Abstract: Heat transfer apparatuses and systems are provided. A heat transfer apparatus (100) can include a thermal conduit (110) having a first end (120) and a second end (130). The thermal conduit can be disposed at least partially within an electronic device enclosure (140). A non-heat conductive material (150) can be disposed at least partially about at least a portion of the thermal conduit.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating wireless communication system for a computer device comprises an antenna configured for wireless communications, the antenna configured to dissipate heat generated by the computer device.

Abstract: A computer device comprising a connector configured to be coupled to an external device, the connector configured to be disposed flush with an opening in a housing of the computer device in an extended position, the connector configured to retract from the opening in a retracted position.

Abstract: A computer device comprises at least two operational components disposed within a housing of the computer device. The computer device also comprises a cooling system thermally coupled to the at least two operational components, the cooling system configured to receive an airflow through at least one inlet and discharge the airflow through at least two outlets to dissipate thermal energy generated by the at least two operational components.

Abstract: A convertible computer system comprises a display member coupled to a base member to enable positioning of the display member relative to the base member in either a laptop mode or tablet mode. The system also comprises a non-contact sensor system adapted to automatically change an orientation of an image displayed by a display element of the display member in response to the display element being re-positioned relative to the base member.

Abstract: A computer base unit is disclosed, among other apparatus and methods. One embodiment of a computer base unit has a panel, the panel comprising a hinge post and a hinge mount, the hinge post configured to couple to a shaft-in-shaft hinge and the hinge mount configured to couple to a swivel hinge assembly.

Abstract: A locking system for a computer device comprising a display member coupled to a base member to enable positioning of the display member relative to the base member in a open position, a closed position and a tablet position. The system comprises a first locking mechanism adapted to restrict rotational movement between the base and display members in a direction about a first axis. The system also comprises a second locking mechanism adapted to restrict rotational movement between the base and display members in a direction about a second axis.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for locking a movable appendage (e.g., a display) of an electronic device (e.g., a tablet computer) comprising a rotational lock interfaced with a display hinge assembly of the display, and a docking member disposed to engage at least a portion of the rotational lock when the electronic device is interfaced with an external device.

Abstract: Embodiments of a pen/stylus apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, among others, a pen/stylus apparatus comprises a chamber configured to receive a pen, a holding element having a shaft, the holding element configured to retain the pen in a partially-ejected position, a button having a retainer, the retainer configured to retain the shaft when the pen is completely-inserted in the chamber, and a biasing element adjacent to the holding element, the biasing element configured to eject the holding element to a position corresponding to the partially-ejected position of the pen when the retainer is released from the shaft.

Abstract: A portable computer system comprising a processor within a portable computer system chassis. The processor is configured to operate within a range of speeds. The portable computer system further comprises an external cooling module detachably connected to the chassis. The external cooling module extends into the portable computer system chassis and is thermally coupled to the processor.

Abstract: One embodiment is a system for mounting a component in a computer system comprising a bracket having a plurality of access ports that permit the component to be secured to the bracket, and having a plurality of mounting points that permit the bracket to be secured to the computer system; a cavity in the computer system formed to receive the bracket with the component and having a plurality of mounting posts, each of which corresponds with a respective mounting point of the plurality of the mounting points; and a cover that is formed to fit over the cavity and having a plurality of access points, each of which corresponds with a respective mounting point and a respective mounting post, wherein the plurality of access points permits each respective mounting point to be secured to the respective mounting post through the associated access point.

Abstract: A latching mechanism comprising a bar hook moveably connected to a first component. The bar hook has a first position recessed within the first component and a second position projecting from the first component. A receptacle is disposed within a second component and engages the hook when the hook is in the second position. A magnet is disposed within the second component. The magnet moves the hook from the first position to the second position as the second component is disposed in close proximity to the first component. A sliding release mechanism is disposed within the second component and disengages the bar hook from the receptacle.

Abstract: A system and related method of a computer card slot and a bezel. Some of the exemplary embodiments may be a portable computer comprising a computer card slot accessible through an aperture in a housing of the portable computer, a card reader electrically coupled within the computer card slot, and a bezel mechanically abutting an outer end of the card reader (at least a portion of an outer face of the bezel substantially coplanar with the housing). The computer card slot comprises a computer card ejection actuation mechanism proximate to the aperture in the first side, and wherein the bezel at least partially covers the ejection actuation mechanism.

Abstract: A latching mechanism comprising a hook connected to a first component. The hook has a first position disposed within the first component and a second position extending from the first component. The latching mechanism further comprising a receptacle disposed within a second component and engaged with the hook. A magnet is disposed within the second component and moves the hook from the first position to the second position as the second component is disposed in close proximity to the first component. A push-button release mechanism is disposed within the first component and moves the hook from the second position so as to disengage said hook from said receptacle.

Abstract: A customizable portable computer system comprising a portable computer chassis. A door is detachably attached to the chassis so as to substantially cover an aperture through a wall of the chassis. The door is operable to support an electronic module. The portable computer system also comprises a cable having a first end that is coupled to the computer system and a second end that is accessible through the aperture and operable to couple to the electronic module.