Abstract: In some implementations a computing device may comprise at least a first display device and a second display device. The computing device may receive a selection to display protected content. The computing device may determine a display mode associated with the first display device and the second display device. The computing device may determine an orientation (e.g., landscape or portrait) and modify (e.g., by rotating) the content based on the orientation to create modified content. The computing device may determine a routing of the modified content and route the modified content to at least one of the first display device or the second display device.

Abstract: A portable information handling system having a cooling airflow vent located in its bottom surface extends and retracts feet at the bottom surface to aid airflow when the portable information handling system is rested on support surface to impede airflow through the vent. In one embodiment, a microfluidic reservoir communicates pressurized fluid to the plural feet to extend the plural feet if a predetermined thermal condition is detected in the portable information handling system, such as a predetermined temperature, a cooling fan that initiates operation or an impedance to airflow through the vent.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a system may include a first member, a second member hingedly coupled to the first member via a hinge, and a camera mechanically interfaced with the hinge such that as the first member is rotated relative to the second member about the hinge, the camera rotates as a function of the rotation of the first member relative to the second member.

Abstract: A computing device includes a first housing and a second housing attached by a hinge. The first housing includes a first microphone and the second housing includes a second microphone. After determining that an angle between the first and second housing has changed to a current angle, the computing device may determine a distance between the first microphone and the second microphone based on the current angle. A first audio signal from the first microphone and a second audio signal from the second microphone may each be modified (e.g., using a beamforming algorithm) to create first and second modified audio signals. The first and second modified audio signals may include less noise than the first and second audio signals. The first and second modified audio signals may be sent to an output jack or to an audio application.

Abstract: In some implementations a computing device may comprise at least a first display device and a second display device. The computing device may receive a selection to display protected content. The computing device may determine a display mode associated with the first display device and the second display device. The computing device may determine an orientation (e.g., landscape or portrait) and modify (e.g., by rotating) the content based on the orientation to create modified content. The computing device may determine a routing of the modified content and route the modified content to at least one of the first display device or the second display device.

Abstract: A display device may include a respective backlight controller for each color in a color model. A screen driver for the display device may produce a histogram of brightness values for each color in the pixel data for an image frame, and may reduce the brightness of backlighting elements of the display device for individual colors when the histogram data indicates that maximum brightness is not required. For example, based on a backlight control value or signal sent to the corresponding backlight controller, the intensity of backlighting elements for one color may be turned down, or even off, for a particular image frame while the backlighting elements for other colors remain fully powered. The screen driver may make an adjustment to the pixel data to compensate for the dimming of the backlighting elements by modifying the color values in a color lookup table.

Abstract: An information handling system data port system includes plural data ports that support communication of data and power transfer with external devices, such as peripherals. A power transfer manager selectively establishes direct power transfer between data ports in support of power transfer between external devices, such as one external device acting as a power source and another external device acting as a power sink. The power transfer manager establishes direct power transfer with switches that bypass the information handling system power subsystem to provide improved power transfer efficiency.

Abstract: Host memory buffer is dynamically adjusted based on performance. As memory pages are accessed, one or more counts of the memory pages are maintained. If the counts indicate some of the memory pages are identical, then a portion of host system memory allocated to buffer cache may be reduced or decremented in response to repetitive access. However, if the counts indicate different memory pages are accessed, then the host system memory allocated to the buffer cache may be increased or incremented.

Abstract: A portable information handling system selectively accepts power transferred from an external device through a port, such as USB Type C port, with one of a first or second power configuration. The first power configuration accepts power regulated by a charger of an external device and routed directly to a system bus and battery of the portable information handling system. The second power configuration accepts power regulated by an internal charger of the portable information handling system, such as a narrow voltage direct current charger.

