Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes two storage devices, a semiconductor storage device and a magnetic storage device, and controls which of the storage devices is to provide a swap area corresponding to a power saving mode set in accordance with a user input.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a processor includes a plurality of cores and a power controller including a first logic, responsive to a determination that the processor resided in a forced idle state for less than a threshold duration, to update a first counter and, responsive to a value of the first counter that exceeds a control threshold, prevent the processor from entry into the forced idle state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a processor comprises: a plurality of processing engines including a first processing engine and a second processing engine to independently execute instructions; and a power controller including a performance state control logic to control a performance state of at least one of the processing engines, and a first logic to determine an average number of active processing engines over a first window, an estimated activity level of the processor for the first window, and adjust at least one of a window length at which the performance state control logic is to perform a performance state determination and at least one activity level threshold, based at least in part on a comparison of the estimated activity level and the average number of active processing engines. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a processor includes at least one core to execute instructions and a power controller coupled to the at least one core. The power controller may include a first logic to cause the at least one core to exit an idle state and enter into a maximum performance state for a first time duration, thereafter enter into an intermediate power state for a second time duration, and thereafter enter into a sustained performance state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Standby power entry can be performed without latency tolerance information. The embodiments disclosed herein enable a power delivery system of a computing system to enter the requested low power state while ignoring any latency tolerance information throughout the platform. For example, an operating system (OS) can request a Forced Cx state (also known as a Forced C state), such as a Forced C10 state, allowing the system to ignore any latency tolerance information throughout the platform. This Forced Cx state can be used as a test mechanism to determine if a problematic device or integrated circuit is blocking entry into the low power state.

Abstract: A system comprising: a camera configured to capture one or more images of a user's hand; and a computer configured to: receive the one or more captured images, apply a mapping function to the received one or more images, thereby yielding one or more coordinates associated with at least one feature of the user's hand, wherein the mapping function is derived from a set of labeled images that are produced by applying a machine learning algorithm to training data which comprises images of a trainer's hand, wherein the images are labeled with coordinates obtained from multiple magnetic sensors attached to the trainer's hand.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting an application dialog layout design based on a response pattern for a task-based application is described. A plurality of user interface layouts may be generated based on a first user interface layout, where the first user interface layout is associated with a task included in a process of a computer-implemented software application. One or more performance metrics associated with each user interface layout of the plurality of user interface layouts may be monitored, where the one or more performance metrics characterize a performance of the task by one or more task users. A second user interface layout may be selected based on an analysis of the one or more performance metrics. The second user interface layout may be provided to a plurality of users of a computer-implemented software application.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for outputting a virtual keyboard, the apparatus including: a virtual keyboard image output unit determining coordinates of a virtual keyboard image by using hand information of a user and outputting the virtual keyboard image; a contact recognition unit determining a contact state by using collision information between a virtual physical collider associated with an end point of a user's finger and a virtual physical collider associated with each virtual key of the virtual keyboard image; a keyboard input unit providing multiple input values for a single virtual key; and a feedback output unit outputting respective feedback for the multiple input values. Accordingly, input convenience and efficiency may be provided by outputting the virtual keyboard in a three dimensional virtual space and reproducing an input method using a keyboard form that is similar to the real world.

Abstract: A method of calibration for a head-mounted display device including an camera, an inertial sensor and a processor causes the processor to realize functions of : acquiring a first image and a second image that are captured by imaging a first real marker with the camera when the inertial sensor is respectively at a first pose and a second pose; acquiring a difference in pose between the first pose and the second pose based on output of the inertial sensor; and deriving a spatial relationship between the camera and the inertial sensor based at least on the first image, the second image and the difference in pose.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for improving communications between humans and devices. The invention provides a method of modulating operation of a device, comprising: providing an attentive user interface for obtaining information about an attentive state of a user; and modulating operation of a device on the basis of the obtained information, wherein the operation that is modulated is initiated by the device. Preferably, the information about the user's attentive state is eye contact of the user with the device that is sensed by the attentive user interface.

