Abstract: Systems and methods for selective dimming of ambient lighting in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include one or more processors and a memory coupled to the one or more processors, the memory including program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the one or more processors, cause the IHS to: identify the presence of a light source in a physical space where a user is wearing a Head-Mounted Display (HMD) during operation of an xR application; and darken a portion of an optical filter within the HMD at a position in the user's field-of-view (FOV) corresponding to the light source.

Abstract: A latch with magnetically-assisted operation is described. In some embodiments, a latch may include: a first magnetic device fixedly coupled to a first portion of an Information Handling System (IHS); a second magnetic device coupled to a second movable portion of the IHS; and a carrier, comprising: a compression bracket fixedly coupled to the first portion of the IHS, the compression bracket having a slot configured to accommodate the second magnetic device, at least one guidepost configured to receive a return spring, and at least one stopping pin; and a actuator bracket movably coupled to compression bracket, the actuator bracket having a button configured to translate the second magnetic device with respect to the first magnetic device, at least one orifice configured to engage with the at least one guidepost, and at least one detent configured to engage with the at least one stopping pin.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatic adjustment for vertical and rotational imbalance in a head mounted display. A controller may determine a first eye position relative to a first display and a second eye position relative to a second display based on eye tracking information from the eye tracking sensors. The controller may render a virtual object to a first ideal image by moving the virtual object in a first vertical direction and rotating the virtual object in a first rotational direction based on the first eye position. The controller may render the virtual object to a second ideal image by moving the virtual object in a second vertical direction and rotating the virtual object in a second rotational direction based on the second eye position. The controller may display the first ideal image on the first display and the second ideal image on the second display.

Abstract: A portable information handling system display integrates a MIMO antenna configuration that cooperates with a radio to adapt display operations for supporting wireless communication. For example, plural antenna nanowires integrated with display pixel control wires selectively interface with a MIMO radio with the antenna wires selected based upon display operational characteristics, such as the presentation of visual information at the display and the enablement or disablement of touch detection circuits.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatic adjustment for vertical and rotational imbalance in a head mounted display. A controller may determine a first eye position relative to a first display and a second eye position relative to a second display based on eye tracking information from the eye tracking sensors. The controller may render a virtual object to a first ideal image by moving the virtual object in a first vertical direction and rotating the virtual object in a first rotational direction based on the first eye position. The controller may render the virtual object to a second ideal image by moving the virtual object in a second vertical direction and rotating the virtual object in a second rotational direction based on the second eye position. The controller may display the first ideal image on the first display and the second ideal image on the second display.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using peripheral vision in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (collectively referred to as “xR”) applications are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: render an object in a peripheral field-of-view of a user; detect at least one of: the user's eye movement, or the user's head rotation; and determine whether to re-render the object based upon the detection.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatic adjustment of straps of a head mounted display. The head mounted display may include a display device, a plurality of straps, and a controller. The controller may monitor eye location data of at least one eye of a user using at least one eye tracking sensor. The controller may direct the user to move the display device to achieve a desired image being displayed on the display device based on the monitored eye location data and accepted eye location data. The controller may monitor strap pressure data associated with the plurality of straps using a plurality of the pressure sensors. The controller may adjust each strap of the plurality of straps using an adjustment actuator to achieve a desired fit of the head mounted display on the user based on the monitored strap pressure data and accepted strap pressure data.

Abstract: A USB Type C connector port adapts to support docking solutions with enhanced power transfer features, including increased power transfer levels supported through a guide pin and connector interface, rapid power transfer configuration changes by applying pre-negotiated power settings, external battery charge and discharge at an information handling system with improved efficiency accomplished by transitioning voltage between native and boosted levels responsive to information handling system load, and robust connector port coupling in a cavity of a connector shell.

Abstract: An information handling system receives power from a reversible power cable by selectively configuring outer pins to provide power or communication with a middle pin providing ground. A power manager of an information handling system embedded controller uses a low level of power input to determine which outer pin provides power and which provides communication, and then configures the connector to route power at a high level to the system charger for powering the information handling system.

Abstract: A latch with magnetically-assisted operation is described. In some embodiments, a latch may include: a first magnetic device fixedly coupled to a first portion of an Information Handling System (IHS); a second magnetic device coupled to a second movable portion of the IHS; and a carrier, comprising: a compression bracket fixedly coupled to the first portion of the IHS, the compression bracket having a slot configured to accommodate the second magnetic device, at least one guidepost configured to receive a return spring, and at least one stopping pin; and a actuator bracket movably coupled to compression bracket, the actuator bracket having a button configured to translate the second magnetic device with respect to the first magnetic device, at least one orifice configured to engage with the at least one guidepost, and at least one detent configured to engage with the at least one stopping pin.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may include a first housing coupled to a second housing by one or more hinges. The first housing may include a first set of components and a heat sink in contact with at least one component of the first set of components. The second housing may include a second set of components. The first set of components may generate more heat than the first set of components. A thermal spreader may include a first portion located in the first housing and a second portion located in the second housing. The first portion may be thermally coupled to the second portion. The first portion may, through contact with the heat sink, gather heat generated by the at least one component and transfer the heat to the second portion. The second portion may dissipate at least some of the heat.

