Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to sensing key press activation. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a signal in an electronic device. The method further includes causing the signal to reflect off of a key of the electronic device. The method further includes determining a movement of the key based on a reflection of the signal.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to music devices. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a first four-bar mechanism operably connected to a first user interface. The apparatus also includes a second four-bar mechanism operably connected to a second user interface. The apparatus also includes a third four-bar mechanism operably connected to the first and second four-bar mechanisms.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to providing a musical keyboard. In one embodiment, a keyboard includes a base characterized by a base plane, a first mechanism operably connected to the base and to a first set of keys; and a second mechanism operably connected to the base and to a second set of keys. In the closed state, the first and second mechanisms enable the plurality of keys and the second set of keys to lie in the base plane. In an open state, the first mechanism enables the first set of keys to lie in a first plane, and the second mechanism enables the second set of keys to lie in a second plane.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a shock mount assembly that is configured to provide impact absorption to sensitive components such as a display and an optical disk drive. The computing device also includes an enclosureless optical disk drive that is housed by an enclosure and other structures of the computing device. The computing device further includes a heat transfer system that removes heat from a heat producing element of the computing device. The heat transfer system is configured to thermally couple the heat producing element to a structural member of the computing device so as to sink heat through the structural member, which generally has a large surface area for dissipating the heat.

Abstract: A lighting fixture includes a main arm and a cantilever that is attached to main arm. The cantilever has mounted at one end a lamp and at the other end a weight. The cantilever is mounted to the main arm. The weight is attached to the cantilever in such a way as to allow the cantilever to rotate so at to cause to the lamp to move from one position to another position.