Abstract: An electronic device includes a structure for inserting a card-type external device. The electronic device includes a case frame, a slot, a first unit, a second unit, and an external device. The slot is formed in the case frame and has a certain size. The first unit is disposed at a location corresponding to the slot inside the electronic device. The second unit corresponds to the slot inside the electronic device and is installed around the first unit. The external device is detachably mounted in the first unit through the slot.

Abstract: A portable computing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept includes a first device, and a second device having a coupling groove where the first device is detechably coupled, where the first device has a first coupling position where a first end of the first device is coupled with the coupling groove by a first connection angle, and a second coupling position where a second end of the first device is coupled with a second connection angle different from the first connection angle.

Abstract: A carrying case with peek functionality is provided. The carrying case comprises: a device holding portion configured to receive a mobile device, the device holding portion comprising a gap for exposing an indicator of the mobile device; and a sliding portion configured to move between a closed position and an open position, the sliding portion obscuring the gap in the closed position and exposing at least a portion of the gap in the open position, the sliding portion being about planar.

Abstract: Examples provide mechanisms, methods, and systems for coupling a docking port of a computing device to a docking connector. In various examples, the docking connector includes a magnetic material to provide a mating force. The mating force may be utilized to extend the docking connector. Once extended, a release mechanism may be utilized to retract the docking connector.

Abstract: A mobile computer workstation for use with a computer network is disclosed. The workstation can include a wheeled chassis having a vertical beam that supports a horizontal work surface. An input device tray is located at a front side of the work surface and a bracket located at a rear side of the work surface mounts a display screen to the workstation above and off the work surface. A power unit including a battery charger and a battery is mounted to the chassis and supplies power to the display screen.

Abstract: A docking apparatus usable with a portable electronic device includes a locking member configured to be moved between a first position in which the portable electronic device docked to the docking apparatus is locked and a second position in which the locking of the portable electronic device is released, a locking member driving unit configured to drive the locking member, and a controller configured to control the locking member driving unit so that, if an unlocking condition is satisfied in a state in which the portable electronic device is docked to the docking apparatus, the locking member is moved from the first position to the second position and then the locking member is maintained in the second position for at least a predetermined time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tablet PC. The tablet PC includes a pad main body which includes an input portion for inputting predetermined data, and an output portion for outputting results corresponding to input data; a detachable auxiliary device which is detachably coupled to one side of the pad main body to assist functions of the pad main body; and a fastening unit which is provided in the pad main body and fastens the detachable auxiliary device to the pad main body. With this, it is possible to use various auxiliary functions such as convenience in mobility, physical distribution management, inventory control, payment, personal authentication, etc.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device includes a keyboard that includes a plurality of keys and an inter cap spacer. The inter cap spacer can be transitioned from a first position, in which a first portion of the plurality of keys are functional or operational and gaps exist between individual keys of the first portion of the plurality of keys, to a second position in which the first portion of the plurality of keys are not functional or operational and the inter cap spacer substantially fills in the gaps.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes a first case frame, a second case frame, a hinge portion, and a processor. The first case frame includes a keypad. The second case frame is installed to be rotatable from the first case frame, and includes a touchscreen. The hinge portion couples the first case frame with the second case frame, and is rotatably installed to rotate the second case frame. The processor controls to determine an operation mode of the electronic device depending on rotation of the hinge portion.

Abstract: A connector apparatus, system, and method are provided. The connector can include a first end (105A) and a second end (105B) operably connected by a flexible member (150). The first end and the second end can each comprise a backing member (110), comprising a plurality of fasteners (125) and an aperture (115) operably connected to the flexible member. The backing member can be at least partially encapsulated using a material (130) forming a surface (135). A compressible sealing member (145) can be disposed at least partially about the surface.

Abstract: A locking mechanism involves a movable member and a fixed member. The fixed member has single-locking and double-locking features, as does the movable member. The single-locking features can be engaged and disengaged by movement of the movable member orthogonal to an axis. The double-locking features can be engaged by motion of the movable member along the axis orthogonal while the single-locking features are engaged.

