Abstract: A method for dynamically adjusting a root clock frequency of a logic system design on an emulation system comprises: identifying a plurality of signal paths from one of a plurality of signal inputs of the logic system design to one of a plurality of signal outputs of the logic system design, each of the plurality of signal paths having a signal propagation delay; determining a state of an input signal to a target signal input in a current root clock cycle; determining a target signal path based on the state of the target signal input in the current root clock cycle and one or more logic devices along each signal path associated with the target signal input; and determining the root clock frequency based on a longest signal propagation delay of the signal propagation delays of the plurality of signal paths excluding the target signal path.

Abstract: In a first and second embodiment, an apparatus and system comprising a set of voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs); wherein each VCO of the set of VCOs has an LC tank; wherein each VCO of the set of VCOs is connected via a transmission line. In a third embodiment, a method comprising connecting each VCO in a set of VCOs by connecting each respective LC tank of each VCO of the set of VCOs with a transmission line.

Abstract: A synchronizing system including a generation unit for generating a synchronizing pulse from data of an independent clock, the synchronizing pulse being generated in a periodic manner, transmission links to transmit the synchronizing pulse to all the computation units, and in each of the computation units, a control element to compare the synchronizing pulse that has been received to a pulse generated by an internal clock of the computation unit and to detect a compliance or a lack of compliance, a scheduler of each of the computation units activating a sequence of partitions when the synchronizing pulse is received, and this only if the control element has detected a compliance. The synchronizing system is configured to synchronize the computation units in a reliable and accurate manner and to increase the operating safety of these computation units.

Abstract: A timing generator, a timing generating method and an associated control chip are provided, wherein the timing generator includes a receiving circuit, a transmitting circuit coupled to the receiving circuit, and a control unit respectively coupled to the receiving circuit and the transmitting circuit. The receiving circuit may be configured to receive a timing data set from a storage device. The transmitting circuit may be configured to select a specific signal type within multiple signal types according to the timing data set, and output an output signal having the specific signal type with a specific time length, wherein the timing data set indicates the specific signal type and the specific time length. The control unit may be configured to control operations of the receiving circuit and the transmitting circuit.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a display, a middle plate, an adhesive layer, a support layer, and a coating layer. The housing includes a front plate facing a direction, a rear plate facing an opposite direction, and a lateral member surrounding a space between the front and rear plate. The display is configured to be seen through the front plate, and includes a first and second surface. The middle plate is disposed between the display and the rear plate, and includes a surface facing the display, and a recess. The adhesive layer is attached to the display, and the support layer is disposed between the adhesive layer and the middle plate. The coating layer is disposed between the support layer and the adhesive layer and is disposed in a first portion overlapped with the recess when viewed from the display.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may a strap adjustment mechanism having a first strap and a second strap positioned to at least partially overlap the first strap. The strap adjustment mechanism may also include a first strap adjuster, and a proximal portion of the first strap may be coupled to the first strap adjuster and the second strap is threaded through the first strap adjuster. In addition, the strap adjustment mechanism may include a second strap adjuster, and a proximal portion of the second strap is coupled to the second strap adjuster and the first strap is threaded through the second strap adjuster. Various other devices, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device display may have pixels formed from crystalline semiconductor light-emitting diode dies, organic light-emitting diodes, or other pixel structures. The pixels may be formed in a display panel having a single substrate or an array of display panel tiles. The display panel has inwardly facing display panel contacts that mate with corresponding outwardly facing interconnect substrate contacts on an interconnect substrate. The interconnect substrate may have areas with compound curvature that are overlapped by the display panel. To enhance flexibility of the interconnect substrate, the interconnect substrate may have flexibility enhancement openings and/or may be formed from a material with a low elastic modulus such as silicone or other elastomeric material.

Abstract: A method for downloading content into a wearable device is described. The method includes utilizing an application executable on a computing device to create a user account via a web portal, affixing an object to a receiving portion of a wearable device, detecting the object by the receiving portion of the wearable device, reading tag data of the object, verifying that the wearable device is associated with the user account, confirming a purchase of the digital content of the object, and utilizing the tag data to interact with a cloud backend to download the digital content.

