Abstract: A method of docking an accessory device includes, at the accessory device, receiving (324) a first transmission energy for wireless charging from an electronic device; in accordance with receiving the first transmission energy: setting (326) a timer, and entering (328) a docked mode; and exiting (330) the docked mode upon expiration of the timer.

Abstract: Event-related data based on an image that has been captured is generated. Coverage information relating to imaging range is compared to the event-related data. The cameras that can capture an image of the event, based on a comparing result, are listed so that an operator can select one of the listed cameras.

Abstract: Systems and systems for implementing network manageability techniques that enable intelligent connectivity are described. In an embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to: determine that a rule prescribed by a connectivity policy is satisfied by context information collected by the IHS, and, in response to the determination, change at least one of: a wireless communication channel, a protocol, or a network configuration used by the IHS to connect to a wireless docking station.

Abstract: A disclosed wireless charging clip for an information handling system includes a first surface comprising a charging coil, a ferrite sheet positioned below the first surface, mating elements to be coupled to respective mating elements of the information handling system when the charging clip is installed on the information handling system, charging circuitry configured supply inductive power to charge an auxiliary device when the device is placed on top of the first surface, and a connector through which input power is received from the information handling system when the charging clip is installed. The charging coil may include multiple graphene layers. The charging clip may include a second surface and a third surface including the connector through which input power is received from the information handling system. The mating elements may include magnets to align and hold the charging clip in position with respect to the information handling system.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a control unit that causes the communication apparatus to operate, based on that a predetermined command is received through a second connection in a first exclusive state in which the communication apparatus does not receive connection information through a first connection or a second exclusive state in which the communication apparatus is not connected to an external device corresponding to the connection information that is received through the first connection.

Abstract: A method of managing media content on a vehicle comprises storing a media content library comprising a plurality of media content items in non-volatile data storage media disposed in the vehicle, storing access rule data in the non-volatile data storage media, establishing a connection with a remote computing device over a communication link, receiving, from the remote computing device over the communication link, an indication identifying a first subset of the media content library to be designated as active, updating the access rule data to indicate that the first subset of the media content library is designated as active, and presenting at least a portion of the first subset of the media content library on a media presentation device based at least in part on said updating.

Abstract: A multipurpose accessory and storage system for an electronic device includes a housing member attaching to the electronic device and a charging station structured on the housing member to charge, arrest and dispense an accessory item. The accessory item includes a protective membrane housing a logic board, a power component, an image sensor, a transmitter configured to transfer a signal or data to the electronic device or the housing member and a software program stored in the logic board. The transmitter establishes a pairing or electronic connection between the electronic device or the housing member and the accessory item. The pairing or electronic connection enables content captured by the image sensor to be relayed to the electronic device to permit a user to view the content on the display of the electronic device and/or to control components and features of the accessory item via the electronic device.

Abstract: A communication device may shift an operation state of the communication device from a specific state to a G/O state in a case where a first wireless connection via a first wireless interface is established with a first external device under a situation where the operation state of the communication device is the specific state and predetermined information is received from the first external device using the first wireless connection, and after the operation state of the communication device has shifted to the G/O state in response to receiving the predetermined information from the first external device, establish a second wireless connection via a second wireless interface with the first external device so as to cause the first external device to participate as a client in a first wireless network in which the communication device operates as a G/O.

Abstract: A method is for operating a UV sterilization device including a housing defining a cavity, and having a door configured to permit access to the cavity, and trays carried within the cavity. Each tray is configured to receive a mobile wireless communications device. The UV sterilization device may include UV CBAs carried within the cavity respectively adjacent the trays, each UV CBA having LED UV sources configured to irradiate the mobile wireless communications device with UV radiation. The UV sterilization device may include a controller, and the method may include operating the controller to selectively power one of the UV CBAs for disinfecting the mobile wireless communications device.

Abstract: A control method of a multipurpose rollable moving device may include monitoring the object docked at a docking portion, a docking portion and a driving device; identifying the object mounted on a mounting portion through an identifier element; determining whether or not a camera is mounted; determining whether or not a current mode is an object following mode when the camera is mounted; recognizing a following object when the current mode is the object following mode; determining a distance and a direction to the object; and executing a driving control and a posture control through the driving device depending on the distance and direction to the object.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In addition, various embodiments identified through the specification are available. An electronic device disclosed in the disclosure includes a connector that is connected to a docking device, a first interface module supporting a display port protocol, a second interface module supporting a UFS protocol, a third interface module supporting a USB protocol, a switch located between the connector and the first interface module and the second interface module, a processor that controls the switch, and a memory electrically connected to the processor, wherein the memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to control the switch such that the first interface module is connected to the connector, receive a first signal requesting a change of an interface module from the docking device through the third interface module, and control the switch such that the second interface module is connected to the connector.

