Abstract: An electromagnetic spring back rapid click mouse for an information handling system comprising a key plate forming a portion of a top cover for receiving downward force by a user of a key plate click actuation, a permanent magnet operatively coupled to a bottom surface of the key plate and an electromagnetic spring back system electromagnet operatively coupled to a mouse printed circuit board (PCB) where the electromagnet includes a solenoid coil wrapped around a ferromagnetic bar that is magnetized when the solenoid coil receives a current pulse to repel the permanent magnet and urge the permanent magnet and the key plate to rebound to a neutral position after the key plate click actuation. A key plate plunger of key plate switch on the mouse PCB receives the key plate click actuation and a mouse controller detects the key plate click actuation from the key switch via the mouse PCB.

Abstract: A user-repairable mouse for an information handling system comprising a board-to-board connector comprising a sensor printed circuit board (PCB) connector first side bridged to a mouse main PCB connector and a user-replaceable mouse bottom cover having a user-replaceable mouse scroll wheel and scroll wheel encoder operatively coupled to the mouse main PCB having a mouse controller. The user-replaceable mouse bottom cover has a replaceable mouse sensor aperture to receive a user-replaceable mouse sensor assembly that includes an optical sensor operatively coupled to a sensor PCB and an optical sensor lens, wherein the sensor PCB includes sensor board side connector contacts for removable coupling to a first side of a sensor PCB connector on the board-to-board connector, and a user-replaceable mouse top cover operatively coupled with the user-replaceable mouse bottom cover.

Abstract: A keyboard operatively couplable to an information handling system includes a keyboard top cover including at least one keyboard key well formed therein, a keyboard key cap having a keyboard key cap lower extension to fit within the keyboard key well, and a keyboard key well magnet formed on an interior vertical surface inside the keyboard key well. The keyboard further includes a keyboard key cap magnet formed on and outer surface of the keyboard key cap lower extension of the sliding surface of the keyboard key cap aligned in parallel vertically with the keyboard key well magnet, wherein magnetic interaction between the keyboard key cap magnet and the keyboard key cap magnet slidably holds the keyboard key cap to the keyboard key well.

Abstract: A mouse for use with an information handling system comprising a base chassis of the mouse to enclose a mouse microcontroller and a mouse power management unit (PMU) to power the mouse microcontroller, a scroll wheel to receive scrolling input from a user from scroll wheel rotation and a magnetic haptic encoder detecting scrolling input and comprising a grooved ferromagnetic wheel with alternating wheel grooved portions and wheel raised portions for rotating by a magnet such that rotation of the alternating wheel grooved portions and wheel raised portions adjacent to the magnet generate haptic feedback at the scroll wheel for the user and a top housing operatively coupled to the base chassis of the mouse to enclose the mouse.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a keyboard key cap of a keyboard key among a plurality of keyboard keys on the keyboard, where the keyboard key cap includes a key cap flange extending from a bottom surface of the keyboard key cap and a rubber dome formed under the keyboard key cap at a key location on the keyboard. A support layer is formed under the rubber dome with the support layer including a key cap flange via for the key cap flange to pass through when a user actuates the keyboard key cap. A bottom chassis is formed under the support layer to house an optical sensor in an optical sensor cavity to detect the key cap flange extending through the support layer in the key cap flange via based on reflection of light from the key cap flange to identify the keyboard key actuated.

Abstract: A base chassis assembly for an information handling system allowing user replacement of touch-actuated icons and speaker comprises a base chassis top cover joined to a base chassis bottom cover to form the base chassis assembly housing a motherboard, and having an opening for receiving a replaceable icon and speaker module to be operatively coupled to the motherboard. The replaceable icon and speaker module including plural acrylic layers forming an icon panel including a touch icon zone with icons formed from etching light prism arrays in the plural acrylic layer bottom surfaces for refracting colored light from a light emitting diode (LED) side-mounted at a determined angle from each acrylic layer to illuminate the icons, and a capacitive sense circuit board for detecting user touch at the touch icon zone, and an associated user input, based upon identification of the illuminated icon.