Abstract: A display device may include a respective backlight controller for each color in a color model. A screen driver for the display device may produce a histogram of brightness values for each color in the pixel data for an image frame, and may reduce the brightness of backlighting elements of the display device for individual colors when the histogram data indicates that maximum brightness is not required. For example, based on a backlight control value or signal sent to the corresponding backlight controller, the intensity of backlighting elements for one color may be turned down, or even off, for a particular image frame while the backlighting elements for other colors remain fully powered. The screen driver may make an adjustment to the pixel data to compensate for the dimming of the backlighting elements by modifying the color values in a color lookup table.

Abstract: An information handling system may have two display screens including a first integrated display device and a second integrated display device attached via a hinge. A processor determines a first relative orientation of the first integrated display device to the second integrated display device from a plurality of orientation sensors and further determines working software application context by detecting at least one software application running on the information handling system. The system further includes a controller module deploys a power savings strategy. For example, the controller may restrict power usage to the first or second integrated display device based on the first relative orientation and the working software application context.

Abstract: An information handling system including a display device in a first display device housing operable to detect a touch device hovering above the display device and operable to receive touch inputs and a processor to determine a set default sense state for the display device based on orientation, operating application, or usage mode of the information handling system where the display device detects a first gesture and the processor to determine if the first gesture is consistent with the set default sense state for the orientation, operating application, or usage mode of the information handling system and if so to process the first gesture with the default sense state and the processor to set an alternative sense state if the first gesture is not consistent with the set default sense state

Abstract: An information handling system opening, such as at a cable port, selectively closes and opens through inflation and deflation of a seal, such as an expanding balloon structure interfaced with a microfluidic reservoir. The seal fills the opening to block contaminants from entering the information handling system and deflates to provide room for cables to pass when desired. Automated sealing of a port is provided in response to detection of contaminants, such as liquids or dust.

Abstract: A portable information handling system has plural antennae integrated in a housing proximate a touchscreen display. An antenna controller interfaced with the touchscreen display alters performance settings of the plural antennae, such as impedance tuning settings and selection of one or more antenna as active and/or idle. Touchscreen display touched locations and touch area sizes are associated in a table with predetermined performance settings for lookup by the antenna controller.

Abstract: A portable information handling system has plural antennae integrated in a housing proximate a touchscreen display. An antenna controller interfaced with the touchscreen display alters performance settings of the plural antennae, such as impedance tuning settings and selection of one or more antenna as active and/or idle. Touchscreen display touched locations and touch area sizes are associated in a table with predetermined performance settings for lookup by the antenna controller.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a primary integrated display platform and a secondary integrated display platform attached via a hinge, and including a passive cooling system, a dynamic thermal management system, and a processor. The information handling system further includes an application window locator system for determining a location of a software application display window running on the information handling system on the primary integrated display platform or the secondary integrated display platform.

Abstract: An information handling system opening, such as at a cable port, selectively closes and opens through inflation and deflation of a seal, such as an expanding balloon structure interfaced with a microfluidic reservoir. The seal fills the opening to block contaminants from entering the information handling system and deflates to provide room for cables to pass when desired. Automated sealing of a port is provided in response to detection of contaminants, such as liquids or dust.

Abstract: An information handling system processing component is selectively disabled by inflation of a bladder with a microfluidic reservoir in response to a predetermined condition, such as detection of malicious code or unauthorized access to information stored on the information handling system.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for multi-coil wireless power transfer. The system includes a first transmitting coil disposed within a lower portion of a wireless charger, and a second transmitting coil disposed within a side portion of the wireless charger. The system further includes a communications module configured to receive a signal from an information handling system. The information handling system includes a receiving coil. The system additionally includes a transmit module configured to determine an orientation of the receiving coil, and provide a first current to the first transmitting coil and a second current to the second transmitting coil based on the orientation of the receiving coil.

Abstract: A portable information handling system having a cooling airflow vent located in its bottom surface extends and retracts feet at the bottom surface to aid airflow when the portable information handling system is rested on support surface to impede airflow through the vent. In one embodiment, a microfluidic reservoir communicates pressurized fluid to the plural feet to extend the plural feet if a predetermined thermal condition is detected in the portable information handling system, such as a predetermined temperature, a cooling fan that initiates operation or an impedance to airflow through the vent.