Abstract: A computer chassis comprises a plurality of chambers. Each of the chambers comprises a hardware group, an aft inlet exposed to air external to the chassis and dedicated to the chamber, and an air outlet exposed to air external to the chassis and dedicated to the chamber. Airflow between the air net and the air outlet cools the hardware group.

Abstract: An active panel system for implementation in a computer such that at least one case panel of the computer comprises one or more active panels. An active panel is a device that may be disposed in, or replace, a panel of the computer case. The active panel has a variable transparency which is dynamically or programmatically controllable by a user or a controller. An embodiment of an active panel system may be implemented in a computer, for example, to artistically embellish the computer case as well as to alter the transparency of the case such that the contents of the computer case are viewable from the exterior of the computer case without opening the case.

Abstract: A system comprises a personal computer (PC) and a handheld media device (HMD) communicably coupled to the PC. The PC transfers status information to the HMD and the HMD displays the status information. The HMD is capable of displaying the status information using at least one of graphics or text. The status information includes information pertaining to the status the PC.

Abstract: A system in at least some embodiments comprises a housing containing a processor and a base coupled and supporting the housing. The housing comprises a slot adapted to receive a removable template. A slot is provided within the housing. The slot is adapted to receive a removable template. The housing also comprises a light source that shines through the template on to the base.

Abstract: A system in at least some embodiments comprises a housing containing a processor and a base coupled and supporting the housing. The housing comprises a slot adapted to receive a removable template. A slot is provided within the housing. The slot is adapted to receive a removable template. The housing also comprises a light source that shines through the template on to the base.

Abstract: A system comprises a chassis having a bottom chassis member and a rear chassis member. The system also comprises a base that supports the chassis over a support surface thereby defining an airflow space between the base and the bottom chassis member. The bottom chassis member comprises a first air vent and the rear chassis member comprises a second air vent thereby enabling airflow in to the chassis through the first air vent, through the chassis, and out the second air vent.

Abstract: An active panel system for implementation in a computer such that at least one case panel of the computer comprises one or more active panels. An active panel is a device that may be disposed in, or replace, a panel of the computer case. The active panel has a variable transparency which is dynamically or programmatically controllable by a user or a controller. An embodiment of an active panel system may be implemented in a computer, for example, to artistically embellish the computer case as well as to alter the transparency of the case such that the contents of the computer case are viewable from the exterior of the computer case without opening the case.