Abstract: A multifunctional upgradeable and expandable modular keyboard comprising a keyboard layout structure module having a plurality of keys and operatively coupled to a docking module via a docking module data and power connector and a releasable docking module fastener track and the keyboard layout structure module operatively coupled to a multifunctional modular peripheral input device via a peripheral input device fastener track and a peripheral input device data and power connector where the docking module houses a keyboard controller for communication of keystroke actuation to an information handling system and a keyboard battery. Plural sides of the releasable docking module fastener track slidingly couple the docking module and the keyboard layout structure module. Plural sides of the peripheral input device fastener track slidingly couple the multifunctional modular peripheral input device and the keyboard layout structure module.

Abstract: A keyboard operatively couplable to an information handling system comprising a keyboard microcontroller on a keyboard printed circuit board (PCB) and a keyboard power management unit operatively coupled to the keyboard microcontroller. An input actuator including a window formed through the input actuator with an electrochromic film layer formed under the input actuator wherein a portion of the electrochromic layer is viewable through the window and an opaque colored film layer formed under the electrochromic film layer such that a voltage pulse passing through the electrochromic film layer changes a state of opacity of the electrochromic film layer and actuation of the input actuator changes a function state of software or hardware at the information handling system that is controlled by the input actuator. The electrochromic film layer state of opacity indicates the function state of software or hardware through the window of the input actuator.

Abstract: A sustainable and user-repairable keyboard structure for an information handling system may comprise a plurality of keyboard component layers for detecting and registering a user's downward force on keys as a keystroke, each of the keyboard component layers housing a guide magnetic gasket for aligning and magnetically coupling to another of the keyboard component layers, each of the keyboard component layers being separable from one another by a user exerting force to overcome a magnetic coupling between the guide magnetic gaskets, the keyboard component layers including a keyboard bottom case housing a replaceable battery disposed beneath a replaceable electrical key press detection membrane, the replaceable electrical key press detection membrane disposed beneath a replaceable rubber dome layer, and the rubber dome layer disposed beneath a keyboard top case housing the replaceable keys, and the keyboard bottom case fixed to the keyboard top case via mechanical fasteners.

Abstract: An information handling system immersive sound system presents audio at an end user from multiple axes that correspond to structures in a game application playing configuration, such as a chair headrest and arches that raise speakers over an end user. Spatial relationships between the end user and various distributed speakers are defined and then applied to create an immersive sound environment.

Abstract: A portable information handling system camera module has a single shutter that slides in response to a single shutter mechanism to manage access for a field of view of both a visual camera and an infrared camera by sliding only between first and second positions, the first position aligning an opening of the shutter with a visual camera and a shield visual camera opening, the second position blocking the opening of the shutter and extending an end of the shutter over infrared camera. The shutter actuates with an electromagnet that generates a magnetic field, such as voice coil. The magnetic field is applied to a speaker magnet that causes vibration at a speaker cone to generate an audible sound.

Abstract: An information handling system camera has an extruded aluminum housing that holds an inner frame supporting an image sensor assembled without the use of screws so that the camera readily disassembles to recycle or repair. A planar spring lock holds the camera assembly with flanges that fit into slots of the camera housing to engage the inner frame. The flanges release when a press of the planar spring lock into a recess of the housing biases the flange lip away from a catch of the inner frame.

Abstract: An information handling system neck speaker rests on an end user's shoulders to direct ultrasonic audio at the end user that resolves on impact to audible sound. The audible sound reflects to microphones on the neck speaker that monitor for doppler effects to determine head motion that is available for use as an input at the information handling system. Ultrasonic energy that does not impact the end user dissipates so that the end user can hear audio without wearing headphones yet avoid others nearby from hearing the audio.

Abstract: An information handling system keyboard has plural key caps coupled to a frame with a vertical travel having a raised position defined by engagement between a stop of the frame and a key cap extension from the key cap. The frame has cavities defined between the key caps that can amplify sounds related to key actuation and release. An audible dampener of rubberized plastic/silicon is disposed in and at least partially fills the frame cavity to reduce sound created by actuation and release of the key caps. In one embodiment, the audible damper is a sheet that helps to direct liquid spilled into the keyboard to a trench and drain in a low point of the frame.