Abstract: A method for adding a robotic device to a first Wi-Fi network using a communication device, is disclosed, including generating an instruction to add the robotic device to the first Wi-Fi network using an application of the communication device connected to a first Wi-Fi network; extracting Wi-Fi access point's SSID and Wi-Fi password for the first Wi-Fi network by the application of the communication device; instructing the robotic device to enter into pairing mode; disconnecting the communication device from the first Wi-Fi network and connecting the communication device to a second Wi-Fi network of the robotic device using the application of the communication device; transferring the Wi-Fi access point's SSID and the Wi-Fi password for the first Wi-Fi network to the robotic device using the application of the communication device; and connecting the communication device to the first Wi-Fi network.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing and an elastic body. The casing includes: a first wall from which a display screen of a display device is exposed; a second wall that is positioned apart from the first wall in a first direction intersecting the display screen of the first wall; a third wall that extends between the first wall and the second wall; and a fourth wall that extends between the first wall and the second wall. The fourth wall intersects the third wall. The elastic body is disposed at a corner between the third wall and the fourth wall. The elastic body is provided to project out from surfaces of the first wall, the second wall, the third wall, and the fourth wall.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a computing device. One example computing device includes a first member including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a second member including a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface, wherein the second member is rotatably connected to the first member. The computing device includes a kickstand rotatably connected to the fourth surface of the second member at a first end of the kickstand. The computing device includes magnetic members to magnetically couple the second surface of the first member with a second end of the kickstand opposite the first end of the kickstand. As an example, when the computing device is to change from a first operation mode to a second operation mode, the kickstand is to move along the second surface of the first member via the magnetic coupling.

Abstract: Described is a method and apparatus for application migration between a dockable device and a docking station in a seamless manner. The dockable device includes a processor and the docking station includes a high-performance processor. The method includes determining a docking state of a dockable device while at least an application is running. Application migration from the dockable device to a docking station is initiated when the dockable device is moving to a docked state. Application migration from the docking station to the dockable device is initiated when the dockable device is moving to an undocked state. The application continues to run during the application migration from the dockable device to the docking station or during the application migration from the docking station to the dockable device.

Abstract: An example system may comprise a network-attached storage device including a base station having a hardware interface including a drive port and a connectivity port; a modular storage drive attachable to and detachable from the drive port; and a modular wireless adapter attachable to and detachable from the connectivity port. The portable storage device is formable by detaching the modular storage drive and the modular wireless adapter from the hardware interface of the network-attached storage device, and coupling the modular storage drive and the modular wireless adapter to one another via a portable hardware interface. Further, a rechargeable modular power unit is removable from the base station and attachable to and detachable from a power port of the network-attached storage device.

Abstract: A digital display system includes a transparent outer protective panel, a transparent inner protective panel, and a translucent digital video display located between the outer and inner protective panels. An integrated media player is operably connected to the translucent digital video display so that full-motion videos displayed on the translucent digital video display are viewed through the outer protective panel and items can be viewed through the translucent digital video display. The digital display system can be incorporated into any environment where a product is located behind a glass enclosure such as freezers, coolers, security glass, jewelry cases, liquor cases, cosmetic cases, and the like. In retail environments, the digital display systems can also be incorporated into entry doors, windows, drive-thru windows, teller windows, and any other location where there is traditionally glass and you want to focus consumer attention obstructing the customer's line of site.

Abstract: A wireless docking system has a host (100) and at least one dockee (120,130,140). The host accommodates at least one wireless docking environment including at least one peripheral (110,111,112). The host has a host communication unit (102) for providing wireless communication and a host processor (101) arranged for docking the dockee into the wireless docking environment. The dockee has a dockee communication unit (121) for providing said wireless communication, and a dockee processor (122) arranged for docking into the wireless docking environment. The dockee has at least one dockee peripheral (123). The dockee processor advertises the dockee peripheral, and, upon receiving a coupling request from the host, couples to the host for providing connection data and control of the dockee peripheral by the host. The host processor advertises the set of peripherals including the dockee peripheral for making the dockee peripheral available for use as a further peripheral in the wireless docking environment.