Abstract: Devices for providing protection against intrusion in order to protect at least one electronic component. One example of the device includes an enclosure, surrounding the electronic component, which is proof against a specific type of radiation, and at least one piece of equipment selected from a receiver and a transmitter of radiation of that specific type, which is arranged inside the enclosure and substantially tuned to another piece of equipment that is complementary and disposed outside the enclosure. The device also includes a detection module suitable for detecting an intrusion if at least one receiver receives radiation of that specific type.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a modular electronic device from a chassis and a method for assembling thereof are provided. The apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a door pivotally coupled to the chassis, a sliding element in slidable engagement with the door, a first ejection actuator coupled to the door and configured to move simultaneously with the door, a second ejection actuator including a spring member connected to the second ejection actuator and to the rear of the chassis, and a linkage element connecting the sliding element with the second ejection actuator. Additionally, the apparatus for removing the modular electronic device from the chassis comprises a guide rail disposed in the chassis enclosure to guide the modular electronic device and to guide the second ejection actuator along the chassis enclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed are an optical disc drive installation mechanism, and an outer frame for installing an optical disc drive. The optical disc drive installation mechanism includes: an optical disc drive module and an outer frame which is configured to insert or pull out the optical disc drive module, and a buckle is connected to a side surface of the optical disc drive module; a buckle limiting hole is disposed on a first side surface of the outer frame; and a groove is further disposed on an outer wall on the first side surface of the outer frame, a fixedly connected spacing elastomer is disposed on an inner wall on a second side surface of the outer frame, the spacing elastomer and the first elastic part are configured to lock or unlock the optical disc drive module, and a first side surface is perpendicular to the second side surface.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for selectively mounting a first storage device or a second storage device in a storage rack includes a supporting frame made of a resilient material. The supporting frame includes two side brackets. Each side bracket includes a sidewall, an upper wall, a lower wall opposite to the upper wall, and a deformable abutting member formed at the upper wall. The lower walls and the upper walls of the side brackets are capable of sandwiching two opposite portions of the first storage device. When the abutting members are bent below the corresponding upper walls, the lower walls and the abutting members of the side brackets are capable of sandwiching two opposite portions of the second storage device.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a circuit board module include a primary cover, a secondary cover and a circuit board sandwiched between the primary cover and the secondary cover. A first set of fins or channels may be provided on a surface of the primary cover. The first set of fins or channels guide cooling air flowing on the surface of the primary cover. A second set of fins or channels may be provided on a surface of the second cover. The second set of fins or channels guide the cooling air flowing on the surface of the secondary cover. The second set of fins or channels intermates with the first set of fins or channels to form a sealed casing enclosing the circuit board. The sealed casing forms a Faraday cage to protect the circuit board from electromagnetic interference.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a casing, a fan module, and at least one reinforcing structure. The casing includes a lateral side. The fan module is located in the casing. The reinforcing structure is located in the casing and between the lateral side and the fan module, and the reinforcing structure serves to enhance the support strength of the casing between the lateral side and the fan module.

Abstract: A heat dissipation structure applied to mobile device includes a heat conduction main body. The heat conduction main body has a heat dissipation side and a heat absorption side. A radiation heat dissipation layer is formed on the heat dissipation side. The heat dissipation structure is disposed in the mobile device to provide a very good heat dissipation effect for the closed space of the mobile device by way of natural convection and radiation. Therefore, the heat dissipation performance of the entire mobile device is greatly enhanced.

Abstract: An initialization core may include reset logic that may detect a global reset signal (GRS). The initialization core may generate one or more packets that enable communication with the cores. The initialization core may send reset packets to each of the cores that instruct the cores to perform a reset. In some embodiments, the reset command may power-off the cores. The initialization core may then transmit unreset packets to each of the cores that instruct the cores to perform an unreset and power-on the cores. In some embodiments, the cores may resume operation automatically without receipt of the unreset packet. The transmission of the packets may be staggered (staged) to control the power-on of the processor and enable the processor unit to more slowly increase its power state.

Abstract: A method of powering on a plurality of devices includes identifying a plurality of power distribution units disposed in a rack, wherein each power distribution units is connected to receive power from a main power source, and wherein each power distribution unit includes a circuit breaker. The method further includes identifying a plurality of devices disposed in the rack, wherein each device is connected to receive power from one of the power distribution units, and wherein the plurality of devices are selected from server nodes, network switches and external data storage devices. For each of the power distribution units, the plurality of devices that are connected to the power distribution unit are powered on in a sequence to prevent an inrush current from tripping the circuit breaker within the power distribution unit. The sequence powers on the devices identified as network switches and external data storage devices prior to powering on the devices identified as server nodes.