Abstract: A keyboard operatively couplable to an information handling system may include a keyboard chassis with a plurality of physical keyswitch actuation devices at a plurality of key locations. The keyboard may also include a keyboard key operatively coupled to the keyboard chassis at a first key location via a key link bar. The key link bar may include a bent terminal end operatively coupled to the keyboard key via side hourglass hook on the keyboard key. The key link bar includes a noise-reducing coating formed over the key link bar to reduce noise associated with actuation of the keyboard key during actuation by a user except at c-clip interface sections.

Abstract: A base chassis assembly for an information handling system for replacement of power and input/output (IO) connectors or a battery may comprise a base chassis top cover joined to a base chassis bottom cover and including a replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module and a removable palm rest and touchpad assembly enclosing a battery disposed within base chassis assembly. A connector module circuit board operably connected to power and IO connectors in the replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module slidable to slide the power and IO connectors into sidewall apertures of the base assembly upon installation of the replaceable IO and power pin/port connector module in the base chassis assembly and the removable palm rest and touchpad assembly removable with removal of at least one fastener to access and service the battery providing for simple servicing or replacement of parts for the information handling system.

Abstract: A wireless mouse operatively coupled to an information handling system including a wireless mouse microcontroller and a wireless mouse power management unit (PMU) to provide power to the wireless mouse microcontroller and the wireless mouse PMU operatively coupled to a battery and an ultracapacitor. The wireless mouse further comprising a click haptic solenoid energy harvester device placed under a wireless mouse button with a striking arm to interface with a mouse button plate when the wireless mouse button is pressed down, the striking arm urging a magnet through the wire coil when the wireless mouse button is pressed down to change the ultracapacitor. The wireless mouse microcontroller determines when the wireless mouse is in a standby mode based on input from an actuation/engagement sensor and, with the wireless mouse PMU, switch a power source from a battery to the ultracapacitor when the wireless mouse is in the standby mode.

Abstract: A wireless keyboard operatively coupled to an information handling system includes a wireless keyboard microcontroller and a wireless keyboard power management unit (PMU) to provide power to the wireless keyboard microcontroller and the wireless keyboard PMU operatively coupled to a battery and an ultracapacitor. The wireless keyboard further including a solenoidal energy harvester device operatively coupled to the wireless keyboard PMU and placed under a first key formed on the wireless keyboard to charge the ultracapacitor when the first key is actuated and the wireless keyboard microcontroller to determine between a wake or standby state from determining when an actuation/engagement sensor has been triggered or not to have the wireless keyboard PMU switch a power source to the ultracapacitor when in standby mode or a battery in a wake mode.

Abstract: A wireless mouse operatively coupled to an information handling system including a wireless mouse microcontroller and a power management unit (PMU) to provide power to the wireless mouse microcontroller and the PMU operatively coupled to a battery and an ultracapacitor. The wireless mouse further comprising a inertial solenoidal energy harvester device operatively coupled to the PMU and placed within a housing of the wireless mouse to charge the ultracapacitor when the wireless mouse is moved. The wireless mouse microcontroller executing code instructions to determine a standby mode or an active mode based on input from an actuation/engagement sensor with regard to user engagement and, with the wireless mouse PMU, switch between a power source from the battery to the ultracapacitor when the wireless mouse is in a standby mode and to switch back when the wireless mouse is in active use.

Abstract: An information handling system cylindrical housing has a front portion rotationally coupled to a rear portion with hooks that engage catches so that power and communication interfaces between the front and rear portion align. An image sensor couples in an image sensor frame in the front portion and a communication board couples in a communication board frame in the rear portion. The front and rear portions detach to ease repair with a replacement image sensor or communication board. A contactless connector disposed in the housing communicates visual image information from the image sensor to the communication board.