Abstract: A force-sense-imparting operation device including a stationary section, a rotating section, and an operation member. One of the stationary section and the rotating section includes an excitation coil and a first magnetic pole section, and the other includes a second magnetic pole section capable of opposition to the first magnetic pole section in a specific opposing direction. The first magnetic pole section forms a magnetic circuit with the first magnetic pole section due to the second magnetic pole section being excited in a state that the second magnetic pole section opposes the first magnetic pole section. The magnetic circuit encircles a periphery of the excitation coil on the cross section, the second magnetic pole section being arranged to separate from the first magnetic pole section with rotation of the rotating section.

Abstract: A serial array processor may have an execution unit, which is comprised of a multiplicity of single bit arithmetic logic units (ALUs), and which may perform parallel operations on a subset of all the words in memory by serially accessing and processing them, one bit at a time, while an instruction unit of the processor is pre-fetching the next instruction, a word at a time, in a manner orthogonal to the execution unit.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an insulating layer, a first conductor portion disposed in the insulating layer, a second conductor portion disposed on a surface of the insulating layer, and a wiring member disposed within the insulating layer and electrically connecting the first conductor portion and the second conductor portion. The wiring member includes a connection portion welded to the first conductor portion and an extension portion extending from the connection portion to the second conductor portion.

Abstract: A display device has a display panel; a first holding member holding a plurality of sides of the display panel from a front surface side; a first shock-absorbing member disposed between the front surface side of the display panel and the first holding member, at least at a side of a lower end section of the display panel; a second holding member holding the plurality of the sides from the rear surface side; a second shock-absorbing member disposed between the rear surface side of the display panel and the second holding member, at least at the side of the lower end section of the display panel; and a supporting member supporting a portion of the lower end section. The force against the display panel from the first shock-absorbing member and the second shock-absorbing member is smaller in the vicinity of the supporting member than in other portions.

Abstract: A chassis structure is disclosed. A chassis includes a plate-like body in which a foam layer is located between a pair of fiber-reinforced resin plates, and a frame body formed of a thermoplastic resin and joined to a peripheral portion of the plate-like body. The plate-like body is configured such that its peripheral portion is formed by an ear-like joint portion where the pair of fiber-reinforced resin plates are joined together without the foam layer located therebetween, thereby sealing the foam layer inside the pair of fiber-reinforced resin plates. The frame body is joined to the plate-like body in a state where the frame body is in contact with the joint portion.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to an apparatus utilizing computer on package construction. An embodiment of a computer includes a substrate; one or more semiconductor devices, the one or more semiconductor devices being direct chip attached to the substrate, the one or more semiconductor devices including a central processing unit (CPU); and one or more additional components installed on the substrate, wherein the computer excludes I/O components.

Abstract: An electronic device docking station is used to support an electronic device. The electronic device docking station includes a main portion and a keyboard. The main portion is rotatably connected to the keyboard. The main portion defines a receiving space and a receiving groove. The electronic device is received in the receiving groove. The keyboard can rotate between a closed position and a working position. When the keyboard is in the closed position, the keyboard is received in the receiving space. When the keyboard is in the working position, the keyboard and the main portion are substantially aligned in a plane. A base assembly is also provided.

Abstract: Activation of a release button is detected, where the release button is to separate a tablet computing device from a docking station while a mass storage device of the docking station is performing an operation. In response to the detection, a warning message is generated.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a host module and a first expansion module. The first expansion module has a first wall and a second wall substantially parallel to the first wall. A host connector is located on the second wall. The first expansion module includes a first coupling wall and a first expansion wall substantially parallel to the first coupling wall. A first coupler is located on the first coupling wall. The first expansion module can be stacked on the host module where the first coupling wall contacts the second wall. The first coupler is electrically and detachably coupled to the host connector.

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device includes a retention member that provides a force to a flexible circuit disposed in a top portion and a bottom portion of the portable computing device. The retention member limits movement of the flexible circuit when, for example, the flexible circuit receives a force in response to the top portion pivoting with respect to the bottom portion. The bottom portion of the portable computing devices includes a bottom case having multiple terraced regions. The terraced regions allow the bottom portion to receive additional internal components, such as one or more battery packs, a main logic board, and/or one or more speaker modules. The battery packs are secured to the terraced region via adhesive rings. Although the terraced regions require additional material removed from the bottom case, the internal components secured to the bottom case provide structural support.