Abstract: A video display system capable of detecting heartbeat of a user by being mounted on the head of a user when used is provided. The video display system comprises a video display device that is mounted on the head of a user when used and a heartbeat detection device that detects the heartbeat of the user is provided, wherein video display device includes an acceleration sensor that sequentially outputs measured acceleration information and a first transmission unit that sequentially transmits the acceleration information to the heartbeat detection device, and the heartbeat detection device includes a first reception unit that receives the acceleration information transmitted from the video display device and a heartbeat detection unit that detects the heartbeat of the user from a waveform indicating a change in acceleration based on the received acceleration information.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable information recording medium displays information to a user. Market data having a first portion and a second portion is displayed on a display unit of a trading device. A user focus area is detected, at the trading device. The user focus area is associated with one of the first and second portions of the market data. A first priority is assigned to the one of the first and second portions of the market data and a second priority is assigned to another one of the first and second portions of the market data. The first priority is higher than the second priority. The market data in the first and second portions is updated as a function of the first and second priorities, respectively.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, computer program product, and a computer system for utilizing variable strength ties to dynamically interact with objects in an environment. According to one embodiment, in an environment containing one or more controllable objects and a wearable device with at least one sensor and a variable strength tie projector, a first predetermined gesture is received from a user. Responsive to receiving the first predetermined gesture from the user, a variable strength tie is generated and directed at a first controllable object. Responsive to detecting a user movement by the at least one sensor, the first controllable object is moved proportional to the detected user movement.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a method for automatically adapting content on a HMD device. The method includes receiving the vital parameters of the user while viewing an immersive view of the content on the HMD device. Further, the method includes determining that the vital parameters of the user meet a threshold criteria. Further, the method includes generating a modified immersive view including at least one visual element of the content modified based on the behavioral parameters of the user. Further, the method includes causing to display modified immersive view on the HMD device.

Abstract: The application discloses various methods and apparatuses for determining control information. One of the methods for determining control information disclosed comprises: acquiring EEG detection information of a human body in response to a motion of a head of the human body; and determining control information corresponding to the EEG detection information. Embodiments of the application may facilitate achieving a more natural, flexible and convenient human-computer interaction by taking the motion of the head as a locus of control.

Abstract: A notification control method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include a state of flow detecting circuit configured to detect a state of flow of brain waves of a user from user data, a notification priority setting circuit configured to set a notification priority setting by ranking a type of a notification to be delivered to a user device according to an importance of a message associated with the notification, and a notification control circuit configured to control the notification to be output on the user device at an allowable time based on a rank of the notification priority setting being higher than a rank of the state of flow of the user.

Abstract: Haptic feedback for communication of relevant information is provided. Oftentimes when using content narration to read or author a document, it is desirable to notify the user of a presence of meta-information. Aspects of a haptic feedback system avoid adding data to an audio stream, and instead, use haptic feedback technology to communicate information about a presence and type of meta-information in relation to content being narrated. Device functionality can be improved by enabling communication of relevant information through non-auditory cues that are consumable by sight-impaired users. By employing haptic technologies as described herein, users are enabled to feel when certain meta-information is available, and are further enabled to interact with the meta-information to receive additional information associated with the meta-information.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, and machine readable mediums which provide for an improved, tactile user interface. Rather than being limited to two dimensions (temporal patterns and intensities), the disclosed tactile communications utilizes additional dimensions. These added dimensions allow for the tactile interface of the present disclosure to convey significantly more information than the vibration notifications previously used.

Abstract: Devices and methods for providing so-called force feedback to a user, in particular in form of a data glove, and a corresponding control method.

Abstract: Technologies for gesture recognition using downsampling are disclosed. A gesture recognition device may capture gesture data from a gesture measurement device, and downsample the captured data to a predefined number of data points. The gesture recognition device may then perform gesture recognition on the downsampled gesture data to recognize a gesture, and then perform an action based on the recognized gesture. The number of data points to which to downsample may be determined by downsampling to several different numbers of data points and comparing the performance of a gesture recognition algorithm performed on the downsampled gesture data for each different number of data points.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for recognizing multiple user actions and, more particularly, provided is a method capable of recognizing multiple user actions from a collected sound source when multiple actions are performed in a specific space, and accurately determining a user situation from the recognized multiple user actions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for use in a vehicle, comprising determining a distance of a predetermined gesture from a reference location within a vehicle, and initiating an operation responsive to the gesture, wherein a mode of the operation is determined based upon the distance of the gesture from the reference location.

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed which may include a base element, a lid element, a first motion sensor, a second motion sensor, a processor, and an eye tracking system. The first motion sensor may be disposed in the base element. The second motion sensor may be disposed in the lid element. The processor may be configured to control the first motion sensor to detect first motion information, control the second motion sensor to detect second motion information; and determine final motion information based at least in part on the first motion information and the second motion information. The eye tracking system may be configured to determine a gaze position of a user based at least in part on the final motion information, wherein the processor is further configured to execute one or more control processes based at least in part on the determined gaze position meeting a predetermined condition.