Abstract: A power supply system for an information handling system is provided. The information processing system is electrically coupled to an AC power source and includes at least one computer unit. The power supply system includes: at least one AC power supply unit electrically coupled to the at least one computer unit and the AC power source; at least one DC power supply unit electrically coupled to the at least one computer unit; and a backup power unit electrically coupled to the at least one DC power supply unit. In response to the at least one AC power supply unit not supplying power, the at least one DC power supply unit supplies power to the at least one computer unit. A data center having the power supply system is further provided.

Abstract: A rack server system and an operating method applicable thereto are provided. The rack server system includes a battery backup unit (BBU) and at least one server. The operating method includes: communicating the server and the BBU with each other; the BBU providing a status information and a previous self-discharging test information to the server for the server to judge a status of the BBU; and providing power from the BBU to the server and adjusting a loading of the server according to the status information of the BBU when an input power is interrupted.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first supply target unit that accepts supply of power from an external power supply, a second supply target unit that accepts supply of power from a battery, a main body, and a controller, wherein the controller starts to accept supply of power from both the external power supply and the battery and starts to output, to the main body, a voltage of the power supplied from both the external power supply and the battery in a case where a predetermined time has elapsed since start of a predetermined operation of the main body while a voltage of power accepted from the external power supply has been output to the main body.

Abstract: A powered device is electronically connected to a power sourcing equipment, and includes a powered circuit, a receiving unit and at least one rectifier circuit. Each rectifier circuit includes a rectifier unit, an auxiliary power unit, a polarity determining unit, a control unit and a selecting unit. The rectifier unit provides a current flow between the receiving unit and the powered circuit. The auxiliary power unit provides an auxiliary power signal. The polarity determining unit detects the polarity of voltage signal, to generate a determining signal. The control unit outputs a control signal according to the auxiliary power signal and the determining signal. The selecting unit connects the positive input of the powered circuit to a receiving end whose output voltage is positive according to the control signal, to lower power of rectification. A rectifier circuit is also provided.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described to detect malware on field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). In some examples, a power map of an FPGA executing coprocessors may be created by determining voltages associated with distinct areas within the FPGA. The power map may then be compared with expected activity information associated with the executing coprocessors to determine whether any mismatches occur, such as detected power usage where no power usage is expected. Mismatches may indicate the presence of malware executing on the FPGA.

Abstract: Total power consumption of information-processing devices and power supply/cooling facilities is reduced to realize energy saving operation of information-processing system. The information-processing system includes information-processing devices, power supply facilities, cooling facilities and an operations management device. The operations management device is connected to the devices and the facilities and includes layout information constituted of locations and operating information of the devices and locations and environmental information of the facilities. Also, the operations management device obtains the power consumption of the devices, the power supply loss of the power supply facilities and the cooling power of the cooling facilities by using the layout information, and then allocates the workloads to the devices so as to reduce the total sum of power consumption, supply loss and cooling power.

Abstract: A system and method may monitor a mission critical processor power supply and recover from an intermittent power interruption. A subsystem of one or more processors may be tasked with a power monitoring function enabling processor self-monitoring and recovery. The subsystem monitors the power state of the processors and should a power interruption be sensed, the subsystem may be directed by a memory source external to the primary memory source for normal system operation. The subsystem directs each processing function within each processor to disable and remain disabled until the power interruption ceases. Once the power interruption is complete, the subsystem directs each processing function to refresh and restore to a previous state of full functionality.

Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a battery back-up unit (BBU) element for providing uninterruptable direct current (DC) power in a rack-level power infrastructure is describe. The BBU element may include a rack-mountable chassis with a battery drawer. A battery may be disposed within the battery drawer, and at least one power module may be coupled to the battery. The BBU element may also include a power module controller that causes the battery to charge from or discharge to a busbar coupled to the BBU element. The power module controller may also communicate power management information to a power infrastructure controller.

Abstract: A computer implemented method resumes a computer from a power-saving state in a short time. Prior to shifting to a power-saving state, a drive sets a status flag indicating a loading state of a disk at a flash memory. For resumption from the power-saving state, the BIOS requests a ready notification from the drive. When it is determined that the status flag indicates not-loading of a disk, the drive skips the detection processing of the disk including initialization of a read/write circuit and a servo mechanism such as a spindle motor and sends a ready notification indicating not-loading of the disk to the BIOS. Receiving the ready notification, the BIOS can continue the resume processing.

