Abstract: A non-linear user interface display presented at a desktop conforms to dimensions of a user detected by a depth camera, such as by presenting the user interface along an arc having a radius determined from a reach of the user detected by the depth camera. Windows presented in the arc vary in size based upon their position relative to a user focus, such as by detecting a user gaze direction or by comparing position to a central display mat. User gestures control presentation of visual images in the arc, such rotating visual image windows in a circular manner around the arc radius and to different orientations in the arc relative to the user.

Abstract: A single camera detects user interactions with separate infrared light sources, such as structured light for three dimensional detection and an infrared curtain surface touch interactions. A touch input module monitors user interactions with a desktop surface, such as at a projected or display mat user interface presentation, and selectively illuminates the separate infrared light sources to support camera detection based upon the user interactions. For example, separate infrared light sources illumination in an interleaved manned at variable rates based upon analysis of visible light or structured light images captured by the camera.

Abstract: A system and method for auto-storing and synchronizing device content from an information handling system is disclosed. The method includes identifying a first device within a pre-determined range of a docking station, the first device operable to communicate with the docking station. The method further includes pairing with the first device. The method includes detecting a file on the first device. The method further includes uploading the file to a cloud services system. The method further includes creating a pointer, the pointer pointing to the file's location on the cloud services system. The method further includes storing the pointer to the file.

Abstract: A totem device accepts inputs from an end user and communicates the inputs to an information handling system through a capacitive mat by moving an interactive portion of the totem relative to a main portion. In one embodiment, the capacitive mat integrates a display that presents input images proximate the totem, such as a volume gauge or mouse keys. Interactive portions include compressible materials that alter surface area pressed against a capacitive mat when pressed upon and plungers that move independent of a main body to press. In one embodiment, a camera captures images of the totem to enhance the distinguishing of inputs.

Abstract: Identifying characteristics integrated in a totem and detected by a capacitive display mat are applied to perform functions in response to end user inputs. Identifying characteristics include capacitive feet integrated in a totem bottom surface with identifying features including varying capacitive values for the feet, varying pad sizes and shapes, varying pad patterns and varying capacitive oscillation frequencies. In one embodiment, the surface area of the totem in contact with the capacitive mat varies depending upon the pressure placed on the totem to alter the shape of a compressible material disposed at the bottom surface.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a redirection module and an audio/video module. The redirection module receives an audio data frame and an image data frame, analyzes the image data frame for a trigger event. In response the trigger event being detected in the image data frame, the redirection module replaces the audio data frame with a silent audio data frame and provides the silent audio data frame to the audio/video module. Otherwise the redirection module provides the audio data frame to the audio/video module. The audio/video module receives and transmits either the audio data frame or the silent audio data frame.

Abstract: Inputs to a projected or other type of displayed user interface are filtered at different portions of the displayed visual images to provide a user-defined input management. For example, a user defines a portion of a desktop so that touch inputs have a first effect while the other portion of the desktop has a second effect, thus allowing the user to manage the risk of inadvertent inputs in the defined portion relative to other desktop regions. In one embodiment, an icon activates and deactivates touch input filtering in a region defined by dragging the icon around the user interface. The defined region is depicted with an identifying visual image, such as a coloration or shading that distinguishes the regions as having a response to touch inputs different from that of other regions.

Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing information from an information handling system is disclosed. The method includes identifying a device within a pre-determined range of a docking station, the device operable to communicate with the docking station. The method also includes pairing with the device, determining a user of the device, and predicting, based upon past activity by the user at another docking station, content to be launched on the device. The method further include presenting the content for launching on the device, receiving a selection of the content; and launching the content on the device.