Abstract: A smart ring includes a curved housing having a U-shape interior storing components including: a curved battery approximately conforming to the curved housing, a semi-flexible PCB approximately conforming to the curved housing and having mounted thereon: a motion sensor for generating motion data from physical perturbations of the smart ring, a memory for storing executable instructions, a transceiver for sending data to a client computer, a temperature sensor, and a processor for receiving motion data and performing executable instructions in response thereto, and a potting material disposed in the interior, forming an interior wall of the smart ring, wherein the potting material encapsulates the components and is substantially transparent to visible light, infrared light, and/or ultraviolet light.

Abstract: Consistent with disclosed embodiments, systems, methods, and computer readable media including instructions for implementing hybrid virtual keys in an extended reality environment are disclosed. Embodiments may include a processor to receive signals from a touch-sensitive surface, wherein a wearable extended reality appliance may virtually project a plurality of virtual activatable elements on the touch-sensitive surface. The plurality of virtual activatable elements virtually projected on the touch-sensitive surface may be a proper sub-set of a group of virtual activatable elements, based on the action of a user. The processor may receive touch inputs from the user via the touch-sensitive surface and identify one of the plurality of virtual activatable elements. The processor may cause a change in virtual content based on the identified virtual activatable element.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided in which docking stations provide power to an Information Handling System (IHS) that is coupled to the docking station and provide the IHS with access to I/O (Input/Output) devices coupled to the docking station. Docking stations include a power circuit receiving a supply of DC power from an external power source. Docking stations also include a docking port used by the docking station to supply DC power to the docked IHS. Docking stations also include an I/O port the receives a connection from an external display, where a DC power input is received via the I/O port from the coupled external display. A controller of the docking station apportions the DC power input received from the coupled external display between operations of the docking station and the DC power supplied to the IHS via the docking port.

Abstract: A system and method of implementing an adaptable graphics board form factor design comprising an adaptable graphics board including a reconfigurable zone subset of components including a reconfigurable I/O module having display data ports disposed along a first edge of the adaptable graphics board, the adaptable graphics board including a set of core components including the graphics processor and graphics memory, wherein the reconfigurable zone subset of components are orientable relative to the set of core components to interface with an information handling system chassis of a first model specification selected from a plurality of model specifications for information handling systems in which the adaptable graphics board may be used, and the adaptable graphics board including a connector pad interface area for receiving an array of compressible electrical spring contacts of a compression jumper pad for a flexible compression jumper connector, wherein the connector pad interface area is disposed along a sec

Abstract: A display panel and a display device are provided. The display panel includes first display region and second display region at least partially surrounding the first display region. In the first display region, along a row direction, the first pixel unit in the first pixel unit row is between two adjacent second pixel units in the second pixel unit row, and the second pixel unit in the second pixel unit row is between two adjacent first pixel units in the first pixel unit row. The first pixel circuit and the second pixel circuit are connected to a same first or second signal line. The first pixel unit connected to the first pixel circuit and the second pixel unit connected to the second pixel circuit are located in adjacent rows or columns.

Abstract: An electronic device having a bended display and a method for controlling the same. The electronic device includes a front display area and at least two separate side display areas that are physically connected with at least one side of the front display area and form a convex curved surface in at least one space between the front and the rear of the electronic device. The electronic device also includes and a non-display area that physically connects at least two side display areas of the at least two separate side display areas and forms a convex double curvature surface in at least another space between the front and the rear of the electronic device. The at least two physically connected side display areas may be bent in directions so that an acute angle, a right angle or an obtuse angle is formed.

Abstract: A flexible display device including a touch sensor is disclosed. In one aspect, the display device includes a flexible substrate, a light emission layer formed over the flexible substrate, and an encapsulation layer formed over the light emission layer and comprising a plurality of encapsulating thin films and a touch detecting layer configured to detect a touch input. The encapsulating thin films include at least one inorganic film and at least one organic film and the touch detecting layer is interposed between a selected one of the at least one inorganic film and a selected one of the at least one organic film that are adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A device includes an enclosure and logic. The enclosure includes a plurality of capacitive touch sensor arrays disposed at least on two of a top side, a bottom side, a left side, a right side, a front side, and a back side of the device. The enclosure also includes a first display on the front side of the device. The logic receives touch interaction information from the plurality of capacitive touch sensor arrays and initiates an action based at least in part on the touch interaction information.

Abstract: The description relates to hinged devices, such as hinged computing devices. One example can include a first portion that is secured to a hinge assembly by a first primary hinge shaft and a first secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the first primary hinge shaft. The example can also include a second portion that is secured to the hinge assembly by a second primary hinge shaft and a second secondary hinge shaft that is not co-extensive with the second primary hinge shaft.