Abstract: Method and apparatus is disclosed for a user to communicate with an electronic device. A processor receives user intention actions comprising facial expression (FE) information indicative of facial expressions and body information indicative of motion or position of one or more body parts of the user. When the FE or body information crosses a first level, the processor starts generating first signals based on the FE or body information to communicate with the electronic device. When the FE or body information crosses a second level, the processor can end generation of the first signals or modify the first signals. An image processing or eye gaze tracking system can provide some FE information or body information. The signals can modify attributes of an object of interest.

Abstract: A keyboard and a notebook computer with the keyboard are provided. The keyboard is installed on the notebook computer. The keyboard includes a membrane circuit board, a key frame, a key, a linking rod and a fixing plate. The linking rod is connected with the key frame. The fixing plate is disposed under the key frame. While the linking rod is rotated relative to the key frame to push the key frame, a position-limiting structure of the key frame is moved along a guiding structure of the fixing plate. Consequently, the key frame is limited to be moved in a first axial direction. Moreover, when the key frame is moved to a locked position at the same level with a keycap of the key, the keycap cannot be pressed down.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for controlling an embedded device, through which the embedded device may be controlled in a host computer in real time. The apparatus for controlling an embedded device includes a host computer connected with a monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard; an embedded device; and a connection module for connecting the host computer with the embedded device such that a first task window for controlling the host computer and a second task window for controlling the embedded device are displayed on the monitor.

Abstract: An augmented computer keyboard for inputting text into a computer is provided, where each character of the text being input is displayed on a computer screen in real time. The computer keyboard preferably has a QWERTY key layout, and has at least two additional keys which have selection functionality to select one or another of suggested text strings appearing in selected display fields on the computer screen. There is one display field for each provided additional key. The suggested text strings are presented in the respective selected display fields dynamically and in real time as each keystroke is made, and are chosen using predictive text software running on the computer. In a preferred embodiment, the additional keys are physically placed so as to be near the space bar on the computer keyboard.

Abstract: A positioning method and a handheld device for performing the method are disclosed. In the method, a handheld device captures images corresponding to positions of a reference when the handheld device points toward the reference. A first image position, a first tilt angle indicative of a rotation angle of the handheld device, and a first pointing coordinate of the reference can obtained. A second pointing coordinate according to the first image position and a second tilt angle are obtained. Therefore, a first displacement vector between the first pointing coordinate and the second pointing coordinate can be computed. A third pointing coordinate can also be obtained. When a substantial movement of the positions of the reference revealed in the images captured by the handheld device is found, an output pointing coordinate is obtained. The output can be outputting a cursor parameter for controlling a cursor controlled by the handheld device.

Abstract: When position information is outputted, in a case where the correspondence between a first interface via which an image signal is inputted and a second interface via which the position information is outputted has not been stored, it is evaluated whether a candidate of the second interface is uniquely determined. When the candidate is not uniquely determined, an output destination identification image is displayed, and an output destination selected in the output destination identification image is stored in a management table. When the correspondence between the first interface and the second interface has been stored, it is evaluated whether a no output destination has been stored in the management table, and when the no output destination does not apply, the position information is transmitted.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes comprises identifying a pointer device associated with a pointer position identifier and a pointer direction identifier. The computer-implemented method further includes identifying a target device associated with a target position indicator and determining whether, within a tolerance margin, the pointer devices points at the target device. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.

Abstract: An output control system and the like that can control output of a content according to the movement of the user on a moving device is provided. An output control device acquires from a control device moving conditions of an escalator such as the moving speed, moving distance, and moving direction. Then, the output control device divides a content based on the acquired moving conditions and the number of displays to create divided data. Then, the output control device outputs the divided data to the displays in every unit time determined based on the acquired moving conditions in accordance with the moving direction of the escalator.

Abstract: Described herein is a control console. The control console may have a first contextual knob configured to control a first system, a display encompassing the first contextual knob, and a control module configured to update a first portion of the display responsive to detecting a first input. The first portion of the display may be adjacent to the first contextual knob.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated for providing haptic feedback are provided. For instance, data indicative of a feedback scheme associated with an input mechanism can be accessed. The feedback scheme includes one or more feedback points associated with a position of a moveable portion of the input mechanism. The input mechanism is configured to change positions responsive to an actuation of the input mechanism by a user. One or more positions of the moveable portion of the input mechanism can be determined as the input mechanism is actuated by the user. Operation of one or more feedback motors can be controlled to provide feedback to the user in accordance with the feedback scheme based at least in part on the determined one or more positions of the input mechanism.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, provided are an electronic device and a control method therefor, the electronic device comprising: a main body comprising at least one electronic component; a rotating body rotatably provided in a manner such that the rotating body encompasses at least a part of a region of the main body; a rotation detection means for detecting a rotation parameter of the rotating body; and at least one processor for performing a corresponding function of the electronic device on the basis of the detected rotation parameter.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems for implementing integrated free space and surface inputs are provided. An integrated free space and surface input system includes a mixed-input pointing device for interacting and controlling interface objects using free space inputs and surface inputs, trigger buttons, pressure sensors, and haptic feedback associated with the mixed-input pointing device. Free space movement data and surface movement data are tracked and determined for the mixed-input pointing device. An interface input is detected for the mixed-input pointing device transitioning from a first input to a second input, such as, from a free space input to a surface input or from the surface input to the free space input. The interface input is processed based on accessing the free space movement data and the surface movement data. An output for the interface input is communicated from the mixed-input pointing device to interact and control an interface.

