Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a touchscreen display that detects, as a detection position, contact of an object on a screen of the touchscreen display and a processor coupled to the touchscreen display. The processor is programmed to acquire a plurality of first detection positions on the screen, calculate a movement parameter representing a movement of the object during the detection of the plurality of first detection positions, and select based on the movement parameter a first smoothing algorithm or a second smoothing algorithm. The first smoothing algorithm and the second smoothing algorithm are different from each other in a processing delay between detecting a particular detection position and output a smoothed detection position corresponding to that particular detecting position. The touchscreen display displays a movement locus on the screen based on the selected smoothing algorithm.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a display unit; a touch panel configured to detect a touch position at which a touch operation is performed on the display unit; a function setting module configured to set at least one area of a first area functioning as a touch screen and a second area functioning as a precision touch pad with respect to a touch panel area where the touch panel is formed; and a polling rate setting module configured to raise a polling rate in an area where the second area is set in the touch panel area when the second area is set for the touch panel area.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a touchscreen display that detects, as a detection position, contact of an object on a screen of the touchscreen display, and a processor coupled to the touchscreen display, the processor being programmed to acquire a plurality of first detection positions on the screen, calculate a movement parameter representing movement of the object during detection of the plurality of first detection positions, and select, based on the movement parameter, a first smoothing algorithm or a second smoothing algorithm, the first smoothing algorithm and the second smoothing algorithm differing from each other in a processing delay between detecting a particular detection position and outputting a smoothed detection position corresponding to that particular detecting position, wherein the touchscreen display displays a movement locus on the screen based on the selected smoothing algorithm.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a display unit, a touch sensor disposed on the display unit and detects contact with an object on the display unit, a main system, and an embedded system. The embedded system generates image data of an input area for a virtual input device, output image data of the input area to the main system by using a first general-purpose interface protected by the main system, and output input information, which is based on detection information detected in the input area by the touch sensor, via the virtual input device to the main system by using a second general-purpose interface protected by the main system. The main system displays, on the display unit, the image data of the input area output by the embedded system.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a display unit; a touch panel configured to detect a touch position at which a touch operation is performed on the display unit; a function setting module configured to set at least one area of a first area functioning as a touch screen and a second area functioning as a precision touch pad with respect to a touch panel area where the touch panel is formed; and a polling rate setting module configured to raise a polling rate in an area where the second area is set in the touch panel area when the second area is set for the touch panel area.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a display, a touch sensor disposed on a screen of the display unit detects an input position by an input medium on the screen, a main controller, and an embedded controller. The embedded controller predicts a subsequent input position of the input medium based on detected input positions of the input medium detected by the touch sensor at predetermined detection intervals, and output, to the main controller, the predicted subsequent input position as part of the detected input positions detected by the touch sensor. The main controller, based on the plurality of detected input positions received from the embedded controller, display a movement trajectory of the input medium on the screen.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a display, a touch sensor disposed on a screen of the display unit detects an input position by an input medium on the screen, a main controller, and an embedded controller. The embedded controller predicts a subsequent input position of the input medium based on detected input positions of the input medium detected by the touch sensor at predetermined detection intervals, and output, to the main controller, the predicted subsequent input position as part of the detected input positions detected by the touch sensor. The main controller, based on the plurality of detected input positions received from the embedded controller, display a movement trajectory of the input medium on the screen.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a display unit, a touch sensor disposed on the display unit and detects contact with an object on the display unit, a main system, and an embedded system. The embedded system generates image data of an input area for a virtual input device, output image data of the input area to the main system by using a first general-purpose interface protected by the main system, and output input information, which is based on detection information detected in the input area by the touch sensor, via the virtual input device to the main system by using a second general-purpose interface protected by the main system. The main system displays, on the display unit, the image data of the input area output by the embedded system.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a display; a touch sensor on the display that detects a contact with an object on the display; a main system that executes processing in accordance with an operating system (OS); and an embedded system different from and independent of the main system. The embedded system causes the display to display third image data obtained by synthesizing first image data output from the main system and second image data that is image data in an input area for a virtual input device, and to output input information based on detection information detected by the touch sensor in the input area to the main system as input information accepted by the virtual input device.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems for operating pen-shaped input devices in a plurality of set modes are disclosed herein. Various apparatus and systems include an input acceptance unit that receives a pen-based input signal from a pen-shaped input device for operating in a plurality of set modes, the input signal including information on a contact position of the pen-shaped input device on a display screen, a mode decision unit that determines which set mode of the plurality of set modes that the pen-shaped input device is currently operating, and a signal conversion unit that converts the pen-based input signal to a mouse-based input signal in response to the mode decision unit determining that the set mode of the plurality of set modes that the pen-shaped input device is currently operating is a direct mouse mode. Methods for executing the various functions of the apparatus and/or systems are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: An information processing device includes an obtaining unit configured to obtain a result of detection by a first detection sensor that detects a first touch operation relative to a first panel and a result of detection by a second detection sensor that detects a second touch operation relative to a second panel; and an integration unit configured to integrate, based on the results of detection obtained by the obtaining unit, the result of detection of the first touch operation relative to the first panel and the result of detection of the second touch operation relative to the second panel as a result of detection of a touch operation relative to a panel resulting from integration of the first panel and the second panel into one panel.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus that overlay a touch panel with a precision touch pad are disclosed. One method includes detecting, by a processor of an information handling device, a touch position of a touch on a display unit, generating a touch panel area where the touch panel is formed, a second area that is not controlled by an operating system and that is overlaid on a first area of a touch screen controlled by the operating system according to a predetermined operation, and generating a signal indicating that a precision touch pad is touched in response to the second area being touched. Apparatus and computer program products for performing the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for multiple display region management are disclosed herein. One method includes detecting a physical amount in accordance with a posture of a chassis. The method also includes determining a display mode to show a screen region for the channel in accordance with the posture. Apparatus, and computer program products that include and/or perform the methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer program products that can reduce false inputs to an information handling device are disclosed. Various embodiments of an apparatus include a processor of an information handling device and memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code can cause the processor to determine when a user is operating one of a keyboard and a touch pad and, in response to the user operating the one of the keyboard and the touch pad, modify an area of a valid operating region of the touch pad. A method and program product can also perform the functions of the apparatus.

