Abstract: A method for adjusting input resistance includes determining, by an information handling system, one or more gaming context characteristics of a gaming application executed by the information handling system. The information handling system determines one or more adjustments to a resistance of a two-axis input device based, at least in part, on the one or more gaming context characteristics. The information handling system applies the one or more adjustments to the resistance of the two-axis input device.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that utilizes a machine learning algorithm to determine a color palette based on user context and assigning colors of the color palette to connected systems or peripherals to apply lighting effects. A method may include retrieving, by an information handling system, user context; analyzing, by the information handling system, user context to determine a plurality of colors associated with the user context; generating, by the information handling system, a set of color palettes based, at least in part, on the user context; and generating, by the information handling system, an aggregate color palette based, at least in part, on the set of color palettes. Other aspects are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables game play or other application sessions from a set of candidate game hosts and environments to consumption devices of a user's choice while the user moves about their home between the different environments. The system may employ methods to determine where a user is located within the home, availability and selection of candidate game hosting and target environments, homing and direction of related I/O and audio-visual (AV) content for consumption. The solution accommodates multiple users simultaneously within the home, whether in single player, multiplayer using the same screen, or multiplayer using separate screen games. The solution may configure AV and input/output (I/O) such that multiple users can consume one or multiple games in the home simultaneously, whether in separate locations or when seated together in front of the same consumption device.

Abstract: An information handling system may receive a first input indication from a first control stick of a handheld controller, wherein the first input indication indicates that the first control stick is in a first position, receive a second input indication from a first button of the handheld controller, wherein the second input indication indicates that the first button is pressed while the first control stick is in the first position, and determine that the first input indication corresponds to a first character in response to receipt of the first input indication. The information handling system may then select the first character based on the determination that the first input indication corresponds to the first character and receipt of the second input indication.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables game play or other application sessions from a set of candidate game hosts and environments to consumption devices of a user's choice while the user moves about their home between the different environments. The system may employ methods to determine where a user is located within the home, availability and selection of candidate game hosting and target environments, homing and direction of related I/O and audio-visual (AV) content for consumption. The solution accommodates multiple users simultaneously within the home, whether in single player, multiplayer using the same screen, or multiplayer using separate screen games. The solution may configure AV and input/output (I/O) such that multiple users can consume one or multiple games in the home simultaneously, whether in separate locations or when seated together in front of the same consumption device.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables game play or other application sessions to consumption devices of a user's choice as a reward upon completion of tasks assigned to the user. A method may include monitoring, by an information handing system, a task assigned to be completed by a user; determining, by the information handling system, completion of the task by the user based, at least in part, on a physical location tracking of the user, wherein the physical location tracking of the user comprises: monitoring, by the information handling system, a controller; and comparing, by the information handling system, monitored controller movements to a known map stored on the information handling system; and granting, by the information handling system, a reward to the user. Other aspects are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that adjusts a user interface (UI) of a game in a non-obtrusive way to a user. The system may determine the least obtrusive area(s) on the screen for a UI element game overlay to be presented, at least in part by determining an importance level for area on the screen containing a UI element. The importance level for an area on the screen may be determined using a generated heat map that indicates the importance values of various areas of the screen. The heat map may be generated with inputs including one or more of user interactions with UI elements, game context, UI element rate of change, user matching, and user preferences. The system may temporarily hide UI elements from display that are determined to be below a threshold importance level.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may detect user interface (UI) elements of a gaming application UI and rearrange and/or modify the UI elements in response to a change in aspect ratio of the gaming application. An anchor may be determined for each UI element as the aspect ratio of the gaming application changes such that the gaming application's aspect ratio may be changed without eliminating important UI elements. In cases where a UI element is modified, the UI element may be made collapsible, may be split into sub-elements, or may be separated from the rest of the UI elements and displayed on a separate device.

