Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Casey Cook Zelig

Ralf Groene

Hua Wang

Karsten Aagaard

Jan Raken

Panos Costa Panay

Anthony Reed

Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin

Bradley Edgar Clements

Siyuan Ma

Kaitlyn Schoeck

Ryan Eugene Whitaker

Sang Ho Yoon

Shantanu Yadunath Thakurdesai

Perry Pierce, Ii

Gabriel Pirie

James Anthony Trzaskos

Brian Stephen Claire

James David Holberry

Ryan Charles Eylander

A method of selectively illuminating part of an electronic device includes obtaining a posture status of a hinge supporting a display cover relative to a base of the electronic device and illuminating an optical module positioned on an outer surface of the electronic device based on the hinge position of the posture status.

Systems and methods for illuminated logo movement

The description relates to input devices that can be secured to and used to control various devices. One example input device can include a housing defining a top surface that includes controls. The housing can define a recess that includes generally opposing upper and lower surfaces that extends at least partially under and parallel to the top surface. A self-adjusting gripping mechanism can extend into the recess through the lower surface and can be biased toward the upper surface. The self-adjusting gripping mechanism can be configured to be contacted by devices having a range of thicknesses and configured to grip individual devices within the range of thicknesses between the self-adjusting gripping mechanism and the upper surface.

Adaptable input devices

The structure and devices described herein provide an improved attachment for a peripheral device, such as a stylus, to a computing device when not in use. A stylus may have magnets contained therein that cooperate with magnets in a computing device to magnetically secure the stylus to the computing device when not in use. In addition, a retractable interlock may automatically extend from the stylus when the stylus is in proximity of the computing device. The interlock is received in a receptacle of the computing device to provide an improved attachment through the mechanical interaction of the interlock and the receptacle. The interlock is biased in a retracted position and automatically extends through magnetic attraction with the computing device.

Retractable fang attachment for stylus

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