Abstract: A mouse with an analog-signal selector button and a method for shifting the analog-signal selector button thereof are revealed. The analog-signal selector button includes a selector button and a selector button circuit. A height difference is equally divided into a number of N travels each of which is defined as a travel range when the selector button is pressed down to the deepest position from the original position. Then a number of N voltage ranges are generated according to the N travel ranges. A mouse circuit generates a number of N characteristic ranges according to the N travel ranges. The characteristic range is changed to a higher one when the selector button is pressed down from the nth travel range to the (n+1)th travel range, or changed to a lower one when the selector button is released from the (n+1)th travel range to the nth travel range.

Abstract: A position detection device includes an accommodation portion, a planar coil, a first control circuit, and a first detection circuit. The accommodation portion accommodates therein an electronic pen having a position indication coil wound in an axial direction of the electronic pen. The planar coil is disposed adjacent to the accommodation portion at a position at which a center axis direction of the planar coil crosses the axial direction of the electronic pen while the electronic pen is accommodated in the accommodation portion. The first control circuit performs control such that supply of a signal to the planar coil and reception of a signal through the planar coil by electromagnetic induction are performed alternately. The first detection circuit detects a state regarding accommodation of the electronic pen in the accommodation portion in accordance with a presence or an absence of a signal received through the planar coil.

Abstract: An electronic pen includes a coil wound around a magnetic core, a first capacitor forming a resonance circuit with the coil, a rectifier circuit which, in operation, rectifies an alternating-current signal received by the resonance circuit, the rectifier circuit including a second capacitor, a voltage detecting circuit which, in operation, detects whether a rectified output voltage across the second capacitor of the rectifier circuit exceeds a predetermined value, a third capacitor having a capacitance that is larger than a capacitance of the second capacitor, and a charge control circuit which, in operation, controls supply of a charging current to the third capacitor by the rectified output voltage. The charge control circuit in operation, causes the charging current to be fed to the third capacitor by the rectified output voltage when the voltage detection circuit detects that the rectified output voltage obtained across the second capacitor exceeds the predetermined value.

Abstract: A mouse with an adjustable sensing module is revealed. The mouse includes a mouse body with a round opening on a bottom surface thereof, a rotatable outer ring set on the round opening of the mouse body, a rotatable inner ring mounted in the outer ring, and a disk having a sensing module and vertically moveable in the inner ring. The disk is driven to move vertically relative to the inner ring for adjusting height of the sensing module relative to the working surface when the inner ring is rotated an angle clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the outer ring. The angle of the sensing module relative to a computer screen is adjusted when the outer ring is rotated an angle relative to the round opening of the mouse body and the inner ring together with the disk is rotated the angle along with the outer ring.

Abstract: A stylus for a capacitive touch sensor device includes a tip unit, a signal amplification unit and a body unit. The tip unit generates a sensing signal under influence of an electric field. The signal amplification unit is electrically connected to the tip unit and generates an amplified signal by amplifying the sensing signal. The body unit includes a feedback component electrically connected to the signal amplification unit, and an insulation component disposed between the feedback component and the tip unit. The feedback component is made of conducting material and disposed adjacent to the tip unit, so that an electric field resulting from the amplified signal received by the feedback component is fed back to the tip unit.