Abstract: A flexible display device includes a flexible substrate including a first surface and a second surface on opposite sides of the flexible substrate, a display portion including thin film transistors located on the first surface of the flexible substrate, a sensor circuit located on the second surface of the flexible substrate, a first electrode pad on the flexible substrate, the first electrode pad being connected to a first wire drawn out from the display portion, and a second electrode pad on the flexible substrate, the second electrode pad being connected to a second wire drawn out from the sensor circuit. The first wire or the second wire includes a bridge passing through a through-hole in the flexible substrate.

Abstract: A display device includes a first body including a first internal space and a first opening at a first side of the first body, a second body including a second internal space and a second opening at a first side of the second body, the second opening facing the first opening, a flexible display panel to display images, the flexible display panel having a changeable display area in accordance with a distance between the first and second bodies, and an arm assembly including a plurality of connecting arms supporting the first and second bodies, the plurality of connecting arms being rotatably coupled to the first and second bodies.

Abstract: A display module includes an image display panel, a touch screen, a first FPC substrate, and a second FPC substrate. The first and second FPC substrates are disposed so as not to overlap with each other. The image display panel has a first curved portion in its first peripheral area. The touch screen has a second curved portion in its second peripheral area. The first and second FPC substrates each extend toward the opposite side of the image display panel from the touch screen.

Abstract: A flexible display device may include a display module unit configured to project an image, a frame, and a connecting unit. The frame supports the display module unit. The connecting unit is coupled to the display module unit and the frame, and is adjustable so as to allow an amount of curvature of the display module unit to be adjusted.

Abstract: A shock absorption structure includes a receiving portion and at least one shock absorption assembly. The receiving portion is configured to receive a main body of an electronic device. Each shock absorption assembly includes a fixing member, a mounting member, and an elastic member. The fixing member is secured to the receiving portion. The mounting member is mounted to the fixing member and defines a through hole. The elastic member is received in the through hole and is configured to seals a gap between the mounting member and the main body.

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device includes a top case of a reduced size and shape. In order to assemble a keyboard assembly in the top case, the keyboard assembly is designed to deform or bend without causing damage to the keyboard assembly or a circuit board of the keyboard assembly. Methods of inserting the keyboard assembly into the top case are described. Also, in order to secure the keyboard assembly with the top case, an alignment tool is described having several fastener receives designed to detach from a main body of the alignment tool. The fastener receivers may be aligned at a non-zero angle that is substantially similar with a non-zero angle of end openings of the circuit board and end cavities of the top case. This allows for easier assembly of several fasteners. The keyboard assembly may further include a keyboard shield.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a portable computing device with a kickstand, The portable computing device can have a display housing including a display surface and a back surface opposite the display surface. The portable computing device can have the kickstand rotatably connected to the display housing on two sidewalls of the display housing. The kickstand can support the display housing in a plurality of viewing angles.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a base, a hinge area, and a clutch device. The hinge area is in physical communication with the base, and includes a curved portion. The curved portion is to be placed in physical communication with a tablet computer when the tablet computer is in a first open position, and the hinge area is to hold the tablet computer in the first open position. The clutch device is located within the hinge area, and includes rollers, a shaft, and a clutch housing. A weight of the tablet computer is to exert a first torque on the clutch device. The rollers are to lock the clutch device in response to the first torque, and the clutch device locks in response to the rollers being placed in physical communication with both the shaft and the clutch housing.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first coupling member including an axle with a non-circular cross section, and a second coupling member including a sleeve and an elastic abutting arm. The axle includes a protruding portion formed on a curvy outer peripheral surface thereof. The sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the pivot axle. The arm is spaced from the sleeve, and abuts against the outer peripheral surface. The protruding portion is in a rotation path of the arm such that when the second coupling member is rotated to a predetermined angle relative to the first coupling member along a direction, the arm is elastically deformed to abut against the protruding portion and form a torque in the direction.

Abstract: An embodiment is a memory card including a rectangular printed circuit card having a first side and a second side, a first length of between 151.35 and 161.5 millimeters, and first and second ends having a second length smaller than the first length. The memory card also includes a first plurality of pins on the first side extending along a first edge of the rectangular printed circuit card that extends along a length of the card, a second plurality of pins on the second side extending on the first edge of the rectangular printed circuit card, and a positioning key having its center positioned on the first edge of the rectangular printed circuit card and located between 94.0 and 95.5 millimeters from the first end of the rectangular printed circuit card. The memory card also includes a memory module, a hub device and pins for boundary scan signals.

Abstract: An example computer chassis can include a first card slot, a second card slot, and a rear wall. The first card slot can be configurable to a full height position. The second card slot can be configurable to one of a full height position and a low profile position.

