-processing device includes a logic component mounted on a circuit board. The information-processing device also includes a plastic layer surrounding the logic component. Further, the information-processing device includes a first metal layer surrounding the logic component. The plastic layer is integrated with the first metal layer.

Abstract: A leveling system includes a chassis and a first foot protruding from the chassis. The leveling system also includes a plurality of pressure sensors to measure pressure at a first location at the first foot and a second location separated from the first foot. In addition, the leveling system includes a processor that retracts or extends the first foot using an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator to balance pressures at the first location and the second location.

Abstract: A protective cover for a connector is described herein. In one example, the protective cover can include an angled outer shell to envelop a connector, and a locking mechanism to prevent the angled outer shell from retracting to expose the connector. The protective cover can also include a plunger assembly coupled to a magnet, the magnet to disengage the locking mechanism to expose the connector, and a set of springs to return the angled outer shell to a locked position.

Abstract: A protective cover for a connector is described herein. In one example, the protective cover can include an angled outer shell to envelop a connector, and a locking mechanism to prevent the angled outer shell from retracting to expose the connector. The protective cover can also include a plunger assembly coupled to a magnet, the magnet to disengage the locking mechanism to expose the connector, and a set of springs to return the angled outer shell to a locked position.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a morphing material that may include an outer layer, a polymer layer, and an inner core. The polymer layer can be between the inner core and the outer layer. The inner core can include a shape memory polymer and the shape memory polymer can have a known glass transition temperature. The morphing material can be mechanically deformed to a temporary shape when a temperature of the shape memory polymer is at or above the glass transition temperature.

Abstract: Techniques for forming a surface to attach a biomimetic material are described herein. The techniques include a method including forming a surface of a computing device, wherein the surface of the computing device comprises a feature to receive a biomimetic material. A biomimetic material is attached to the surface of the computing device via the feature of the surface.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of an information-processing device includes a logic component mounted on a circuit board. The information-processing device also includes a plastic layer surrounding the logic component. Further, the information-processing device includes a first metal layer surrounding the logic component. The plastic layer is integrated with the first metal layer.

Abstract: Techniques for modifying forming a top cover and bottom cover of a computing device are described herein. The techniques include a method including forming a bottom cover of a computing device having protrusions, and forming a top cover of the computing device having recesses, the top cover recesses to receive the bottom cover protrusions.

Abstract: Techniques for forming portions of a computing device are described herein. The techniques include a method including forming a first portion of a computing device, the first portion composed of a metal. A nanostructure layer of the first portion is formed, and a second portion of the computing device is formed, wherein the second portion composed of a polymer. The method includes coupling the first portion to the second portion by injection molding the polymer of the second portion onto the nanostructure layer.

Abstract: A leveling system includes a chassis and a first foot protruding from the chassis. The leveling system also includes a plurality of pressure sensors to measure pressure at a first location at the first foot and a second location separated from the first foot. In addition, the leveling system includes a processor that retracts or extends the first foot using an electroactive polymer (EAP) actuator to balance pressures at the first location and the second location.

Abstract: A case for a computing device and method for generating the case are described. The method includes heating a sheet above a melting temperature of a polymer. The sheet includes composite strands impregnated with a polymer. The sheet and a multi-layer film are inserted in a mold. The sheet and multi-layer film are molded in a single mold cycle.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a game and method for playing the game. The game comprises at least one game station including at least one moving target operatively arranged to be actuated by a playing piece. The game further comprises an interactive assembly. The game may further comprise one or more secondary targets. In one aspect, the game comprises a roll-down type game, an oscillating target, an anthropomorphic interactive assembly, and a plurality of secondary targets.