Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method of performing a latency measurement within an integrated circuit. Receipt of a word that contains a beginning of a frame is detected by a frame begin detect circuit in a decoding circuit block. A begin frame detected signal is fed back to the physical media attachment circuit, and an asynchronous signal from the physical media attachment circuit is transmitted at a beginning of a subsequent frame to a time measurement circuit in a core of the integrated circuit. A bitcount may be used to generate a synchronous signal that is also transmitted to the core. At the core of the integrated circuit, a first time is measured that corresponds to receipt of the asynchronous signal and a second time is measured that corresponds to receipt of the synchronous signal. A latency is determined at least by subtracting the first time subtracted from the second time. Other embodiments and features are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for testing a clock monitor includes a fault injection circuit, a control circuit, and a clock monitor circuit to evaluate a clock source signal from a clock source. The fault injection circuit is to modify or replace the clock source signal from the clock source to yield a modified clock signal, and send the modified clock signal to the clock monitor circuit. The clock monitor circuit is to receive an input clock signal, determine whether the input clock signal indicates a faulty clock source, and issue a clock corrective action if the input clock signal indicates a faulty clock source. The control circuit is to monitor for the clock corrective action, and determine, based on whether the clock corrective action is issued, whether the clock monitor circuit is operating correctly.

Abstract: An electrode arrangement has a transmitting electrode which during a measurement cycle is configured to receive an alternating transmission signal and a plurality of receiving electrodes configured to detect disturbances in an electric field formed by the transmitting electrode. The transmitting electrode and the receiving electrode are arranged in a single layer such that a single transmitting electrode is formed by an electrode structure that substantially surrounds each receiving electrode of the plurality of receiving electrodes.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include an enclosure and a transparent cover. The electronic device may include a display assembly. The electronic device may further include an inductive charging unit designed to inductively charge a stylus, or other object suitable for use with the display assembly. The electronic device may further include audio modules, at least some of which are designed to cause resonation of the enclosure to produce acoustical energy in the form of audible sound. Some audio modules produce acoustical energy in relatively low frequencies, while other audio modules produce acoustical energy in relatively high frequencies. The electronic device may further include a vision system designed for facial recognition. The display assembly may include a metal chassis as well as antennae for wireless communication. In order to prevent antennae interference, the metal chassis can be electrically grounded to the enclosure.

Abstract: A spring-loaded or springy biased platform for support of the components carried with a case, such as to hold a portable computer or other device so that, when the case is closed, the computer or other device is securely held within the case. In addition, a foldable shade comprising foldable segments is placeable fully within the case lid and deployable when the case is opened with end portions of the segments extending into a bottom of a bottom shell so as to enable shading of the computer screen from light ambient to the computer when the portable computer is secured to said platform. A novel connection between the case and a light stand is provided, including an improved set screw attachment. Furthermore, the computer is secured to the top surface of the spring-loaded or springy biased platform by hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro® fasteners), the platform has openings in it to provide ventilation.

Abstract: A portable and mobile deployable data center (DDC) is disclosed that includes various components that enables the DDC to have multiple functions including, computing, data storage and retrieval, communications and routing. A DDC includes a rugged case that is suitable for harsh environments, an interconnection mechanism, a plurality of hot swappable computing assemblies that include the functionality of readers and portable computing devices, and a plurality of hot swappable power supplies. The DDC includes computer assemblies, computing devices, and readers, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A mount includes a frame, a head coupled to a first end of the frame, a suction cup positioned at an opposite second end of the frame, and a suction-cup activator. Rotational movement of the suction-cup activator causes a corresponding axial moment of the suction cup for attaching the mount to a surface. The head allows attachment of a handheld electronic device to the mount.

Abstract: The present invention is mainly related to a virtual reality all-in-one apparatus. The virtual reality all-in-one apparatus may comprise a middle frame, a front housing, and a core function module. The core function module may comprise a frame assembly and a display module mounted on the frame assembly.

