Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling a fan in an electronic system are disclosed. One example method includes obtaining a control setting of the fan and current speed of the fan. The example method further includes determining a fan speed threshold associated with the obtained control setting. The example method further includes comparing the fan speed threshold to the current speed. The example method further includes generating an alert based on the comparison.

Abstract: Heat dissipation apparatus for dissipating heat generated by a heat-generating component mounted to a circuit board. In one embodiment, the heat dissipation apparatus includes a thermally-conductive heat sink adapted to be placed in contact with the heat-generating component, a bracket adapted to hold the heat sink in place relative to the heat-generating component, and a single coil spring mounted to the bracket adapted to urge the heat sink into contact with the heat-generating component.

Abstract: A computer input pen comprises a cylindrical housing and a weight eccentrically disposed within the cylindrical housing relative to a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical housing. The weight is rotationally coupled relative to the cylindrical housing with a desired level of friction to absorb rotational energy of the cylindrical housing relative to the weight.

Abstract: An anti-oscillation device for a notebook display can include a clutch housing and a dampening device connected to the shaft extension. The clutch housing can be configured to be connected to the display of the notebook and to a base of the notebook. The clutch housing can include a body and a shaft extension that extends from the body of the clutch housing.

Abstract: A strain measurement chip including a body, a strain gauge provided within the body, and electrical contacts with which the strain measurement chip can be mounted to a circuit board, at least one of the electrical contacts being in electrical communication with the strain gauge to enable communication of strain data measured by the strain gauge to the circuit board.

Abstract: A computer card comprises a housing insertable into a slot of an electronic device and a power pin configured to provide power to the electronic device.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a base portion, a display housing and a cover. The display housing hingeably couples to the base. The display housing containing a display and the display has a first surface to present images to a user and a second surface opposite the first surface. The display housing completely covers the second surface of the display. The cover attaches to the display housing.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a latch mechanism configured to securely fasten a first member to a second member and a dampening system configured to reduce acoustical noise generated in response to actuation of the latch mechanism.

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: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a mounting point. The computer system also includes a chassis having a mounting post. The mounting point and the mounting post are flexibly connected.

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: A computer docking system comprises a support base and a docking bracket having a plurality of holding members. Each holding member is adapted to receive and support a computer display device. Each holding member is also adapted to interchangeably engage the support base to enable positioning of the computer display device in at least two different viewing orientations.

Abstract: An anti-oscillation device for a notebook display can include a clutch housing and a dampening device connected to the shaft extension. The clutch housing can be configured to be connected to the display of the notebook and to a base of the notebook. The clutch housing can include a body and a shaft extension that extends from the body of the clutch housing.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a bay for receiving a storage container that stores removable objects. The bay has an interface therein. A mouse is adapted to reside in the bay when the storage container is removed and to connect to the interface.

Abstract: A portable computing device antenna identification system comprises an antenna configured to be disposed in the portable computing device, the antenna having a sensor connector uniquely configured to transmit a signal indicative of an identity of the antenna.

Abstract: A system comprises a sensor and logic coupled to the sensor. The logic programs a sensitivity level into the sensor to a first sensitivity level if a proxy indicates that the system is in transit and to a second sensitivity level if proxy indicates that the system is not in transit.

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: An electronic device interconnect system includes a connector member includes a plurality of connector pins configured to be communicatively coupled to a plurality of respective contact pads of a cable, at least one of the plurality of connector pins having a plurality of spaced apart connector elements, each of the connector elements configured to engage the respective contact pad corresponding to its connector pin.

Abstract: The present technique provides a system and method for automatically switching viewing orientations of a display in response to physical rotation of the display. The display is rotatably coupled to a base structure via a rotatable mechanism, which has one or more angular switches/sensors that sense the physical orientation of the display and trigger a change in the viewing orientation of the display. The display may be a stand-alone flat-panel display or it may be incorporated into a portable electronic/computing devices, such as a tablet computer. Moreover, the base structure may embody a display support, a port replicator, a docking station, or any other suitable structure having a rotational adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: A computing system comprises a docking station having a base, a carrier separate from the base, and a nonlinear rigid mounting arm mechanically connecting the base to the carrier, wherein the mounting arm has a first end that pivotally connects to the base and a second end that pivotally connects to the carrier; an electronic display removably connectable to the carrier; and a keyboard in communication with the display.