Abstract: Embodiments of apparatuses and methods are provided herein for characterizing a heat pipe, and for controlling an operating parameter of at least one heat generating component thermally coupled to the heat pipe based on a temperature difference measured across a first section and a second section of the heat pipe. For example, a characterization method is provided for determining at least one threshold value, which can be used to predict heat pipe dry-out within the heat pipe, and a thermal time constant (time lag) between the onset of heat pipe dry-out and a heat pipe dry-out limit. During subsequent system operation, the predetermined threshold value and thermal time constant may be used to extend the performance of the heat pipe to the edge of its cooling capacity.

Abstract: A cart stores a plurality of mobile computing devices. The cart includes a plurality of slots defined by opposed plates. Each of the slots is configured to accept a corresponding mobile computing device. Each of the plates includes a first transmit coil for wirelessly transmitting power to a receive coil in the corresponding mobile computing device.

Abstract: A wireless charging module includes an antenna and a wireless charger module. An enclosure is configured to fit at least partially within an optical drive bay of an information handling system. The antenna is disposed within a plastic lower portion of the enclosure. The plastic lower portion of the enclosure is configured to enable the antenna to wirelessly receive power from a wireless charging pad. The wireless charger module is disposed within the enclosure, and is configured to provide power to the information handling system.

Abstract: A wireless power delivery system includes a wireless power source and a control module. The wireless power source provides power to an information handling system. The control module is in communication with the wireless power source, and is configured to detect a presence signal from the information handling system, to set an output power level for the information handling system based on the presence signal, to receive a signal from the information handling system, and to adjust the output power level based on the signal.

Abstract: First and second antenna disposed in an information handling system selectively support communication through a wireless frequency using beamforming. The first or second antenna is selected for initiating communication based upon alignment with a beamforming axis for establishing beamforming with a distal wireless device. For example, the first antenna is selected if the information handling system articulates to a tablet configuration and the second antenna is selected if the information handling system articulates to a clamshell open configuration.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a wireless charging receiver, which in turn includes first and second surfaces, a receiver coil, and an isolation marker. The wireless charging receiver is coupled to a back side of the information handling system. The receiver coil is located within the wireless charging receiver and disposed between the first and second surfaces, and receives a magnetic flux field from a transmission coil of a wireless charging pad. The isolation marker is in physical communication with the first surface and aligned with the receiver coil. The isolation marker enables a user to align the receiver coil with the transmission coil of the charging pad, and isolates the magnetic flux field in the receiver coil and away from the user and other components of the information handling system.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a wireless charging module, a capacitor, and a control module. The wireless charging module receives wireless power from a wireless charging pad, and provides power to other components in the information handling system. The control module receives a turbo mode request, and determines whether the wireless charging module of the information handling system has sufficient power delivery capability to enable a turbo mode of the information handling system. The wireless power charging module provides power to the capacitor in response to the turbo mode request being received and the wireless charging module having sufficient power delivery capability. The control module determines whether a first voltage of the capacitor is substantially equal to a second voltage of a second capacitor in the information handling system, and in response to the first voltage being substantially equal to the second voltage the capacitor to provide power for the turbo mode.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission antenna is disposed at a wireless charging mat. Another second wireless power transmission antenna is disposed at another location at the wireless charging mat. A temperature sensor is disposed at a location between the antennas. The temperature sensor is responsive to heat propagated from both of the antennas. A controller regulates charging power at each antenna based on information provided by the temperature sensor.

Abstract: A wireless power delivery system includes a wireless charging pad and a pad covering device. The wireless charging pad includes a first antenna to provide wireless power to a first information handling system. The pad covering device is in physical communication with the wireless charging pad. The pad covering device includes a cover located within the pad covering device. The cover to extend from the pad covering device, to cover the wireless charging pad, and to lock with the wireless charging pad to securely cover the wireless charging pad.

Abstract: A carbon material and a magnetic material are incorporated at a magnetic shield included at a wireless power antenna. The magnetic shield shapes a magnetic flux field proximate to the magnetic shield. The carbon material conducts heat at the magnetic shield.