Abstract: The present document discloses a screen content switching method and a double-screen mobile terminal. The method includes: detecting a handheld state of a double-screen mobile terminal when a target application interface is displayed on a target screen, herein the target screen is one screen of the double-screen mobile terminal; judging whether the handheld state corresponds to the target screen; and if the handheld state does not correspond to the target screen, switching the target application interface to be displayed on the other screen of the double-screen mobile terminal. When the screen on which the application interface is displayed does not correspond to the handheld state, the double-screen mobile terminal can automatically switch the application interface to be displayed on the screen corresponding to the handheld state.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a display unit, a movement detection unit, and a control section. The display unit has two display screens of a first screen and a second screen, the second screen being an opposite side of the first screen. The movement detection unit detects a first movement state of the information processing device moving in a direction that the first screen faces and a second movement state of the information processing device moving in a direction that the second screen faces. When the movement detection unit detects the first movement state, the control section allows the first screen to display first content and allows the second screen to display second content. When the movement detection unit detects the second movement state, the control section allows the second display screen to display the first content and allows the first screen to display the second content.

Abstract: A stretchable display device includes a substrate having a plurality of islands spaced apart from each other, and a plurality of bridges connecting each of the plurality of islands. A plurality of display units is disposed above the plurality of islands, respectively. A plurality of metal wirings are electrically connected to each of the plurality of display units. The plurality of metal wirings are disposed above the plurality of bridges. Each of the plurality of bridges includes a first region curved convexly in a first direction on a plane, and a second region curved concavely in the first direction. The second region is connected to the first region. Each of the plurality of metal wirings has a first width, and each of the plurality of bridges have a second width that is greater than the first width.

Abstract: A process for performing localized corrective actions to structure of an electronic device is described. The structure may include a mating surface configured to receive another structured such that the two structures may be, for example, adhesively bonded together. The localized corrective actions are configured not to improve the mating surface but to also prevent light within the electronic device from escaping in undesired areas of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the corrective action includes using a removal tool to remove identified portions of the surface. In other embodiments, the corrective action includes using a different tool to add material identified portions of the surface. The identified means may include an automated inspection system.

Abstract: In one example, a kickstand for a mobile computing device is described. The kickstand having a first end and a second end opposite the first end to rotatably couple to a first side and a second side of a housing of the mobile computing device, respectively, proximate the middle of the first side and the second side of the housing such that the U shaped kickstand provides the space for disposing the components in the housing without significantly affecting form factors and/or aesthetic aspects of the mobile computing device in typing, inking and retracted modes.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a detachable base and a monitor housing detachably mounted on the detachable base. The detachable base includes a main body, at least one sensor, a keyboard, and a driving circuit. The driving circuit is electrically coupled to the keyboard and the at least one sensor. When the at least one sensor detects the monitor housing placed on the detachable base, the at least one sensor sends a driving signal to the driving circuit, and the driving circuit triggers an input function of the keyboard.

Abstract: Wearable digital buttons can be deployed within an enterprise context, allowing for the centralized distribution of viewable media content (such as images and videos) selected for each of one or more enterprise groups. For instance, a first set of media objects can be selected for a sales team within a company, a second set of media objects can be selected for a marketing team, and a third set can be selected for a tech support team. The media can be distributed by a central server, for instance wirelessly or via a USB-connected hub. The central server can include an interface enabling a user to select the media for distribution to each enterprise group, to edit or format the media, to view the locations of each wearable digital button within the enterprise, and to customize enterprise groups (for instance, by creating new groups and adding or removing users from existing groups).

Abstract: A touchpad device is used to connect a first fixing portion of a housing. The touchpad device includes a hinge structure and a circuit board. The hinge structure includes a main body and an elastic arm. The main body is located above the first fixing portion. The elastic arm is connected to the main body and includes a second fixing portion. The second fixing portion is fixed to the first fixing portion of the housing. A bottom surface of the circuit board is attached to a top surface of the main body.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a communicator; and a processor configured to: transmit a message including a communication connection order among a plurality of terminals to the plurality of terminals through the communicator, and control the communicator to sequentially perform connections with the plurality of terminals corresponding to association requests respectively received from the plurality of terminals after transmitting the message.

