Abstract: A video conference system has a computer and a camera. The camera is disposed in the computer in a first position and is mechanically detached from and electrically coupled to the computer in a second position.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer includes a housing, and an electrical interface supported by the housing and configured to electrically couple the docking station and the portable computer. The electrical interface is movable between a first position and a second position angularly displaced from the first position.

Abstract: A label display system includes a foldable label base to display labels, such as regulatory and/or certification marking labels, for an electronic and/or portable computing device. The foldable label base moves between a first position and a second position, where the labels are viewable in the first position, and where at least some of the labels are concealed from view in the second position. The foldable label base includes a first side to display labels and a second side to display labels.

Abstract: A portable computer system in accordance with one embodiment of a present invention includes a portable computer and a recorded media storage and playback device adapted to be electrically and mechanically connected to one another.

Abstract: Methods and systems for an input device are described. In one exemplary embodiment, the input device can comprise a housing and a deployable input device attached to the housing. The deployable input device can be deployed from a stowed position to an extended position without changing a desktop footprint of the computing device.

Abstract: A portable computer system in accordance with one embodiment of a present invention includes a portable computer and a recorded media storage and playback device adapted to be electrically and mechanically connected to one another.

Abstract: An electronic device of an embodiment of the invention is disclosed that includes a housing and an electronic mechanism. The housing has one or more cavities for removably storing speakers, which are intended for non-use when stored in the cavities. The electronic mechanism is fixably situated within the housing.

Abstract: A portable computer system in accordance with one embodiment of a present invention includes a portable computer and a peripheral device adapted to be mechanically connected to one another.

Abstract: A portable computer system in accordance with one embodiment of a present invention includes a portable computer and a peripheral device adapted to be mechanically connected to one another.

Abstract: A docking station that accepts a portable computing device is disclosed. The docking station comprises a first surface that supports a bottom surface of the portable computing device. The first surface includes a means for restricting the movement of the portable computing device. The docking station additionally includes a body or a trunk that interfaces the portable computing device with an external device. The docking station additionally includes a hinge which joins the first surface to the body or trunk, in which the hinge permits the portable computing device to be rotated between a horizontal and a vertical orientation as well as various acute angles.

Abstract: A backlit label includes a transparent element and a transflective element positioned at the backside of the transparent element. The transparent element passes light bi-directionally, whereas the transflective element passes light received from a first direction and reflects light received from an opposite direction. A backlight source, which may or may not be integrated with the label, produces backlighting for the label. The transflective element passes the backlight that emanates from behind out through the transparent element. However, for ambient light received from in front of the label, the transflective element reflects the ambient light back out through the transparent element.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer includes a housing, and an electrical interface supported by the housing and configured to electrically couple the docking station and the portable computer. The electrical interface is movable between a first position and a second position angularly displaced from the first position.

Abstract: A dual function portable computer bag serves its conventional function as a carrying device for a portable computer and associated accessories and also serves an additional function as an ergonomically appropriate padded back support for a user thereby converting a conventional chair and table into an ergonomically appropriate and comfortable workstation for a portable computer user.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer includes a housing, and an electrical interface supported by the housing and configured to electrically couple the docking station and the portable computer. The electrical interface is movable between a first position and a second position angularly displaced from the first position.

Abstract: Methods and systems for protecting a computing device are described. Various embodiments provide a computer having a housing that defines an internal cavity. A sensor is mounted on the housing and is configured to sense a temperature of the internal cavity or some other condition associated with the cavity. The sensor generates a signal that can be used to ensure that the computer does not overheat.

Abstract: Methods and systems for an input device are described. In one exemplary embodiment, the input device can comprise a housing and a deployable input device attached to the housing. The deployable input device can be deployed from a stowed position to an extended position without changing a desktop footprint of the computing device.

Abstract: A display for an apparatus. An OLED display, capable of displaying a first display viewable at a first surface and a second display viewable at a second-surface, responds to a detector to display either the first or the second display. The detector may determine whether to display the first or the second display depending on a position of all or a portion of the apparatus.

Abstract: A key, which may be used in a user interface, including indicia formed at least in part from phosphorescent material.

Abstract: A key, which may be used in a user interface, including indicia formed at least in part from UV reactive material.

Abstract: A dual function portable computer bag serves its conventional function as a carrying device for a portable computer and associated accessories and also serves an additional function as an ergonomically appropriate padded back support for a user thereby converting a conventional chair and table into an ergonomically appropriate and comfortable workstation for a portable computer user.