Abstract: Systems and methods additively manufacturing an object by applying heat to a first plurality of metallic particles in a powder bed using a first heat source, wherein the first heat source is one of multiple heat sources configured into an array, and the first heat source generates a first melt pool. Heat is simultaneously applied to a second plurality of metallic particles in the powder bed using a second heat source of the multiple heat sources in the array to generate a second melt pool. The first plurality of metallic particles are separated from the second plurality of metallic particles by a distance, wherein the distance and an amount of heat from each heat source is controlled to generate a combined melt pool that is larger in size and encompasses the first and second melt pools. The combined melt pool is allowed to solidify to form the object.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in conducting an assessment for a party. One exemplary computer-implemented method includes soliciting, by a framework computing device, at least one assessment response for a part of a framework, as defined by a guidance for a party and/or a business to which the party is associated, where the part of the framework relates to an area of the guidance, and receiving and storing, by the framework computing device, the at least one assessment response. The method also includes generating, by the framework computing device, a composite score for the framework for the party based, at least in part, on the at least one assessment response, and then presenting, by the framework computing device, the composite score to the user, thereby permitting the user to understand the performance of the party relative to the framework.

Abstract: An antenna can be in a computing device. A connector can be in the computing device and adjacent to the antenna for a wired connection. In one implementation the antenna is connector to a controller to monitor the antenna for wireless signal degradation and compensate for the wireless signal degradation.

Abstract: An example electronic device may include an antenna module comprising an active element and a ground plane. The electronic device may include a proximity sensor element integrated within the antenna module, wherein the proximity sensor element is to detect proximity of a user.

Abstract: An example electronic device may include an antenna module comprising an active element and a ground plane. The electronic device may include a proximity sensor element integrated within the antenna module, wherein the proximity sensor element is to detect proximity of a user.

Abstract: An antenna can be in a computing device. A connector can be in the computing device and adjacent to the antenna for a wired connection. In one implementation the antenna is connector to a controller to monitor the antenna for wireless signal degradation and compensate for the wireless signal degradation.

Abstract: A wireless device comprises a plurality of receivers and logic coupled to the receivers. The logic causes at least one receiver to receive data communications from an access point while at least one other receiver concurrently scans for another access point.

Abstract: Embodiments of devices and methods employ usage mode based antenna selection. One disclosed method embodiment comprises determining a usage mode of a device, and selecting a subset of the available antennas in the device. The subset that is selected corresponds to the usage mode.

Abstract: A wireless communications validation system comprises a validation module configured to determine an identity of an antenna disposed in a computer system and an identity of a wireless module disposed in the computer system, the validation module configured to validate permissible combination of the antenna with the wireless module.

Abstract: An electronic device has a display in which the casing of the display includes a plurality of recessed cavities into which radio and antenna modules can be inserted to provide the electronic device with a wireless communication capability. The display can have cavities for one or more radios and one or more antenna modules. A radio electrically connects to one or more antenna modules via conductor(s) contained within the display and connects to the host electronic device via a serial bus (e.g., USB). Accordingly, the display can have a plurality of radio/antenna combinations thereby concurrently providing the electronic device with multiple wireless communication capabilities.

Abstract: An electronic device has a display in which the casing of the display includes a plurality of recessed cavities into which radio and antenna modules can be inserted to provide the electronic device with a wireless communication capability. The display can have cavities for one or more radios and one or more antenna modules. A radio electrically connects to one or more antenna modules via conductor(s) contained within the display and connects to the host electronic device via a serial bus (e.g., USB). Accordingly, the display can have a plurality of radio/antenna combinations thereby concurrently providing the electronic device with multiple wireless communication capabilities.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating wireless communication system for a computer device comprises an antenna configured for wireless communications, the antenna configured to dissipate heat generated by the computer device.

Abstract: An electronic device has a display in which the casing of the display includes a plurality of recessed cavities into which radio and antenna modules can be inserted to provide the electronic device with a wireless communication capability. The display can have cavities for one or more radios and one or more antenna modules. A radio electrically connects to one or more antenna modules via conductor(s) contained within the display and connects to the host electronic device via a serial bus (e.g., USB). Accordingly, the display can have a plurality of radio/antenna combinations thereby concurrently providing the electronic device with multiple wireless communication capabilities.

Abstract: A wireless communication system comprising a radio module. The radio module comprises a radio transceiver and an antenna electrically coupled to the radio transceiver. The radio module may also comprise an electromagnetic shield disposed relative to the antenna to enable the antenna to transmit a radio signal to a location external to the electrical device without electromagnetic interference from within the electrical device.

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 portable electronic device comprises an interface configured to, in response to detecting releasable engagement of an external antenna to the electronic device, switch from using an internal antenna to the external antenna for the wireless communications.

Abstract: A system of one embodiment comprises a first component; and a second component that, when in a first state, restricts physical access of the first component by a user, and when the second component is in a second state the second component permits physical access of the first component by the user. The system further comprises logic that, responsive to the second component transitioning from the first state to the second state, triggers disabling of at least one function of the system while permitting at least a second function of the system to remain enabled. In certain embodiments, the first component comprises a subscriber identity module (SIM), and wireless communication is disabled responsive to the second component transitioning to the second state.

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 radio comprises a first transceiver, a second transceiver, and a baseband control coupled to the first and second transceivers. The baseband control selectively implements one of at least a first and a second communication mode. For the first communication mode, the first transceiver transmits and receives data while the second transceiver functions as a diversity receive transceiver. For the second communication mode, the second transceiver transmits and receives data and does not function as a diversity receive transceiver.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating wireless communication system for a computer device comprises an antenna configured for wireless communications, the antenna configured to dissipate heat generated by the computer device.