Abstract: A display device including a display module having a plurality of folding regions, a support member disposed under the display module, a plurality of hinge parts each connecting the support member, and an adjustment part controlling the folding of the folding region, in which each of the hinge parts includes a center portion having a first sub-axis and a second sub-axis and a first fixing part and a second fixing part connecting the support member and the center portion, thereby facilitating the folding of the display device.

Abstract: A hinge module is provided, including a positioning assembly, a first shaft, a second shaft, a first bracket, a second bracket, and a switching assembly. The first shaft has a first rotating part and a first installing part. The first rotating part is rotatably disposed through the positioning assembly. The second shaft has a second rotating part and a second installing part. The second rotating part is rotatably disposed through the positioning assembly. The first bracket is disposed on the first installing part of the first shaft. The second bracket is disposed on the second installing part of the second shaft. The switching assembly is movably disposed in the positioning assembly and abuts between the first shaft and the second shaft. The hinge module is adapted to switch between a closed state, a first unfolded state, and a second unfolded state.

Abstract: A foldable touch screen display device with a flexible display made up of segments that can be folded from a compact state to an expanded state which also includes a peripheral enclosure mechanism. The peripheral enclosure mechanism can be automatically repositioned to rotate out of a channel as the device is being folded in such a way that it can close the gap at the sides of the device between two flexible display segments when the device is fully configured to a folded state. The device may further include sensors to indicate the state of configuration and mechanisms for alignment, locking, and further structural support. In one embodiment, a module attached to, situated within, or otherwise associated with at least one segment of the flexible display or rigid display may contain all or substantially all processing and memory, along with a communications system, which may be used in any state.

Abstract: Conventional laptop computers may utilize a door-hinge style or bezel-behind-base style hinge to connect a display with a keyboard of the laptop computer. Typically, these hinges present an undesirable discontinuous visual impression to the user. In the disclosed technology, a leading edge of a display abuts a leading edge of a keyboard. The disclosed sliding double-pivot hinge places a pivot axis parallel and coincident with the abutting interface, the leading edges of the display and the keyboard remain abutting throughout a rotational range of motion of the display with reference to the keyboard. The resulting visual impression to the user is that the display is contiguous with the keyboard regardless of the display angle. Further, the disclosed sliding double-pivot hinge may be used in a kickstand to permit the kickstand to rotate up to 180 degrees to fold back on itself and lay flat against an associated computing device.

Abstract: A device mounting system includes a device bracket coupled to a device, and a support surface mount coupled to the device bracket. The support surface mount includes a base member mounted to a support surface, a securing member extending from the base member, and a securing latch that is included in the securing member and that moves between a secured orientation in which it engages the device bracket to secure the device bracket to the support surface mount, and an unsecured orientation that allows the device bracket to be decoupled from the support surface mount. A release member in the securing member may be actuated to move the securing latch between the secured and unsecured orientations. A locking element in the securing member may be actuated to prevent movement of the securing latch from the secured to the unsecured orientation to lock the device bracket to the support surface mount.

Abstract: A drive carrier for a device of an information handling system includes first and second portions. The first and second portions are placed in physical communication with the device. The first portion includes first and second side rails to secure the device within the drive carrier. The first and second side rails slide within a first slot of a bay of the information handling system. The second portion is located on top of the first portion and floats away from and toward the first portion when the drive carrier is inserted with the bay of the information handling system. An amount of float for the second portion is based on a bay pitch of the bay.

Abstract: A display device including a lower substrate having a display area and a pad area, a display structure disposed in the display area of the lower substrate, pad electrodes disposed in the pad area of the lower substrate and spaced apart in a first direction, and a conductive film package including a base substrate disposed on the pad electrodes, and including a corner portion having a curved shape, bump electrodes disposed in a first portion of a bottom surface of the base substrate and overlapping the pad electrodes, metal patterns disposed in second portions of the bottom surface of the base substrate positioned at both sides of the first portion, a first film layer disposed between the base substrate and the lower substrate and overlapping the pad electrodes, a part of the bump electrodes, and the metal patterns, and conductive balls disposed inside the first film layer.

