Abstract: Systems and methods for producing reference voltages are disclosed. An example bandgap reference circuit includes a core bandgap module that produces a bias control for biasing the gate of a transistor to produce a proportional to absolute temperature current. The core bandgap module may use an operational amplifier that uses auto-calibration to reduce its input offset voltage. A trimming module uses the bias control to produce a proportional to absolute temperature current that is combined with a trim current and supplied to a resistor and diode to produce a trimmed bandgap voltage. The trimmed bandgap voltage is buffered to produce a reference voltage output. The trim current may be set based on a room temperature measurement of the reference voltage output.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a regulator is provided which comprises a reference voltage generating circuit that generates a reference voltage, a first voltage dividing circuit that divides a regulator output in voltage, an error amplifier that compares a first divided voltage obtained by dividing the regulator output and the reference voltage, and an output transistor that generates the regulator output based on the output of the error amplifier. The reference voltage generating circuit comprises a diode-connected first transistor. The reference voltage is generated based on a diode voltage generated by the first transistor.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for determining a switching function for a sliding mode controller for controlling a controlled variable of a system, the switching function being selected as a function of a control deviation of the controlled variable and its time derivatives up to at least the second order and on the basis of initial control dynamics of the system, coefficients of the switching function being represented by means of poles of a closed control loop of the system, the poles each being selected as a function of the control deviation, and desired control dynamics of the system being set by shifting at least one first pole of the poles, and to such a sliding mode controller and to a use of such a controller.

Abstract: A magnetic rotation restricting device includes a support unit, a rotary unit, a magnetic unit enabling the support unit and the rotary unit to be magnetically attracted to each other; and a restricting unit. With the arrangement of magnetic attraction, and the engagement of the toothed portions and the threaded portion, and the restricted space, the structure of the magnetic rotation restricting device is very stable, and therefore suitable for use in an assembly member which needs to be used under high speed environment (such as extreme sports). Besides, only the restricting unit needs to be released when adjusting the angle of the assembly member, and a restricting force (the magnetic force) will be produced during angle adjustment to prevent inertia-caused uncontrolled rotation of the assembly member, so as to enhance the precision of adjustment.

Abstract: A vehicle operation system includes: a longitudinal member projected and extended from a steering column; an action detecting unit disposed at the longitudinal member's end in an extending direction and detects operation forms allocated to working forms of an onboard device; an auxiliary operation device disposed to the longitudinal member closer to the steering column than the action detecting unit is, including an annular member rotatable about the longitudinal member axis, and detecting the annular member's rotational operation forms allocated to working forms of the onboard device; and a controller controlling the onboard device based on the rotational operation forms detected by the auxiliary operation device and the operation forms by the action detecting unit.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for over-clocking or under-clocking, the apparatus comprises: a locked loop (e.g., phase locked loop or frequency locked loop) having a feedback divider, the locked loop to receive a reference clock and to compare it with a feedback clock which is output from the feedback divider, and to generate an output clock; a post locked loop divider, coupled to the locked loop, to receive the output clock and to generate a base clock for other logic units; and a control logic to adjust first and second divider ratios for the feedback divider and the post locked loop divider respectively for over-clocking or under-clocking the base clock such that the locked loop remains locked while being over-clocked or under-clocked.

