Backlighting a fabric enclosure of a flexible cover

Fabric enclosure backlighting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, one or more translucent portions are formed within a plurality of layers of a fabric enclosure assembly. In one approach, regions within one or multiple layers are laser etched to form the translucent portions within the fabric enclosure assembly. A light source is then arranged to selectively transmit light through the layers via the translucent portions to provide backlight for one or more elements integrated with fabric enclosure assembly. The one or more elements may include representations of input keys and/or graphics associated with the fabric enclosure assembly. The backlight may be used to view the one or more elements in low light and/or provide backlight effects such as borders, side lighting, labels, and so forth.

Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge. 1. An input device comprising:a sensor substrate having a first set of one or more conductors of a first key and a second set of one or more conductors of a second key;a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having first and second openings that expose the first and second sets of conductors, respectively; anda flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the first and second openings responsive to an applied pressure to initiate respective first and second inputs, in which an arrangement of discrete portions of applied adhesive that secures the flexible contact layer to the spacer layer along one or more edges of the first key is different than an arrangement of applied adhesive that secures the flexible contact layer to the spacer layer along one or more edges of the second key.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the arrangements define portions along the edges of the first and second keys claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , that do not include adhesive thereby permitting greater flexibility of the flexible contact layer to ...

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Input device backlighting

Input device backlighting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a light guide configured to transmit light, a sensor assembly having a plurality of sensors that are configured to detect proximity of an object as a corresponding one or more inputs, a connection portion configured to form a communicative coupling to a computing device to communicate the one or more inputs received by the sensor assembly to the computing device, and an outer layer. The outer layer has a plurality of indications of inputs formed using openings in the outer layer such that light from the light guide is configured to pass through the openings to function as a backlight. The outer layer also has a plurality of sub-layers arranged to have increasing levels of resistance to transmission of the light from the light guide, one to another.

Input device securing techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge.

Input Device Sensor Configuration

Input device configurations are described. In implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having a capacitive sensor to detect proximity of an object that contacts the input device. The input device also includes a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate, where the flexible contact layer is implemented to flex and contact the sensor substrate responsive to pressure applied by the object to initiate an input to a computing device. The flexible contact layer can include a force concentrator pad that is designed to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input. 1. An input device comprising:a sensor substrate having a capacitive sensor configured to detect proximity of an object that contacts the input device; anda flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate, the flexible contact layer configured to flex and contact the sensor substrate responsive to pressure applied by the object to initiate an input to a computing device.2. The input device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the flexible contact layer includes a force concentrator pad configured to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input.3. The input device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the capacitive sensor is configured to detect the proximity of the object before the object contacts the input device to initiate the input.4. The input device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the input to the computing device is initiated based on at least one of the capacitive sensor detecting the proximity of the object claim 1 , the pressure applied by the object on the sensor substrate claim 1 , or an input force applied to the flexible contact layer.5. The input device as recited in claim 1 , further comprising at least two conductors that include the ...

Input Device Backlighting

Input device backlighting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a light guide configured to transmit light, a sensor assembly having a plurality of sensors that are configured to detect proximity of an object as a corresponding one or more inputs, a connection portion configured to form a communicative coupling to a computing device to communicate the one or more inputs received by the sensor assembly to the computing device, and an outer layer. The outer layer has a plurality of indications of inputs formed using openings in the outer layer such that light from the light guide is configured to pass through the openings to function as a backlight. The outer layer also has a plurality of sub-layers arranged to have increasing levels of resistance to transmission of the light from the light guide, one to another. 1. An input device comprising:a light guide configured to transmit light; andan outer layer disposed proximal to the light guide, the outer layer having a plurality of indications of inputs formed using openings in the outer layer such that light from the light guide is configured to pass through the openings to function as a backlight, the outer layer having a plurality of sub-layers arranged to have increasing levels of resistance to transmission of the light from the light guide, one to another.2. The input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sub-layers are arranged in an order of increasingly lighter shades as positioned away from the light guide.3. The input device as described in claim 1 , wherein:an external said sub-layer forms an external surface of the input device;the external said sub-layer has a color; andat least one of the sub-layers positioned between the external said sub-layer and the light guide has a darker shade of the color.4. The input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the openings are formed in the outer layer using a laser.5. The input device as described in ...

