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 electronic device may include a display portion, which includes a main display that is provided on a first side of the display portion; a secondary display unit that is provided on a second side of the display portion; and a hinge to secure the secondary display unit to the display portion, where the hinge is to allow a rotation of the secondary display unit in relation to the display portion.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a first wireless communication component and a second wireless communication component. The first wireless communication component is to operate (or communicate) using a first protocol, and to receive a wireless signal from another device by the first protocol. The second wireless communication component is to operate (or communicate) using a second protocol, and to begin communicating with the another device using the second protocol in response to receiving a trigger signal.

Abstract: Thermally actuated vents for electronic devices. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a vent having a first position and a second position, wherein the first position is an open position and the second position is a closed position; a muscle wire, a first end of the muscle wire being coupled with a connection to the vent and a second end of the muscle wire being coupled with an anchor point; and a tension element, a first end of the tension element being coupled with the vent at a connection point. The muscle wire is to apply a force to the vent to move the vent to the open position upon the muscle wire entering a contracted state, and the tension element pulling the vent to the closed position upon the muscle wire entering a relaxed state.

Abstract: An electronic device having at least one expandable speaker box is provided. The electronic device may include a base having at least one speaker disposed therein and at least one speaker box configured to expand. The electronic device may include further include a lid having a display configured to be attached to the base. The at least one speaker box may be at least partially formed of a compressible-expandable material, such as rubber. Alternatively, the at least one speaker box may be at least partially formed of a bi-metal material that expands when exposed to heat.

Abstract: A computing device including an expandable component is described herein. The computing device also includes logic at least a portion of which is in hardware. The logic is to determine a desired performance range for the computing device and expand or compress the expandable component to provide the desired performance range for the computing device.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first one of the panels bearing a keyboard, and a second one of the panels being arcuately displaceable relative to the first panel to prop the tablet unit in a viewing position in which the display screen makes a viewing angle with the keyboard of greater than 90 degrees, wherein the tablet unit and the first panel have complementary formations to prevent sliding movement of the tablet unit relative to the first panel when in the viewing position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first one of the panels bearing a keyboard, and a second one of the panels being arcuately displaceable relative to the first panel to prop the tablet unit in a viewing position in which the display screen makes a viewing angle with the keyboard of greater than 90 degrees, wherein the tablet unit and the first panel have complementary formations to prevent sliding movement of the tablet unit relative to the first panel when in the viewing position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides a pen-based computing system. The system comprises a tablet unit including a display screen and an electronic assembly housed within an enclosure; and a separate base unit including two panels connected via a hinge, a first one of the panels bearing a keyboard, and a second one of the panels being arcuately displaceable relative to the first panel to prop the tablet unit in a viewing position in which the display screen makes a viewing angle with the keyboard of greater than 90 degrees, wherein the tablet unit and the first panel have complementary formations to prevent sliding movement of the tablet unit relative to the first panel when in the viewing position.

Abstract: A computer system includes a panel that when unfolded may expose a keyboard and a stand. The stand is to support the computer system in its upright position. The keyboard may be a wireless keyboard and may be part of a keyboard tray. When the panel is unfolded, the keyboard may be slid into or out of the stand. When the keyboard is slid into the stand, the keyboard tray and the stand form the panel. When the panel is folded, a carrying handle may be used to carry the computer system from one place to another place.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method of converting a computer from a folded position into an alternate position is disclosed. The method includes: providing a display; providing a base coupled to the display; providing a base flap pivotally attached to the display and the base, the base flap being attached to the display at a distance sufficiently away from edges of the display to provide a reduced volumetric size of the computer in a laptop position.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly in which the interface material is chemically bonded to both the heat source material and the heat sink material. The chemical bonding can lower the contact resistance that would otherwise exist using conventional adhesives to attach the heat sink to the heat source. The chemical bonding achieved between the respective materials can be, for example, ionic, covalent or metallic bonds, depending on the characteristic of the materials used to make the heat source, the interface material, and the heat sink.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly in which the interface material is chemically bonded to both the heat source material and the heat sink material. The chemical bonding can lower the contact resistance that would otherwise exist using conventional adhesives to attach the heat sink to the heat source. The chemical bonding achieved between the respective materials can be, for example, ionic, covalent or metallic bonds, depending on the characteristic of the materials used to make the heat source, the interface material, and the heat sink.

Abstract: A computer system includes a support arm that when unfolded may enable a display section to be operated in a laptop mode, tablet mode, or convertible mode. A latching mechanism engages or disengages the support arm to or from the display section.

Abstract: An antenna system for a computing device operable in multiple communication modes.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and apparatus for enhanced mobile computing platforms are provided. For example, an apparatus or system may comprise a universal computational package, comprising a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a plurality of instructions stored in the memory directed to at least one specific use of the universal computational package, and a plurality of interface controllers coupled to the processor, wherein each of the plurality of interface controllers is operable to cause the processor to execute the plurality of stored instructions in accordance with the presence of a use-specific user interface cover associated with the at least one specific use of the universal computational package.

Abstract: A docking solution for a tablet notebook computer is described. Specifically, the docking solution provides a way to adjust the tilt angle of the tablet screen while conserving area. Further, a main connector and an auxiliary connector is provided to provide an electrical contact between the base unit and the tablet screen when the tablet notebook computer is in a convertible mode.

Abstract: A radial heat pipe is disclosed. In one embodiment, the radial heat pipe is to be wrapped around a perimeter edge of a thermally conductive member, the heat pipe having a circular shape, the heat pipe having a cross-section radius equal to or less than a height of the thermally conductive member.

Abstract: A computer system includes a panel that when unfolded may expose a keyboard and a stand. The stand is to support the computer system in its upright position. The keyboard may be a wireless keyboard and may be part of a keyboard tray. When the panel is unfolded, the keyboard may be slid into or out of the stand. When the keyboard is slid into the stand, the keyboard tray and the stand form the panel. When the panel is folded, a carrying handle may be used to carry the computer system from one place to another place.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention provides an enclosure for a mobile computing system. The enclosure comprises a hollow body shaped and dimensioned to house a processing module, and a display module for a tablet personal computer, wherein the hollow body is defined by a top panel, a bottom panel, and a peripheral side panel, wherein the top and bottom panels are fabricated to have zones of increased, and reduced thicknesses which correspond to areas of the processing module have produced, and greater height, respectively.

Abstract: A docking solution for a tablet notebook computer is described. Specifically, the docking solution provides a way to adjust the tilt angle of the tablet screen while conserving area. Further, a main connector and an auxiliary connector is provided to provide an electrical contact between the base unit and the tablet screen when the tablet notebook computer is in a convertible mode.