Abstract: A process utilized in an integrated circuit design methodology may be used to assess and organize individual bits (e.g., flip-flops) within multi-bit clocked storage devices (e.g., multi-bit flip-flops) for use in the integrated circuit design. The process may include assessing timing slacks of the bits, sorting and/or assigning the bits based on the assessed timing slacks, and remapping the multi-bit clocked storage devices using the sorted and/or assigned bits. One or more timing corrections may be applied to the remapped multi-bit clocked storage devices. The timing corrections may include useful clock skewing or resizing (e.g., upsizing or downsizing) of the remapped multi-bit clocked storage devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a Dual Window Watchdog Timer (DWWDT) are described. In some embodiments, a method may include running a first counter in a first clock domain and a second counter in a second clock domain; generating an interrupt to a controller during a window open period, wherein the window open period begins in response to the first counter having reached a predetermined threshold; and at least one of: restarting the first counter if the controller restarts the second counter in response to the interrupt before the window open period ends; or issuing a system reset if the controller does not restart the second counter in response to the interrupt before the window open period ends.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a complete wearable ecosystem are provided. Specifically, systems that when taken alone, or together, provide an individual or group of individuals with an intuitive and interactive wearable device ecosystem. The wearable device ecosystem may comprise a number of wearable devices. Each wearable device may comprise a body and a shell. Any number of different shells may be interconnected interchangeably to the body. In one embodiment, the shell is decorative. The present disclosure builds on integrating existing technology with new devices, methods, and systems to provide a complete wearable ecosystem.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates generally to systems for integrating commercial off-the-shelf devices to produce a simple, contained, and reconfigurable sensing, computation, and interaction platform. The systems provide a cost-effective and modular interaction platform. The commercial off-the-shelf devices are arranged such that it is possible to change the components or the orientation of the components used without having to re-design each entire system. The system enables placement of physical safeguards on or near the commercial off-the-shelf devices so as to protect user privacy. The system can include but is not limited to a sensor, computation system, display, and communications and power systems.

Abstract: In one general aspect, a computing device can include a lid, and a base coupled to the lid by a hinge. The hinge can include a first disc including a first pin coupled to the lid and an inner surface. The hinge can include a second disc including a second pin coupled to the base and an outer surface. The first disc can be concentric with and can partially surround the second disc. The hinge can further include a friction element disposed between the inner surface of the first disc and the outer surface of the second disc. The first disc can be configured to rotate about the second disc.

Abstract: A mobile computing device docking station is provided. The device includes an open enclosure comprising a curved inner surface. A first wall forms a first portion of the open enclosure. A second wall forms a second portion of the open enclosure, the second wall is opposite the first wall, and the first wall extends higher in a direction of an opening of the open enclosure than the second wall. A protrusion extends from the curved inner surface between the first wall and the second wall. Further provided is a combination mobile computing device and docking station and a method of projecting sound emitted by a mobile computing device.

Abstract: An operating device for a construction machine includes a plurality of operating elements for adjusting operating parameters of the construction machine, and a display unit which is configured to display technical data. The operating device further comprises a docking station at which the display unit is attached so as to be removed without tools and which is provided for connecting the display unit with at least one data line and/or power supply of the construction machine.

Abstract: A flexible display screen electronic apparatus and a control system thereof are provided. The flexible display screen electronic apparatus includes: an apparatus body, and a flexible display screen and a second roller which are disposed on the apparatus body. The flexible display screen includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end is disposed on the apparatus body, the second end is fixed on a second roller, and the flexible display screen is configured to be windable around the second roller; and display surface area between the second end and the first end is variable. The flexible display screen electronic apparatus can change the size of the display screen flexibly as required to meet different demands of users.

Abstract: A foldable display device includes a flexible display panel, a case supporting the flexible display panel, a bonding member fixing the flexible display panel to the case. The case includes a hinge portion, and supports respectively coupled to the hinge portion at opposing sides of the hinge portion. The flexible display panel includes a bendable area corresponding to the hinge portion, and planar areas respectively at opposing sides of the bendable area and corresponding to the supports of the case. The bonding member is between a support of the case and the corresponding planar area of the flexible display panel, and is displaceable with respect to the support along one of a thickness direction and a width direction of the flexible display panel when the flexible display panel is folded.

Abstract: This is directed to an electronic device enclosure. The enclosure includes an outer periphery member forming an outer surface of a device, and to which an internal platform is connected. Electronic device components can be assembled to one or both surfaces of the internal platform. The enclosure can include front and back cover assemblies assembled to the opposite surfaces of the outer periphery member to retain electronic device components. One or both of the cover assemblies can include a window through which display circuitry can provide content to a user of the device.

