Abstract: A method of internally heating a power supply of an electronic device in reduced temperatures is provided. The method comprises positioning an antenna of the electronic device proximate to the power supply and receiving a “temperature” signal that is a function of a temperature of the power supply. When it is determined that the temperature is within a reduced operating-temperature range, the temperature is elevated and the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the power supply is correspondingly reduced by actively sending current through the antenna. The “current sending” operation is reduced when the temperature of the portable electronic device is outside the reduced operating-temperature range.

Abstract: The mechanical energy of an actuator is used for producing vibration alerts in a portable electronic device. The same mechanical energy is also utilized to control the flow of fuel or to mix the fuel in a fuel cell of the portable electronic device. Thus, the flow of fuel into a reaction area of a fuel cell is controlled or fuel is mixed in a fuel storage area of a fuel cell assembly. Such fuel flow control and mixing is performed passively whenever a vibration alert occurs, or is performed actively in response to monitoring the status of the fuel cell assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a docking station for docking one or multiple portable electronic devices, such as a tablet and a mobile telephone or smartphone. The present disclosure provides a method for changing device modes of an electronic device connected to a docking station, as well as an electronic device and a docking station configured for same.

Abstract: A method of internally heating a power supply of an electronic device in reduced temperatures is provided. The method comprises positioning an antenna of the electronic device proximate to the power supply and receiving a “temperature” signal that is a function of a temperature of the power supply. When it is determined that the temperature is within a reduced operating-temperature range, the temperature is elevated and the equivalent series resistance (ESR) of the power supply is correspondingly reduced by actively sending current through the antenna. The “current sending” operation is reduced when the temperature of the portable electronic device is outside the reduced operating-temperature range.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for having overlapping displays and methods for operating such apparatus can provide enhanced display and operational capabilities. The overlapping displays may include multiple overlapping transparent displays. Embodiments of additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a mobile device. The method includes, during use of the mobile device, interpreting at least one item, the at least one item corresponding to data or events detectable on the mobile device. At least action may then be determined, which are associated with the at least one item, each action capable of preemptively executing at least a portion of a task using features available on the mobile device. At least one of the actions may then be executed and a result associated with the execution of the at least one action provided.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to efficiently harnessing the mechanical energy of actuators used for producing vibration alerts in portable electronic devices to control the flow of fuel and mix the fuel in devices with fuel cells. Example embodiments control the flow of fuel into a reaction area and/or mix fuel in a fuel storage area of a fuel cell assembly. Such fuel flow control and mixing may be performed passively whenever a vibration alert occurs, or may be performed actively in response to monitoring the status of the fuel cell assembly.

Abstract: An input device includes a body releasably attachable to a portable electronic device having a touch-sensitive display, the body comprising a plurality of selectable elements, a plurality of contacts for contacting the touch-sensitive display when the input device is attached to the portable electronic device. The body also includes a controller operatively coupled to the selectable elements and to the contacts for receiving a selection of one of the selectable elements, identifying one or more of the contacts based on receipt of selection of the one of the selectable elements, and providing an output utilizing the one or more of the contacts that are identified.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a docking station for docking one or multiple portable electronic devices, such as a tablet and a mobile telephone or smartphone. The present disclosure provides a method for changing device modes of an electronic device connected to a docking station, as well as an electronic device and a docking station configured for same.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus for having overlapping displays and methods for operating such apparatus can provide enhanced display and operational capabilities. The overlapping displays may include multiple overlapping transparent displays. Embodiments of additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a mobile device. The method includes, during use of the mobile device, interpreting at least one item, the at least one item corresponding to data or events detectable on the mobile device. At least action may then be determined, which are associated with the at least one item, each action capable of preemptively executing at least a portion of a task using features available on the mobile device. At least one of the actions may then be executed and a result associated with the execution of the at least one action provided.