Abstract: An example method of managing multi-architecture system input in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes receiving an input from a first processing unit in the multi-architecture system, receiving an input from a second processing unit in the multi-architecture system, combining the inputs, and providing the combined inputs to a display unit. The display unit displays the combined inputs in a configurable orientation.

Abstract: In some examples, a system includes a memory resource, a communication channel to allow a bus mastering capable device to access the memory resource, and a controller to block the system from responding to a request from the bus mastering capable device for accessing the memory resource until the controller has authorized the bus mastering capable device.

Abstract: A system may include a computing device. The computing device may include an optical disc drive (ODD) bay, wherein an ODD is not present in the ODD bay. The system may further include an ODD connector. The system may also include an external serial AT attachment (eSATA) device located in an opening of the ODD bay for housing the non-present ODD and coupled to the computing device by the ODD connector at the ODD bay.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to wireless charging devices. In an example, a wireless charging device includes a housing and circuitry including a power transmitting coil, where the wireless charging device does not include a power amplifier or a power converter.

Abstract: An example of a system includes a electronic device having a rechargeable battery, a charging module to charge the rechargeable battery and moveable between a retracted position and an extended position to provide a stand during charging of the rechargeable battery, and a communication module to wirelessly transfer and receive data during charging of the rechargeable battery. The example system also includes a charging mat to charge the rechargeable battery when the charging module is in the extended position and coupled to the charging mat and a docking module to wirelessly transfer data to and wirelessly receive data from the communication module of the electronic device.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide an accessory device for a computing device. The accessory device can include a first section, a second section, and a third section. The first section can include one or more input devices. The second section can be pivotally connected to the first section at a first end of the second section. The third section can be pivotally connected to the second section at a second end of the second section. The protective cover can include a connector to electrically couple the input devices with the computing device when the connector is to connect with a port of the device. Motion sensors disposed within the accessory device can be used to determine an angle of the computing device with respect to the accessory device.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide an electronic device to allow wireless charging of the electronic device when it is operated in various operation modes. The electronic device can include a base member comprising a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and a display member rotatably connected to the base member. The electronic device can include a rechargeable battery and a receiver to wirelessly charge the rechargeable battery when the bottom surface of the base member is to be placed atop a transmitter. As an example, the bottom surface of the base member is to remain atop the transmitter while the electronic device is in different operation modes.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to wireless charging devices. In an example, a wireless charging device includes a housing and circuitry including a power transmitting coil, where the wireless charging device does not include a power amplifier or a power converter.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to wireless gigabit alliance (WiGig) enabled computing systems including WiGig accessories. In one example, a WiGig accessory includes a connector to couple the WiGig accessory to a universal serial bus (USB) port of a computing device that is separate and distinct from the WiGig accessory, and a WiGig component to form a WiGig enabled communication system having a wireless peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) communication capability when coupled to the computing device.

Abstract: A computing device can include a wireless power module and a haptic module to move the computing device in a direction. A controller in the computing device can detect a misalignment of the wireless power module with a wireless power transmitter. The controller can control the haptic module to move the computing device to be aligned with the wireless power transmitter.

Abstract: Utilizing pins on a universal serial bus (USB) type-C connector for a data signal includes a circuit to, based on an orientation of a receptacle side of the USB type-C connector when connected to an electronic device, identify spare pins used for the data signal instead of a USB differential pair signal on the receptacle side of the USB type-C connector, a controller to create the data signal from a number of signals received by the controller, the data signal to be routed from the receptacle side of the USB type-C connector to a plug side of the USB type-C connector, and a multiplexor (MUX) to, when the plug side of the USB type-C connector is connected to a peripheral device, route the data signal to the spare pins of the receptacle side of the USB type-C connector to allow the data signal to be exchanged between the electronic device and the peripheral device via the spare pins of the receptacle side of the USB type-C connector and bottom pins on the plug side of the USB type-C connector.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide an electronic device to allow wireless charging of the electronic device when it is operated in various operation modes. The electronic device can include a base member comprising a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface and a display member rotatably connected to the base member. The electronic device can include a rechargeable battery and a receiver to wirelessly charge the rechargeable battery when the bottom surface of the base member is to be placed atop a transmitter. As an example, the bottom surface of the base member is to remain atop the transmitter while the electronic device is in different operation modes.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide an accessory device for a computing device. The accessory device can include a first section, a second section, and a third section. The first section can include one or more input devices. The second section can be pivotally connected to the first section at a first end of the second section. The third section can be pivotally connected to the second section at a second end of the second section. The protective cover can include a connector to electrically couple the input devices with the computing device when the connector is to connect with a port of the device. Motion sensors disposed within the accessory device can be used to determine an angle of the computing device with respect to the accessory device.

Abstract: A technique includes sensing a wireless charging station that includes a wireless charging transmitter and determining a status for the machine based at least in part on the sensing of the wireless charging station. The technique also includes assisting with a process to wirelessly transfer power to the machine, where assisting includes causing the machine to provide guidance to the user based at least in part on the determined status.

Abstract: In a method and system for assessing video quality, an analog video signal to be assessed is input. At least part of the incoming video signal is converted to digital values. The digital values are stored. A detector determines whether any stored digital value is outside an acceptable range.

Abstract: An example method of managing multi-architecture system input in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes receiving an input from a first processing unit in the multi-architecture system, receiving an input from a second processing unit in the multi-architecture system, combining the inputs, and providing the combined inputs to a display unit. The display unit displays the combined inputs in a configurable orientation.

Abstract: A computing device can include a wireless power module and a haptic module to move the computing device in a direction. A controller in the computing device can detect a misalignment of the wireless power module with a wireless power transmitter. The controller can control the haptic module to move the computing device to be aligned with the wireless power transmitter.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein control computing device input. One example includes activating a touchscreen of a computing device and enabling a capacitive touch control of the computing device for user selection as a device input to initiate a device action. The example further includes disabling the capacitive touch control based on a pen event with the touchscreen, wherein the pen event is triggered when a digital pen is to be placed within a predefined distance from the touchscreen.

Abstract: Sensor data and audio data are received by a controller. The controller determines if the audio data is above a threshold level. The controller also determines if the sensor data is above a threshold level. The controller can suspend operation of a hard drive based on the data being above or below the threshold level.

Abstract: An authentication system is disclosed herein. An example includes a computing device and a port associated with the computing device for connection of an accessory to the computing device. The example also includes an authentication device that generates an accessory response upon receipt of a challenge and a hardware controller. The hardware controller generates both the challenge and an expected response to the challenge. It compares the expected response to the accessory response to ascertain if the accessory response is one of a valid response and an invalid response, and it signals for the port to be enabled for the valid response to allow access to functionality of the accessory by the computing device. Other features and components of the authentication system are also disclosed herein, as is a method of authenticating an accessory for use by a computing device.