Abstract: A device that includes a die, a thermal interface material (TIM) coupled to the die, and an electromagnetic (EMI) shield coupled to the thermal interface material (TIM). The electromagnetic (EMI) shield is configured to compress the thermal interface material (TIM). The electromagnetic (EMI) shield comprises a flexible portion. In some implementations, the thermal interface material (TIM) is compressed by the electromagnetic (EMI) shield such that the thickness of the thermal interface material (TIM) is reduced by about at least 10˜20 percent.

Abstract: A computer chassis, including a number of removable walls wherein each removable wall includes a first side rail system comprising a number of first rails to receive a first size of a blade component, and a second side rail system comprising a number of second rails to receive a second size of a blade component. A removable wall for a chassis including a first side comprising a first number of and arrangement of rails and a second side comprising a second number of and arrangement of rails.

Abstract: A system and method of implementing an adaptable graphics board comprising the adaptable graphics board including a graphics processor, graphics memory, and a reconfigurable I/O module interface are having a plurality of electrical contacts, a dual compression connector having a first array of compressible electrical spring contacts on a first side and a second array of compressible electrical spring contacts on a second side operatively coupled to the first side via a dual compression connector printed circuit board layer, the first side of the dual compression connector operatively coupled to the reconfigurable I/O module interface of the adaptable graphics board, and a reconfigurable I/O module board having external display data ports disposed along an edge, wherein the reconfigurable I/O module board is operatively coupled to the adaptable graphics board via the second side of the dual compression connector.

Abstract: Thermal management systems and corresponding use methods are described herein. A thermal management system includes a thermal dock operable to cool a computing device in physical contact with the thermal dock. The thermal dock includes a housing, a first thermal management device supported by the housing, and a second thermal management device physically connected to the first thermal management device. The first thermal management device is a different type of thermal management device than the second thermal management device.

Abstract: A portable or modular cooling system is operated via the power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard. The cooling system receives electrical power via an Ethernet connection to a source device (such as a server, switch, or other PoE-enabled equipment). The cooling system may thus be used to spot-inject cooler ambient air in the vicinity of the source device without the need for grid electric and for cumbersome electrical wiring.

Abstract: A heating/cooling system modulates the temperature of water flowing through a hydronic emitter by mixing water flows through a mixing valve. The mixing valve has an inlet connect to a water flow pipe, an inlet connected to a water return pipe, and an outlet connected to the hydronic emitter. Water flows through the inlets are configured to obtain a desired mixed water flow at a targeted temperature through the outlet. A controller receives temperature information from a thermometer and then determines the targeted temperature of the outlet. The controller then determines an inlet ratio and configures the mixing valve based on the ratio. The heating/cooling system may support one or more heating/cooling zones and may operate either in a heating or a cooling mode.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels, first and second source boards connected to the display panel, and a control board. The control board is connected to the first source board via a first power cable and to the second source board via a second power cable. The control board is configured to control a power voltage provided to the pixels based on a first connection signal received from a first ground line of the first power cable and a second connection signal received from a second ground line of the second power cable.

Abstract: A technique for using machine logic to configure power supply units in a data center including: (i) receiving cost information for multiple power grids that includes expected cost information for a time period; (ii) receiving usage information for multiple data center loads in a data center that includes expected electrical power usage for the data center loads; (iii) determining a target power information set, based, at least in part, on the cost information and the usage information, with the target power information set, for the time period, including a target power amount respectively corresponding to each power grid; and (iv) determining a power supply unit configuration scheme so that, when operating under the power supply unit configuration scheme, each power grid will supply, at least approximately, its respectively corresponding target power amount.

Abstract: A system with a local data collector that collects power management data for a subsystem. The local data collector can determine whether a first formatting associated with a first channel between the local data collector and a system power management data collector is equivalent to a second formatting associated with a second channel between the local data collector and the system power management data collector, and in response to a determination that the first formatting and second formatting are not equivalent format the power management data according to the first formatting; store the power management data formatted according to the first formatting in a first location in a memory; format the power management data according to the second formatting; and store the power management data formatted according to the second formatting in a second location the memory.

