Abstract: An information handling system includes a gesture sensitive interface and a processor. The processor is configured to receive inputs from the gesture sensitive interface corresponding to first and second interaction points, determine a relative motion between the first and second interaction points, and obtain a velocity of the relative motion. The processor is further configured to determine if the velocity exceeds a threshold, and scale an image on a display from an initial magnification to a predetermined magnification when the velocity exceeds a threshold.

Abstract: A method of enabling access to resources includes detecting an input to access a resource of a multi-mode processing module coupled to a host processor and a control module. The method can further include detecting an operating mode of the host processor and the control module and an availability of independent peripheral resources of the multi-mode processing module. Additionally, the method can enable the multi-mode processing module in response to the detecting the operating mode and the availability of the independent peripheral resources.

Abstract: A system and method for a virtual omni-directional camera array, comprising a video control system (VCS) coupled to two or more co-located portable or stationary information processing systems, each enabled with a video camera and microphone, to provide a composite video view to remote videoconference participants. Audio streams are captured and selectively mixed to produce a virtual array microphone as a clue to selectively switch or combine the video streams from individual cameras. The VCS selects and controls predetermined subsets of video and audio streams from the co-located video camera and microphone-enabled computers to create a composite video view, which is then conveyed to one or more similarly-enabled remote computers over a broadband network (e.g., the Internet). Manual overrides allow participants or a videoconference operator to select predetermined video streams as the primary video view of the videoconference.

Abstract: A multi-mode processing module and method of use are disclosed. In a particular form, a multi-mode processing module can include a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a peripheral application access request. The multi-mode processing module can further include a plurality of independent peripheral resources individually accessible to a host processor via the peripheral interface. The multi-mode processing module can also include a local processor configurable to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to a request by the host processor.

Abstract: A system and method for accessing a hidden partition during a boot sequence is disclosed. An information handling system can include a basic input output system (BIOS) that can be operable to access a master boot record (MBR) of a storage device. The digital media storage device can include a fixed number of visible partitions and at least one hidden partition. The information handling system can further include a processor operable to detect a boot event operably associated with initiating a request to access contents that can be stored within an associated hidden partition of the storage device. The information handing system can also include a memory that can be operable to store at least a portion of the contents of the hidden partition. The contents can be stored upon accessing the hidden partition using an association established between one of the fixed number of visible partitions and the hidden partition.

Abstract: A system and method of utilizing resources within an information handling system are disclosed. In a particular form, a method of utilizing an information handling system can include detecting an operating state controllable by a state controller configured to enable a plurality of operating environments including a host environment and a reduced power environment. The method can also include detecting an event operable to alter the operating state to enable an operating environment of the plurality of operating environments. According to an aspect, the operating environment can be used separate from a host system operable to enable the host environment.

Abstract: A security module and method within an information handling system are disclosed. In a particular form, a processing module can include a local processor configurable to initiate access to resources of a host processing system. The processing module can also include a security module configured to enable use of the resources of the host processing system using a security metric. According to an aspect, the security module can be further configured to detect the security metric, and enable access to a resource of the host processing system in response to the security metric. The security module can further be configured to disable access to another resource of the host processing system in response to the security metric.

Abstract: Information handling system power management in standby and hibernate states is adapted to reduce transition times for end user requests to resume to an operational state. During fast resume time periods, transitions to the hibernate state are limited so that recovery to an operational states has the reduced resume time associated with the standby state. The fast resume time periods are set by user preference or automatically set by monitoring end user interactions with the information handling system to predict fast resume times appropriate for the end user. In one embodiment, a power manager automatically transitions the information handling system from the hibernate state to a standby state a predetermined time period before a fast resume period begins.

Abstract: A multi-mode processing module and method of use are disclosed. In a particular form, a multi-mode processing module can include a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a peripheral application access request. The multi-mode processing module can further include a plurality of independent peripheral resources individually accessible to a host processor via the peripheral interface. The multi-mode processing module can also include a local processor configurable to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to a request by the host processor.

Abstract: A visual feedback system includes a touch input screen. A proximity sensing device is coupled to the touch input screen and operable to determine a position of an input member relative to the touch input screen when the input member is proximate to the touch input screen but prior to the contact of the input member and the touch input screen. A visual feedback engine is coupled to the touch input screen and the proximity sensing device and is operable to receive the position of the input member from the proximity sensing device and provide a visual feedback for data displayed on the touch input screen that corresponds to the position of the input member relative to the touch input screen.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for recognizing multi-touch gestures on a touch sensitive display. A plurality of graphical objects is displayed within a user interface (UI) of a display screen operable to receive touch input. A first touch input exceeding a first time duration is detected over a first graphical object. A touch-and-hold gesture action is generated, which is then applied to the first graphical object. A second touch input is then detected over a second graphical object and a touch-select gesture action is generated, which is then applied to the second graphical object. The first and second gestures are processed to determine an associated operation, which is then performed on the second graphical object.

