Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a conference call host. Examples include to establishing, by a first computing system, a first secure connection to a second computing system via a wireless network in response to receiving a secure connection request from the second computing system; the first computing system and the second computing system are in physical proximity to each other. Examples include to provide an operating system session to the second computing system through the secure connection while the first computing system and the second computing system remain in physical proximity to each other; the operating system is stored on and executable by the first computing system. Examples include to provide a connection to a conferencing platform to the second computing system via the first secure connection, the conference call at least among the first computing system, the second computing system, and a remote user.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a conference call host. Examples include to establishing, by a first computing system, a first secure connection to a second computing system via a wireless network in response to receiving a secure connection request from the second computing system; the first computing system and the second computing system are in physical proximity to each other. Examples include to provide an operating system session to the second computing system through the secure connection while the first computing system and the second computing system remain in physical proximity to each other; the operating system is stored on and executable by the first computing system. Examples include to provide a connection to a conferencing platform to the second computing system via the first secure connection, the conference call at least among the first computing system, the second computing system, and a remote user.

Abstract: Localization from an access point and mobile device can include receiving information from a mobile device and initiating a location package based on information received from the mobile device to select a location server. Localization information can be requested information from the location server, where the localization information includes localization information from at least one access point and information received from the mobile device. Based on the localization information from the location server and information from the mobile device, at least one of a plurality of packages to be initiated can be determined.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to recorded user actions. For example, user actions in a plurality of different environments are recorded, and a user-activatable element is associated with the recorded user actions. The user-activatable element is caused to be presented.

Abstract: Localization from an access point and mobile device can include receiving information from a mobile device and initiating a location package based on information received from the mobile device to select a location server. Localization information can be requested information from the location server, where the localization information includes localization information from at least one access point and information received from the mobile device. Based on the localization information from the location server and information from the mobile device, at least one of a plurality of packages to be initiated can be determined.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to performing a security function on an application based on processed passive user information. Applications are associated with a passive security engine. Passive user information is monitored via inputs. The passive user information is processed. A security function is performed for at least two of the applications based on the processed passive user information.

Abstract: A wireless communications validation system comprises a validation module configured to determine an identity of an antenna disposed in a computer system and an identity of a wireless module disposed in the computer system, the validation module configured to validate permissible combination of the antenna with the wireless module.

Abstract: A computer device comprising a display member coupled to a base member to enable variable positioning of the display member relative to the base member, and an initiating system to automatically initiate execution of a basic input output system (BIOS) based on a position of the display member relative to the base member.

Abstract: A computer device comprising a display member coupled to a base member to enable variable positioning of the display member relative to the base member, and an initiating system to automatically initiate execution of a basic input output system (BIOS) based on a position of the display member relative to the base member.

Abstract: A notebook computer has a collapsible keyboard in which elastomeric key switch domes on the top side of a dome sheet are horizontally shiftable under the keys to selectively underlie and support them for use, or to permit the keys to be collapsed to depressed positions to reduce the thickness of the keyboard in its storage and transport orientation. When the computer display housing lid is closed it contacts and pivotally depresses a small LCD status display structure supported on the top side of the computer base housing rearwardly of the keyboard and linked to the dome sheet in a manner such that the dome sheet is responsively shifted to collapse the keys.

Abstract: A keyboard matrix of a keyboard has drive lines including a set of lines to be selectively activated for detection of depressed keys and scan lines including a set of lines to be selectively monitored for detection of depressed keys. The keyboard matrix includes circuitry for connecting one of the drive lines with one of the scan lines for providing an identification of the keyboard.

Abstract: A notebook computer is provided with a collapsible keyboard in which a dome sheet with elastomeric key return dome members thereon is horizontally shiftable through elevation and retraction strokes to respectively shift the keys between elevated operating positions in which the domes underlie and support the keys, and retracted positions in which the domes are shifted away from their key-underlying positions. A springless linkage structure interconnects the dome sheet to a cylindrical hinge area portion of the computer's lid housing which rotates with the lid housing as it is opened and closed. The linkage structure functions to drive the dome sheet through its elevation stroke during an initial portion of the lid housing's pivotal opening movement, and to drive the dome sheet through its retraction stroke during a terminal portion of the lid housing's closing movement. Force is exerted on the dome sheet by the springless linkage structure only during forced pivotal movement of the lid housing.

