Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a dual side dockable keyboard base with bidirectional wireless charging function for 2 in 1 devices are described. In an embodiment, a 2 in 1 device base provides data input functionality to a tablet portion of the 2 in 1 device and/or wireless charging functionality. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A mobile device having an internal frame and a sidebar configured to be coupled to the internal frame. The sidebar can include at least one button positioned in a button configuration on an exterior face of the sidebar and a sidebar contact positioned on an interior face of the sidebar. The sidebar can be positioned to interface with a frame contact when the sidebar is coupled to the internal frame. The frame can be operably coupled to a controller for a mobile device such that coupling the sidebar contact to the frame contact operably connects the at least one button of the sidebar to the controller. The sidebar can be exchanged with or decoupled from the frame and replaced with a second sidebar having a different button configuration from the original sidebar.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a dual side dockable keyboard base with bidirectional wireless charging function for 2 in 1 devices are described. In an embodiment, a 2 in 1 device base provides data input functionality to a tablet portion of the 2 in 1 device and/or wireless charging functionality. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A mobile device having an internal frame and a sidebar configured to be coupled to the internal frame. The sidebar can include at least one button positioned in a button configuration on an exterior face of the sidebar and a sidebar contact positioned on an interior face of the sidebar. The sidebar can be positioned to interface with a frame contact when the sidebar is coupled to the internal frame. The frame can be operably coupled to a controller for a mobile device such that coupling the sidebar contact to the frame contact operably connects the at least one button of the sidebar to the controller. The sidebar can be exchanged with or decoupled from the frame and replaced with a second sidebar having a different button configuration from the original sidebar.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to a mechanical system on computer with rotational projector and RealSense™ camera are described. In an embodiment, a device includes three portions: a first portion to comprise a projector; a second portion to comprise a camera; and a third portion to comprise one or more computing system components. At least the first and second portions are rotationally engaged to allow for independent rotation of the first portion and the second portion. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for performing automatic keystone correction and automatic focus correction in a system. In one embodiment, the method comprises analyzing an image projected on a projection surface by a projector of a device and captured by one or more cameras of the device to determine whether shape of the image indicates keystone correction is needed and adjusting display output of the projector to cause the display output to be rectangular on the projection surface.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, that includes a main body, an interconnect attached to the main body, where the interconnect can electrically couple with different sized first housings, a hinge attached to the interconnect, where the hinge can rotatably couple the interconnect with the main body, and a porch, where the porch can accommodate different sized second housings.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for device that includes a first housing, a cradle, and a hinge that rotatable couples the first housing to the cradle. The hinge includes a switch bolt configured to selectively provide friction torque to the hinge, a torsion spring configured to provide spring torque to the hinge, and a switch mechanism to activate and deactivate the switch bolt, wherein the friction torque provided by the switch bolt is greater than the spring torque provided by the torsion spring.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for device that includes a first housing, a cradle, and a hinge that rotatable couples the first housing to the cradle. The hinge includes a switch bolt configured to selectively provide friction torque to the hinge, a torsion spring configured to provide spring torque to the hinge, and a switch mechanism to activate and deactivate the switch bolt, wherein the friction torque provided by the switch bolt is greater than the spring torque provided by the torsion spring.

Abstract: A casing includes a base, a cover, and a locking unit. The base has a top opening. The cover is coupled pivotally to the base, and is pivotable relative to the base from an opened position to a closed position, where the cover covers the top opening of the base. The locking unit includes a locking mechanism for retaining selectively the cover in the closed position. The locking mechanism includes a locking protrusion formed on the cover, a receiving groove formed on the cover around the locking protrusion, and a handle that is coupled pivotally to the base. The handle is pivotable relative to the base from an unlocking position to a locking position, where the handle is received in the receiving groove and engages the locking protrusion when the cover is disposed at the closed position.

Abstract: A technique is described that facilitates sensing current through a load. A method according to the technique includes mounting a discharge lamp in a floating point configuration, sensing current through the discharge lamp, and controlling current through the discharge lamp to improve power conversion efficiency. A device constructed according to the technique may include two AC voltage sources that are out-of-phase with respect to one another. A current sense circuit may be coupled between the AC voltage sources. When a load is connected to nodes of the AC voltage sources, the current sense circuit may sense current between the nodes that is associated with, or perhaps approximates, current through the load.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a circuit comprising an amplifier having an input terminal, an output terminal, a positive supply voltage, and a negative supply voltage. The amplifier is configured to have a first gain. A variable feedback circuit is coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal. The difference between the voltage on the output terminal and input terminal is received by the variable feedback circuit, which changes the gain of the circuit and reduces distortion.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a circuit comprising an amplifier having an input terminal, an output terminal, a positive supply voltage, and a negative supply voltage. The amplifier is configured to have a first gain. A variable feedback circuit is coupled between the input terminal and the output terminal. The difference between the voltage on the output terminal and input terminal is received by the variable feedback circuit, which changes the gain of the circuit and reduces distortion.

Abstract: A casing includes a base, a cover, and a locking unit. The base has a top opening. The cover is coupled pivotally to the base, and is pivotable relative to the base from an opened position to a closed position, where the cover covers the top opening of the base. The locking unit includes a locking mechanism for retaining selectively the cover in the closed position. The locking mechanism includes a locking protrusion formed on the cover, a receiving groove formed on the cover around the locking protrusion, and a handle that is coupled pivotally to the base. The handle is pivotable relative to the base from an unlocking position to a locking position, where the handle is received in the receiving groove and engages the locking protrusion when the cover is disposed at the closed position.