Abstract: An information handling system includes a memory device, a memory, a chipset, and a basic input/output system (BIOS). The chipset includes a main processor and a hybrid processor. During a first pre-boot phase, the BIOS memory maps the hybrid processor to a first portion of the memory device, and stores an embedded operating system in the memory. During a second pre-boot phase, the BIOS memory maps the main processor to a second portion of the memory device, stores a host operating system in the memory, and loads the embedded operating system on the hybrid processor. The second portion is a larger portion of the memory device than the first portion.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a plurality of information handling resources comprising firmware elements; at least one processor; and a computer-readable medium having instructions thereon that are executable by the at least one processor for: storing metadata associated with data that is stored in the plurality of firmware elements of the information handling system; and implementing a single filesystem configured to allow unified access to the data via the metadata.

Abstract: A system or method executing an intelligent appearance monitoring management system comprising a processor to execute code instructions of a multimedia multi-user collaboration application to join a videoconference session, a display screen, a speaker, a video camera, and a microphone where the video camera captures a videoframe of a user and the processor to input videoframe data, including the detected user's image, into a trained neural network of the intelligent appearance monitoring management system to generate optimized appearance filtering adjustments indicating detection of a user appearance anomaly in the user's image or altering a user's image in the captured videoframes in response to the user appearance anomaly and prepare those videoframes for transmission.

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Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for managing an Information Handling System (IHS) using a workspace orchestration system are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include computer-executable instructions to, instantiate a first workspace comprising a cache database, the first workspace being instantiated with a first interface that is configured to communicate with a second interface configured in a second workspace administered by the workspace orchestration system. The cache database being accessed by the second workspace using the first interface.

Abstract: Dock-connected peripherals can be enumerated in a preferred order. When a client computing device is connected to a dock, a dock service can report peripherals connected to the dock one-by-one to ensure that each peripheral is enumerated in the preferred order. The preferred order can be defined based on a user's usage of the peripherals including an order of usage, a usage frequency, and a purpose.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for platform framework security state management are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) collects context information that describes logical and physical environments in which the IHS is operating. This context information is used to determine a security state for the IHS. A launch of a resource of the IHS is detected. In response, updated context information is collected that further describes the logical and physical environments. Based on the security state, the launched resource and the updated context information, an updated security state of the IHS is determined. Based on the updated security state, changes are determined to security policies that are used to operate hardware devices of the IHS. Platform framework participants are identified that are registered users of the security polices affected by the updated security state, and these participants are notified of the security policy changes.

Abstract: Peripherals can be managed in a workspace environment. Peripherals can be associated with hoteling cubes to enable the inclusion of the peripherals in workspaces at the hoteling cubes to be managed. Users can be enabled to request the inclusion of additional peripherals in workspaces at the hoteling cubes. Users can also be enabled to include their own peripherals in workspaces at the hoteling cubes.

Abstract: Best known configurations for workspaces can be managed. Device groups can be defined based on functional roles or organizational departments. Each device group can be associated with a workspace along with a best known configuration for the workspace that is based on the device group. Workspaces can then be deployed to the end-user computing devices based on the device group to which each end-user computing device belongs and in accordance with the associated best known configuration.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a first wireless data communication interface configured to establish wireless data communication links on a first frequency band, a second wireless data communication interface configured to establish wireless data communication links on a second frequency band, and a processor. The processor establishes a first data communication link on the first wireless data communication interface with an access point external to the information handling system, determines a first link characteristic for the first data communication link, establishes a second data communication link on the second wireless data communication interface with the access point, determines a second link characteristic for the second data communication link, selects one of the first and second data communication links based on the first and second link characteristics, and maintains the selected one of the first or second data communication links based upon the selection.