Abstract: A notebook computer is provided with a collapsible keyboard in which a dome sheet with elastomeric key return dome members thereon is horizontally shiftable through elevation and retraction strokes to respectively shift the keys between elevated operating positions in which the domes underlie and support the keys, and retracted positions in which the domes are shifted away from their key-underlying positions. A linkage member interconnected between the computer lid and a drive bar on the dome sheet creates initial triggering movements of the dome sheet through its elevation and retraction strokes in response to opening and closing of the lid. In response to these lid-created triggering movements of the dome sheet, a bistable spring structure connected to the drive bar takes control of the dome sheet and drives it through the balance of the stroke and then releasably retains the fully shifted dome sheet in the resulting stroke end position thereof.

Abstract: A computer input device and method of manufacturing same provides multiple input capabilities without utilizing any more space than is required for a single input device. In a preferred embodiment, an input device housing has a keyboard on a top surface and a digitizer on a bottom surface so that the digitizer input function is available to a user without taking up any additional space on a desktop or in a notebook computer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an orifice plate for use with an ink jet printhead assembly and a method for fabricating that orifice plate and a printhead assembly incorporating the orifice plate and a method for fabricating that printhead. The orifice plate has either a projection extending outwardly from a rear side surface of the orifice plate that is configured to be closely received by a corresponding alignment cavity in the front end body portion of the printhead or an alignment cavity formed in the rear side surface of the orifice plate that is configured to closely receive a projection extending outwardly from the front end portion of the printhead body. An ultraviolet light curable adhesive may be used to adhesively intersecure and seal the orifice plate on the printhead body.

Abstract: A notebook computer is provided with a collapsible keyboard structure having keys supported on scissored linkage arm assemblies in which, in response to closing of the computer housing lid, key return spring portions of the keyboard are shifted away from their normal underlying relationships with the keys, and the scissored linkage arm assemblies and keys are permitted to retract to a storage/transport orientation in which the overall thickness of the keyboard structure is reduced by an amount essentially equal to the stroke distance of the keys. When the lid is subsequently opened, the key return spring portions are shifted back to their normal underlying relationships with the keys, and the keys and scissored linkage arm assemblies are forced outwardly by the return spring portions to their extended, operative orientations above the return spring portions.

Abstract: The top side wall of a portable computer base housing portion has a rectangular opening therein that complementarily receives a keyboard assembly. The keyboard assembly has a rear side edge portion from which a spaced plurality of mounting tabs outwardly project, and a spaced plurality of latch structures are captively retained on a front side edge portion of the keyboard assembly. Each latch structure includes a tab member that is slidable relative to the balance of the keyboard assembly between a forwardly extended position and a rearwardly retracted position, and a cap portion pivotally retained on the tab member.

Abstract: An instrument for the self-examination of the eye of a subject is described which comprises a housing including a controllable light source for selectively illuminating the eye, an optical system for projecting along an optical axis an image of the eye so illuminated, photographic film for recording the image, the optical system being sized to provide a predetermined magnification of the image on the film, a transparent grid plate disposed along the optical axis between the light source and film for superimposing a set of calibrated lines onto the image of the eye, and a controllable shutter in the optical system for selectively exposing the film to the superposition of the images of the eye and of the calibrated lines. A flexible light shield surrounds the light source for resiliently contacting the contour of the face of the subject whereby extraneous light is excluded.

Abstract: An instrument for measuring the interpupillary distance of a subject is described which comprises two parallel sighting tubes disposed in adjustable spaced relationship along parallel optical axes and interconnected for measuring the spacing between the axes, two eyepiece lenses of preselected equal focal length disposed at corresponding first ends of the sighting tubes, first and second translucent targets bearing recognizable indicia disposed along respective sighting tubes a distance from the lenses equal to the focal length, and an aperture near each lens for limiting the size of the field of view along each optical axis.

Abstract: A method for measuring optical distortion in a transparency is described which comprises the steps of acquiring an analog image of a grid board through the transparency, digitizing the analog image to form a digitized image comprising a multiplicity of pixels defining the shape of the grid board as viewed through the transparency, locating on the digitized image the pixels defining the grid and determining optical distortion of the transparency by comparing the shape of the grid in the digitized image to the actual grid shape on the grid board.