Abstract: A data storage device securing mechanism is used to secure a data storage device on a board. The data storage device securing mechanism includes a bracket secured on the board, a pivot shaft secured on the bracket, and a latch piece rotatably installed on the pivot shaft. The bracket includes a plurality of sliding grooves. The latch piece includes a latch portion. The data storage device is configured to be slidably installed on the sliding groove. The latch piece is configured to be rotated and be received in the sliding groove. The latch portion is configured to be resisted against the data storage device to secure the data storage device on the bracket.

Abstract: The description relates to devices, such as computing devices. One example can include a sandwich structured composite housing. The example can also include a set of electronic components positioned over the sandwich structured composite housing. The set of electronic components can have a profile against the sandwich structured composite housing. The sandwich structured composite housing can have a corresponding negative profile.

Abstract: A chassis for a storage system contains a digital chamber that houses conventional electronic components and a thermal chamber that houses non-volatile solid state memory such as flash memory. A temperature regulating system monitors temperature within the digital chamber to keep the components therein below their maximum junction temperature. The temperature regulating system tightly regulates the temperature of solid state memory chips to within a nominal operating temperature range selected to extend the lifetime and/or improve the endurance and reliability of the solid state memory. The temperature regulating system may regulate different memory chips to different nominal temperatures based on the operations being performed and lifetime factors for the memory chips including current health and prior use.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and/or methods for managing power distribution over a USB topology. In some embodiments, a host device is coupled to an upstream facing port device (UFP device) via a USB compliant connection, and a USB device is coupled to a downstream facing port device (DFP device) via a USB compliant connection. The UFP device and DFP device are connected via a non-USB compliant extension medium. In various embodiments, the UFP device and DFP device may be individually powered by different types of sources (such as external power sources, power distributed over the extension medium, batteries, USB bus power, and/or the like). The UFP device and DFP device cooperate to provide USB power distribution functionality throughout the USB topology despite the presence of the non-USB compliant extension medium.

Abstract: An audio processing system includes a first unit including a central processing unit (CPU) and a top domain. A system memory unit stores decoded audio data and a power management unit is configured to control power supply to the first unit and the system memory unit. An audio sub-system generates a first interrupt signal when an audio buffer, which temporarily stores the audio data, is emptied and determines whether the first unit should exit a low power mode in response to the first interrupt signal.

Abstract: A system on chip includes an event manager configured to receive an event from an external source, an event analyzer configured to analyze the event received by the event manager to determine a voltage, a frequency, and power gating corresponding to the analyzed event, a power manager configured to set power on or off and to set a voltage, a clock manager configured to set a clock frequency, a power gating (PG) manager configured to set power gating, a main controller configured to include at least one modules and a central processing unit (CPU), and a wakeup controller configured to control the power manager, the clock manager, and the PG manager, to transmit power having a starting voltage and a clock signal having a starting clock frequency, and to transmit a power gating signal to apply power only to one of the at least one modules operating so as to start the main controller.

Abstract: A device having one or more sensors configured to detect a material covering the device, and logic configured to detect one or more characteristics of the material and change an operating state of the device based on the detected one or more characteristics. In some examples, the one or more sensors can be ambient light sensors (ALS), proximity sensors and/or cameras. In some examples, the device can change the operating state of a processor, a touch panel and/or a display. In some examples, the device can detect a direction of coverage of the material, a color of the material and/or a usage state of the device. In some examples, the device can change its operating state based on a pattern of the one or more characteristics and/or information in addition to the one or more characteristics. In some examples, the device can receive the information from an external device.

Abstract: A technique to change a thermal design power (TDP) value. In one embodiment, one or more environmental or user-driven changes may cause a processor's TDP value to be changed. Furthermore, in some embodiments a change in TDP may alter a turbo mode target frequency.

Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for managing radio power consumption in a mobile communication device. A processor of a mobile communication device may monitor a processing demand of a modem processor in the mobile communication device, and the device processor may compare the processing demand of the modem processor to a demand threshold. The device processor may select a power-saving mode for a radio of the mobile communication device based on the comparing, and the device processor may apply power to the radio based on the selected power-saving mode.

Abstract: Various techniques for modifying an operating state of a processor are described herein. In one example, an electronic device includes logic that can determine that a processor cannot modify the operating state of the processor. In some embodiments, the logic can also detect an indication that the electronic device is to enter an idle state and store state information from the processor in a volatile memory device. The logic can also cause the processor to enter the idle state.