Abstract: An inductor at a wireless power antenna includes a conductive winding. A portion of the conductive winding consists of a heat pipe. The heat pipe employs thermal conductivity and phase transition to transfer heat from the inductor. A heat sink is coupled to the heat pipe.

Abstract: A mobile computing device includes a body having a front side and a back side, and an easel adapted to fit in a first position within an indentation formed in the back side. The easel is movable to a second position, and a wireless power receiver coil is disposed in the easel. A universal hinge connects the easel to the body.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a wireless charging module, a capacitor, and a control module. The wireless charging module receives wireless power from a wireless charging pad, and provides power to other components in the information handling system. The control module receives a turbo mode request, and determines whether the wireless charging module of the information handling system has sufficient power delivery capability to enable a turbo mode of the information handling system. The wireless power charging module provides power to the capacitor in response to the turbo mode request being received and the wireless charging module having sufficient power delivery capability. The control module determines whether a first voltage of the capacitor is substantially equal to a second voltage of a second capacitor in the information handling system, and in response to the first voltage being substantially equal to the second voltage the capacitor to provide power for the turbo mode.

Abstract: A wireless power delivery system includes a wireless charging pad, a first security tie, and a device securing component. The wireless charging pad includes a first antenna to provide wireless power to a first information handling system. The first security tie having a first end connected to the wireless charging pad, and a second end to connect with a mounting plate, the first security tie to securely connect the wireless charging pad to mounting plate. The device securing component is in physical communication with the wireless charging pad. The device securing component includes a second security tie having a first end connected within the device securing component, and a second end to connect to the first information handling system. The second security tie to securely connect the first information handling system to the wireless charging pad.

Abstract: An information handling system and method for a thin panel display device with a camera oriented behind an outer liquid crystal (LCD) layer of the thin panel display device. The outer LCD layer of the thin panel display device having a camera zone through which the aperture of the camera receives light and a processor or set of processors determining anticipated camera usage of a software application operating on the information handling system and detecting a nearest backlight to a camera zone and coordinating camera operation and thin panel display device display refresh rate and nearest backlight dimming at the outer LCD layer camera zone.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for supporting wireless security access via a multi-function information handling system bay. In certain embodiments, the wireless security access is provided via a security access device configured to fit within the multi-function information handling system. In certain embodiments, the security access device includes a narrow antenna with one full length side in conjunction with high gain and an alignment bar for best matching provides the security access device with the ability to include a near field communications (NFC) type transmitter within the security access device.

Abstract: Identifying characteristics integrated in a totem and detected by a capacitive display mat are applied to perform functions in response to end user inputs. Identifying characteristics include capacitive feet integrated in a totem bottom surface with identifying features including varying capacitive values for the feet, varying pad sizes and shapes, varying pad patterns and varying capacitive oscillation frequencies. In one embodiment, the surface area of the totem in contact with the capacitive mat varies depending upon the pressure placed on the totem to alter the shape of a compressible material disposed at the bottom surface.

Abstract: A portable information handling system manages battery charge to maintain a minimum level that supports boot by disconnecting the battery from a battery discharge path so that battery charge is lost substantially only to self-discharge. The battery automatically reconnects to the battery discharge path if external power becomes available to charge the battery. The minimum battery charge level provides adequate power in combination with the external power to support boot of the portable information handling system to an operational state. A power manager monitors power transition events to track power consumption information that a battery charge manager applies to modify the power transition events if external power and available battery charge are not sufficient to perform the power transition event without modification.

Abstract: An information handling system is disclosed. The information handling system comprises a chassis including a metal base, and a metal insulation layer, and a processing unit coupled to the chassis.

Abstract: An information handling system and method for a thin panel display device with a camera oriented behind an outer liquid crystal (LCD) layer of the thin panel display device. The outer LCD layer of the thin panel display device having a camera zone through which the aperture of the camera receives light and a processor or set of processors determining anticipated camera usage of a software application operating on the information handling system and detecting a nearest backlight to a camera zone and coordinating camera operation and thin panel display device display refresh rate and nearest backlight dimming at the outer LCD layer camera zone.