Abstract: Disclosed is a covering for an information handling system. The covering includes an aluminum alloy layer that can include at least a portion of recycled aluminum. The covering includes a copper heat pipe that can include at least a portion of recycled copper. The heat pipe and the aluminum alloy layer can be directly coupled to each other, with a heat-conductive carbonaceous material provided at the interface between the aluminum alloy layer and the heat pipe.

Abstract: Disclosed is a covering for an information handling system. The covering includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is a polylactic acid layer that can be reinforced with a reinforcing component, such as glass fibers. The second layer is an aluminum layer, and can include at least 50% recycled aluminum. The outer surface of the first layer may be provided with a graphene-containing coating that can help improve thermal management.

Abstract: A portable information handling system commands a stylus to vibrate to aid in location of the stylus. The stylus vibrates at a frequency selected from a range of plural frequencies based upon a distance between the portable information handling system and stylus so that an audible noise is generated by the stylus with sufficient sound to be heard by a user of the portable information handling system while minimizing stylus power consumption. In one embodiment, a haptic film at the stylus exterior surface generates an ultrasonic noise detectable by a microphone of the portable information handling system for determining a vector to the stylus.

Abstract: A portable information handling system commands a stylus to vibrate to aid in location of the stylus. The stylus vibrates at a frequency selected from a range of plural frequencies based upon a distance between the portable information handling system and stylus so that an audible noise is generated by the stylus with sufficient sound to be heard by a user of the portable information handling system while minimizing stylus power consumption. In one embodiment, a haptic film at the stylus exterior surface and/or a speaker of information handling system generates an ultrasonic sound detectable by a microphone of the information handling system and/or the stylus for determining a distance between the information handling system and the stylus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a keyboard for an information handling system. The keyboard includes a top cover comprising a polyester and a plurality of jute fibers, a keycap assembly comprising one or more keycaps, and a bottom cover comprising a first polylactic acid (PLA) and a post-consumer resin (PCR). The keycap assembly can be positioned between the top cover and the bottom cover, and the top cover can include one or more openings keycap assembly keycaps to protrude through.

Abstract: An increase in the amount of recycled plastic used in a display assembly can be obtained by introducing other types of plastic material that allow increasing the recyclable content beyond 25% without significantly lowering the strength properties of the plastic. The recycled plastic materials may be assembled together with a bio-based material. One example display assembly with higher recycled plastic content while maintaining sufficient plastic strength is an assembly having an external frame having 70% recycled PC ABS mixed with 30% fresh PPS (Polyphenylene Sulfide), a diffuser optical film having 60-80% recycled PET mixed with fresh PET, and a light guide path (e.g., plate) having 70% recycled PC mixed with fresh COP (Cyclo Olefin Polymers). The stiffness strength of the display assembly may further be improved by laminating the display assembly with biodegradable adhesives and/or edge-bonded with ultrasound or laser fusion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a covering of a fan unit of an information handling system. The covering contains a bottom covering and a top covering. The bottom covering contains i) copper and an first aluminum alloy, or ii) 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % of a thermally conductive plastic, and 50 wt. % to 90 wt. % of a post-consumer-recycled (PCR) plastic and/or biodegradable plastic. The top covering contains copper and a second aluminum alloy. The bottom covering houses a motor and blades of a fan of the fan unit, the top covering abuts against the bottom covering, and the fan is positioned in a space formed between the bottom and top covering. Fan unit containing the covering, and an information handling system containing the fan unit is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a covering for an information handling system. The covering contains a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) and the second layer comprises an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The use of these low-loss materials in the information handling system cover allows for a low loss tangent covering that provides highly efficient wireless transmission.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) haptic keyboard and palm rest experience system for an information handling system may comprise a display device displaying an avatar image located within a virtual 3D gaming environment generated by a gaming application, a processor determining an action involving the avatar image is being displayed, and a position of the action within the virtual 3D gaming environment, a keyboard controller identifying a haptic region of a keyboard and palm rest assembly having a location with respect to the user that correlates to the position of the action within the virtual 3D gaming environment, and the keyboard controller applying a change in voltage, via a printed circuit board assembly, across a piezoelectric actuator disposed beneath the haptic region to cause haptic movement in the haptic region correlated to the position of the action displayed within the virtual 3D gaming environment.

Abstract: An adapter provides wireless communication and charging to a wireless mouse. The adapter includes a wireless dongle that provides wireless communication to the wireless mouse. A charging plug connected to a cable provides charging. The adapter and wireless mouse include interfaces that magnetically the adapter to the wireless mouse when in close proximity. A shroud on the adapter provides physical security when the adapter and wireless mouse are connected.

Abstract: A biofeedback headset for providing input to and receiving output from an information handling system may include a controller to send and receive audio signals to and from the information handling system and send biofeedback signals to the information handling system; one or more speakers mounted to a wearable head band to provide audio output from the information handling system to a user; and a mouthpiece operatively coupled to the wearable headband including: a microphone to receive audio input from the user; a pressure sensor to detect a breathing rate and amplitude of the user and, with the controller, provide breathing rate and amplitude biofeedback signals to the information handling system; and a gas sensor to detect a composition of air at the mouthpiece as the user respirates and, with the controller, provide air composition biofeedback signals to the information handling system.