Abstract: An audio processing system includes a microphone array, a speech detection system, and a neural network noise reduction module. The microphone array includes at least two microphones and provides an audio signal from an environment surrounding the microphone array. The speech detection system receives the audio signal, and processes the audio signal to a) detect that a first user is speaking, b) determine a first direction relative to the audio array when the first user is located at a first location within the environment, and c) provide beamforming processing on the audio signal in the first direction, and to provide a processed audio signal based upon the beamforming processing. The neural network noise reduction module reduces noise in the processed audio signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for providing a collaboration mode for touchpads are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to receive inputs from a posture sensor, a software monitor, and a pen sensor, and set a touchpad to collaboration mode in response to the inputs.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a network interface card and a processor. The network interface card includes first and second virtual network interface cards. The processor communicates with the network interface card, and connects with an infrastructure access point via the first virtual network interface card. The processor forms multiple network connections via the infrastructure access point and the first virtual network interface card. The processor detects a wireless dock is within a predetermined proximity. In response to the wireless dock being within the predetermined proximity, the processor initiates a connection with the wireless dock via the second virtual network interface card. The processor resumes one or more of the network connections through the wireless dock via the second virtual network interface card. In response to the one or more of the network connections being resumed through the wireless dock, the processor drops the connection with the infrastructure access point.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mitigating Information Handling System (IHS) startup latency in hoteling environments due to driver and firmware updates are described. In an embodiment, an IHS configured to: receive an indication of a selected one of a plurality of workspaces; in response to the indication, retrieve a list of driver or firmware updates corresponding to peripheral devices available in the selected workspace; identify a subset of driver or firmware updates among the list of driver or firmware updates based, at least in part, upon a comparison between the list of driver or firmware updates and a list of one or more drivers or firmware installed in the IHS; and initiate installation of the subset of one or more driver or firmware updates before the IHS arrives at the selected workspace.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing workspace configuration recommendations in hoteling environments are described. In an embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: receive telemetry data from a plurality of client IHSs, where the telemetry data comprises integrated device data and workspace device data. The program instructions may, upon execution, further cause the IHS to identify, for a client IHS, a workspace configuration recommendation usable in a selected one of a plurality of workspaces based, at least in part, upon the telemetry data, and to transmit an indication of the recommendation to the client IHS.

Abstract: Systems and systems for implementing network manageability techniques that enable intelligent connectivity are described. In an embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to: determine that a rule prescribed by a connectivity policy is satisfied by context information collected by the IHS, and, in response to the determination, change at least one of: a wireless communication channel, a protocol, or a network configuration used by the IHS to connect to a wireless docking station.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems and methods for platform framework arbitration are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: provide, from a platform framework to an arbitration object via an Application Programming Interface (API), a plurality of runtime objects; receive, by the platform framework from the arbitration object via the API, an indication of an arbitration result with respect to the plurality of objects; and convey, from the platform framework to a participant via the API, the indication of the arbitration result.

Abstract: An IHS (Information Handling System) may transition to a low-power state when the IHS is not in use. Upon detecting a wake event, such as a button being pressed, the IHS exits the low-powers state and resumes a full-power operating state. When a wake event is inadvertently triggered, the IHS may reverted to full-power operations without the user's knowledge. In order to detect false wake events, embodiments determine contextual information about the current status of the IHS, such as power status, operational status and user status, at the time of the wake event detection. If a valid wake event is detected, the operating system is notified of the wake event. If the wake event is determined to be inadvertent based on the context of the IHS, such as the IHS being in transport and/or the user not being present in proximity to the IHS, the wake event may be disregarded.

Abstract: A method may include, during a PEI phase BIOS, responsive to a flag being set in a previous boot session of an information handling system to test a first designated region of a memory of the information handling system: testing the first designated region for a memory fault; in response to detecting the memory fault, mapping out the first designated region and designating an additional region of the memory as a designated region for SMRAM and repeating testing of additional designated regions, mapping out of failed additional designated regions, and designating new additional regions of the memory until a designated region passes testing without memory fault; and in response to detecting passage of testing without memory fault of a designated region comprising either of the first designated region or an additional region of the memory, configuring the designated region for use as the SMRAM for the information handling system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for seamless pairing of wireless devices in hoteling environments are described. In an embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS), may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: in response to a temporary reservation of one of a plurality of workspaces, receive data associated with a peripheral device located in the workspace; pre-pair the peripheral device to the IHS based upon the data in anticipation of the IHS having reached the workspace; and in response to a determination that the IHS has reached the workspace, complete a pairing of the peripheral device to the IHS.