Abstract: A computing cooling system includes a chassis having chassis air inlet(s) and outlet(s). Heat dissipation device(s) thermally coupled to heat producing component(s) are located in the chassis adjacent the chassis air outlet(s). A first fan device located in the chassis adjacent the chassis air inlet(s) pulls first air from outside the chassis into the first fan device via the chassis air inlet(s), and pushes the first air though the heat dissipation device(s) and out of the chassis via the chassis air outlet(s). A second fan device located in the chassis adjacent the chassis air inlet(s) pulls second air from outside the chassis into the second fan device via the chassis air inlet(s), pushes a first portion of the second air past the heat dissipation device(s) and out of the chassis via the chassis air outlet(s), and pushes a second portion of the second air into the chassis.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods include at least one push fan assembly and at least one pull fan assembly and at least one constriction channel or pathway designed to compress air pulled in by the push fan so that as the compressed air exits the at least one constriction channel or pathway, the air undergoes an expansion and cools and the push-pull fan arrangement pulls the cooled air through the housing improving the cooling of computer or electronic components housed in the housing.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device for electronic device, a heat dissipation assembly, an air pipe assembly and a table. The heat dissipation device includes a refrigerator, an air pipe assembly and a heat dissipation assembly. The refrigerator has a cool air opening. The air pipe assembly has a first and second end portions, the first end portion detachably connects to the cool air opening. The heat dissipation assembly has a base body detachably connected to the refrigerator and a supporting plate pivoted to the base body. When the supporting plate is in a first position, the supporting plate has a first angle with a bottom plate of the base body. When the supporting plate is in a second position, the supporting plate has a second angle with the bottom plate. The second end portion is detachably connected to the supporting plate and is movably disposed in the air permeable.

Abstract: In one aspect, a device may include a housing, at least one processor within the housing, storage accessible to the at least one processor and within the housing, and plural heat absorbers within the housing that may be spherical. Each heat absorber may include an outer shell and inner material. The outer shell may include a shape-memory material. The inner material may include phase-change material different from the shape-memory material. The melting point of the phase-change material may be lower than the melting point of the shape-memory material. The heat absorbers may be juxtaposed with one or more other components of the device to absorb heat from the one or more other components.

Abstract: A heat radiating member includes bismuth. The heat radiating member defines a plurality of holes therein, and the plurality of holes is separated from each other in a plan view. Separation distances between the plurality of holes in the plan view each are more than about 40 nm and equal to or less than about 150 nm.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling components in an information handling system contained in a portable chassis comprises a die plate for receiving heat from a component, a heat pipe for transferring heat from the die plate to a single heat exchanger, a fan for generating an airflow across the heat exchanger and a thermal battery. The heat pipe comprises at least one curvature and the thermal battery is coupled to the die plate and has a length and a width such that the thermal battery is in contact with the heat pipe from the die plate to a point past the at least one curvature. The thermal battery may be formed from a thermally conductive material, be a vapor chamber or otherwise facilitate heat transfer to a heat pipe from the die plate to a point past the curvature for improved cooling.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, one or more methods, and/or one or more processes may: store, by an integrated circuit (IC) of an information handling system (IHS), first multiple fan speed values and second multiple fan speed values; determine, by the IC, that a baseboard management controller is impaired to control fans of the IHS; if the IHS is in the information processing mode: provide, by the IC, the first multiple fan speed values to fan modules; and set, by the fan modules, fan speeds of fans of the IHS based at least on the first multiple fan speed values; and if the IHS is not in the information processing mode: provide, by the IC, the second multiple fan speed values to the fan modules; and set, by the fan modules, the speeds of the fans based at least on the second multiple fan speed values.

Abstract: An information handling system, comprising: a voltage source; a thermally regulated structure, including: a thermal fabric layer, the thermal fabric layer having a porosity; a laminate layer coupled to the thermal fabric layer, wherein a shape of the laminate layer controls the porosity of the thermal fabric layer; a temperature sensor configured to detect a first temperature of the information handling system; a thermal management controller to perform operations comprising: determining that the first temperature is above a threshold; in response, calculating a voltage to apply to the thermally regulated structure based on the first temperature; and providing a command to the voltage source to apply the voltage to the laminate layer of the thermally regulated structure to adjust a shape of the laminate layer such the porosity of the thermal fabric provides an emissivity of the thermally regulated structure to thermally radiate heat from the thermally regulated structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing temperatures of wearable device components are disclosed. In one aspects, a method includes determining a temperature of an electronic component of the wearable device, determining a rate of temperature change of the electronic component, and determining whether to increase or decrease a transmission rate limit of the electronic component based on the temperature and the rate, adjusting the transmission rate limit based on the determination, and limiting a rate of transmission of the electronic component based on the adjusted transmission rate limit.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a battery included within the housing, a connector electrically connected to an external power supply device including an integrated circuit (IC) and exposed to a part of the housing, and a power management unit included within the housing and electrically connected to the connector, wherein the power management unit is configured to communicate with the IC of the external power supply device, and wherein the connector is configured to receive a first current of a first current value during at least a part of the communication and to receive a second current of a second current value greater than the first current value during at least a part in which the communication is not performed.