Abstract: An embodiment includes determining a first power metric (e.g., memory module temperature) corresponding to a group of computing nodes that includes first and second computing nodes; and distributing a computing task to a third computing node (e.g., load balancing) in response to the determined first power metric; wherein the third computing node is located remotely from the first and second computing nodes. The first power metric may be specific to the group of computing nodes and is not specific to either of the first and second computing nodes. Such an embodiment may leverage knowledge of computing node group behavior, such as power consumption, to more efficiently manage power consumption in computing node groups. This “power tuning” may rely on data taken at the “silicon level” (e.g., an individual computing node such as a server) and/or a large group level (e.g., data center). Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method, a device and a system for data stream transmission, which relate to the field of communication, and can reduce the energy consumption of the data stream transmission between devices. The method includes: receiving, by a resting device, a message indicating to enter into an energy-saving state; after receiving the message indicating to enter into the energy-saving state, sending, by the resting device, stored user information to an on-duty device so that the on-duty device receives and synchronizes user information; and, after the user information is synchronized, setting, by the resting device, the transmission state of the resting device as standby and entering into a sleeping state. The embodiments of the present disclosure are used for data stream transmission.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus and a power management method are disclosed. The portable electronic apparatus comprises a processor and an embedded controller (EC). The EC determines whether the processor starts a throttling mechanism according to a current power consumption, a proportional term, a last power consumption, a lower bound, a delta power and a derivative term. The EC determines whether the processor cancels the throttling mechanism according to the current power consumption, the lower bound, a count that the power consumption is lower than the lower bound, and an integral term.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power control device, a machine comprising the same and a power control method. The device is used for an integrated machine comprising a thin client and a display and comprises: a current detecting unit for detecting the current flowing through a port in the thin client connecting to the peripheral device; and a control signal generating unit for generating a control signal based on the intensity of the detected current to adjust the power consumption of the display and/or the thin client to maintain no increase in the power consumption of the integrated machine. The power control device, the machine comprising the same and the power control method of the present invention can be used to avoid low efficiency resulting from the power reservations for peripheral devices connected by a USB port.

Abstract: A method includes, in a host that stores data in a storage device, instructing the storage device to operate in a power throttling mode that limits power consumption of the storage device to a selected power limit. Storage commands are generated in the host for execution by the storage device, wherein each of at least some of the storage commands is partitioned into multiple sub-commands having a maximal size that depends on the selected power limit. The sub-commands are sent for execution in the storage device.

Abstract: A method includes entering a hibernation mode in a data storage device with a controller, a non-volatile memory, and a volatile memory having a first portion and a second portion. The hibernation mode is entered by copying, to the second portion, data that is in the first portion and that is flagged to remain available at the volatile memory during the hibernation mode, and powering off the first portion while maintaining power to the second portion.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for an integrated circuit with power gating. A power header switch is configured to connect and disconnect a circuit to a common voltage source. The circuit is powered off circuit when disconnected. A multiplexer selectably connects a charge pump or common voltage source to a gate terminal of the power header switch. The charge pump provides a higher voltage to the gate terminal than the common voltage source. A controller is configured to control a selection of the multiplexer to the charge pump and the common voltage source. The controller is configured to disconnect the charge pump from the gate terminal and connect the common voltage source to the gate terminal of the power header switch in response to conditions: a prediction of a demand core power-up request, an increase in a gate leakage current, and/or a reduction in temperature of the powered off circuit.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for power management of a compute node including at least two power-consuming components is provided. A power capping control system compares power consumption level of the compute node to a power cap. Based on determining that the power consumption level is greater than the power cap, actions are performed including: reducing power provided to a first power-consuming component based on determining that it has an activity level below a first threshold and that power can be reduced to the first power-consuming component. Power provided to a second power-consuming component is reduced based on determining that it has an activity level below a second threshold and that power can be reduced to the second power-consuming component. Power reduction is forced in the compute node based on determining that power cannot be reduced in either of the first or second power-consuming component.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a method of managing a power between a host serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) interface and a device SATA interface. The method includes first requesting to enter one of power saving states, defined by a SATA protocol, and second requesting to enter a deep power saving state if one of the host SATA interface and the device SATA interface operates at the first requested power saving state. The first requesting to enter one of power saving states and the second requesting to enter a deep power saving state are performed by one of the host SATA interface and the device SATA interface.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for a smart helmet includes a camera, a communication subsystem, and a control subsystem. The control subsystem processes the video data from the camera and the communication subsystem transmits this video data from the smart helmet to a destination device.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a digital camera. The digital camera includes an image sensor configured to produce image sensor data. The digital camera further includes (i) an image signal processor configured to receive and perform a plurality of on-camera processing operations on the image sensor data, where such processing operations yield a plurality of intermediate processed versions of the image sensor data, and (ii) a communication module configured to wirelessly transmit, to an off-camera image signal processor, image source data which includes at least one of: (a) the image sensor data and (b) one of the intermediate processed versions of the image sensor data, where such transmission is performed automatically in response to the producing the image sensor data.