Abstract: One embodiment is an apparatus for capturing marker stroke locations, including erasures. The marker includes a transmitter of acoustic pulses and an erasure cap detector that detects when a removable erasure cap is attached to the marker. A receiver includes two or more sensors to sense the acoustic pulses, the receiver operable to determine and track marker locations. When the removable erasure cap is attached to the marker, the marker locations are erasures, and when there is no erasure cap attached, the marker locations being tracked capture strokes. Another embodiment is a method of capturing marker stroke locations, including erasures, using the marker, the removable erasure cap for erasures, and the receiver.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, there is provided a control device including a detection unit configured to detect, as a manipulation region, at least a part of a substantial object present at a position at which a user is estimated to be able to perform a manipulation, a function setting unit configured to perform setting in a manner that a predetermined function matches the manipulation region detected by the detection unit, and a control unit configured to perform the function matched with the manipulation region based on a positional relation between the manipulation region and a manipulator.

Abstract: An optical touch substrate, an in-cell touch panel and a display device are disclosed. The optical touch substrate includes a base substrate, a light shielding matrix and a plurality of pixel regions defined by the light shielding matrix. The light shielding matrix includes a plurality of first optical touch electrodes and a plurality of second optical touch electrodes arranged to cross each other. The first optical touch electrodes are insulated from the second optical touch electrodes, and at least one optical touch electrode of the plurality of first optical touch electrodes and the plurality of second optical touch electrodes includes a photosensitive layer and a conductive layer provided in a stacked manner. A sensing signal on each optical touch electrode changes as an intensity of light irradiated to a corresponding photosensitive layer changes.

Abstract: Techniques are described for pressure sensors used in display devices. In one embodiment, a capacitive shielding layer is used to block capacitive effects of user input from reaching sensor pads of the pressure sensor. In this way, the pressure sensor can extend into an active area of the display traditionally reserved for only touch sensors. The capacitive shielding layer can have gaps therein for allowing capacitive effects of touch input signals to pass to the touch sensors, while blocking the input signals from the pressure sensor. To reduce visibility of the pressure sensor in the active area, traces from both the pressure sensor and the capacitive shielding layer can be angled with respect to an edge of the display.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate includes a first portion having a plurality of first conductive lines formed thereon, a second portion having a plurality of second conductive lines formed thereon, and an intermediate portion mechanically coupling the first portion to the second portion. The intermediate portion is configured to permit folding so that the first and second portions can be arranged back-to-back or face-to-face such that plurality of the second conductive lines and plurality of first conductive lines are oriented so as to cross one another to thereby form a capacitive sensing panel. A single connector is mechanically coupled to the first portion or the second portion, and electrically coupled to the first portion and the second portion but not electrically coupling the first portion to the second portion.

Abstract: A processing system, including: a sensor module that: receives, in a first sensing modality, first resulting signals from electrodes in a sensing region; and receives, in a second sensing modality, second resulting signals from a subset of receiver electrodes; and receiver hardware channels that process the second resulting signals, where the number of receiver electrodes exceeds the number of hardware channels; and a determination module that: measures a first plurality of capacitive changes based on the first resulting signals; determines, based on the first plurality of capacitive changes, the section of the sensing region in which an input object is located; selects the subset of the receiver electrodes corresponding to the section; measures a second plurality of capacitive changes based on the second resulting signals; and determines a position of the input object within the section based on the second plurality of capacitive changes.

Abstract: A self-capacitance touch detection circuit includes a signal generator, a first amplifier, a cancellation signal generator and an analog-to-digital converter. The signal generator generates a driving signal and then the driving signal is divided into a first output branch and a second output branch, the first output branch being connected to the cancellation signal generator, a signal passing through an offset circuit being output to a first input terminal of the amplifier, and the second output branch being respectively connected to a touch panel and a second input terminal of the amplifier; the amplifier outputs a signal to the analog-to-digital converter; and the analog-to-digital converter converts the signal into a digital signal and sends the digital signal to a main controller.

Abstract: Systems and methods associated with modular computing environments are provided. For instance, a modular computing environment can include a control entity including one or more processing devices. The modular computing environment can include one or more modular components directly or indirectly coupled to the control entity. The one or more modular components can be configured to receive a module specifying one or more instructions to be performed by an external device. The one or more modular components include one or more processing devices. Each modular component is configured to determine state data associated with the modular component based at least in part on the received module and to provide the state data to the control entity. The state data includes an identification signature of the received module and a configuration context of the modular component within the modular computing environment.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with: an input point detecting unit (31) which detects, as input points, detection points on which a touch operation is performed; and an erase-operation determining unit (32) which determines whether a user operation is an erase-operation for erasing an image displayed on a display screen according to the concentrated degree of the input points. Accordingly, an erase-operation can be easily performed.

Abstract: According to an aspect, an array substrate includes: a substrate; a sensor electrode disposed on the substrate, and configured to detect change of capacitance; and a pull-out line capable of being electrically coupled with the sensor electrode, and pulled out to an end portion of the substrate.