Abstract: An Internet of Things (IoT) system is illustrated, which has a power supply device and an IoT device. The power supply device electrically connected to the IoT device provides power to the IoT device. The IoT device has a memory unit, a control unit and a networking unit. When the power device generates a surge configuration, the control unit executes a surge control command stored in the control unit after receiving the surge configuration. The surge control command drives the control unit selectively executes one of modes according to the surge configuration. The modes comprise a user mode and a reset mode. The present disclosure utilizes the surge configuration to restart and/or reset the IoT device, and thus the IoT device can be reset without installing a reset button.

Abstract: A combined data/power coupling device includes a chassis having first and second powering device connectors and a powered device connector each coupled to a data/power coupling subsystem. The data/power coupling subsystem configures each of the first and second powering device connectors to receive power from at least one powering device, configures the first powering device connector to receive data from the at least one powering device, and provides data and power received via the first powering device connector to a powered device via the powered device connector. When the data/power coupling subsystem determines that data and power are not available via the first powering device connector, it configures the second powering device connector to receive data from the at least one powering device, and provides data and power received via the second powering device connector to the powered device via the powered device connector.

Abstract: A power device includes one or more electrical components, the electrical components including one or more physical attribute. The power device includes one or more sensors configured to monitor the attribute(s). The power device includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium including one or more alerting rule. The power device includes one or more processors configured for retrieving the one or more alerting rule from the storage medium. The processors are configured for monitoring one or more sensor value from the sensor(s), wherein the sensor values are associated with the attribute(s). The processors are configured for evaluating the at least one alerting rule during the monitoring, and when the one or more alerting rule results in a pending failure condition, sending a notification to a user.

Abstract: A power adapter arrangement configured to provide power to a load is described. The power adapter arrangement may comprise a power adapter having a first interface comprising a first plurality of contact elements, and a second interface comprising a switch configured to control power applied to a load; and a control attachment removably coupled to the power adapter, wherein the control attachment comprises an actuator element configured to make contact with the power adapter in response to a manual actuation of the control attachment; wherein the power adapter further comprises a power control circuit configured to receive the power and provide the power to the load in response to a detection of a manual actuation of the toggle element.

Abstract: An electronic device has sensing circuitry and control circuitry. The control circuitry generates, based on generated sensor data, information indicative of movement of the electronic device. The control circuitry generates control signals to control operation of the electronic device in a plurality of power states, including a working-power state, an intermediate-power state and a low-power state, based on the information indicative of movement.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are disclosed for intelligently controlling a power supply system of an information handling system. At least one embodiment is directed to a method that includes receiving power from an adapter and providing the power from the adapter to a switching power supply. At least one embodiment of the method also includes controlling the plurality of power switching elements to provide system power to an information handling system through the switching power supply; detecting a light loading power condition of the information handling system. In response to detecting the light loading power condition, the switching power supply is deactivated and a bypass control module is activated. In at least one embodiment, activation of the bypass control module directs power from the adapter through the bypass control module to the information handling system as the system power.

Abstract: Battery management systems and methods for using the same to obtain battery shock and/or rollover data. An exemplary battery management system of the present disclosure comprises an accelerometer configured to obtain acceleration data, a microcontroller operably connected to the accelerometer and configured to receive the acceleration data from the accelerometer, and a data storage medium in communication with the microcontroller, the data storage medium configured to store the acceleration data therein, wherein when the battery management system is in communication with a battery, the accelerometer can obtain the acceleration data relating to the battery, and the microcontroller can operate to disconnect the battery from a load connected thereto should the acceleration data meet or exceed a threshold limit.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include (1) maintaining (a) a filter matrix in a filter cache included in a local memory device (LMD) included in a hardware accelerator, and (b) a plurality of activation matrices corresponding to different rows of an activation volume in an activation cache included in the LMD, (2) for each activation matrix, directing a matrix multiplication unit (MMU) included in the hardware accelerator to execute a matrix multiplication operation (MMU) using the filter matrix and the activation matrix, (3) loading an additional filter matrix into the filter cache, and (4) directing the MMU to execute a plurality of additional MMOs, each additional MMO using one filter matrix included in the filter cache and one activation matrix included in the activation cache, such that the MMU reuses the filter matrix for at least one additional MMO and uses the additional filter matrix for a different additional MMO.