Abstract: An electronic device having a universal serial bus (USB) type-C interface and a power management method thereof are provided. In the method, when the electronic device is connected with another electronic device through a USB cable, the electronic device recognizes a USB port through a configuration channel. Also, the electronic device recognizes a connection direction of the USB cable and receives power information from the other electronic device through the configuration channel. Then, based on the received power information, the electronic device determines whether to enter a downstream facing port (DFP) mode or an upstream facing port (UFP) mode.

Abstract: A storage device includes a storage medium, a transmit circuit, a receive circuit, power management means for turning off power to at least a portion of the transmit circuit when all host commands received by the receive circuit have been processed to retrieve data from the storage medium, and monitor means for monitoring host commands, and wherein the power management means does not turn off power to the monitor means when turning off power to other portions of the storage device.

Abstract: A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology includes a platform configured to support a user, a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and a safety harness configured to be worn by the user. The harness support assembly includes a support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis. The safety harness includes an interface structure moveably coupled to the support halo.

Abstract: A head-mounted display (HMD) device includes a plurality of deformation sensors attached to a liner formed around a periphery of a HIVID, adopted for direct or indirect contact a user's face. The deformation sensors measure deformations of the liner caused by movement of an upper portion of a user's face when the user is wearing the HIVID. The deformation sensors are strain gauges embedded in or otherwise coupled to the liner of the HIVID. The sensors translate muscle movements of the upper face of the user to changes in the bending strain and radius of curvature on the surface of the strain gauges. The HIVID includes a module that reconstructs and projects a facial animation model of the user based on signals from the deformation sensors while the HIVID is in use by the user.

Abstract: A method and system for assisting a user when interacting with a graphical user interface combines gaze based input with gesture based user commands. A user of a computer system without a traditional touch-screen can interact with graphical user interfaces in a touch-screen like manner using a combination of gaze based input and gesture based user commands. A solution for touch-screen like interaction uses gaze input and gesture based input as a complement or an alternative to touch-screen interactions with a computer device having a touch-screen. Combined gaze and gesture based interaction with graphical user interfaces can be used to achieve a touchscreen like environment in computer systems without a traditional touchscreen or in computer systems having a touchscreen arranged ergonomically unfavorable for the user or a touchscreen arranged such that it is more comfortable for the user to use gesture and gaze for the interaction than the touchscreen.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control interface with haptic feedback (1), especially for a motor vehicle, designed to take into account an action of a user by providing the user with a haptic feedback, comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (5), said module comprising: an element (7) which rotates about an axis (Z) of the module (5), said rotary element being in contact with the magnetorheological fluid and designed to be coupled to a grip element (3); and a unit (9) for applying a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid, designed to modify the strength of the magnetic field, wherein said interface (1) comprises a control unit (31) comprising a fixed tactile surface (33) arranged at the centre of the grip element (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a control interface with haptic feedback (1), especially for a motor vehicle, designed to take into account an action of a user by providing the user with a haptic feedback, comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (5), said module comprising: an element (7) which rotates about an axis (Z) of the module (5), said rotary element (7) being in contact with the magnetorheological fluid and designed to be coupled to a grip element (3), a unit (9) for applying a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid, designed to modify the strength of the magnetic field, wherein said interface (1) comprises a processing unit (10) designed to receive a signal emitted by an environmental sensor (25, 26, 27, 29) and to control the unit (9) for applying a magnetic field according to the signal received.

Abstract: In an embodiment for use with a portable device, a haptic feedback system creates a haptic pop effect and the system may include a mechanism configured to produce a haptic pop effect and a controller electronically coupled with the mechanism to selectively activate the mechanism. In one example, the mechanism has a first normal state having mechanical energy stored therein, and a second state wherein said mechanical energy is released, thereby creating the haptic pop effect. The mechanism may include a material portion configured as a dome-shaped or arcuate diaphragm and made of metal that stores mechanical energy therein. A conductor such as a Nitinol wire may be positioned about and bonded to the perimeter of the material, and has a variable length of a first length to a shorter second length in response to the signal being applied to the mechanism.

Abstract: A system of the present disclosure may include a sensor configured to detect user interaction with a touch surface and transmit a sensor signal associated with the user interaction; a processor in communication with the sensor, the processor configured to: determine a position of the user interaction based on the sensor signal, determine a feature associated with the position of the user interaction, control a device associated with the feature, modify a display signal based in part on the user interaction, select a haptic effect to generate based at least in part on user interaction and the position, the haptic effect selected to simulate the feature, and transmit a haptic signal to generate the haptic effect, and a haptic output device in communication with the processor and coupled to the touch surface, the haptic output device configured to receive a haptic signal and output a haptic effect.