Abstract: Various examples of the present disclosure provide a high efficient battery system, and systems and methods for intelligently discharging and charging the battery system such that an output voltage of the battery system is maintained within a predetermined voltage range. In some examples, a base board controller (BMC) is used to manage charging and discharging of the battery system. The BMC can provide both over-charging protection and over-discharging protection for the battery system.

Abstract: An energy regulation circuit including a first voltage regulator, a processor, a second voltage regulator, and a controller is provided. The first voltage regulator adjusts an input voltage to generate an adjustment voltage. The processor increases the adjustment voltage according to the input voltage to generate a boost voltage. An energy accumulator is charged according to the boost voltage. The second voltage regulator adjusts the boost voltage to generate an operation voltage. The controller operates according to the operation voltage.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing processing power determine a supply voltage to supply to a processing unit, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or graphics processing unit (GPU), based on temperature inversion based voltage, frequency, temperature (VFT) data. The temperature inversion based VFT data includes supply voltages and corresponding operating temperatures that cause the processing unit's transistors to operate in a temperature inversion region. In one example, the temperature inversion based VFT data includes lower supply voltages and corresponding higher temperatures in a temperature inversion region of a processing unit. The temperature inversion based VFT data is based on an operating frequency of the processing unit. The apparatus and method adjust a supply voltage to the processing unit based on the temperature inversion based VFT data.

Abstract: The described embodiments provide a graceful power transition system that can be configured as part of an enterprise computing system, workstations, a carrier grade computing system, and other similar computing systems is described. Power failure can cause potential problems that relate to data integrity, data loss, processing operations completion and timeliness, componentry reliability, and componentry failures, as well as other potential problems. The graceful power transition system recognizes these issues and provides numerous configurable embodiments that allow for smooth power down and power up transitions when power failures, power fluctuations, and return of power events occur. Embodiments of this system can be particularly useful in regions where power failure and power fluctuations are frequent.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus that can avoid an IEEE802.1X re-authentication process due to a communication speed setting change made at the time of transitioning to the power-saving state and realize both of security and power-saving. Fixed link speed with which both a MFP 100 and a communication apparatuses are compatible is set on the basis of acquired pieces of link speed setting information about the MFP 100 and the communication apparatus. Then, 100 Mbps lower than 1000 Mbps is fixedly set on the basis of acquired power-saving setting information about the MFP 100 when the power-saving setting is effective, and EEE is enabled.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a shelf having a front edge, a solar cell circuit disposed at the front edge, a display screen, and a controller operatively coupled to the solar cell circuit and the display screen. The controller monitors the period of a waveform of a charging voltage of a storage capacitor of the solar cell circuit, displays an image on the display screen in response to a change in the waveform timing. A system includes a plurality of shelves each having a front edge, a solar cell circuit disposed at the front edge of each of the plurality of shelves, and a controller operatively coupled to the solar cell circuits. The controller monitors the frequency at which a power transfer of each solar cell circuit occurs, and signals a device in response to a change in the frequency at which the power transfer occurs.

Abstract: A GPU performs dynamic power level management by switching between pre-defined power levels having distinct clock and voltage levels. The dynamic power level management includes identifying a first performance metric associated with processing workloads at the for a consecutive number of measurement cycles. In some embodiments, the consecutive number of measurement cycles includes a current measurement cycle and at least one previous measurement cycle. Based on a determination that the consecutive number of measurement cycles exceeds a minimum hysteresis number, an estimated optimization is determined to be applied to the GPU for a future measurement cycle. A power level setting at the GPU for the future measurement cycle is adjusted based on the estimated optimization. By considering performance metrics including, for example, different processing workloads and hardware configurations, the GPU is able to dynamically adapt its power settings to the particular workload that it is currently processing.