Abstract: An accessory suitable for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a display area. The accessory includes a coupling portion and a cover portion. The coupling portion is suitable to be coupled to the electronic device. The cover portion is connected to the coupling portion and is suitable for covering the display area of the electronic device. The cover portion has a plurality of light-transmitting areas, and the light-transmitting areas are arranged on the display area in an array. An image generated by the display area is projected out of the cover portion through the light-transmitting areas. Moreover, an electronic assembly containing the electronic device and the accessory is also provided. Furthermore, a control method is also provided for controlling the electronic assembly. A method is also provided for forming an accessory.

Abstract: A hinge device capable of generating a desired rotational torque and having a reduced size of a device configuration for a portable computer is disclosed. The hinge device includes a first shaft, a first torque generation mechanism and a power transmission mechanism. The first shaft is attached to one of a first and second chassis. The first torque generation mechanism is configured to apply a rotational torque to the first shaft. The power transmission mechanism is configured to transmit rotations of the first shaft to the first torque generation mechanism.

Abstract: An electronic assembly including a first body having at least one recess, a first electronic module disposed within the first body, at least one first terminal set disposed within the recess and electrically connected to the first electronic module, a second body having at least one protruding portion, a second electronic module disposed within the second body and at least one second terminal set disposed in the protruding portion, partially exposed by the surface of the protruding portion and electrically connected to the second electronic module. The first and the second bodies are assembled to each other by the protruding portion inserting into the recess, and the first terminal set contacts the second terminal set, such that the first and the second electronic modules are electrically connected to each other through the first and the second terminal sets.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first case, a first protrusion, a click pad and a frame is provided. The first case has an accommodating cavity, wherein the accommodating cavity is recessed from a surface of the first case and forms a bottom plate, first and second side walls which are erected on one pair of opposite sides of the bottom plate, and two third side walls which are erected on another pair of opposite sides of the bottom plate. The first protrusion is disposed on the bottom plate. The click pad has a switch. The frame is disposed between the first case and the clip pad, wherein the click pad is assembled in the accommodating cavity by the frame, and the switch directly faces to the first protrusion.

Abstract: A chassis for an industrial PC comprising: a bottom plate, a first side plate, a second side plate, a top plate, a front plate, and a back plate. Any one of the first side plate, the second side plate, the front plate and the back plate is connected with any one of the bottom plate and the top plate by using at least one coupling element. The at least one coupling element includes at least one connection orifice and at least one screwing orifice defined on each of the bottom plate and the top plate, at least one screw bolt and an insert tenon arranged on each of the first side plate, the second side plate, the front plate, and the back plate. Each insert tenon is inserted into each connection orifice, and each screw bolt is screwed with each screwing orifice.

Abstract: An apparatus is described. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tray configured to carry at least one integrated circuit card; a handle connected to the tray in a slidable manner and having a shortened closed position and an extended open position with respect to the tray. Further, the apparatus comprises an ejector configured to eject the handle to its extended open position. In the extended open position, the handle extends away from the tray.

Abstract: A mounting device is disclosed. The mounting device has a handle rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The handle has latching features at each end that couple to mating latching features. As the handle is rotated from its open position towards its closed position, the latching features force the handle towards the mating latching features.

Abstract: An electronic device with passive internal cooling is disclosed. The electronic device comprises a printed wiring board (PWB), an electronic element operable to produce heat connected to the PWB, a movable heat transmission element, and a heat transmission interface. The electronic device is operable in a first state and a second state. In the first state the movable heat transmission element is configured to be in thermal contact with the heat transmission interface and the electronic element operable to produce heat, and in the second state there is a space between the movable heat transmission element and the heat transmission interface. The electronic device is configured to enter the first and second states via movement of the movable heat transmission element. A system and a method for cooling electronic devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A mobile terminal heat dissipation apparatus and a shielding cover frame (102) relate to the field of mobile terminal heat dissipation and shielding. The mobile terminal heat dissipation apparatus includes the printed circuit board (101) and the shielding cover frame (102) set on the printed circuit board (101), and the printed circuit board (101) includes multiple heat source chips (106, 107, 108 and 109); and a cavity structure for accommodating the multiple heat source chips (106, 107, 108 and 109) is formed between the shielding cover frame (102) and the printed circuit board (101). The shielding cover frame (102) is a cavity structure that is open at one end, and the cavity structure is set to accommodate the multiple heat source chips (106, 107, 108 and 109).