Abstract: An information handling system includes a PSU current level combiner, a current level indication splitter, and a load element. The PSU current level combiner receives a PSU current level indication from each of a plurality of PSUs, and provides a system current level indication that indicates a total amount of current supplied by the PSUs. Each PSU current level indication is a current signal and wherein a current level of each PSU current level indication is proportional to the amount of current supplied by the associated PSU. The system current level indication is a current signal. A current level of the system current level indication is proportional to the total amount of current. The system current level indication splitter receives the system current level indication, and provides copies of the system current level indication.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a connection unit that receive power from a power supply apparatus via a first terminal, a communication control unit that communicates with the power supply apparatus via a second terminal to receive power supply capability information of the power supply apparatus, and a control unit that disables activation of the electronic device before the communication control unit receives a predetermined notification from the power supply apparatus.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a method to minimize disruption for throughput oriented jobs in power oversubscription services with a dynamic control. The mechanism controls power in a hardware-agnostic way, and the policy employs a multi-threshold approach that balances power safety with workload impact. Moreover, an alternative control mechanism ensures proper system operation while power measurements are unavailable.

Abstract: Energy consumption is reduced within an Internet of Things (IoT) device, without degrading operating performance of the corresponding internal circuitry. A first internal supply voltage (VDDa) used to supply the internal circuitry is reduced from a VDD supply voltage to a lower voltage during an idle state, thereby reducing leakage currents in the internal circuitry. The first internal supply voltage (VDDa) may be reduced to a voltage that is one threshold voltage (Vtp) lower than the VDD supply voltage. A second internal supply voltage (VSSa) used to supply the internal circuitry is increased from the VSS supply voltage to a voltage higher than the VSS supply voltage during the idle state, thereby further reducing leakage currents in the internal circuitry. The second internal supply voltage (VSSa) may be increased to a voltage that is one threshold voltage (Vtn) higher than the VSS supply voltage.

Abstract: A device for directing respired air includes a frame having a top portion, a bottom portion opposite the top portion, and at least one shoulder disposed between the top portion and the bottom portion to receive a portion of a headset. The device further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the frame for releasably securing the frame to the headset. In addition, the device also includes a wall surface downwardly depending from the bottom portion of the frame to form a curved baffle. The curved baffle directs air corresponding to respiration toward the bottom portion of the frame, and thus toward an input interface of the headset when the frame is releasably secured to the headset.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for portable or stationary virtual reality and augmented reality video game systems. A game system that is operable of providing visual information to numerous head mounted displays are provided. A game system that is operable to receive, and recharge, numerous rechargeable batteries is also provided.

Abstract: A system configured to generate and/or modify three-dimensional scenes comprising animated character(s) based on individual asynchronous motion capture recordings. The system may comprise sensor(s), display(s), and/or processor(s). The system may receive selection of a first character to virtually embody within the virtual space, receive a first request to capture the motion and/or the sound for the first character, and/or record first motion capture information characterizing the motion and/or the sound made by the first user as the first user virtually embodies the first character. The system may receive selection of a second character to virtually embody, receive a second request to capture the motion and/or the sound for the second character, and/or record second motion capture information. The system may generate a compiled virtual reality scene wherein the first character and the second character appear animated within the compiled virtual reality scene contemporaneously.

Abstract: Various implementations include devices, systems and approaches for tracking user orientation. In some cases, a wearable audio device includes: an electro-acoustic transducer for providing an audio output; an inertial measurement unit (IMU) for indicating motion of the wearable audio device; a set of distance sensors; and a controller coupled with the electro-acoustic transducer, the IMU and the set of distance sensors, the controller configured to: determine an orientation of a user of the wearable audio device based on the indication of motion from the IMU; verify the orientation of the user as detected by the IMU, using data from the set of distance sensors; and execute an orientation-based action in response to verifying the orientation of the user.