Abstract: An example implementation may involve a media playback system detecting two or more playback devices of a given type. The implementation may further involve transmitting, to a particular playback device of the detected playback devices, an instruction that causes the particular playback device to emit a given sound. The implementation may also involve receiving an identification of the particular playback device and displaying, via a graphical interface, one or more prompts to join the particular playback device into the media playback system.

Abstract: A method of controlling a docking station (21) to wake a mobile device (23) from a sleep mode, the mobile device (23) having a data module that is powered off in sleep mode and is capable of transferring data to/from the docking station (21) over a data connection. The mobile device (23) also includes at least one of a power module (211) that is powered on in sleep mode and that is capable of receiving power over a power transfer connection (29b) from a power source (28) in the docking station (21) and a sort-range wireless communication module (46) that is powered on in sleep mode and that is capable of transferring data over a short-range wireless connection (45).

Abstract: An apparatus for video signal switching for use with an external graphics processing unit device includes an input unit of an information processing device configured to input a first video signal from an external device comprising a graphics processing unit (“GPU”) and an input/output interface, a processing unit of the information processing device configured to output a second video signal, and a switching unit configured to determine a route for a video display signal that is output to a display unit, the route selected from an external route along which the first video signal is output to the display unit without going through the processing unit and an internal route along which the second video signal is output to the display unit. A computer program product and a system perform the functions of the apparatus.

Abstract: A profiled wireless docking system, includes a source device that includes a source device screen, a display device, and a sink device that is coupled to the display device. The sink device establishes a wireless docking session with the source device. The sink device then retrieves, from the source device, source device information about the source device. The sink device then retrieves, from the source device, content information that is provided for display on the source device screen by the source device. The sink device determines a source device wireless docking profile based on the source device information and the content information. The sink device then provides the content information for display on the display device according to the source device wireless docking profile.

Abstract: A disclosed apparatus may include (1) a circuit board and (2) a set of conductive contacts incorporated into the circuit board, wherein the conductive contacts (A) include a first positive/negative contact pair that is laid out in a first direction along the circuit board, (B) include a second positive/negative contact pair that is laid out in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction along the circuit board, and (C) facilitate electrically coupling, to the circuit board, at least one communication device that implements a differential signaling scheme. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle theft-prevention apparatus can include a locking mechanism, at least one computing device, and a cylindrical body including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be configured to rotate about the second portion. The at least one computing device can be configured to determine that the locking mechanism has transitioned from an unlocked state to a locked state. In response to determining that the locking mechanism has transitioned to the locked state, the at least one computing device can disable an engaging component of the locking mechanism. The at least one computing device can be configured to receive, via a network, a command to enable the engaging component. In response to receiving the command, the at least one computing device can enable the engaging component of the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A first wireless communication device (UE device) associated with a certain user (or included in a specified set/group of UE devices) may establish a first communication link with an accessory device according to a short-range radio access technology, and transmit link (pairing) information associated with the first communication link to a server, such as a cloud-based server. The server may share this (first) link information with other UE devices associated with the same user (or belonging to the same specified group of UE devices as the first UE device). Link information associated with the other UE devices (i.e. second link information) may equally be shared with the accessory device, and the other UE devices and accessory device may use the first link information and second link information in establishing respective communication links between any of the other UE devices and the accessory device without having to undergo a pairing procedure.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: a first control device that controls, in accordance with an operation mode, power reception/delivery from/to an external device connected to the information processing apparatus; a battery that is recharged by an external power supply or the external device; a second control device that acquires a power supply state of the information processing apparatus; and a third control device that determines whether power is being delivered from the external power supply to the information processing apparatus; and sets the operation mode of the first control device to a first mode based on the power supply state and on a result of the determination. The first mode is an operation mode in which the power reception alone is enabled between the power reception from the external device and the power delivery to the external device.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods, among which is a device peripheral to a controller device that is used to provide memory access to the controller device. In some embodiments, the device may determine and provide a response of the device to requests from the separate device.

Abstract: A user terminal accepts an edition of a program to have a control unit of a basic part perform electronic component control using a library stored in a library storage accessed from a plurality of user terminals in common. The user terminal transmits, to a server system, a command to have the control unit of the basic part perform the electronic component control in accordance with execution of the program. The server system receives a command transmitted from the user terminal, and transmits a command based on the received command to the basic part. The control unit of the basic part performs the electronic component control based on the command transmitted from the server system.

