Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for remotely controlling cloud-based client applications.

Abstract: In an aspect, a first controller module of a mobile device controller can be engaged with a first side of a mobile device of a user. A second controller module of the mobile device controller can be engaged with a second side of the mobile device. One or more mobile device controller characteristics associated with characteristics of the mobile device controller can be transmitted from the mobile device controller to the mobile device. A client application on the mobile device can be modified by a first data processor based on the one or more mobile device controller characteristics. The modified client application can be provided by the first data processor to the user in the mobile device, and the user can interact with the modified client application using the mobile device controller. Related systems, apparatus, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover for an infant changing pad, the cover having a substantially rectangular surface sized in approximate proportions to cover an infant changing pad, a lengthwise axis centrally dividing the rectangular surface lengthwise, a crosswise axis centrally dividing the rectangular surface crosswise, a first retention area on the rectangular surface, a second retention area on the rectangular surface, a third retention area on the rectangular surface, and wherein the first, second, and third retention areas releasably retain a diaper.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a docking station, a first plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a second plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device, a first audio device in the docking station, a second audio device in the docking station, and a selector to selectively enable one of the first audio device and second audio device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a docking station, a first plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a second plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device, a first audio device in the docking station, a second audio device in the docking station, and a selector to selectively enable one of the first audio device and second audio device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting misalignment between a plurality of plugs in a motorized docking station and a corresponding plurality of ports on an electronic device, the method including applying an electrical charge to a motor, the motor connected to a drive train and the drive train connected to the plurality of plugs, monitoring an electrical property of the electrical charge, and removing the electrical charge from the motor if the electrical property exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed is a security device for selectively isolating an electronic device from external data signals, including an input for receiving an external cable, an output for connecting to the electronic device, a configuration line coupled from the input to the output, a power line coupled from the input to the output, a ground line coupled from the input to the output, a plurality of data lines, and a first switch selectively coupling the data lines from the input to the output. The security device can further include a filter in the configuration line where the filter configured to receive an encoded message, compare the encoded message against a messaging specification, and selectively transmit the encoded message when the encoded message complies with the specification.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device having a main body, a slot with an opening on a top of the main body, a first connector in the slot, and a sleeve slidably disposed in the slot. The sleeve is sized in relative proportions to receive the electronic device and is configured to slide within the slot between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first connector is outside of the sleeve and in the second position, the first connector protrudes into the sleeve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for holding an electronic device including a main body, a vertical support, a horizontal support, a cut-out in the horizontal support, and an ejection mechanism. The ejection mechanism includes a base member, a top member, an extension member disposed on the top member, an electrical connector disposed on the extension member, and a first and second bars hingedly connecting the base member to the top member. The top member is configured to be disposed in a first position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a first height with respect to the horizontal support and substantially parallel to the vertical support. The top member is further configured to be disposed in a second position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a second height with respect to the horizontal member and substantially non-parallel with the vertical support. The second height is less than the first height.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for logically positioning a second display screen relative to a first display screen including detecting a collision event of a cursor with an edge the first display screen, logically positioning the second display screen at the edge of the first display screen, calculating a projected path of the cursor, displaying the cursor on the second display screen, detecting a mouse event, calculating an offset between the mouse event and the projected path, and logically repositioning the second display screen consistent with the offset.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for positioning a cursor on a display screen connected to a computer, including dividing the display screen into a logical grid having plurality of sections, maintaining a value for each of the plurality of sections, determining an eye-gaze location on the display screen, determining an eye-gaze duration for the eye-gaze location, incrementing a first value of a first section of the plurality of sections corresponding to the eye-gaze location after the eye-gaze duration exceeds a first predetermined threshold, decrementing the first value after a second predetermined threshold, receiving an input signal from a pointing device, the input signal including an X coordinate and a Y coordinate, calculating a net force of gravity due to each value of the plurality of sections, and updating the X coordinate and Y coordinate consistent with the net force of gravity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for holding an electronic device including a main body, a vertical support, a horizontal support, a cut-out in the horizontal support, and an ejection mechanism. The ejection mechanism includes a base member, a top member, an extension member disposed on the top member, an electrical connector disposed on the extension member, and a first and second bars hingedly connecting the base member to the top member. The top member is configured to be disposed in a first position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a first height with respect to the horizontal support and substantially parallel to the vertical support. The top member is further configured to be disposed in a second position in which the electrical connector is disposed at a second height with respect to the horizontal member and substantially non-parallel with the vertical support. The second height is less than the first height.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station for an electronic device including a first connector block slidably connected to a first side of the docking station, a second connector block opposite the first connector block and slidably connected to a second side of the docking station, a first plug of the first connector block positioned to interface with a first port of the electronic device, a security hole for receiving an external lock; and a sensor in the security hole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retention system for an electronic device including a base member for receiving the electronic device, a retention pad attached to the base member, a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retention system for an electronic device including a base member for receiving the electronic device, a retention pad attached to the base member, a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sensor system for a docking station including a receiving portion, a topside of the receiving portion for receiving an electronic device, a bottom side of the receiving portion, a first magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The sensor system can further include a second magnetic sensor on the bottom side of the receiving portion for detecting the presence of the electronic device. The first sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the first speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion and the second sensor can be positioned to correspond to the position of the second speaker when the electronic device is seated in the topside of the receiving portion. Sensor system can detect the presence and proper position of an electronic device in a docking station by having magnetic sensors to detect a magnetic field emitted by the speakers of the electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for audibly producing an audio signal including a first speaker, a second speaker, a first housing surrounding the first speaker, a second housing surrounding the second speaker, a curved member having a first curvature and connected to the first housing and the second housing, a receiver for receiving the audio signal, and an energy storage device mounted on the curved member, the energy storage device electrically connected to the receiver and having a second curvature congruent to the first curvature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a docking station having a secure assembly including a chassis, a tray at least partially covering the chassis, a port block slidably connected to the tray, the port block configured to translate between a substantially open position and a substantially closed position, a drivetrain connected to the chassis, a fastener connecting the port block to the drivetrain, an access hole in the chassis. The fastener is accessible via the access hole when the port block is in an open position. The fastener is inaccessible via the access hole when the port block is in a closed position inhibiting disassembly of the docking station.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a docking station, a first plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a second plug on the docking station positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device, a first audio device in the docking station, a second audio device in the docking station, and a selector to selectively enable one of the first audio device and second audio device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a security device for selectively isolating an electronic device from external data signals, including an input for receiving an external cable, an output for connecting to the electronic device, a configuration line coupled from the input to the output, a power line coupled from the input to the output, a ground line coupled from the input to the output, a plurality of data lines, and a first switch selectively coupling the data lines from the input to the output. The security device can further include a filter in the configuration line where the filter configured to receive an encoded message, compare the encoded message against a messaging specification, and selectively transmit the encoded message when the encoded message complies with the specification.