Abstract: A portable information handling system commands a stylus to vibrate to aid in location of the stylus. The stylus vibrates at a frequency selected from a range of plural frequencies based upon a distance between the portable information handling system and stylus so that an audible noise is generated by the stylus with sufficient sound to be heard by a user of the portable information handling system while minimizing stylus power consumption. In one embodiment, a haptic film at the stylus exterior surface generates an ultrasonic noise detectable by a microphone of the portable information handling system for determining a vector to the stylus.

Abstract: A portable information handling system glass ceramic housing integrates a heat sink of thermally conductive wire disposed in a coil or mesh pattern that is difficult to discern from the housing exterior. A thermal transfer device communicates thermal energy from internal processing components to the heat sink in aesthetically pleasing manner. For example, a plastic logo is coated with graphene to transfer thermal energy by pressing against the thermally conductive wire so that that logo is visible from the housing exterior. Through glass via opening provide air passages between the housing interior and exterior to promote rejection of the thermal energy from the housing.

Abstract: An information handling system peripheral camera is built by inserting a subassembly into a cylindrical housing and enclosing the subassembly with a bezel at the front and cover at the rear. The cylindrical housing is extruded with aluminum to have seams formed along the length of the interior. The seams provide alignment of the subassembly and are machined at the front and rear to form threads that accept screws to couple the bezel and rear cover to the cylindrical housing. To hide the screws, a back plate couples over the rear cover and an opaque treatment is applied to a circumference of a cover glass placed over the bezel.

Abstract: A haptic peripheral device ecosystem coordination system may comprise a display device displaying a three-dimensional (3D) gaming environment, the processor identifying a gaming action event occurring in the 3D gaming environment, based on a detected action event indicator, and determining a position of the gaming action event relative to a player avatar image within the 3D gaming environment, the processor transmitting a haptic command to a controller for a triggered haptic peripheral device, the haptic command selected based on an identification of the gaming action event, the triggered haptic peripheral device selected from a plurality of peripheral devices based on the position of the gaming action event, the controller for the triggered haptic peripheral causing haptic feedback at the triggered haptic peripheral device at a position relative to the user that is correlated to the position of the gaming action event with respect to the player avatar image.

Abstract: A dynamic texture device coupled to an information handling system input/output device adjusts texture at the input/output device surface based upon texture information generated at the information handling system, such as a walking surface in a virtual world defined by a gaming application. Texture at an elastic cover is adjusted by applying variable magnetic fields to a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) disposed under the elastic cover in a reservoir. For example, an electromagnet changes pole orientation and magnetic strength at MRF contained in a reservoir under a keyboard palm rest to simulate walking in a virtual world on different types of surfaces.

Abstract: A portable information handling system glass ceramic housing integrates plural wires on opposing sides that interface with a radio to provide a dipole antenna, such as with a radio conductor output interfaced at a wire of the interior side and a radio ground output interfaced at a wire of the exterior side. Conductive contacts interface with the wires by exposure at the glass ceramic housing interior where pogo pins of a printed circuit board assembly bias against the conductive contacts to communicate the radio signals. In one example embodiment, the conductive contacts co-locate with a logo etched into the glass ceramic housing to provide an aesthetically pleasing antenna interface that is difficult to visually detect at the glass ceramic housing exterior.

Abstract: A portable information handling system or docking station glass ceramic housing integrates antenna conductive wires in a first glass ceramic piece and a director conductive wire in a second glass ceramic piece coupled to the first ceramic glass piece, such as with optically-clear adhesive. A conductive contact interfaces the antenna conductive wire by exposure at the glass ceramic housing interior where pogo pins of a printed circuit board assembly bias against the conductive contacts to communicate the radio signals. The director conductive wire provides a parasitic element for directional control of the wireless signal. Ground conductive wires may integrate in the exterior side of the second glass ceramic piece and interface with the radio to provide a dipole antenna.

Abstract: A portable information handling system glass ceramic housing has a cut out section at an opening and a speaker chamber cover disposed in the opening to integrate a speaker at a bottom front side of the housing. A speaker coil couples to the housing section to align with a speaker magnet coupled to the speaker chamber cover to generate audible sound in a speaker chamber defined when the housing section couples over the opening. A polymer material is disposed between the housing section and housing, and the housing section is cut out with an upward curve, so that audible sound is directed upwards from the housing and towards an end user of the information handling system.

Abstract: A portable information handling system glass ceramic housing integrates a heat sink of thermally conductive wire disposed in a coil or mesh pattern that is difficult to discern from the housing exterior. A thermal transfer device communicates thermal energy from internal processing components to the heat sink in aesthetically pleasing manner. For example, a plastic logo is coated with graphene to transfer thermal energy by pressing against the thermally conductive wire so that that logo is visible from the housing exterior. Through glass via opening provide air passages between the housing interior and exterior to promote rejection of the thermal energy from the housing.