Abstract: In a display control apparatus, a cooperation unit capable of detaching from a meter device is prepared, and a smartphone is connected to the cooperation unit. The display control apparatus responds to changes in specification of a smartphone by cooperation function of the cooperation unit. The cooperation unit reads a cooperation pattern number stored in a memory on a meter device, and grasp an output image size, a display position, presence and absence of blank image. The cooperation unit receives an image data on a screen of the smartphone, and transmits image data in which change of display size, position adjustment and so on is performed to the meter device. The cooperation unit accepts a user input operation on an operation input device, transmits it to the smartphone so as to enable remote operation during driving.

Abstract: A method of controlling a docking station (15) having a wireless access point (21) having a network address for communicating with a mobile device (11) over a local area wireless network connection, a display controller (25) having a network address for processing video data for output to a display device (17a) over a display-specific connection, and a USB controller (28) for processing USB data signals for output to one or more peripheral devices (17b) over a USB connection. The method involves establishing a local area wireless network connection with the mobile device (11) and establishing a USB connection tunnelled over the local area wireless network connection with the mobile device (11).

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for a modular mobile point of sale device having separable units for configurable data processing. A modular device may include a main unit that includes data processing features to allow for a mobile point of sale, including a data entry unit for payment data, a communication component to secure communicate that data to a centralized transaction processor, and a processing unit to receive the data and instruct the centralized to process the data with an online service provider. The module device may also be physically and communicatively coupled to additional modules that may increase the on-device functionality of the main unit, include a module to allow user input and additional modules to accept other types of transaction input. On detection of a connected unit, the main unit may secure connect to and authenticate each attached module.

Abstract: A voice controlled device comprises a housing, a dock, a coupling mechanism, and a microphone. The dock is configured to connect the housing to a plurality of host appliances. The coupling mechanism is configured to receive an identification value indicative of docking between the voice controlled device and a currently connected host appliance of the plurality of host appliances. The microphone is configured to receive one or more voice inputs for the currently connected host appliance. A command is provided based on the one or more voice inputs and the identification value.

Abstract: A wireless charging pod and charging pod rack for sports equipment and game devices, which automatically detects nearby authorized game devices with rechargeable batteries, and automatically initiate and manage charging operations for authorized game devices, and automatically deactivates the charging operations when the rechargeable batteries are fully charged, or the authorized game devices are moved out of wireless charging range.

Abstract: A hub device enables the deployment of I2C devices in a system that also includes I3C devices. The hub has an I3C-compliant interface with which it communicates with an I3C master(s) on an I3C bus, an I2C-compliant interface with which it communicates with I2C devices on an I2C bus, and logic and memory that supports the conversion between the two domains.

Abstract: An information handling system interfaces with a docking station through a cable having first and second separate plug housings with first and second port connectors. An interconnecting structure formed in the first and second plug housings biases together with magnetic attraction to align the first and second port connectors in a predetermined manner adapted to insertion in adjacent ports of the information handling system. If the information handling system has only one port or has multiple non-adjacent ports, the plug housings separate to support insertion of a single connector into the information handling system.

Abstract: A disclosed apparatus may include (1) a circuit board and (2) a set of conductive contacts incorporated into the circuit board wherein the conductive contacts (A) include a first positive/negative contact pair that is laid out in a first direction along the circuit board, (B) include a second positive/negative contact pair that is laid out in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction along the circuit board, and (C) facilitate electrically coupling, to the circuit board, at least one communication device that implements a differential signaling scheme. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adjustable device holder which retains and mounts a portable electronic device onto a surface or an external support structure. The adjustable device holder includes a first engagement jaw, a second engagement jaw, a telescoping frame, and a locking mechanism. The telescoping frame includes a tubular body and a sliding body. The sliding body is slidably positioned within the tubular body to allow for variable length of the telescoping frame. The locking mechanism is mechanically integrated in between the tubular body and the sliding body to secure and set a specific length of the telescoping frame. The first engagement jaw and the second engagement jaw laterally hold the electronic device. The first engagement jaw and the second engagement jaw are positioned parallel and offset to each other along the telescoping frame. The first engagement jaw and the second engagement jaw are each is rotatably mounted to the telescoping frame.

Abstract: A passenger interface apparatus for a passenger transportation vehicle having a visual display generator, a docking station, a removable processor unit detachably connected to the docking station, a connection between the docking station and the visual display generator for the supply of data and/or signalling to the visual display generator, the removable processor unit having a memory, a data processor, and a connection interface to connect to the docking station.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extremely high frequency (“EHF”) systems and methods for the use thereof, and more particularly to board-to-board connections using contactless connectors.