Abstract: A computer system includes: a database server configured to execute a database management system; and a storage apparatus configured to store data. The storage apparatus is configured to have a power saving function for switching between a sleep mode for reducing power consumption of the storage apparatus and an active mode for enabling read and write of the data. The database management system is configured to be executed by the arithmetic device, to thereby: receive a query for reading or writing data; analyze the received query to create an execution plan; identify a volume for reading and writing data; and select an execution plan for which power consumption satisfies a predetermined threshold value based on power consumption information on the identified volume.

Abstract: In an implementation, inputting a password in a virtual reality (VR) scene is described. An interactive input interface in the VR scene for a user of a VR device is presented. The interface comprises multiple input units used for an overall input. Each input unit comprises one or more input elements. A determination is made that a user scene focus in the VR scene is on a selected input unit. A determination is made that a movement track of the user scene focus on the selected input unit satisfies an input condition. In response to a determination that the movement track of the user scene focus on the selected input unit satisfies the input condition, the input elements in the selected input unit are used as a part of an input password.

Abstract: When the speed of head movement exceeds the processing capability of the system, a reduced depiction is displayed. As one example, the resolution may be reduced using coarse pixel shading in order to create a new depiction at the speed of head movement. In accordance with another embodiment, only the region the user is looking at is processed in full resolution and the remainder of the depiction is processed at lower resolution. In still another embodiment, the background depictions may be blurred or grayed out to reduce processing time.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for controlling a smart device based on a headphone are disclosed. The method includes: collecting, by the headphone, head motion feature data of a human body if a trigger condition of a collection task is satisfied; judging, according to the collected data, whether a target motion feature satisfying a predetermined motion feature is present in head motion feature of the human body; and if the target motion feature is present, acquiring information of an application currently running on the smart device, and generating an operation control instruction corresponding to the target motion feature according to the information of the currently running application and sending the operation control instruction to the smart device. According to the present application, control function may be enhanced for the smart device and control accuracy may be improved.

Abstract: Augmented reality headgear includes transparent displays that allow a user to simultaneously view the real world and virtual content positioned in the real world and further includes at least one source of coherent light and at least one sensor array for sensing, at a series of times, speckle patterns produced when the coherent light impinges environment surfaces. Circuitry is provided for sensing shifts in the speckle pattern and determining motion which caused the shift of the speckle pattern and adjusting the display of virtual objects displayed by the augmented reality headgear to compensate for the motion.

Abstract: One embodiment of a virtual reality apparatus comprises: a graphics processing engine comprising a plurality of graphics processing stages, the graphics processing engine to render a plurality of image frames for left and right displays of a head mounted display (HMD); and foveation control hardware logic to independently control two or more of the plurality of graphics processing stages based on feedback received from an eye tracking module of the HMD, the feedback indicating a foveated region selected based on a current or anticipated direction of a user's gaze, the foveation control hardware logic to cause the two or more of the graphics processing stages to process the foveated region differently than other regions of the image frames.

Abstract: A display device includes a display unit, a gaze line detection unit, and a control unit that includes a processor, and acts, when the processor executes a control program, as a gaze line concentration area detector that detects a gaze line concentration area on the screen, according to a trajectory of the gaze line on the screen detected by the gaze line detection unit, a counter that counts a number of objects displayed in the gaze line concentration area detected, and a display controller that enters an enlarged display mode in which the display object is displayed in an enlarged size, when one display object is included in the gaze line concentration area, and enters a help display mode in which help information is displayed, when no gaze line concentration area is detected, or when a plurality of display objects are included in the gaze line concentration area.

Abstract: Method for updating the field of view of a graphical user interface on augmented reality through gaze gestures of a user in a certain direction using a clue component which signalizes the existence of a feature component. The method includes: as the user gazes away from a given origin-pivot graphical user interface, synchronously modifying the clue in position, scale, color and/or form; extending graphical user interface to its adjacencies by preserving spatial reference to the prior context; displaying the feature after the user gazes away from the initial position in an arbitrary angle, distance or amount; and when the user gazes back into the origin/pivot position, the feature component animates its visible state off, while the clue component performs its transformation back into the original state.

