Abstract: In examples, an electronic device comprises a first speaker port, a second speaker port, and storage comprising a first port attribute corresponding to the first speaker port and a second port attribute corresponding to the second speaker port. The storage comprises executable code. The electronic device comprises a processor coupled to the first and second speaker ports and the storage. The processor, upon executing the executable code, is to collect ambient noise data using a first speaker corresponding to the first speaker port in response to the first port attribute indicating that the first speaker is to be used as a microphone and the second port attribute indicating that a second speaker corresponding to the second speaker port is to be used as a speaker. The processor is to modify an audio output signal using the ambient noise data collected using the first speaker. The processor is to provide the modified audio output signal to the second speaker port.

Abstract: In an example in accordance with the present disclosure, a method is described. According to the method, boundary values for a setting for a signal between a compute device and a peripheral device are determined. A target value for the setting is determined. The target value is a value between determined boundary values. The setting for the signal is adjusted to match the target value.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a computing device is described. The computing device includes a printed circuit assembly and a basic input/output system (BIOS) coupled to the printed circuit assembly. The BIOS includes a subsystem identifier (SSID). The computing device also includes a non-volatile memory device which includes an override flag to indicate whether an override of the SSID is enabled and a protected variable value to, when enabled, override the SSID in the BIOS.

Abstract: In examples, an electronic device comprises a first speaker port, a second speaker port, and storage comprising a first port attribute corresponding to the first speaker port and a second port attribute corresponding to the second speaker port. The storage comprises executable code. The electronic device comprises a processor coupled to the first and second speaker ports and the storage. The processor, upon executing the executable code, is to collect ambient noise data using a first speaker corresponding to the first speaker port in response to the first port attribute indicating that the first speaker is to be used as a microphone and the second port attribute indicating that a second speaker corresponding to the second speaker port is to be used as a speaker. The processor is to modify an audio output signal using the ambient noise data collected using the first speaker. The processor is to provide the modified audio output signal to the second speaker port.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to key strike capture. An example non-transitory machine-readable medium can include instructions executable by a processor to capture a key strike when the key strike matches a key strike from predefined hotkey list of key strikes, signal a basic input/output system (BIOS) to wake the processor and signal the BIOS to perform a function associated with the captured key strike during the wake process and responsive to a query from the BIOS.

Abstract: In an example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a system comprises a firmware controller and non-volatile memory. The firmware controller retrieves a set of configurable system options from a configuration segment of the non-volatile memory. The firmware controller stores the set of configurable system options in a reserved storage location. The firmware controller updates a set of firmware instructions from a system segment of the non-volatile memory. The firmware controller retrieves the set of configurable system options from the reserved storage location. The firmware controller restores the set of configurable system options utilizing an application programming interface provided by the firmware instructions.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a computing device is described. The computing device includes a printed circuit assembly and a basic input/output system (BIOS) coupled to the printed circuit assembly. The BIOS includes a subsystem identifier (SSID). The computing device also includes a non-volatile memory device which includes an override flag to indicate whether an override of the SSID is enabled and a protected variable value to, when enabled, override the SSID in the BIOS.

Abstract: A user verification method for a mobile device having an edge sensor and a mobile device implementing the method are provided. The method includes detecting, by the edge sensor, a squeezing action performed on the mobile device in response to determining that a specific event occurs, and performing a verification procedure according to the squeezing action to obtain a user verification result; in response to the user verification result being successful, performing a first operation; in response to the user verification result being failed, performing a second operation. Furthermore, the verification procedure includes retrieving verification data corresponding to the specific event from a database; and determining whether the user verification result is successful or failed by comparing the verification data with a pattern of the squeezing action.

Abstract: A method includes executing an initialization routine upon startup of a processor. The method includes executing a benchmark program during the initialization routine after the startup. The method further includes comparing an amount of time for execution of the benchmark program to a reference time to determine if the processor has slowed due to thermal degradation of heat removal components for the processor.

Abstract: In one example, a method for inhibiting input at a remotely-booted computer. A wake-on-LAN signal is received at the computer from a network while the computer is in a low-power state. A boot function of the computer sets an indicator indicative of a wake-on-LAN condition, the indicator accessible by an operating system of the computer. The operating system is loaded, including a filter driver for an input device of the computer. The filter driver is to intercept input from the device to a function driver for the device. When the indicator is set, input received from the input device is disregarded.