Abstract: Even when activation processing of one of communication units is not completed by power supplied to a plurality of controllers, the present invention allows a reset signal output to each of the controllers to be released, thereby reducing an activation time of an entire system.

Abstract: A device for reconfigurable power conversion includes a plurality of power-consuming modules adapted to receive a plurality of electrical voltages, and a power converter module including a plurality N of power stages, each of which includes a power output which is adapted to supply one of the plurality of electrical voltages and adapted to be coupled with at least one of the others of the power outputs off the power converter module. Also included is a backplane including a plurality of power rails, each of which is adapted to distribute one of the plurality of electrical voltages from the power converter module to the plurality of power-consuming modules. The power converter module further includes a programmable converter controller which is adapted to reversibly configure the plurality of power stages.

Abstract: A method for providing power through a USB port of an electronic device includes connecting a power supply to a USB port of an electronic device, emulating a personal computer (PC) host system such that the electronic device believes that the power supply is a PC host system, retrieving at least one descriptor from the electronic device, identifying the electronic device from the at least one descriptor, and setting a charging voltage based upon the identity of the electronic device.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device includes at least one processor, storage, a power supply unit (PSU) interlace which connects to a PSU and receives power from the PSU, and a power module (PM) including a power in interface for receiving power from at least one computer and a power out interface for providing power to at least one computer.

Abstract: A portable speaker incorporates a fuel cell that may be used to supply power to a computer device or audio coupled to the portable speaker. The portable speaker comprises a housing and speaker circuitry within the housing for providing an audible output. A data interface provides for data transfer to and/or from the computer device or audio. A fuel cell power source is incorporated into the portable speaker. A power interface provides power transfer to the computer device when connected thereto. A power controller is configured to supply power from the fuel cell power source to the power interface for supplying said power to said computer device or audio when connected thereto.

Abstract: A method includes controlling a power limit of a computing system based on a determined skin temperature of at least one location on an outer surface of a device housing the computing system. A processor includes a processing unit and a power management controller to control a power limit of the processing unit based on a determined skin temperature of at least one location on an outer surface of a device housing the processor.

Abstract: A method includes adjusting a maximum skin temperature threshold of a device based on a device state, adjusting a power limit for the device based on the adjusted maximum skin temperature threshold, and operating the device based on the adjusted power limit. A processor includes a processing unit and a power management controller to adjust a maximum skin temperature threshold based on a device state and adjust a power limit for the processing unit based on the adjusted maximum skin temperature threshold.

Abstract: A power distribution unit having a power supply inputs including mains, secondary, generator, and renewable can be configured to measure how much power is drawn from each of the power supply inputs over a time period and to provide data to a unit rate of power engine indicating the same. A cost information engine can be configured to provide cost information, applicable over the time period, for each of the power supply inputs to the unit rate of power engine. The unit rate of power engine can be configured to compute the unit rate of power consumed in the data center over the time period based on the power drawn from each of the power supply inputs and the cost information.

Abstract: A single wire serial interface for power ICs and other devices is provided. To use the interface, a device is configured to include an EN/SET input pin. A counter within the device counts clock pulses sent to the EN/SET input pin. The output of the counter is passed to a ROM or other decoder circuit. The ROM selects an operational state for the device that corresponds to the value of the counter. In this way, control states may be selected for the device by sending corresponding clock pulses to the EN/SET pin. Holding the EN/SET pin high causes the device to maintain its operational state. Holding the EN/SET pin low for a predetermined timeout period resets the counter and causes the device to adopt a predetermined configuration (such as off) until new clock pulses are received at the EN/SET pin.