Abstract: A sanitization device comprises an enclosure comprising emitters configured to emit sanitizing electro-optical radiation into an interior compartment. The sanitization device further includes a panel having an open configuration and a closed configuration adapted to enclose the inner compartment. The panel includes an inner surface forming a depression configured to receive a portable device when the panel is in the open configuration and to secure the portable device as the panel transitions to the closed configuration. The sanitization device may further comprise an actuator configured to transition the panel between the open and closed configurations in response to inputs received via a touchless input interface.

Abstract: A card PC is pressed and held with a fixation guide from right and left sides and from the top, so that the card PC is securely fixed at a normal position, with reduced influence of vibration. After the card PC is placed at a normal position, a connector of an external device is moved to a connector of the card PC, so as to securely connect the card PC to the external device. This accordingly prevents disengagement of the connectors or other similar problems that would otherwise occur due to imperfect connection between the connectors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sled system for physically attaching a mobile device and a peripheral device and electrically connecting both. A modular sled system according to the present invention comprises a mount unit to physically attach a peripheral device to a mobile device and the mount unit comprises an electrical connection part to be electrically connected to each of the peripheral device and the mobile device.

Abstract: A computing device in accordance with an example includes a first operating system and a second operating system. The computing device includes a controller to select one of the first and second operating systems based on a mode of the computing device, where the first and second operating systems are executed substantially in parallel on a processor of the computing device.

Abstract: A method of synchronizing thread execution of a host and one or more coprocessors includes writing by the host of an event command and at least one coprocessor instruction to a FIFO and comparing of the event command with a current event register of the coprocessor until they match, whereupon the FIFO entries are popped and the instructions are forwarded to the coprocessor for execution. A plurality of entry groups can be written to the FIFO, each beginning with an event command. The instructions can direct the coprocessor to exchange data with shared memory and apply its thread to the received data. The processors and shared memory can be linked by a ring-type bus having a controller that performs the comparison, popping, and instruction forwarding. The coprocessor clears the current event register during thread execution, and then writes an event command to the register when processing is complete.

Abstract: A server device includes a first storage unit in which first information including device names, locations, and scheduled use dates and times of a plurality of medical devices is stored, a determination unit that determines an alternative medical device that may be an alternative device of the failed medical device on the basis of second information relating to at least one failure of the plurality of medical devices and the first information stored in the first storage unit, and a communication unit that transmits third information including a device name, a location, and a usable date and time of the alternative medical device to one or more client terminal devices corresponding to the medical devices that have not failed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for taking sensor measurements is provided. The system includes a sensor configured to detect sensor inputs from a signal source and generate a sensor output signal. The system further includes a synchronization adaptor configured to receive the sensor output signal, to transmit a timing synchronization signal on a communication channel, and to transmit the sensor output signal on the communication channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method offering a specialized modular sled systems for combination, both in a physically proximate sense, and power usage-wise, mobile devices with peripheral devices without the need for cables, and with structural capabilities that offer the ability for a user to employ the same in substantially simultaneous fashion through a consolidated physical integration that eliminates uneven and/or problematic charging of the same.

Abstract: Described is a method and apparatus for application migration between a dockable device and a docking station in a seamless manner. The dockable device includes a processor and the docking station includes a high-performance processor. The method includes determining a docking state of a dockable device while at least an application is running. Application migration from the dockable device to a docking station is initiated when the dockable device is moving to a docked state. Application migration from the docking station to the dockable device is initiated when the dockable device is moving to an undocked state. The application continues to run during the application migration from the dockable device to the docking station or during the application migration from the docking station to the dockable device.

Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus performing wireless communication with a terminal apparatus includes a regular connection control unit making connection to and performing communication with an external access point and a temporary connection control unit that makes connection to the terminal apparatus through an internal access point and receives connection setting information of the external access point from the terminal apparatus through wireless communication based on the connection. The identification information of the internal access point includes a first character string and a second character string, and the temporary connection control unit changes the second character string of the identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A processing system adapted for use in a gaming environment is configured to detect when a user might accidentally drop an input device, such as a handheld game controller. The processing system includes an input device, a processing unit and a warning unit. The input device has one or more pressure sensors operable to sense pressure inputs from a user. The processing unit is operable to identify an imminent dropping of the input device from measurements obtained by the pressure sensors. And the warning unit is operable to provide a warning to the user when the processing unit identifies an imminent drop of the input device.