Abstract: Interfacing with a graphics processing unit (GPU) in a computer system in a transactional manner is disclosed. Discovering feature data regarding the GPU includes determining if the GPU understands transactional-based communication and may be determined by query or by using a look up table (LUT) containing one or more configuration identifiers. Transactions include information including directives to be performed by the GPU and data on which to perform the directives. Transactions may be provided through an application program interface from a user level software module or possibly at the kernel level of an operating system. Transactions may be applied as atomic operations at a discrete point in time to prevent visible glitching or other undesirable display artifacts from being discernable on a display device (e.g., directly connected monitor or remote display device).

Abstract: Host content is received from a host device coupled to an external display device. The host content is displayed on the external display device when an orientation state of the external display device is a first orientation state. Change of the orientation state from the first orientation state to a second orientation state is detected, e.g., with a sensor. Orientation data corresponding to the second orientation state is transmitted to the host device. Host content, which has been transformed by a rendering pipeline configured at the host device based on the transmitted orientation data corresponding to the second orientation state, is received from the host device. The transformed host content is displayed on the external display device in response to the orientation state of the display device being changed to the second orientation state. In other embodiments, the display may be updated continuously during the orientation change.

Abstract: Interfacing with a graphics processing unit (GPU) in a computer system in a transactional manner is disclosed. Discovering feature data regarding the GPU includes determining if the GPU understands transactional-based communication and may be determined by query or by using a look up table (LUT) containing one or more configuration identifiers. Transactions include information including directives to be performed by the GPU and data on which to perform the directives. Transactions may be provided through an application program interface from a user level software module or possibly at the kernel level of an operating system. Transactions may be applied as atomic operations at a discrete point in time to prevent visible glitching or other undesirable display artifacts from being discernable on a display device (e.g., directly connected monitor or remote display device).

Abstract: A wristband for supporting mobile devices is disclosed. The wristband can include an elastic body having an opening sized such that the elastic body securely conforms to an adult human wrist when the wrist is positioned in the opening. The elastic body can have a distal end, a proximal end, an inner side adapted to be disposed on an anterior portion of the wrist, and an outer side adapted to be disposed on a posterior portion of the wrist. A transparent screen can be coupled to the inner side of the elastic body. A pocket can be provided between the screen and the inner side of the elastic body. The pocket can be sized and shaped to receive a mobile device. A port hole can be formed through the wristband. The port hole can be sized and shaped to permit access from the pocket to an interface portion of a card reader.

Abstract: A wristband for supporting mobile devices is disclosed. The wristband can include an elastic body having an opening sized such that the elastic body securely conforms to an adult human wrist when the wrist is positioned in the opening. The elastic body can have a distal end, a proximal end, an inner side adapted to be disposed on an anterior portion of the wrist, and an outer side adapted to be disposed on a posterior portion of the wrist. A transparent screen can be coupled to the inner side of the elastic body. A pocket can be provided between the screen and the inner side of the elastic body. The pocket can be sized and shaped to receive a mobile device. A port hole can be formed through the wristband. The port hole can be sized and shaped to permit access from the pocket to an interface portion of a card reader.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a system for managing power for a display. During operation, the system receives a video-blank command, which specifies that the display is to enter a video-blank mode wherein the display outputs a blank screen. In response to the video-blank command, the system causes the display to output a blank screen, and powers down display components associated with outputting a display signal to the display. In some embodiments, the display additionally comprises audio components including an audio-output device, and powering down the display components involves maintaining an existing power state for the audio components, so that the audio components can continue to output an audio signal while the display components are powered down.

Abstract: A disposable shaped absorbent paper napkin is provided for hygienic use by men. The napkin is intended to accommodate the penis and absorb residual urine in the urethra tube following urination.