Abstract: Provided is a process including: receiving, with a given rack computing unit, direct current (DC) power via a DC bus connected to a plurality of rack computing units of a rack and configured to deliver DC power to the plurality of rack computing units; determining that a duration of time designated for the given rack computing unit to access the DC power bus for transmission is occurring; in response to the determination, applying a time-varying electrical stimulus to the DC power bus, wherein the time-varying electrical stimulus encodes an address on the DC power bus of a rack controller and a sensor measurement indicative of operation of the given rack computing unit; and concurrent with applying the time-varying electrical stimulus, filtering voltage fluctuations of the DC power bus resulting from the time-varying electrical stimulus to produce electrical power used by the given rack computing unit.

Abstract: The various aspects provide methods, systems, and devices for coordinating the operating states of multiple SOCs within a computing device. Such coordination may be implemented through communication of information by the SOCs that represent advance notice of impending interactions between each other. The communicated information may be used by a recipient SOC for setting its operating state in advance of the potential impending interaction with another SOC. Accordingly, this technical improvement enables individual SOCs to preemptively influence the operating states of the other SOCs. For example, in the context of power management, the various aspects may coordinate the power states of multiple SOCs, thereby effectively implementing a monolithic power management state machine that improves overall power consumption of the computing device.

Abstract: A communication device of handling power saving comprises a storage unit for storing instructions and a processing means coupled to the storage unit. The processing means is configured to execute the instructions stored in the storage unit. The instructions comprise transmitting a first message comprising capability information to a first network entity, wherein the capability information indicates a plurality of power saving modes of the communication device; selecting a power saving mode from the plurality of power saving modes; and transmitting a second message comprising the power saving mode and at least one power saving parameter related to the power saving mode to a second network entity.

Abstract: An information handling system may include at least one information handling resource, a power supply unit for supplying electrical energy to at least one information handling resource, and a controller. The power supply unit may include an ambient temperature sensor for sensing an ambient temperature ambient to the power supply unit and a component temperature sensor for sensing a component temperature of a component integral to the power supply unit. The controller may be communicatively coupled to the power supply unit and configured to receive signals from the power supply unit indicative of the ambient and component temperatures, determine an ambient sensor-based power rating for the power supply based on the ambient temperature, determine a component sensor-based power rating for the power supply based on the component temperature, and select a maximum of the ambient sensor-based power rating and the component sensor-based power rating as a selected power rating.

Abstract: A control system includes a housing engaged to a mounting surface, a sensor contained within the housing, a microcontroller unit connected to the sensor, a server in communication with the sensor, and a terminal device in communication with the server. The system starts in an idle mode with the microcontroller having low power consumption. A gesture by a user associated with the mounting surface switches or toggles the operating mode of the control system into a ready mode. In the ready mode, the microcontroller has higher power consumption so as to connect the sensor to the server, and gestures by the user associated with the mounting surface can control the terminal device. The system alerts the switch in operating mode and filters background environment so only gestures are interpreted for switching operation mode or for issuing commands of the terminal device.

Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor, a network interface communicatively coupled to the processor, a management controller communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to provide management of the information handling system via a communications channel physically isolated from the network interface, and a controller. The controller may be configured to filter for a packet indicative of a request to remotely reset the management controller and, in response to receiving the packet indicative of the request to remotely reset the management controller, perform a reset of the management controller.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a memory system includes a volatile memory, a nonvolatile memory, and a controller which is configured to turn off a power of the volatile memory after storing data of the volatile memory in the nonvolatile memory in a first mode, turn on the power of the volatile memory in the second mode, and change a first timing as a future timing switching to the first mode based on a second timing as a past timing switching to the second mode.