Apparatus and Method for Precision Immobilization of Multiple Cameras in a Multi-Camera System

An information handling system includes a multi-camera mounting apparatus. The multi-camera mounting apparatus accommodates a plurality of camera modules in order to capture a three dimensional image. The multi-camera mounting apparatus is comprised of a uni-body bracket made of a combination of materials that have a near net-zero thermal expansion in order to maintain the cameras' locations relative to each other. Additionally, the camera modules may be affixed to the multi-camera mounting apparatus using UV-activated adhesive. 1. A multi-camera mounting apparatus comprising:a uni-body bracket;the uni-body bracket comprised of a plurality of materials wherein a first material has either a negative or positive coefficient of thermal expansion and a second material has a coefficient of thermal expansion of the opposite sign of the first material; andthe uni-body bracket containing a mounting zone for the mounting of a plurality of camera modules.2. The multi-camera mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mounting zone includes a pocket with an aperture for a camera.3. The multi-camera mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mounting zone includes a pocket with glue channels.4. The multi-camera mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of materials includes aramid.5. The multi-camera mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of materials of the uni-body bracket are layered flat-side facing.6. The multi-camera mounting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second material is interspersed within the first material of the uni-body bracket.7. The multi-camera mounting apparatus of claim 5 , wherein for each dimension of the uni-body bracket the plurality of materials are arranged such that two pieces of the first material overlap a single piece of the second material.8. The multi-camera mounting apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the first material and the second material have a combined near net-zero thermal expansion.9. A method for ...

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Pressure sensitive keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Method and Apparatus for Depth Algorithm Adjustment to Images based on Predictive Analytics and Sensor Feedback in an Information Handling System

A system for determining a loss of calibration in a multi-view stereo imaging system including executing instructions, via a processor, for a multi-view stereo imaging system to process a plural image frame recorded from a plurality of digital cameras of an information handling system and based on plural image calibration parameters and detecting a physical impact event, via a physical sensor, to an information handling system. The system and method execute instructions for a physical impact event detection system to determine, based on physical sensor feedback data, whether a threshold level of a physical impact event has been reached so as to affect calibration of the multi-view stereo imaging system. The detected physical impact event may be a mechanical impact event, a thermal impact event, a vibration mechanical impact event, or another physical impact event. 1. A computer-implemented method for determining a loss of calibration in a multi-view stereo imaging system comprising:executing instructions, via a processor, for a multi-view stereo imaging system to process a plural image frame recorded from a plurality of digital cameras of an information handling system and based on plural image calibration parameters;detecting a physical impact event, via a physical sensor, to an information handling system; andexecuting instructions, via the processor, for a physical impact event detection system to determine based on physical sensor feedback data whether a threshold level of a physical impact event has been reached to affect calibration of the multi-view stereo imaging system,wherein the detected physical impact event is at least a mechanical impact event or a thermal impact event.2. The method of further comprising:detecting a calibration loss of at least one digital camera based on at least one processed plural image frame.3. The method of wherein a level of the physical impact event determined by the physical impact event detection system corresponds to a ...

Key formation

Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of areas that are embossed thereon that indicate one or more borders of respective said keys.

Pressure Sensitive Keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location. 1a sensor substrate having one or more conductors; and a first location that is configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensitive ink; and', 'a second location that is configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensitive ink such that the second location has increased conductivity than the first location., 'a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate and configured to flex in response to an application of pressure to contact the sensor substrate, the flexible contact layer having. A pressure sensitive key comprising: This application is a continuation of and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/468,882 entitled “Pressure Sensitive Keys” and filed May 10, 2012 which in turn claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to the following U.S. Provisional Patent Applications, the entire disclosures of each of these applications being incorporated by reference in their entirety:U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/606,321, filed Mar. 2, 2012, Attorney Docket Number 336082.01, and titled “Screen Edge;”U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/606,301, filed Mar. 2, 2012, Attorney Docket Number 336083.01, and titled “Input Device Functionality;”U.S. ...

Multiple position input device cover

Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Input device sensor configuration

Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device. The flexible contact layer includes a force concentrator pad that is configured to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input.

Input device configuration having capacitive and pressure sensors

Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device. The flexible contact layer includes a force concentrator pad that is configured to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a capacitive sensor assembly arranged in an array that is configured to detect a location of an object that is proximal to a respective capacitive sensor of the capacitive sensor assembly and a pressure sensitive sensor assembly including a plurality of pressure sensitive sensor nodes that are configured to detect an amount of pressure applied by the object against ...

Input device layers and nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Input device backlighting

Input device backlighting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a light guide configured to transmit light, a sensor assembly having a plurality of sensors that are configured to detect proximity of an object as a corresponding one or more inputs, a connection portion configured to form a communicative coupling to a computing device to communicate the one or more inputs received by the sensor assembly to the computing device, and an outer layer. The outer layer has a plurality of indications of inputs formed using openings in the outer layer such that light from the light guide is configured to pass through the openings to function as a backlight. The outer layer also has a plurality of sub-layers arranged to have increasing levels of resistance to transmission of the light from the light guide, one to another.