Abstract: Method, device and terminal for displaying virtual keyboard are provided. The method for displaying a virtual keyboard includes: displaying the virtual keyboard on a touch-control screen, the virtual keyboard having a plurality of keys with a three-dimensional (3D) display effect; acquiring a triggering event on the touch-control screen, the triggering event being triggered by a triggering operation on the touch-control screen; based on a location of the triggering event, determining a triggered key of the virtual keyboard; executing a triggering animation of the triggered key, where the triggering animation is a rendered animation that simulates a triggering procedure of a physical key; and inputting key information corresponding to the triggered key.

Abstract: Provided is a technique to enhance security of a computer in a multi-OS operating environment. A memory image of a primary OS is in an active state, and a memory image of a secondary OS is in a non-active state. When switching is performed from the primary OS to the secondary OS, a runtime image is created, and a digest P is calculated and encrypted (C). When switching is performed from the secondary OS to the primary OS, a digest of the stopped runtime image is calculated. Only when comparison between the decrypted digest P and the calculated digest shows agreement, is switching of the primary OS allowed.

Abstract: Provided is a manner of switching between the operating environment of a primary OS and the operating environment of a secondary OS. In certain embodiments, a HDD keeps a runtime image of the secondary OS generated in a system memory. A DMA space for allowing the secondary OS to operate is formed in a physical address space where a memory image of the primary OS is active. The runtime image of the secondary OS is transferred to the DMA space. The operation of the memory image of the primary OS is stopped and the runtime image of the secondary OS is executed in the DMA space. Before activating the memory image of the primary OS, the runtime image of the secondary OS is saved to the HDD again.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and computer program products that can reduce false inputs to an information handling device are disclosed. Various embodiments of an apparatus include a processor of an information handling device and memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code can cause the processor to determine when a user is operating one of a keyboard and a touch pad and, in response to the user operating the one of the keyboard and the touch pad, modify an area of a valid operating region of the touch pad. A method and program product can also perform the functions of the apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for a portable electronic device such as a computer to be capable of safely coping with the occurrence of a surprise removal from an external hard disk drive (HDD) connected by wireless. An HDD is connected to a portable computer by wireless via a wireless extension device. First, a wireless communication path between the HDD and the portable computer is configured. Subsequently, a file is read and edited by accessing the HDD from the portable computer. Next, removal information indicating that the portable computer is away from the HDD is produced. The removal information can be produced by detecting an acceleration generated in the portable computer, or by directly detecting the distance by the strength of the wireless signal. Data under editing is saved before occurrence of surprise removal by ejecting the HDD in response to the production of the removal information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of easily managing two or more OSs. A host OS, a guest OS, and a virtualization module are loaded into a primary physical address area of a main memory. The guest OS is executed in a virtual environment in a primary physical address area. A memory image of the guest OS loaded in the primary physical address area is copied to a secondary physical address area. The right of access to a processor is transferred to the guest OS copied in the secondary physical address area to execute the guest OS in a physical environment.