Intel Corporation

Cascade Microtech, Inc.

Jeremy N Burr

David W Browning

Mark Angus MacDonald

Russell S Aoki

Shawn S Mceuen

Matthew D Coakley

Ulun Karacaoglu

Anand S Konanur

Jaroslaw Sydir

Lawrence A Booth

Eric W Strid

Anthony George LaMarca

Gokul V Subramaniam

Kimberly R Gleason

Stephen R Wood

Marcus Grindstaff

Saara Kamppari

Joel Rosenzweig

Ralph M Mesmer

Edward M Godshalk

Jeffrey A Williams

Gregory Nordgren

Rajgopal Ramamoorthy

Systems and methods may receive data from a data interface of a base platform, convert the data into an analog signal and modulate the analog signal onto a direct current (DC) power line coupled to a connector of the base platform. Additionally, the modulated analog signal may be received from a DC power line coupled to a connector of a tablet platform, wherein the modulated analog signal is converted to a digital signal and demodulated to recover the data. In one example, the data includes user input data associated with an input device including one or more of a mouse, a keyboard, a keypad or a touchpad.

Modulating communications between platforms onto power delivery rails

In one example a electronic device comprises a housing, at least one heat generating component disposed within the housing, at least one internal heat dissipation device positioned proximate the at least one heat generating component, and a thermal interface defined in at least a portion of the housing to allow direct thermal contact between the heat dissipation device and an external heat dissipation device. Other examples may be described.

Dynamic thermal platform operating point for electronic devices

Techniques are disclosed for processing a video stream to reduce platform power by employing a stepped and distributed pipeline process, wherein CPU-intensive processing is selectively performed. The techniques are particularly well-suited for hand-based navigational gesture processing. In one example case, for instance, the techniques are implemented in a computer system wherein initial threshold detection (image disturbance) and optionally user presence (hand image) processing components are proximate to or within the system's camera, and the camera is located in or proximate to the system's primary display. In some cases, image processing and communication of pixel information between various processing stages which lies outside a markered region is suppressed. In some embodiments, the markered region is aligned with, a mouse pad or designated desk area or a user input device such as a keyboard. Pixels evaluated by the system can be limited to a subset of the markered region.

Gesture pre-processing of video stream using a markered region

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include a main housing, a flexible display, and a touchscreen, wherein regions of the touchscreen can be reconfigured based on an orientation of the flexible display.

Touchscreen for use with flexible display

In an embodiment, a system includes a peripheral controller to interface with a touch controller and to communicate mapping information to identify primary and secondary regions of a display. The touch controller includes logic to filter touch data when it is for a touch within the secondary region and to communicate the touch data to the peripheral controller when it is for the user touch within the primary region. In an embodiment, display logic may determine when and how to use a display bezel area for displaying content, via a combination of criteria. Decision vectors (such as sensors, device configuration, content type, primary display activity) may enable/disable display areas for rendering, with independent control of each side of the bezel. Content can be rendered based on primary display content, environment, other devices and user preferences. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Method, apparatus, and system for distributed pre-processing of touch data and display region control

Systems, apparatuses, and methods may include a human body communication data storage device having at least first and second electrodes and a human body communication modem. A storage component communicating with the human body communication modem includes a first secure storage location provided with a user-specific authentication record and a second data storage location.

Human body communication device with secure access

Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of a docking base comprises a base housing including at least one alignment pin disposed within the base housing. Each of the at least one alignment pin is configured to engage a corresponding alignment pin receptacle of a device housing of an electronic device. The base housing further includes an attachment mechanism coupled to the at least one first alignment pin, wherein the attachment mechanism is configured to cause the at least one first alignment pin to extend at least partially from the base housing when the device housing is within a predetermined proximity of the base housing.

Magnetic attachment mechanism for an electronic device

Techniques are disclosed for processing a video stream to reduce platform power by employing a stepped and distributed pipeline process, wherein CPU-intensive processing is selectively performed. The techniques are particularly well-suited for hand-based navigational gesture processing. In one example case, for instance, the techniques are implemented in a computer system wherein initial threshold detection (image disturbance) and optionally user presence (hand image) processing components are proximate to or within the system's camera, and the camera is located in or proximate to the system's primary display. In some cases, image processing and communication of pixel information between various processing stages which lies outside a markered region is eliminated. In some embodiments, the markered region is aligned with a mouse pad, desk area, or a user input device (e.g., keyboard). Pixels evaluated by the system can be limited to a subset of markered region. A simplified skintone detection process can be employed.

Gesture pre-processing of video stream using skintone detection

Techniques are disclosed for processing a video stream to reduce platform power by employing a stepped and distributed pipeline process, wherein CPU-intensive processing is selectively performed. In one example case, the techniques are implemented in a user's computer system wherein initial threshold detection (image disturbance) and optionally user presence (e.g., hand image) processing components are proximate to or within the system's camera, and the camera is located in or proximate to the system's primary display. The threshold detection and/or target presence stages can be selectively disabled for a hold-off period. The hold-off period may be, for example, in the range of 50 to 1000 mSec and triggered in response to an indication that a user of the system is unlikely to be making navigational gestures or that the system is not ready to process video, thereby conserving power by avoiding processing of video frames free of navigation gestures.

Gesture pre-processing of video stream with hold-off period to reduce platform power

Methods and apparatuses for initiative communication between first and second wireless communication devices using first and second RFID transceivers.

Power-scavenging receiver to generate a signal to be used to control operational state

Techniques are disclosed for processing a video stream to reduce platform power by employing a stepped and distributed pipeline process, wherein CPU-intensive processing is selectively performed. The techniques are particularly well-suited for efficient hand-based navigational gesture processing of a video stream, in accordance with some embodiments. The stepped and distributed nature of the process allows for a reduction in power needed to transfer image data from a given camera to memory prior to image processing. In one example case, for instance, the techniques are implemented in a user's computer system wherein initial threshold detection (image disturbance) and optionally user presence (hand image) processing components are proximate to or within the system's camera, and the camera is located in or proximate to the system's primary display. The computer system may be any mobile or stationary computing system having a display and camera that are internal and/or external to the system.

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Portland, OR, United States of America

Jeremy N Burr