Abstract: A system for simulating materials using touch surfaces includes a touch surface, an actuator and/or an temperature control device, and a control unit. The control unit controls the actuator or the temperature control device to cause at least a portion of the touch surface to simulate a material. Such control may include utilizing the actuator to vibrate the surface to simulate the tactile sensation of texture. Such control may also include utilizing the temperature control device (such as a Peltier device) to control the temperature of the surface in order to simulate the thermal conductivity of a material. In some cases, the temperature control may be performed utilizing a temperature sensor to adjust the temperature of the surface. In various cases, the vibration and/or temperature may be varied over time, such as in response to one or more touches detected using one or more touch sensors.

Abstract: One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a touch-sensitive surface, which includes: a first surface on a first plane; and a second surface adjacent to the first surface, wherein the second surface is on a second plane different from the first plane. The illustrative system also includes a haptic output device configured to receive a haptic signal and output a haptic effect. Further, the illustrative system includes a processor coupled to the haptic output device and the touch-sensitive surface, the processor configured to: determine an event; determine the haptic effect based at least in part on the event; determine the haptic signal based at least in part on the haptic effect; and transmit the haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to the haptic output device.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques for mitigating error from gesture input are disclosed. A system may receive an indication of a first gesture input, determine that the first gesture input is an indicator gesture input, and, responsive to the determination that the first gesture input is the indicator gesture input, enter a gesture control mode during which the system is configured to control one or more actions related to a medical procedure. Only during the gesture control mode, the system may receive an indication of a second gesture input associated with the medical procedure and, responsive to receiving the indication of the second gesture input, control, based on the second gesture input, at least a portion of the medical procedure. Additionally, or alternatively, the system may employ other error mitigation techniques for gesture input related to medical procedures.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques for mitigating error from gesture input are disclosed. A system may receive an indication of a first gesture input, determine that the first gesture input is an indicator gesture input, and, responsive to the determination that the first gesture input is the indicator gesture input, enter a gesture control mode during which the system is configured to control one or more actions related to a medical procedure. Only during the gesture control mode, the system may receive an indication of a second gesture input associated with the medical procedure and, responsive to receiving the indication of the second gesture input, control, based on the second gesture input, at least a portion of the medical procedure. Additionally, or alternatively, the system may employ other error mitigation techniques for gesture input related to medical procedures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motion based interactive service method and system which provide various motion based interactive services such as repeated training of a motion, progressive difficulty adjustment, evaluation for every body part, and feedback based on the analysis result of the user's motion so that a user of a dance game or a dance lesson can efficiently perform a motion based performance or take a lesson by easy and various methods.

Abstract: A projecting device includes a wireless controller configured for wirelessly detecting a gesture and accordingly generating a wireless signal; and a projector configured for receiving the wireless signal and accordingly controlling a projection image projected by the projector.

Abstract: A system for recognizing various human and creature motion gaits and behaviors is presented. These behaviors are defined as combinations of “gestures” identified on various parts of a body in motion. For example, the leg gestures generated when a person runs are different than when a person walks. The system described here can identify such differences and categorize these behaviors. Gestures, as previously defined, are motions generated by humans, animals, or machines. Multiple gestures on a body (or bodies) are recognized simultaneously and used in determining behaviors. If multiple bodies are tracked by the system, then overall formations and behaviors (such as military goals) can be determined.

Abstract: The present invention includes an inert unit and an instruction analysis module within a portable device to control a virtual object displayed on the portable device.

Abstract: A method for generating operable cursor on a monitor connected to a smartphone is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a cursor generator which receives a source video signal, outputs a generated video signal, and is also capable of connecting a mouse; b) operationally connecting the cursor generator between the monitor and the smartphone to receive the source video signal from the smartphone; c) generating a cursor into the source video signal; and d) outputting the generated video signal with the cursor to the monitor and sending a positional signal of the cursor to the smartphone.

Abstract: The invention discloses a device and a method to control an object on a surface using motion sensor measurements and relative and absolute pointing algorithms. Relative pointing is preferred at low speeds and absolute pointing is preferred at high speeds. Transition between the results of the two algorithms has to be smoothed, using a weighted combination of the two results. The weights may be made dependent over time or over speed of the device. Maximum and minimum values of different parameters may have to be set to avoid jumps or changes in direction which may affect the user's experience negatively. The goal is that the user has consistent perceptions what he or she sees on the screen and the movements he or she imparts on the device, while still keeping the position of the object as close as possible to the position calculated by an absolute pointing algorithm.