Abstract: In some examples, a plurality of instances of position data and associated accuracy metadata are acquired by a position sensor. A position of a device comprising the position sensor is determined based on combining the plurality of instances of the position data and the associated accuracy metadata.

Abstract: A method for dynamic power management of electronic devices includes determining, at a server, a remaining battery life of an electronic device, wherein the electronic device is powered by a battery and associated with a power management profile for managing power consumption at the electronic device; and based on the determined remaining battery life, provisioning an updated power management profile for the electronic device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for tracking and managing virtual desktops using signed tokens are presented. In some embodiments, a server computing device may receive a first registration message from a first virtual machine. The server computing device may determine a state of the first virtual machine based on token information associated with the first registration message received from the first virtual machine. Subsequently, the server computing device may update virtual machine state information records maintained by the server computing device based on the state of the first virtual machine determined by the server computing device. The virtual machine state information records maintained by the server computing device may identify one or more tainted virtual machines and one or more untainted virtual machines.

Abstract: In some examples, a plurality of instances of position data and associated accuracy metadata are acquired by a position sensor. A position of a device comprising the position sensor is determined based on combining the plurality of instances of the position data and the associated accuracy metadata.

Abstract: In some examples, a system receives, over a network, position data acquired by a position sensor of a device, and sensor data acquired by a further sensor of the device while the position sensor of the device is inactive, the sensor data from the further sensor indicating a direction of travel of the device. The system determines, using the sensor data acquired by the further sensor of the device, a heading and movement of the device relative to a position indicated by the position data, and updates a position of the device according to the determined heading and movement.

Abstract: A method for dynamic power management of electronic devices includes determining, at a server, a remaining battery life of an electronic device, wherein the electronic device is powered by a battery and associated with a power management profile for managing power consumption at the electronic device; and based on the determined remaining battery life, provisioning an updated power management profile for the electronic device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for tracking and managing virtual desktops using signed tokens are presented. In some embodiments, a server computing device may receive a first registration message from a first virtual machine. The server computing device may determine a state of the first virtual machine based on token information associated with the first registration message received from the first virtual machine. Subsequently, the server computing device may update virtual machine state information records maintained by the server computing device based on the state of the first virtual machine determined by the server computing device. The virtual machine state information records maintained by the server computing device may identify one or more tainted virtual machines and one or more untainted virtual machines.

Abstract: Methods and devices for scrolling a display page are described. In one aspect, the present application describes a method implemented by a processor of an electronic device. The electronic device has a display and an input interface. The method includes: displaying a first portion of a display page on the display; receiving, via the input interface, a scrolling command to scroll the display page in a first direction; and, while receiving the scrolling command: determining that an edge of the display page is reached, and in response to determining that the edge of the display page is reached, maintaining the edge of the display page on the display and graphically tilting the display page inwards.

Abstract: Methods and devices for scrolling a display page are described. In one aspect, the present application describes a method implemented by a processor of an electronic device. The electronic device has a display and an input interface. The method includes: displaying a first portion of a display page on the display; receiving, via the input interface, a scrolling command to scroll the display page in a first direction; and, while receiving the scrolling command: determining that an edge of the display page is reached, and in response to determining that the edge of the display page is reached, maintaining the edge of the display page on the display and graphically tilting the display page inwards.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system and method for preparing a device for power loss when the presence of a component cover is not sensed. The system includes a component cover with a detection portion; a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the detection portion in the component cover; and a processor able to receive information from the sensor and to prepare the mobile device for power loss.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system and method for preparing a device for power loss when the presence of a component cover is not sensed. The system includes a component cover with a detection portion; a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the detection portion in the component cover; and a processor able to receive information from the sensor and to prepare the mobile device for power loss.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system and method for preparing a device for power loss when the presence of a component cover is not sensed. The system includes a component cover with a detection portion; a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the detection portion in the component cover; and a processor able to receive information from the sensor and to prepare the mobile device for power loss.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a system and method for preparing a device for power loss when the presence of a component cover is not sensed. The system includes a component cover with a detection portion; a sensor adapted to detect the presence of the detection portion in the component cover; and a processor able to receive information from the sensor and to prepare the mobile device for power loss.

Abstract: A distinctive method and apparatus (20) for accumulating different types of individual articles (28) can include a delivery device (132) which provides an initial-plurality (134) of an initial-type of individual articles. At least a first-accumulator mechanism (142) can be automated to provide a first-plurality (144) of a first-type of individual articles. The first-type of articles differ from the initial-type of articles, and at least a first-transport device (146) can move the first-plurality of articles to a first-packing location. Additionally, an automated assembly mechanism (136) can be configured to operatively combine the first-plurality (144) of articles with the initial-plurality (134) of articles.

Abstract: A radio frequency variable inductor with a high ratio of inductance variation to minimum inductance is provided by combining both conductive elements and ferromagnetic elements in an inductance variation assembly, which is rotatably mounted inside a coil. This variable inductor is combined with fixed capacitors and a variable transformer using a rotatable primary coil to provide a complete radio frequency match system.

Abstract: A handheld device for sensing and indicating the location of a blood vessel, and marking the skin adjacent to the blood vessel. The operation of the device is based on determining the difference in signal transfer amplitude between two partially overlapping infrared light paths, and moving the device until this difference is zeroed. The sensitivity of the device is enhanced by having an angle in each infrared light path such that the infrared light is primarily reflected, rather than absorbed, by the blood vessel.

Abstract: A cutter apparatus (20), comprises a rotary cutter (26) having an axis of rotation (28) and an outer peripheral, [circumferential] rim surface (30). A cutter array having at least one cutter die (32) can be located on the rim surface (30), and the cutter die (32) can have a die perimeter (34) and a die height (36). A resilient, primary insert (38) can be joined to the rotary cutter (26), and can be located within the die perimeter (34) operatively adjacent to said die perimeter (34). The primary insert (38) can have a primary-insert perimeter (40), and an operatively high-resistance to deformation.

Abstract: A plasma etching system includes a radio frequency generator and a parallel plate plasma reactor vessel. A phase inverter circuit is used to couple the RF generator to the electrodes in the plasma reactor so that the electrodes are driven with voltages of substantially equal magnitude but which are 180.degree. out-of-phase. In this way, a maximum potential difference between the electrodes can be achieved while minimizing the potential difference between the individual electrodes and the reactor vessel. Such operation allows higher power levels with reduced occurrence of arcing and stray discharge, and provides a stable, uniform plasma discharge.