Abstract: To allow a computer platform to provide a consistent interface for applications to use information from multi-point indirect touch input devices, an application programming interface is provided to a software interface layer that manages interaction of the system with a variety of instantiations of multi-pointer indirect touch input devices.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for evoking perceptions of affordances in a user/virtual environment interface. The method involves recognizing the absence or inadequacy of certain sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface, and then creating sensory stimuli in the virtual environment to substitute for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli. The substitute sensory stimuli are typically communicated to the user (e.g., visually and/or audibly) as properties and behavior of objects in the virtual environment. Appropriately designed substitute sensory stimuli can evoke perceptions of affordances for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface.

Abstract: The subject disclosure is directed towards a sensor fusion interface that enables interaction between one or more entities of a physical environment and a computerized device component. A plurality of sensor modules generate multiple sensor input data associated with one or more entities in an environment and store such data in a shared library in accordance with a uniform and common schema. The multiple sensor input data is refined until a certain level of accuracy is achieved. Using the sensor fusion interface, entity state data is extracted from the shared library and exposed to the computerized device component.

Abstract: A method for presenting content on a display screen is provided. The method initiates with presenting first content on the display screen, the first content being associated with a first detected viewing position of a user that is identified in a region in front of the display screen. At least part of second content is presented on the display screen along with the first content, the second content being progressively displayed along a side of the display screen in proportional response to a movement of the user from the first detected viewing position to a second detected viewing position of the user.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a wearable display and a method of controlling therefor, and more particularly, to a method of updating information displayed in the wearable display by recognizing opening and closing of eyes of a user wearing the wearable display.

Abstract: A hand-mounted controller is provided that allows a user to manipulate individual sensors associated with one or more, and typically each, of a wearer's fingers and thumb while monitoring movement of the controller in three dimensional space. The controller includes a palm grip that may be affixed to the hand via straps. Attached to the palm grip is one or more finger actuated controls and one or more thumb actuated controls. A position sensor detects the position and orientation of the hand. The palm grip is contoured to distribute pressure across the carpals and the four finger metacarpals, while providing clearance so as not to interfere with the finger metacarpophalangeal joints and/or the thumb carpometacarpal joint.

Abstract: In one embodiment, assisting a user in performing an action in relation to an object of interest includes capturing an image of an environment, identifying boundaries of objects within the image, adaptively dividing the image into selectable cells so that edges of the cells generally aligning with boundaries of objects within the image, and detecting selection of one of the cells by the user, the cell encompassing at least part of the object of interest upon which the user wishes an action to be performed.

Abstract: An operating device having an operating element with haptic feedback. The operating element can be actuated by an operator by means of an input member, the operating device includes two ferromagnetic planar components and a flat coil. The largest surfaces of the ferromagnetic planar components are oriented toward each other and the components can be moved relative to each other. The flat coil is disposed between the ferromagnetic components and the ferromagnetic planar components can be moved toward each other by energizing the flat coil. The movement of one of the ferromagnetic planar components can be perceptible to the tactile sense of the operator on the operating element either directly or by a coupling device.

Abstract: A tactile sensation is provided without exchanging a signal indicating a pressing load between a dual chip. A tactile sensation providing apparatus includes a touch sensor, a load detection unit for detecting a pressing load on the sensor, a tactile sensation providing unit for vibrating a face of the sensor, a tactile sensation provision control unit for controlling drive of the providing unit, and a main control unit for controlling an operation of the provision control unit based on an output of the sensor. The main control unit determines whether a predetermined area of the touch face is touched based on the output of the sensor and, when the area is touched, transmits a tactile sensation control instruction to the provision control unit. The provision control unit, upon receiving the instruction from the main control unit, controls drive of the providing unit based on the instruction and the pressing load.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising; a first part configured to form at least part of the case of the apparatus; a second part configured to form at least part of the display for the apparatus; at least one actuator coupled to the second part and configured to apply a force to the second part to generate a displacement of the second part; drive circuitry coupled to the at least one actuator and configured to drive the actuator to produce both audio and haptic outputs; and a suspender configured to couple the first part and the second part.