Abstract: In an example in accordance with the present disclosure, a method is described. According to the method, boundary values for a setting for a signal between a compute device and a peripheral device are determined. A target value for the setting is determined. The target value is a value between determined boundary values. The setting for the signal is adjusted to match the target value.

Abstract: In an example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a system comprising a light source, a transparent programmable film, a lensing system, a memory and an embedded controller. The embedded controller may be coupled to the memory and configured to retrieve a first image from the memory. The embedded controller may be configured to render the first image on the transparent programmable film. Additionally, the embedded controller may be configured to activate a light source, wherein the light source projects light through the transparent programmable film through the lensing system, and creates a visual representation corresponding to the first image on a nearby surface.

Abstract: An encryption system can include a first port and a second port. A format translator can be coupled to the first port and the second port to translate a first header format of data received from the first port to a second header format of the second port. The format translator can translate the second header format of data received from the second port to the first header format. An encryptor can receive the data and encrypts the data received from the first port and decrypts the data received from the second port.

Abstract: Security methods are provided. The method can include comparing a first device identifier (125) disposed within a component (120) with a second device identifier (135) disposed within an immutable memory (130). The component and the immutable memory can be disposed at least partially within an electronic device (110). The method can include starting the electronic device normally if the first device identifier corresponds to the second device identifier. The method can further include providing at least one indicator (150) if the first device identifier fails to correspond to the second device identifier. Security systems are also provided.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein relate to a method of providing a system management command. The method comprises receiving from an authorized requestor information identifying the electronic device and a request to issue a system management command to the electronic device. The method additionally comprises providing, in response to the request, a system management command, information identifying a source of the command as a trusted source and the information identifying the electronic device. Also disclosed are an electronic device and a computer system according to the invention.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method of performing a management operation. An exemplary method comprises receiving a command that comprises information derived from a private key in response to a request to generate the command for an electronic device. The exemplary method also comprises verifying a source of the command using the information derived from the private key and a corresponding public key stored in an immutable memory of the electronic device. The exemplary method additionally comprises performing a management operation corresponding to the command if the verifying of the source of the command determines that the command is from an authorized source.

Abstract: During a boot block part of a boot procedure in an electronic device having a persistent secondary storage, a feature that prevents access to the persistent secondary storage is disabled. The persistent secondary storage is accessed during the boot block part of the boot procedure to retrieve information to perform a predetermined task.

Abstract: Security methods are provided. The method can include comparing a first device identifier (125) disposed within a component (120) with a second device identifier (135) disposed within an immutable memory (130). The component and the immutable memory can be disposed at least partially within an electronic device (110). The method can include starting the electronic device normally if the first device identifier corresponds to the second device identifier. The method can further include providing at least one indicator (150) if the first device identifier fails to correspond to the second device identifier. Security systems are also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method of performing a management operation. An exemplary method comprises receiving a command that comprises information derived from a private key in response to a request to generate the command for an electronic device. The exemplary method also comprises verifying a source of the command using the information derived from the private key and a corresponding public key stored in an immutable memory of the electronic device. The exemplary method additionally comprises performing a management operation corresponding to the command if the verifying of the source of the command determines that the command is from an authorized source.

Abstract: An operating environment configuration system comprises a first operating system of a computer device having at least one configuration setting associated therewith, and a second operating system of the computer device configured to automatically retrieve the at least one configuration setting and configure at least one component associated with the second operating system with the at least one configuration setting.

Abstract: A multi-battery charging system comprises a computing device having a controller configured to control a plurality of power regulators, each of the plurality of power regulators for regulating charging power to a respective battery, at least one of the power regulators disposed external to the computing device.

Abstract: An encryption system can include a first port and a second port. A format translator can be coupled to the first port and the second port to translate a first header format of data received from the first port to a second header format of the second port. The format translator can translate the second header format of data received from the second port to the first header format. An encryptor can receive the data and encrypts the data received from the first port and decrypts the data received from the second port.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for use with smart utility grids. A smart power supply includes power metering to determine instantaneous and cumulative energy consumption of the power supply and a computer coupled thereto. Communications transceivers enable the smart power supply to communicate with both the computer and smart entities of a smart utility grid. A user of the computer can view energy consumption data, utility rates, utility loading and other energy-related information by way of the smart power supply.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein relate to a method of providing a system management command. The method comprises receiving from an authorized requestor information identifying the electronic device and a request to issue a system management command to the electronic device. The method additionally comprises providing, in response to the request, a system management command, information identifying a source of the command as a trusted source and the information identifying the electronic device. Also disclosed are an electronic device and a computer system according to the invention.

Abstract: During a boot block part of a boot procedure in an electronic device having a persistent secondary storage, a feature that prevents access to the persistent secondary storage is disabled. The persistent secondary storage is accessed during the boot block part of the boot procedure to retrieve information to perform a predetermined task.

Abstract: An operating environment configuration system comprises a first operating system of a computer device having at least one configuration setting associated therewith, and a second operating system of the computer device configured to automatically retrieve the at least one configuration setting and configure at least one component associated with the second operating system with the at least one configuration setting.

Abstract: An operating environment configuration system comprises a first operating system of a computer device having at least one configuration setting associated therewith, and a second operating system of the computer device configured to automatically retrieve the at least one configuration setting and configure at least one component associated with the second operating system with the at least one configuration setting.

Abstract: A multi-battery charging system comprises a computing device having a controller configured to control a plurality of power regulators, each of the plurality of power regulators for regulating charging power to a respective battery, at least one of the power regulators disposed external to the computing device.

Abstract: A trusted platform module (TPM) management system comprises a computing system having a basic input/output system (BIOS), a TPM and an operating system, the BIOS configured to, in response to detecting an unavailable state setting for the TPM, report to the operating system a lack of presence of the TPM on the computing system.

Abstract: A computer system that is configured to wirelessly access a local area network is further configured to search for the availability of wireless access points when the notebook computer is powered-off. A computer user activates this powered-off seek mode by pressing a button mounted on the outside cover of the computer. Activation of this button then activates a power supply within the notebook computer that powers a wireless communication module. The remaining power supplies in the computer system, however, are not turned on. Once the wireless communication or radio module is powered, a side-band signal to the normal universal serial bus communication activates the wireless access seek mode. Once a determination is made by the wireless communication module, that determination is passed to the user in the form of a light emitting diode which indicates the availability or nonavailability of a wireless access point in range.