Abstract: A totem device accepts inputs from an end user and communicates the inputs to an information handling system through a capacitive mat by moving an interactive portion of the totem relative to a main portion. In one embodiment, the capacitive mat integrates a display that presents input images proximate the totem, such as a volume gauge or mouse keys. Interactive portions include compressible materials that alter surface area pressed against a capacitive mat when pressed upon and plungers that move independent of a main body to press. In one embodiment, a camera captures images of the totem to enhance the distinguishing of inputs.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optimizing workloads on information handling systems involve determining, by an application, a computing task for execution by the application. The application may determine workload attributes for a computing task for execution at an information handling system. The workload attributes are used by the application to dynamically determine a workload policy for configuration of hardware resources at the information handling system. After dynamic configuration by the application of the hardware resources according to the workload policy, the computing task is executed at the information handling system by the application.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optimizing workloads on information handling systems involve determining workload attributes for a computing task for execution at an information handling system. The workload attributes are used to dynamically determine a workload policy for configuration of hardware resources at the information handling system. After dynamic configuration of the hardware resources according to the workload policy, the computing task is executed at the information handling system.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a redirection module and an audio/video module. The redirection module receives an audio data frame and an image data frame, analyzes the image data frame for a trigger event. In response the trigger event being detected in the image data frame, the redirection module replaces the audio data frame with a silent audio data frame and provides the silent audio data frame to the audio/video module. Otherwise the redirection module provides the audio data frame to the audio/video module. The audio/video module receives and transmits either the audio data frame or the silent audio data frame.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing wake-on-voice buffer quality based on system boot profiling. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include at least one logic circuit and at least one memory circuit coupled to the at least one logic circuit, the at least one memory including program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the at least one logic circuit, cause the IHS to: determine an expected time duration of a future wake event; receive a verbal command from a user, the verbal command configured to trigger the future wake event; capture the verbal command as an audio signal; adjust at least one of: a quality of the audio signal or a duration of the audio signal, where the adjustment is based, at least in part, upon the expected time duration; and store the adjusted audio signal in a fixed-size buffer.

Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing information from an information handling system is disclosed. The method includes identifying a device within a pre-determined range of a docking station, the device operable to communicate with the docking station. The method also includes pairing with the device, determining a user of the device, and predicting, based upon past activity by the user at another docking station, content to be launched on the device. The method further include presenting the content for launching on the device, receiving a selection of the content; and launching the content on the device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for optimizing resources are disclosed. A method for optimizing resources may include aggregating a first data and a second data from a plurality of network resources into a context information set, deriving a complex context information set from an association of the first data and the second data in the context information set, receiving a resource request, generating an optimized resource request based on an optimization criteria, identifying a network resource to perform the optimized resource request based on the context information set and the complex context information set, executing an action with the network resource to fulfill the optimized resource request, and updating the context information set based on the action.

Abstract: An expansion device couples to a capacitive mat disposed on a desktop surface and communicates power and data through the capacitive mat to perform functions in support of an information handling system. For example, the expansion device powers an inductive charger to charge a peripheral device, accepts end user touch inputs with a capacitive touch sensor, presents visual information at an integrated display in response to pixel values provided by the information handling system though the capacitive mat.

Abstract: A single camera detects user interactions with separate infrared light sources, such as structured light for three dimensional detection and an infrared curtain surface touch interactions. A touch input module monitors user interactions with a desktop surface, such as at a projected or display mat user interface presentation, and selectively illuminates the separate infrared light sources to support camera detection based upon the user interactions. For example, separate infrared light sources illumination in an interleaved manned at variable rates based upon analysis of visible light or structured light images captured by the camera.

Abstract: Inputs to a projected or other type of displayed user interface are verified with a verification device that enhances input detection accuracy. For example, inputs at a projected keyboard are detected by an infrared curtain projected over the keyboard and breached by an end user finger as it strikes a key. The inputs are verified with a capacitive sensor device disposed below the keyboard that confirms a user touch. Alternatively, proximity sensing by the capacitive sensor measures distance and velocity associated with a finger to verify the inputs detected by breaching of the infrared curtain are intended inputs. Other verification devices may include an accelerometer that detects accelerations associated with inputs and three dimensional cameras that capture finger positions. Verification devices may be selectively enabled based upon power and accuracy constraints.

Abstract: A totem device accepts inputs from an end user and communicates the inputs to an information handling system through a capacitive mat by moving an interactive portion of the totem relative to a main portion. In one embodiment, the capacitive mat integrates a display that presents input images proximate the totem, such as a volume gauge or mouse keys. Interactive portions include compressible materials that alter surface area pressed against a capacitive mat when pressed upon and plungers that move independent of a main body to press. In one embodiment, a camera captures images of the totem to enhance the distinguishing of inputs.

Abstract: A non-linear user interface display presented at a desktop conforms to dimensions of a user detected by a depth camera, such as by presenting the user interface along an arc having a radius determined from a reach of the user detected by the depth camera. Windows presented in the arc vary in size based upon their position relative to a user focus, such as by detecting a user gaze direction or by comparing position to a central display mat. User gestures control presentation of visual images in the arc, such rotating visual image windows in a circular manner around the arc radius and to different orientations in the arc relative to the user.