Abstract: In some embodiments, eye tracking is used on an AR or VR display system to determine if a user of the display system is blinking or otherwise cannot see. In response, current drain or power usage of a display associated with the display system may be reduced, for example, by dimming or turning off a light source associated with the display, or by configuring a graphics driver to skip a designated number of frames or reduce a refresh rate for a designated period of time.

Abstract: A fabric-based item such as a fabric glove may include force sensing circuitry. The force sensing circuitry may include force sensor elements formed from electrodes on a compressible substrate such as an elastomeric polymer substrate. The fabric may include intertwined strands of material including conductive strands. Signals from the force sensing circuitry may be conveyed to control circuitry in the item using the conductive strands. Wireless circuitry in the fabric-based item may be used to convey force sensor information to external equipment. The compressible substrate may have opposing upper and lower surfaces. Electrodes for the force sensor elements may be formed on the upper and lower surfaces. Stiffeners may overlap the electrodes to help decouple adjacent force sensor elements from each other. Integrated circuits can be attached to respective force sensing elements using adhesive.

Abstract: A feedback or a user-perceived feedback of an input device is modified using one or more output devices. The output devices include one or more speakers and/or one or more actuators. The output (e.g., acoustic and/or haptic) produced using the output device may enhance, amplify, mask, obscure, or cancel an inherent sound or tactile feedback produced by the input device.

Abstract: A haptic device includes a display configured to display an image, a haptic output device configured to generate a haptic effect to a user when the user interacts with the display, and a processor configured to receive information related to the image displayed on the display. The processor is also configured to create a friction based haptic effect map associated with the image displayed on the display, and generate a signal to the haptic output device to output the haptic effect when the user interacts with the display when the image is displayed on the display, the haptic effect being configured to simulate a feel of the image in three dimensions.

Abstract: Techniques for haptic effect on a touch input surface are described. Generally, haptic effects are provided for different user interactions with a touch input surface, such gestures applied to a touch pad and/or a touchscreen to interact with applications, services, system-level functionalities (e.g., operating system user interfaces), and so forth. According to various implementations, haptic effects can be output based on visual and/or functional attributes of a particular device environment, and/or based on attributes of a gesture used to apply touch input.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-rate control of haptic effects with sensor fusion are disclosed. One illustrative system includes, a haptic output device configured to output a haptic effect, a first sensor configured to sense the output of the haptic output device and generate a first sensor signal, a processor in communication with the first sensor. The processor is configured to: sample the first sensor signal from the first sensor at a first rate, receive a reference signal, determine an error between the first sensor signal and the reference signal, generate a haptic signal based at least in part on the reference signal and the error, transmit the haptic signal to a haptic output device configured to output a haptic effect based on the haptic signal, and sample the first sensor signal at a second rate, wherein the second rate is lower than the first rate.

Abstract: A touch-control panel includes a display panel and at least one actuator. The display panel includes a touch-control detection device. Each actuator of the at least one actuator includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an inductive layer sandwiched between the first electrode and the second electrode. In response to the touch-control detection device detecting a touch-control operation, an actuator of the at least one actuator located in a region where the touch-control operation is performed vibrates.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a communication circuit to communicate with at least one wearable device, and at least one processor electrically connected with the communication circuit. The at least one processor is configured to obtain position information on a position on which the at least one wearable device is placed on a user's body, and to transmit a control signal to the at least one wearable device through the communication circuit such that, when an output of a haptic pattern specified based on a function is requested, the at least one wearable device outputs a haptic feedback corresponding to the position information and the specified haptic pattern.

Abstract: Haptic feedback generation methods and apparatuses relating to the field of haptic feedback are provided. The method comprises: in response to determining that a first part of a user body is touching a target position of an object, sending, by a device comprising a processor, a first mechanical wave to the object via a first medium comprising the first part; and sending, to the object via a second medium, a second mechanical wave that is used to form a haptic signal at the target position with the first mechanical wave, wherein the second medium comprises a second part, touching the object, of the user body. A source for forming the haptic signal can be at the target position, to cause that an effective haptic feedback to the user can be formed with little energy consumption, and poor experience of the user caused by vibration of an entire object is avoided.