Abstract: A device for reconfigurable power conversion includes a plurality of power-consuming modules adapted to receive a plurality of electrical voltages, and a power converter module including a plurality N of power stages, each of which includes a power output which is adapted to supply one of the plurality of electrical voltages and adapted to be coupled with at least one of the others of the power outputs off the power converter module. Also included is a backplane including a plurality of power rails, each of which is adapted to distribute one of the plurality of electrical voltages from the power converter module to the plurality of power-consuming modules. The power converter module further includes a programmable converter controller which is adapted to reversibly configure the plurality of power stages.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes: an integrated circuit that has a plurality of power consumption modes different in power consumption; a temperature detection circuit that detects temperature of the integrated circuit; a counter that measures time taken for temperature change in the integrated circuit; and a state machine that causes a state transition to take place in the integrated circuit based on the temperature detected by the temperature detection circuit and the time measured by the counter, wherein the integrated circuit selects the power consumption mode based on the state subjected to transition by the state machine.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to reporting a first updated threshold level related to a battery. A parameter related to power to be drawn by the computing device for the first OS to enter a hibernate state is monitored. The first updated threshold level are set based on the parameter. The first updated threshold level is reported to the first OS. The first OS is to vary the first battery level threshold based on the first updated threshold level.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus includes a processor, a sensor accessible to the processor, a display accessible to the processor, and memory accessible to the processor. The memory bears instructions executable by the processor to receive first input from the sensor, and based on the first input, identify a location on the display at which a user is looking. The instructions are also executable to receive second input from an input device in communication with the apparatus and, responsive to receipt of the second input and based on the location on the display, execute a function at the apparatus regardless of a location of the input device when the second input was received.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method of setting a display brightness of a display of an electronic device. One or more images of a user of the electronic device may be captured with a camera of the electronic device. A characteristic of an eye of the user may be detected in the one or more images. A light adaptation state of the user's eye may be determined based on the detected characteristic. The display brightness of the display of the electronic device may be set in view of the determined light adaptation state.

Abstract: A head mounted display including: an enclosure accommodating a presentation section adapted to present a three-dimensional image and located in front of the eyes of a viewer when worn on the head of the viewer; and an imaging element provided in the enclosure and adapted to turn light external to the enclosure into an image, in which the imaging element images light that is vertically downward relative to the enclosure and forward in the direction of line of sight of the viewer when the enclosure is worn on the head of the viewer.

Abstract: The proposed method relates to the field of providing physical feedback to a user from a virtual application, particularly a computer game or other software applications. The method for interactive physiological and technological synchronization of a user with a virtual environment includes taking the user's biometric and/or kinematic parameters, transferring the user's biometric and/or kinematic parameters to an application program, generating feedback signals in the application program, transmitting the feedback signals to a computing device, processing the feedback signals and supplying feedback pulses which invoke physical sensations in the nervous system of the user through contact with the user's skin, wherein the feedback pulses are supplied using the principle of cascaded distribution of electrical pulses. Also claimed are variants of a wearable apparatus for implementation of the proposed method. The proposed method and apparatus allow for creating a deep-sense reality for the user.

Abstract: A drive control apparatus that drives a vibrating element of an electronic device including a display part, a top panel disposed on a display surface side of the display part and having a manipulation input surface, a position detector detecting a position of a manipulation input performed on the manipulation input surface, and the vibrating element generating a vibration in the manipulation input surface, including a drive controller configured to drive the vibrating element by using a drive signal causing the vibrating element to generate a natural vibration in ultrasound-frequency-band in the manipulation input surface, the drive controller being configured to drive the vibrating element so as to switch the natural vibration between a strong level and a weak level for a designated period of time when a travel distance of a position of the manipulation input performed onto the manipulation input surface reaches a designated travel distance.

Abstract: A system includes a time of flight (TOF) ranging sensor, and a processor coupled to the TOF ranging sensor. The processor executes an operating system commanded by an input sub-program thereof. Execution of the input sub-program causes the processor to interpret command motions sensed via the TOF ranging sensor in one of a plurality of command interpretation modes, generate commands for the operating system based on the interpreted command motions, and switch among the plurality of command interpretation modes based upon sensing of a mode switch motion via the TOF ranging sensor.