Abstract: A wireless access control system comprises a docking station configured to wirelessly identify a computing device, the docking station configured to, based on the identification of the computing device, selectively control access to at least one resource available through the docking station by the computing device.

Abstract: A power adapter comprises a power supply to output power for powering a powered device when the powered device is coupled to the power adapter. The power adapter further comprises a disable throttle indicator that, when the powered device is coupled to the power adapter, indicates to the powered device that the powered device need not reduce an amount of power used by the powered device in order to keep the power adapter within regulation.

Abstract: A processor-based device includes a hot-plug capability which permits a peripheral device to be connected to the processor-based device without first removing power. The hot plug capability is implemented by a control circuit in the processor-based device which controls the application of power to the peripheral device in response to a device detect signal provided by the peripheral device when it is connected to the processor-based device. The control circuit also monitors the voltage applied to the power rail for the peripheral device. When the voltage on the peripheral device power level reaches a threshold, the control signal provides a signal indicating that the processor-based device may access the peripheral device.