Abstract: An example electronic device includes a controller and a connector coupled to the controller. The connector includes a first set of pins and a second set of pins. The controller concurrently is to communicate with a first module of a modular computing system via the first set of pins and to communicate with a second module of the modular computing system, coupled to the first module, via the second set of pins.

Abstract: An example modular device includes a housing having an upper side, a lower side, and a sidewall having a first opening. The modular device also includes an attachment tab to attach the peripheral device to a second modular device at the upper side. The modular device further includes a latch disposed within the housing. The latch includes a main body having a second opening aligned with the first opening to receive an anti-theft device. The latch also includes a latch arm extending from the main body to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the second modular device. The latch further includes a latch unlocking tab exposed at the lower side to control a position of the latch.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to conferencing environment monitoring. An example monitoring device can include a processor to monitor a physical aspect and an audio aspect of a conferencing environment in which a conferencing device is located, wherein the conferencing device is communicatively coupled to the monitoring device. The monitoring device can detect, based on the monitoring, an issue impacting a conferencing session associated with the conferencing device and the conferencing environment. In response to the detection, the monitoring device can determine a correction for the issue and perform the correction.

Abstract: An example electronic device includes a controller and a connector coupled to the controller. The connector includes a first set of pins and a second set of pins. The controller concurrently is to communicate with a first module of a modular computing system via the first set of pins and to communicate with a second module of the modular computing system, coupled to the first module, via the second set of pins.

Abstract: In example implementations, an apparatus for detecting hardware components is provided. The apparatus includes a multipurpose integrated circuit comprising an input pin, a hardware component coupled to the input pin and a two-way communication bus coupled to the multipurpose integrated circuit. The multipurpose integrated circuit is to receive an interrogation signal from a processor for the hardware component coupled to the pin via the two-way communication bus. A response signal that indicates that the hardware component is detected on the pin is generated in response to the interrogation signal. The response signal is then transmitted to the processor over the two-way communication bus.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a computing device to charge a rechargeable device. An example computing device can include a module with an enclosure to accommodate the rechargeable device. The computing device can include a transmitter within the module to wirelessly charge the rechargeable device via a receiver disposed within the rechargeable device. The computing device can include a display surface to replicate content illustrated on a screen of the rechargeable device, when the rechargeable device is to be disposed within the enclosure.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to conferencing environment monitoring. An example monitoring device can include a processor to monitor a physical aspect and an audio aspect of a conferencing environment in which a conferencing device is located, wherein the conferencing device is communicatively coupled to the monitoring device. The monitoring device can detect, based on the monitoring, an issue impacting a conferencing session associated with the conferencing device and the conferencing environment. In response to the detection, the monitoring device can determine a correction for the issue and perform the correction.

Abstract: In example implementations, an apparatus for detecting hardware components is provided. The apparatus includes a multipurpose integrated circuit comprising an input pin, a hardware component coupled to the input pin and a two-way communication bus coupled to the multipurpose integrated circuit. The multipurpose integrated circuit is to receive an interrogation signal from a processor for the hardware component coupled to the pin via the two-way communication bus. A response signal that indicates that the hardware component is detected on the pin is generated in response to the interrogation signal. The response signal is then transmitted to the processor over the two-way communication bus.

Abstract: An example modular device includes a housing having an upper side, a lower side, and a sidewall having a first opening. The modular device also includes an attachment tab to attach the peripheral device to a second modular device at the upper side. The modular device further includes a latch disposed within the housing. The latch includes a main body having a second opening aligned with the first opening to receive an anti-theft device. The latch also includes a latch arm extending from the main body to control an engagement of the attachment tab with the second modular device. The latch further includes a latch unlocking tab exposed at the lower side to control a position of the latch.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a computing device to charge a rechargeable device. An example computing device can include a module with an enclosure to accommodate the rechargeable device. The computing device can include a transmitter within the module to wirelessly charge the rechargeable device via a receiver disposed within the rechargeable device. The computing device can include a display surface to replicate content illustrated on a screen of the rechargeable device, when the rechargeable device is to be disposed within the enclosure.

Abstract: A system comprises a circuit board, a pair of electrically-conductive board contacts mounted on the circuit board, and a connector assembly coupled to the board and adapted to receive an electrical component. The connector assembly has a pair of deflectable arms. Each deflectable arm comprises a conductive arm contact. Inserting the electrical component into the connector causes the deflectable arms to be deflected from a resting position and away from said electrical component thereby preventing the board contacts from electrically contacting the arm contacts. When the electrical component is fully seated in the connector, the deflectable arms revert back to the resting positioning thereby causing the arm contacts to electrically contact the board contacts.

Abstract: A system comprises a circuit board, a pair of electrically-conductive board contacts mounted on the circuit board, and a connector assembly coupled to the board and adapted to receive an electrical component. The connector assembly has a pair of deflectable arms. Each deflectable arm comprises a conductive arm contact. Inserting the electrical component into the connector causes the deflectable arms to be deflected from a resting position and away from said electrical component thereby preventing the board contacts from electrically contacting the arm contacts. When the electrical component is fully seated in the connector, the deflectable arms revert back to the resting positioning thereby causing the arm contacts to electrically contact the board contacts.

Abstract: A computer device comprising a display member rotatably coupled to a base member. The display member comprises a vaulted member disposed on a side of the display member opposite a viewing side of a display screen of the display member to stiffen the display member.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system comprises a computer housing, a device removably mounted to the computer housing, a removable component coupled to the computer housing under the device, and a power switch coupled to the removable component and responsive to separation of the device from the computer housing.

Abstract: A computer device comprises at least one housing configured with a peripheral opening to enable access to a plurality of components disposed therein, and a cover couplable to the at least one housing over the peripheral opening to cooperatively enclose the plurality of components.

Abstract: Disclosed are a sensor for detecting when an infrastructure interface is physically coupled to network infrastructure, and infrastructure connection detection circuitry coupled to the sensor. The infrastructure connection detection circuitry provides a power management control signal as a function of a signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A portable computer power system comprises a battery an external battery housing providing an airflow path therethrough into an airflow vent of a portable computer.

Abstract: One embodiment is a system for holding a component in a device comprising: a latch feature that is connected to one of the component and the device and has a tang and a cavity; a latch module that is connected to the other of the device and the component and has a first pin that interacts with the tang and a second pin that moves between a first position and a second position, wherein the first position is within the latch module, and the second position is within the cavity; and wherein the first pin and the second pin are connected with each other such that a movement of the first pin causes the second pin to change from one of the first position and the second position to the other of the first position and the second position.

Abstract: An enclosure for a display for an electronic device is provided. The enclosure comprises a backing portion having a thickness and a surface, at least one side member positioned perpendicular to the surface of the backing portion along a portion of the perimeter of the backing portion, at least one stiffening member, perpendicular to the surface of the backing portion and parallel to at least a portion of a side member, and an opening defined at least in part by the at least one stiffening member, the opening adapted to receive a display panel.

Abstract: A portable computer power system comprises a battery an external battery housing providing an airflow path therethrough into an airflow vent of a portable computer.