Abstract: For analytic-based control of energy consumption, an appliance module receives an appliance identifier of an appliance connected to a power outlet, a selection module selects a power model for the power outlet based on the appliance identifier, the power model designating times that the power outlet is to be powered and times that the power outlet is to be unpowered, a usage module receives energy usage data for a power outlet, a presence module receives user presence data for a locale containing the power outlet, a update module modifies a power model for the power outlet based on the energy usage data and the user presence data, and a power control module selectively provides electrical power to the power outlet according to the power schedule.

Abstract: For analytic-based control of energy consumption, an appliance module receives an appliance identifier of an appliance connected to a power outlet, a selection module selects a power model for the power outlet based on the appliance identifier, the power model designating times that the power outlet is to be powered and times that the power outlet is to be unpowered, a usage module receives energy usage data for a power outlet, a presence module receives user presence data for a locale containing the power outlet, a update module modifies a power model for the power outlet based on the energy usage data and the user presence data, and a power control module selectively provides electrical power to the power outlet according to the power schedule.

Abstract: A portable data processing system having a chassis base unit and a chassis cover unit pivotably attached with the chassis base unit is provided. A hand impression is disposed on a bottom surface of the chassis base unit. A portable data processing system having a chassis base unit and a chassis cover unit each having a partial hand impression disposed on respective surface is provided.

Abstract: A portable device having improved configurability and adaptability. The portable device has a case or chassis that can be placed in either an open or closed position, to thereby allow for insertion and removal of other devices within the portable device. When increased functionality is required or desired, the device's case is expanded by placing it in an open position, to allow additional devices to be operated in conjunction with the portable device. These devices can provide various types of electronic or computer operations, such as electronic adapters or media drives, as well as mechanical operations such as air movement with one or more additional fans or other types of heat sink. When decreased functionality is required or desired, such as to reduce the overall size and weight of the portable device, the device's case is contracted by placing it in a closed position. This allows on-demand expansion and contraction capability for the portable device.

Abstract: A data processing system, method, and computer program product are disclosed which include a display screen within a housing. The housing includes a horizontal mechanism parallel to a horizontal side of the display screen and a vertical mechanism parallel to a vertical side of the display screen. The display screen includes a display area and an image alteration area. The image alteration area may be accessed through the vertical and horizontal mechanisms. An input may be received at a discrete point along one of the mechanisms. In response to a receipt of an input, an image displayed within the display area is magnified.

Abstract: A portable data processing system having a chassis base unit and a chassis cover unit pivotably attached with the chassis base unit is provided. A hand impression is disposed on a bottom surface of the chassis base unit. A portable data processing system having a chassis base unit and a chassis cover unit each having a partial hand impression disposed on respective surface is provided.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing a camera in a mobile communications unit. A location of the mobile communications unit in a selected area is determined. Depending on the location of the mobile communications unit, a signal is sent which causes at least one camera function in the mobile communications unit to be disabled or limited.

Abstract: A portable device having improved configurability and adaptability. The portable device has a case or chassis that can be placed in either an open or closed position, to thereby allow for insertion and removal of other devices within the portable device. When increased functionality is required or desired, the device's case is expanded by placing it in an open position, to allow additional devices to be operated in conjunction with the portable device. These devices can provide various types of electronic or computer operations, such as electronic adapters or media drives, as well as mechanical operations such as air movement with one or more additional fans or other types of heat sink. When decreased functionality is required or desired, such as to reduce the overall size and weight of the portable device, the device's case is contracted by placing it in a closed position. This allows on-demand expansion and contraction capability for the portable device.

Abstract: A data processing system, method, and computer program product are disclosed which include a display screen within a housing. The housing includes a horizontal mechanism parallel to a horizontal side of the display screen and a vertical mechanism parallel to a vertical side of the display screen. The display screen includes a display area and an image alteration area. The image alteration area may be accessed through the vertical and horizontal mechanisms. An input may be received at a discrete point along one of the mechanisms. In response to a receipt of an input, an image displayed within the display area is magnified.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is disclosed to allow a wrist pad to be rotationally mounted to a forward end of a computer. The wrist pad is operably coupled to a leg near the rearward end of the computer. Rotation of the wrist pad causes a linkage to draw the leg inward into the computer or extend the leg outward from the computer. The wrist pad can be placed in a storage configuration against an exterior surface of the computer or the wrist pad can be placed in a configuration in front of the computer or on top of a keyboard when the computer is opened and configured for use. Placing the wrist pad in at least two operable positions gives the user flexibility in relieving pressure points along the user's lower arm and hand area. Also, placing the wrist pad in a storage configuration makes the exterior surface of the stored pad coplanar with the exterior surface of the computer.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is disclosed to allow a wrist pad to be rotationally mounted to a forward end of a computer. The wrist pad is operably coupled to a leg near the rearward end of the computer. Rotation of the wrist pad causes a linkage to draw the leg inward into the computer or extend the leg outward from the computer. The wrist pad can be placed in a storage configuration against an exterior surface of the computer or the wrist pad can be placed in a configuration in front of the computer or on top of a keyboard when the computer is opened and configured for use. Placing the wrist pad in at least two operable positions gives the user flexibility in relieving pressure points along the user's lower arm and hand area. Also, placing the wrist pad in a storage configuration makes the exterior surface of the stored pad coplanar with the exterior surface of the computer.