Abstract: A server that monitors errors experienced by disk drives is disclosed. The server comprises an application stored in a memory; when executed by a processor sends a request to disk drives for a count of errors experienced by the disk drives. The application sends the request at a pre-defined time period. The application sends requests at multiple time periods. The application records the count of errors experienced by the disk drives, wherein the application records previous errors that have occurred on the disk drives over multiple time periods. The application determines an acceleration of errors experienced by the disk drives, wherein an acceleration of errors is a rate of change of the count of errors per the pre-defined time period. The application determines the acceleration of errors experienced by the disk drives. The application initiates corrective actions for at least one of the disk drives.

Abstract: A system for determining a loss of calibration in a multi-view stereo imaging system including executing instructions, via a processor, for a multi-view stereo imaging system to process a plural image frame recorded from a plurality of digital cameras of an information handling system and based on plural image calibration parameters and detecting a physical impact event, via a physical sensor, to an information handling system. The system and method execute instructions for a physical impact event detection system to determine, based on physical sensor feedback data, whether a threshold level of a physical impact event has been reached so as to affect calibration of the multi-view stereo imaging system. The detected physical impact event may be a mechanical impact event, a thermal impact event, a vibration mechanical impact event, or another physical impact event.

Abstract: In some examples, a computing device may include a first housing coupled to a second housing by one or more hinges. The first housing may include a first set of components and a heat sink in contact with at least one component of the first set of components. The second housing may include a second set of components. The first set of components may generate more heat than the first set of components. A thermal spreader may include a first portion located in the first housing and a second portion located in the second housing. The first portion may be thermally coupled to the second portion. The first portion may, through contact with the heat sink, gather heat generated by the at least one component and transfer the heat to the second portion. The second portion may dissipate at least some of the heat.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a multi-camera mounting apparatus. The multi-camera mounting apparatus accommodates a plurality of camera modules in order to capture a three dimensional image. The multi-camera mounting apparatus is comprised of a uni-body bracket made of a combination of materials that have a near net-zero thermal expansion in order to maintain the cameras' locations relative to each other. Additionally, the camera modules may be affixed to the multi-camera mounting apparatus using UV-activated adhesive.

Abstract: In some implementations, a computing device includes a first housing coupled to a second housing by hinges. The first housing includes a first display device and a first set of components. The second housing includes a second display device and a second set of components. The hinges include (1) leaves coupling the first housing to the second housing, (2) knuckles to position the first housing at an angle between about 0 degrees to about 180 degrees relative to the second housing, and (3) conduits through which cables are routed between the first housing and the second housing. At about 180 degrees, the first housing is adjacent and sufficiently close to the second housing that the first and second display device provide a nearly contiguous surface. The cables communicate signals between the first set of components in the first housing and the second set of components in the second housing.

Abstract: In some implementations, a cover may be attached to or detached from a computing device. For example, individual cam locks of a plurality of cam locks embedded into a computing device may be placed in an open position. Individual pins of a plurality of pins fastened to the cover may be aligned with a corresponding cam lock of the plurality of cam locks. The individual pins may be inserted into the corresponding cam locks. The individual cam locks may be moved from the open position to a closed position, causing the cover to be attached to the external surface of the computing device. The cover may include a curved portion that causes the cover to apply pressure to the outer surface of the computing device when the plurality of cam locks are in the closed position.

Abstract: An integrated data and security cable couples to a portable information handling system with pins engaged at pin guides formed in the system housing on opposing sides of a data port. At least one pin selectively locks and unlocks in the pin guide to secure the system to a fixture, such as a desktop. The locking pin releases from the cable side with a key or combination or, alternatively, releases from the information handling system, such as under control of an embedded controller or other security system.

Abstract: A portable information handling system may include a detachable component and one or more alignment connectors. Each alignment connector may be configured to receive a respective alignment post that is coupled to the detachable component in order to make a mechanical connection between the information handling system and the detachable component. Each alignment connector may include a magnet to draw the alignment post toward the connector and an L-shaped magnetically permeable shunt. The shunt may cover the back of the magnet and wrap down one side of the magnet, overlapping the alignment post when the alignment post is in contact with the alignment connector. The alignment connectors may be separate from connectors that provide electrical connectivity between the information handling system and the detachable component, and may reside within respective recessed openings on the information handling system.

Abstract: An information handling system includes an electronic assembly, the assembly including heat-generating components arranged on a printed circuit board. The system further includes a conformal coating that is applied over a first region of the electronic assembly. The coating includes a graphene containing polymer material configured to dissipate heat away from the heat-generating components.