Abstract: Some techniques are described herein for providing different modes, each mode allowing for a different sensor to detect data. For example, a first mode can be configured to detect data via a touch sensor, a second mode can be configured to detect data via an infrared camera, and a third mode can be configured to detect data via an optical camera. In such an example, different modes can be configured to detect data using a different set of sensors that are in communication with a computer system.

Abstract: Some techniques are described herein for initiating a secure communication between a mount and a computer system. Such techniques include the mount detecting that the computer system is coupled to the mount and, in response, sending a message to the computer system with an identifier of the mount. The mount then receives a request to establish the secure communication with the computer system via a different communication channel than used to send the message. For example, the message can be sent using Near Field Communication (NFC) and the request can be to establish a short-range communication channel using Bluetooth. Other techniques are described herein for reconnecting a secure communication between a mount and a computer system using similar techniques as described above.