Abstract: Examples relate to multi-device collaboration. The examples disclosed herein enable identifying, by a first computing device having a first processor, a first role to be played by the first computing device when the first computing device is connected with a second computing device having a second processor. The second computing device may play a second role when the second computing device is connected with the first computing device. The examples further enable determining, by the first computing device, when at least one predetermined triggering event occurs that causes the first role and second role to be switched such that the first role is played by the second computing device and the second role is played by the first computing device.

Abstract: Examples of a transparent whiteboard display are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a transparent whiteboard display causes digital content to be viewable on the transparent whiteboard display when the transparent whiteboard display is in a display mode. The transparent whiteboard display also causes analog content to be viewable on the transparent whiteboard display when the transparent whiteboard display in a transparent mode.

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: determining a designated location for estimating travel information; generating a travel information A for traveling from an designated location to a destination A; generating a travel information B for traveling from the designated location to a destination B; and presenting the travel information A and the travel information B concurrently based on a display priority for displaying on a device.

Abstract: An image capture system includes a first computing device, a second computing device communicatively coupled to the first computing device, and an imaging device communicatively coupled to the first computing device. An image captured by the imaging device is displayed on the second display of the second computing device.

Abstract: Examples relate to multi-device collaboration. The examples disclosed herein enable identifying, by a first computing device having a first processor, a first role to be played by the first computing device when the first computing device is connected with a second computing device having a second processor. The second computing device may play a second role when the second computing device is connected with the first computing device. The examples further enable determining, by the first computing device, when at least one predetermined triggering event occurs that causes the first role and second role to be switched such that the first role is played by the second computing device and the second role is played by the first computing device.

Abstract: An image capture system includes a first computing device, a second computing device communicatively coupled to the first computing device, and an imaging device communicatively coupled to the first computing device. An image captured by the imaging device is displayed on the second display of the second computing device.

Abstract: Examples of a transparent whiteboard display are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a transparent whiteboard display causes digital content to be viewable on the transparent whiteboard display when the transparent whiteboard display is in a display mode. The transparent whiteboard display also causes analog content to be viewable on the transparent whiteboard display when the transparent whiteboard display in a transparent mode.

Abstract: Examples are disclosed herein for media organization. An example method includes analyzing media in a database to determine content of the media; sorting the media based on the content into a plurality of groups; identifying a media file that does not belong to at least one of the plurality of groups based on content of the media file and the content of the media; and in response to identifying that the media file does not belong to at least one of the plurality of groups, tagging the media file to cause the media file to be removed from the database.

Abstract: A method of operation of a navigation system includes: determining a designated location for estimating travel information; generating a travel information A for traveling from an designated location to a destination A; generating a travel information B for traveling from the designated location to a destination B; and presenting the travel information A and the travel information B concurrently based on a display priority for displaying on a device.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a method for scheduling an event. The method includes signaling a request from a first computer to schedule an event to a second computer. A schedule is then received from the second, the schedule includes indicators of available time periods in the calendar period from the second computer. A consolidated schedule is then generated. The consolidated schedule comprises information comparing the indicators of available time periods from the second computer with indicators of available time periods from the first computer.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an electronic system includes a data input device. The data input device includes a data input surface which is touch-sensitive. In addition, the data input device includes a removable template positioned over the data input surface. The removable template divides the data input surface into a first variable template input area and a second variable template input area. In an embodiment, the first input area comprises a handwriting recognition input area for detecting and facilitating recognition of one or more first gestures while the second variable template input area is configured to detect and facilitate recognition of one or more second gestures. The first and second variable template input areas can be implemented as any type of template. In another embodiment, a removable data input device includes a data input surface which is touch-sensitive. An electronic system includes the removable data input device.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting a network access provider using a portable information device (PID) includes considering the user's pre-stated preferences. The pre-stated preferences may include, but are not limited to, reliability, security, signal strength, cost or appropriateness of service provider. The network access providers may be chosen from, but not limited to, a network access server at a corporate office or a cellular telephone. A score is calculated for each available network access provider and a connection is made based on the optimum provider that fits with the preferences of the user.

Abstract: A case for a handheld computer system is described. In an embodiment, the handheld computer system comprises a personal digital assistant. The case has multi-functional capability. The case provides a protective housing for the personal digital assistant and includes a communication module which is integrated into the case for protection against damage, whereas the communication module transmits and receives data for the personal digital assistant. In an embodiment, the communication module comprises a radio frequency (RF) wireless communication device. In an embodiment, the case includes a front cover and a back cover coupled to the front cover via a double pin hinge. The personal digital assistant is inserted between the front and back covers, whereas the front cover protects the front of the personal digital assistant while the back cover protects the back of the personal digital assistant.

Abstract: A computer cradle is described that includes a stylus holder that is at least partially light transmissive. The light transmissive material of the stylus holder transmits to a user light generated within the computer cradle. The stylus is seated in a funnel-shaped cavity formed in a stylus holder oriented nonperpendicularly to a cradle housing, so that a stylus supported by the stylus holder is more easily accessible.