Abstract: An electronic device including a signal processing circuit, an acceleration sensor, and an edge sensor is provided. The electronic device has a device body. The signal processing circuit operates in a sleep mode. The acceleration sensor senses an acceleration variation of the device body to generate an acceleration sensing signal. The acceleration sensor determines whether the acceleration sensing signal is continuously lower than an acceleration threshold for a preset length of time to wake up the signal processing circuit. When the acceleration sensor wakes up the signal processing circuit, the signal processor enables the edge sensor. The edge sensor senses a deformation variation of the device body to generate at least one deformation sensing signal. The signal processing circuit analyzes the deformation sensing signal to determine whether a drop event of the device body occurs. In addition, a drop warning method is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aptamer targeting a MHC-presented peptide and its uses thereof. The MHC-presented peptide is expressed in various cancer cells; therefor, the aptamer of the disclosure is useful as a bio-tool to label and/or treat peptide-presenting cancer cells. Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition containing the aptamer.

Abstract: In one example, a method for inhibiting input at a remotely-booted computer. A wake-on-LAN signal is received at the computer from a network while the computer is in a low-power state. A boot function of the computer sets an indicator indicative of a wake-on-LAN condition, the indicator accessible by an operating system of the computer. The operating system is loaded, including a filter driver for an input device of the computer. The filter driver is to intercept input from the device to a function driver for the device. When the indicator is set, input received from the input device is disregarded.

Abstract: A method includes executing an initialization routine upon startup of a processor. The method includes executing a benchmark program during the initialization routine after the startup. The method further includes comparing an amount of time for execution of the benchmark program to a reference time to determine if the processor has slowed due to thermal degradation of heat removal components for the processor.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus and method for determining a reset thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a switch, a sensor, a reset circuitry and a control circuitry. The switch generates a trigger signal as being triggered. The sensor senses a property of an object or an environment external to the electronic apparatus and to provide a sensing information based on the sensed property. The reset circuitry is coupled to the switch and counts from an initial value to a predetermined value when keep receiving the trigger signal from the switch, wherein the reset circuitry further resets the electronic apparatus when counting to the predetermined value. The control circuitry is coupled to the switch, the sensor and the reset circuit and generates a control signal, based on the sensing information, for controlling the reset circuit to re-count from the initial value to the predetermined value.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aptamer targeting a MHC-presented peptide and its uses thereof. The MHC-presented peptide is expressed in various cancer cells; therefor, the aptamer of the disclosure is useful as a bio-tool to label and/or treat peptide-presenting cancer cells. Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition containing the aptamer.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to selectively connecting an interconnect bus to an expansion slot. A first chip is connected to a first interconnect bus. A second chip is connected to a second interconnect bus. A switch selectively connects the first interconnect bus to one of a plurality of expansion slots.

Abstract: A bridge lifting support bracket is disclosed, which comprises a supporting mechanism, comprising a bracket having a depressed area at a face thereof and a lifting portion disposed at two sides of the bracket, respectively; and at least two jacks, disposed on a bottom face of the lifting portions, respectively. As such, a space for receiving a jack properly is secured by digging out a space of a concrete protection layer of a lower structure and using a supporting mechanism cooperating therewith when only a small space or a closely tight bonding with no seam existing between a bridge and a pier, whereby a lifting process of the bridge may be safely performed.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a method thereof are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a signal detection module and a power adjustment module. The signal detection module detects a received signal quality of a first wireless communication system. The power adjustment module is coupled to the signal detection module, and adjusts an output power in a second wireless communication system according to the received signal quality, so as to enlarge service coverage of the electronic apparatus in the second wireless communication system.

Abstract: A bridge lifting support bracket is disclosed, which comprises a supporting mechanism, comprising a bracket having a depressed area at a face thereof and a lifting portion disposed at two sides of the bracket, respectively; and at least two jacks, disposed on a bottom face of the lifting portions, respectively. As such, a space for receiving a jack properly is secured by digging out a space of a concrete protection layer of a lower structure and using a supporting mechanism cooperating therewith when only a small space or a closely tight bonding with no seam existing between a bridge and a pier, whereby a lifting process of the bridge may be safely performed.