Abstract: A system can include storage for identification data for individuals; an interface configured to receive image data; recognition circuitry configured to recognize individuals using received image data and stored identification data; grouping circuitry configured to define groups based on recognized individuals; assignment circuitry configured to assign media consumption preferences to defined groups; and output circuitry configured to output preferred media information based on assigned media consumption preferences of a defined group of recognized individuals. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: For managing a sound system, a method is disclosed that includes identifying a location for measuring sound, directing light from a light emitter to the location, determining a speckle pattern at the location based on data received from an optical interferometer, and adjusting a sound producer based on the determined speckle pattern.

Abstract: A device can include a display; memory that stores biometric information and commercial information; a sensor that senses biometric information; authentication circuitry that authenticates sensed biometric information at least in part via a comparison to stored biometric information; and display circuitry that renders at least one graphic to the display based at least in part on a portion of the commercial information responsive to authentication of sensed biometric information. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system can include a display unit that includes extremely high frequency (EHF) radio frequency band communication circuitry; a base unit that includes extremely high frequency (EHF) radio frequency band communication circuitry; a mechanism that releasably couples the display unit and the base unit to define a coupled state; a hinge that orients the display unit with respect to the base unit in the coupled state; and a polymer ribbon waveguide that interconnects the communication circuitry of the display unit and the communication circuitry of the base unit in the coupled state. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract: For sharing a file system between multiple operating systems, a method is disclosed that includes sharing a file system between two or more operating systems, the two distinct operating systems concurrently operating on a computing device, determining, by a processor, that one of the two or more operating systems has an altered need for the file system, and changing interfaces to the file system based on the altered need.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method including storing in a memory presentation data, including image data, processing the image data to generate positioning data for positioning the image on a presentation in accordance with a plurality of image positioning techniques, and selecting positioning data for positioning the image in accordance with at least one of the plurality of image positioning techniques. A user interface, which may be graphical, permits a user to toggle through the positions generated by the various techniques, and to lock the image in a desired position. Also disclosed are a system and a computer-usable storage medium having instructions thereon for implementing the method.

Abstract: For frame buffer power management, a frame buffer includes a write circuit and a read circuit, and drives a display. A power management module terminates power to the frame buffer in response to a power reduction policy being satisfied.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a system having: a display device having a first operating platform; a base device having a second operating platform and being configured to connect with the display device through a hardware connection; the hardware connection including a communication link between the first and second operating platforms; and a server module and a client module; the server module configured to, responsive to selecting an active operating platform, communicate settings of a previously active operating platform via the hardware connection to the client module to maintain continuity of settings after switching active operating platforms. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a method, including: reading validity timing information written to a non-volatile memory device; and determining validity of the non-volatile memory device using the validity timing information read from the non-volatile memory device. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: For non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) power management using self-refresh commands, a low-power module intercepts a memory self-refresh command and powers down an NVRAM in response to the memory self-refresh command. A resumption module intercepts a self-refresh exit command and powers up the NVRAM in response to the self-refresh exit command.

Abstract: For nonvolatile random access memory (NVRAM) use, a query module identifies persistent data on a NVRAM in response to waking the NVRAM. A management module makes available the persistent data for use.

Abstract: Methods, devices and program products are provided that capture image data at an image capture device for a scene, collect acoustic data indicative of a distance between the image capture device and an object in the scene, designate a range in connection with the object based on the acoustic data, and combine a portion of the image data related to the object with the range to form a 3D image data set. The device comprises a processor, a digital camera, a data collector, and a local storage medium storing program instructions accessible by the processor. The processor combines the image data related to the object with the range to form a 3D image data set.

Abstract: For managing a sound system, a method is disclosed that includes identifying a location for measuring sound, directing light from a light emitter to the location, determining a speckle pattern at the location based on data received from an optical interferometer, and adjusting a sound producer based on the determined speckle pattern.

Abstract: An aspect provides a method, including: in a low power mode of an electronic device, examining, using a network component, an application specific network connection; in response to the examining, using the network component to consult a policy to determine a communication on behalf of the specific application to be sent over the application specific network connection; and sending, using the network component, the communication on behalf of the specific application without waking one or more main processors of the electronic device. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system includes at least one computer; at least one dock which engages the computer, and at least first and second millimeter wave transceivers which transmit information between the computer and the dock. The first transceiver sends signals having a first polarization and the second transceiver sends signals having a second polarization different from the first polarization.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a processor; memory operatively coupled to the processor wherein the memory stores identifier information; a network interface; notification circuitry; and policy engine circuitry that, responsive to receipt of identifier information via the network interface, activates the notification circuitry if, according to a match criterion, a match exists between at least a portion of the received identifier information and at least a portion of identifier information previously transmitted via the network interface and stored in the memory.

Abstract: An aspect provides a method, including: detecting a received communication at a device; detecting, using a device orientation sensor, orientation data relating to device orientation; the orientation data being associated in time with the received communication; determining, using the orientation data, a value for a magnitude of a notification of the received communication; and adjusting, using a processor of the device, the magnitude of the notification of the received communication according to the value. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: While an information handling device is in a reduced power state, the information handling device transitions from the reduced power state to a higher power state in response to receiving a message over an established wireless network connection that maintains a presence on a wireless network. In turn, the information handling device processes the message accordingly in the higher power state.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes a digital camera, a three-dimensional (3D) imaging device, a processor, and a memory accessible to the processor. The memory bears instructions executable by the processor to actuate the 3D imaging device to determine distance data pertaining to the distance from the 3D imaging device to at least a portion of at least one object, and actuate the digital camera to gather a first image of a field of view including at least the portion of the at least one object during actuation of the 3D imaging device. The instructions are also executable by the processor to generate an augmented image using the distance data and the first image. The augmented image is generated at least in part based on the portion of the at least one object as gathered by the first image being augmented using the distance data.

Abstract: An embodiment provides a method, including: reading validity timing information written to a non-volatile memory device; and determining validity of the non-volatile memory device using the validity timing information read from the non-volatile memory device. Other aspects are described and claimed.