Abstract: Embodiments for interfacing between a computer and audio/video equipment are provided. One embodiment comprises a cable that includes a docking cable having a docking connector for communicating signals to and from a computer, an output cable, the output cable having at least one audio/video connector, and an interface module. The interface module is coupled to the docking cable and the output cable. The interface module includes at least one infrared receiver for receiving input to be transmitted to the computer over the docking cable. The interface module provides a path for communicating signals from the docking cable to the at least one audio/video connector. Other embodiments comprise media cables, docking stations and cable management devices that enable interfacing between a computer and audio/video equipment.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for automatically switching viewing orientations of a display in response to physical rotation of the display. The display is rotatably coupled to a base structure via a rotatable mechanism, which has one or more angular switches/sensors that sense the physical orientation of the display and trigger a change in the viewing orientation of the display. The display may be a stand-alone flat-panel display or it may be incorporated into a portable electronic/computing devices, such as a tablet computer. Moreover, the base structure may embody a display support, a port replicator, a docking station, or any other suitable structure having a rotational adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A system in at least some embodiments comprises a housing containing a processor and a base coupled and supporting the housing. The housing comprises a slot adapted to receive a removable template. A slot is provided within the housing. The slot is adapted to receive a removable template. The housing also comprises a light source that shines through the template on to the base.

Abstract: A system comprises a chassis having a bottom chassis member and a rear chassis member. The system also comprises a base that supports the chassis over a support surface thereby defining an airflow space between the base and the bottom chassis member. The bottom chassis member comprises a first air vent and the rear chassis member comprises a second air vent thereby enabling airflow in to the chassis through the first air vent, through the chassis, and out the second air vent.

Abstract: A system that includes a docking station comprising a graphics processor and a transceiver. The system also includes a computer comprising a display. The computer is in communication with the docking station. The graphics processor receives input signals from the computer and, as a result, provides output signals to the computer. The computer uses the output signals to display images on the display.

Abstract: A projection device comprises a first lens assembly movably disposed within a housing and configured to automatically activate the projection device to display an image in response to the first lens assembly being moved to an extended position relative to a second lens assembly.

Abstract: One embodiment of a modular display system includes structure for projecting an image stored on a display media, wherein the structure for projecting an image defines a housing structured to define a repeating, uniform, structure when adjacent housings mate with and are electrically connected to one another.

Abstract: An active panel system for implementation in a computer such that at least one case panel of the computer comprises one or more active panels. An active panel is a device that may be disposed in, or replace, a panel of the computer case. The active panel has a variable transparency which is dynamically or programmatically controllable by a user or a controller. An embodiment of an active panel system may be implemented in a computer, for example, to artistically embellish the computer case as well as to alter the transparency of the case such that the contents of the computer case are viewable from the exterior of the computer case without opening the case.

Abstract: A computer stylus comprises at least one memory element for storing data therein.

Abstract: A projection system has a housing and a projector removably, pivotally attached to the housing. The projector can pivot relative to the housing between a first position, where a light outlet of the projector is covered by the housing, and a second position, where the light outlet of the projector is exposed.

Abstract: A system for promoting wireless communication. The system utilizes a computing device and an antenna. The antenna is disposed in a protected location within the computing device. However, the antenna is positioned such that the materials from which the computing device is formed do not substantially interfere with the transmission of wireless communication signals.