Abstract: A method for enabling instant on access of productivity content on an information handling system. The method includes providing the information handling system with a first operating system partition and a second operating system partition wherein the first operating system partition is a main operating system partition and the second operating system partition is an instant on operating system partition, storing a synchronization management module within the first operating system partition, storing a productivity module within the second operating system partition, synchronizing productivity content stored on the first operating system partition with the productivity module via the synchronization management module, and accessing the synchronized productivity content via the productivity module of the second operating system partition.

Abstract: An information handling system optical medium disc is labeled by removing portions of disc's polycarbonate material from the non-storage side of the disc to form an image. Formed images define a label in various forms including letters, Braille, dot-matrix holes or bas-relief. Another material fills in the removed polycarbonate to reinforce the image with visual effects, such as raising the image or providing color to the image, and to maintain the balance of the disc for rotation in an optical disc drive.

Abstract: A method and system for automated support in a computer system. The computer system has a service button, and pressing of the service button causes a bit to be set in a register in the chip set. Setting of the bit generates an interrupt signal that is received and processed in a manner dependent on whether the computer system is in a booting state or a non-booting state. If the computer system is in a booting state, the bit is checked at a predetermined point in the booting sequence, and if set, a service application is initiated at that time. If the computer is not in a booting state, a second interrupt is generated, causing the service application to be initiated. A timer is initiated substantially with pressing of the service button, and if the service application reaches a predetermined point before the timer reaches a predetermined value, it will clear the timer. If not, the system will follow a predetermined reboot protocol.

Abstract: A method of enabling a user to upgrade an information handling system which includes storing an application within an embedded partition during the fabrication of the information handling system and storing a smart master boot record on the information handling system which enables access to the application stored within the embedded partition of the information handling system is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for enabling instant on access of productivity content on an information handling system. The method includes providing the information handling system with a first operating system partition and a second operating system partition wherein the first operating system partition is a main operating system partition and the second operating system partition is an instant on operating system partition, storing a synchronization management module within the first operating system partition, storing a productivity module within the second operating system partition, synchronizing productivity content stored on the first operating system partition with the productivity module via the synchronization management module, and accessing the synchronized productivity content via the productivity module of the second operating system partition.

Abstract: A portable information handling system is provided that monitors one or more sensed conditions to determine if the system is currently placed in an unusable state. If the system determines that it has been placed in an unusable state such as being placed in the dark or upside down, then a reduced power mode is entered. Significant power savings are thus achieved because the system consumes power at a substantially reduced rate when it is determined to be in an unusable state.

Abstract: Information handling system power management in standby and hibernate states is adapted to reduce transition times for end user requests to resume to an operational state. During fast resume time periods, transitions to the hibernate state are limited so that recovery to an operational states has the reduced resume time associated with the standby state. The fast resume time periods are set by user preference or automatically set by monitoring end user interactions with the information handling system to predict fast resume times appropriate for the end user. In one embodiment, a power manager automatically transitions the information handling system from the hibernate state to a standby state a predetermined time period before a fast resume period begins.

Abstract: A system and method for accessing a hidden partition during a boot sequence is disclosed. An information handling system can include a basic input output system (BIOS) that can be operable to access a master boot record (MBR) of a storage device. The digital media storage device can include a fixed number of visible partitions and at least one hidden partition. The information handling system can further include a processor operable to detect a boot event operably associated with initiating a request to access contents that can be stored within an associated hidden partition of the storage device. The information handing system can also include a memory that can be operable to store at least a portion of the contents of the hidden partition. The contents can be stored upon accessing the hidden partition using an association established between one of the fixed number of visible partitions and the hidden partition.

Abstract: An information handling system (IHS) is provided which is controlled by a remote control that sends commands to a receiver in the IHS. The IHS has the ability to recover from a loss of power that occurs when the IHS has entered a reduced power state. After power loss and power return to the IHS, the IHS will still respond to a power on resume command from the remote control. The IHS is configured such that when power is returned to the IHS, a sufficient portion of the IHS is powered so that the receiver is enabled to receive a power on or resume command from the remote control and the IHS can act on that command.