Abstract: An information handling system may perform various methods and operations. An example method performed by an information handling system may include determining, by the information handling system, a first input mode for a touchpad of a handheld controller, determining, by the information handling system, a graphical overlay corresponding to the first input mode, wherein the graphical overlay includes a graphical representation of the touchpad, and displaying, by the information handling system, the graphical overlay.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to detect, during execution of a video game application, a gameplay event associated with the video game application. The processor is further configured to determine a mechanical resistance setting associated with an input device of a game controller and to determine one or more positions of the input device at which the mechanical resistance setting is to be applied. The mechanical resistance setting is associated with the gameplay event. The processor is further configured to send, to the game controller, a control signal indicating a configuration of the input device. The configuration is associated with the mechanical resistance setting and the one or more positions.

Abstract: An information handling system may receive a request from a user for expert assistance associated with a gaming application. The information handling system may determine a recommendation of one or more experts from a plurality of available experts based, at least in part, on the gaming application and one or more gaming characteristics of each of the plurality of available experts. The information handling system may initiate a gaming assistance session between the user and at least one of the determined experts.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables game play or other application sessions from a set of candidate game hosts and environments to consumption devices of a user's choice while the user moves about their home between the different environments. The system may employ methods to determine where a user is located within the home, availability and selection of candidate game hosting and target environments, homing and direction of related I/O and audio-visual (AV) content for consumption. The solution accommodates multiple users simultaneously within the home, whether in single player, multiplayer using the same screen, or multiplayer using separate screen games. The solution may configure AV and input/output (I/O) such that multiple users can consume one or multiple games in the home simultaneously, whether in separate locations or when seated together in front of the same consumption device.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for a trackball including an adaptive brake. In an aspect, an apparatus includes a trackball, a wheel coupled to the trackball and configured to rotate about an axis, and a brake system configured to apply a braking force to the wheel. In some aspects, the brake system includes a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) brake, such as an MRF rotational brake. The MRF brake may be configured to apply a braking force to the wheel.

Abstract: A data-driven, intelligent ergonomic behavioral aid based on uniquely captured telemetry and user behavior data is provided. The aggregation of the telemetry data and user presence events over time can provide sufficient context to understand user patterns and behavior as well as the user's environment. The provided system may learn from this data and recommend to the user best practices and actions to take to minimize the health risk specific to their behavior with respect to the computing ecosystem. In some instances, the provided system may initiate one or more actions, rather than a recommendation, that force the user to change their behavior if the user desires to continue interacting with the computing ecosystem.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device, such as a joystick. In particular configurations, the device includes a joystick configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis and a first resistance mechanism coupled to the joystick. The first resistance mechanism can include a rotary damper configured to selectively resist rotation of the joystick about the first axis and a processor in communication with the rotary damper and configured to adjust a resistance torque of the rotary damper. The rotary damper may provide resistance through manipulation of a magnetorheological (MR) fluid in the fluid damper.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables determining, for each respective content component of a streaming session, a host device for displaying the respective content component. The system may utilize user, content, and device context to orchestrate content components across all connected displays to maximize the collective user experience across all users in an environment. Inputs may be provided to a machine learning model that considers every possible layout combination of content components on a one or more host devices and outputs potential layouts for the one or more host devices. The potential layouts may be sorted by confidence and one layout selected for each of the one or more host devices.

Abstract: A method for adjusting input resistance includes determining, by an information handling system, one or more gaming context characteristics of a gaming application executed by the information handling system. The information handling system determines one or more adjustments to a resistance of a two-axis input device based, at least in part, on the one or more gaming context characteristics. The information handling system applies the one or more adjustments to the resistance of the two-axis input device.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for a trackball including an adaptive brake. In an aspect, an apparatus includes a trackball, a wheel coupled to the trackball and configured to rotate about an axis, and a brake system configured to apply a braking force to the wheel. In some aspects, the brake system includes a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) brake, such as an MRF rotational brake. The MRF brake may be configured to apply a braking force to the wheel.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to detect, during execution of a video game application, a gameplay event associated with the video game application. The processor is further configured to determine a mechanical resistance setting associated with an input device of a game controller and to determine one or more positions of the input device at which the mechanical resistance setting is to be applied. The mechanical resistance setting is associated with the gameplay event. The processor is further configured to send, to the game controller, a control signal indicating a configuration of the input device. The configuration is associated with the mechanical resistance setting and the one or more positions.