Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables adjusting the settings of light sources on peripheral devices, such as gaming controllers, to calibrate the light output of the light sources within a dynamic gaming environment. In some aspects, calibrating the light sources may provide for more consistent color or brightness between different light sources on the gaming controller. Methods for performing automated light source calibration based on lighting in a gaming environment are described.

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: 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: A single user input element can be used in four different modes including a first mode in which the user input element mimics a single button by restricting input along multiple axes, a second mode in which the user input element restricts input to a first axis, a third mode in which the user input element restricts input to a second axis, and a fourth mode in which the user has no restrictions to user input. A rotational cam may be used to interact with shuttle pins that control the height of a surface (e.g., an up/down position) of the plurality of fill spacers to change a look and/or feel of the user input element. A rotational structure which has lockout tabs to prevent individual rotational axis from being rotated depending on the configuration of the input device. These aspects may provide a reconfigurable direction pad for a game controller.

Abstract: Toolless Compression Attached Memory Module (CAMM) installation systems and methods employ a bolster plate with a generally flat, parallelepiped body portion configured to contact one surface of a CAMM Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and provide compression between the CAMM and a z-axis compression connector. The bolster plate body defines (a) ramped keyhole(s), each ramped keyhole converts lateral displacement of the bolster plate into vertical displacement, providing the compression between the CAMM and the z-axis compression connector, by the ramped keyhole(s) sliding along (a) bottom face(s) of (a) head(s) of (a) fixed standoff(s) extending from an information handling system (IHS) PCB, through the z-axis compression connector and the CAMM PCB. The bolster plate may lock in place, laterally displaced, to maintain the compression between the CAMM and the z-axis compression connector. The bolster plate may also have a flange portion extending generally perpendicular from the body portion.

Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.

Abstract: A directional pad for a controller can comprise a shell, a suspension system, and a haptic actuator. The shell can include a top that has opposing upper and lower surfaces. The suspension system can be coupled to the shell and include three or more elastic arms. Each of the arms can extend between a first end that is coupled to the shell and a second end that is disposed lower than the shell and the first end of the arm. The haptic actuator can be configured to vibrate the shell.

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: A directional pad for a controller can comprise a shell that includes a top having opposing upper and lower surfaces and a plurality of openings that each extend from the upper surface to the lower surface. The directional pad can also comprise a plurality of protrusions that are each movable between a retracted state in which the protrusion is disposed at or below the upper surface of the top of the shell and a deployed state in which the protrusion extends through a respective one of the openings of the top of the shell such that at least a portion of the protrusion is disposed above the upper surface of the top of the shell. A plurality of actuators can each be configured to move a respective one of the protrusions between the retracted and deployed states.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein may provide a system that enables improved input classification and processing for I/O devices. In one aspect, a computing device may receive interaction data from an I/O device. The interaction data may be associated with a first user interaction. The computing device may classify, with a first model and based on the interaction data, the first user interaction as an invalid input and may reject the first user interaction. In certain aspects, the computing device is the I/O device.

Abstract: An information handling system may determine one or more gaming context characteristics of a gaming application and may determine one or more haptic effects for generation by a linear magnetic ram module of an input device connected to the information handling system based on the one or more gaming context characteristics. The information handling system may transmit, to the input device, one or more instructions to generate the determined one or more haptic effects.

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 input device may receive, from an information handling system, a first instruction to adjust a tension on a damping medium of a linear magnetic ram of the input device. The input device may adjust the tension on the damping medium based on the first instruction.

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: Embodiments of this disclosure provide a user input device, such as a gaming controller, for providing input to the information handling system while executing the applications. The user input device may include a three-dimensional lighting structure, which bends across many faces or surfaces of the user input device while providing a uniform light emission. The lighting structure may be used to convey an instruction to a user, such as a direction to turn the device, convey information to the user, such as flashing to indicate a notification, and/or used to convey application feedback, such as flashing or changing lights based on events occurring in the application.

Abstract: Embodiments of a new and innovative button construct include a curved button, a flexible printed circuit, and a frame. The curved button has a first, exterior side configured to be contacted by a user, and a second, interior side opposite the first, exterior side. The flexible printed circuit includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes at least one touch sensor. The first portion and the second portion are folded relative to one another such that the frame is disposed between the second portion and at least the portion of the first portion including the touch sensor(s). The touch sensor(s) of the first portion is disposed between the second, interior side of the curved button and the frame.

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 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: A user input device may provide variable (e.g., adjustable and/or adaptive) feedback. Some embodiments can include a controllable magnetic system that can be configured to selectively resist rotation of a control stick about a first and second axis. The resistance applied by the magnetic system can be adjusted based on a user input, adjusted based on an input from a computer application, dynamically based on events occurring in an application (such as feedback from events in a gaming application), or a combination of these and other feedback controls. In at least one aspect, an input device includes a shaft configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis, the shaft having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; a first magnet configured to emit a controllable magnetic field; and a second magnet interposed between the first magnet and the first end of the joystick.