INPUT DEVICE MANUFACTURE

Input device manufacture techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a plurality of layers of a key assembly is positioned in a fixture such that one or more projections of the fixture are disposed through one or more openings in each of the one or more layers. The positioned plurality of layers is secured to each other. 1. A method comprising:positioning a plurality of layers of a key assembly in a fixture such that one or more projections of the fixture are disposed through one or more openings in each of the one or more layers; andsecuring the positioned plurality of layers to each other.2. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the key assembly includes one or more layers of a pressure sensitive sensor stack.3. A method as described in claim 2 , wherein the pressure sensitive key assembly includes a sensor substrate configured to be contacted by a flexible contact layer to initiate an input to be communicated to a computing device that is communicatively coupled to the key assembly.4. A method as described in claim 2 , wherein the pressure sensitive key assembly includes a plurality of pressure sensitive keys5. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the positioning is performed such that the plurality of layers of the key assembly are positioned in an order such that a surface that is configured to receive pressure to initiate an input is positioned as facing a surface of the fixture.6. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the key assembly includes a force concentrator that is configured to channel pressure applied to the force concentrator to respective ones of a plurality of keys of the key assembly.7. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the key assembly includes a support board having one or more surface mount hardware elements.8. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the securing is performed using a heat-activated film.9. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the securing is performed using an adhesive layer that ...

Key Strike Determination For Pressure Sensitive Keyboard

A pressure sensitive keyboard includes multiple pressure sensors associated with the keys of the keyboard. In response to pressure applied to one or more keys of the keyboard, a determination is made as to whether the pressure applied is a key strike (a user selection of a key). Various different factors can be used in determining whether the pressure applied is a key strike, such as the amount of the pressure applied, a rate at which the pressure is applied, a number of keys to which pressure is applied, when the pressure is applied relative to previous key strikes, and so forth. 1. A method comprising:obtaining an indication of pressure applied to a key of a pressure sensitive keyboard configured to be physically and communicatively removable from a computing device; anddetermining that the pressure applied to the key is a key strike in response to the pressure applied to the key rising to a key press threshold amount.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , the determining comprising determining that the pressure applied to the key is a key strike in response to both the pressure applied to the key rising to the key press threshold amount and no more than a threshold number of keys concurrently being pressed.3. A method as recited in claim 1 , the determining comprising determining that the pressure applied to the key is a key strike in response to both the pressure applied to the key rising to the key press threshold amount and a threshold amount of time having elapsed since the key was previously struck and released.4. A method as recited in claim 1 , the determining comprising determining that the pressure applied to the key is a key strike in response to both the pressure applied to the key rising to the key press threshold amount and a threshold amount of time having elapsed since a different key of the keyboard was previously struck.5. A method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising determining that the pressure applied to the key is not a key strike in ...

Force Concentrator

Force concentrator techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having a plurality of conductors, a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate and configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input; and a force concentrator layer disposed proximal to the flexible contact layer on a side opposite the sensor substrate. The force concentrator layer has a pad disposed thereon that is configured to cause pressure applied to the force concentrator layer to be channeled through the pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input. 1. A pressure sensitive key comprising:a sensor substrate having one or more conductors;a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate and configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input; anda force concentrator layer disposed proximal to the flexible contact layer on a side opposite the sensor substrate, the force concentrator layer having a pad disposed thereon that is configured to cause pressure applied to the force concentrator layer to be channeled through the pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input.2. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 1 , wherein flexible contact layer includes a force sensitive ink.3. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 1 , wherein the pressure is applied to the force concentrator layer through an off center key strike and the force concentrator layer is configured to channel the pressure to initiate the input.4. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 1 , wherein the force concentrator layer is configured to act as a mechanical filter such that an amount of pressure below a threshold amount is not channeled in a sufficient amount to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate in an amount that is sufficient to initiate the input ...

Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge. 1. A pressure sensitive key comprising:a sensor substrate having one or more conductors;a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having at least one opening that exposes the one or more conductors of the sensor substrate, the opening defining a plurality of edges of the pressure sensitive key; at first said edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first said edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first said edge; and', 'at a second said edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second said edge., 'a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to contact the one or more conductors of the sensor substrate to initiate an input, the flexible contact layer secured to the spacer layer such that2. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 1 , wherein the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate endpoint of the second edge.3 ...

Sensor Stack Venting

Sensor stack venting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, one or more vent structures are formed within layers of a pressure sensitive sensor stack for a device. Vent structures including channels, holes, slots, and so forth are designed to provide pathways for gas released by feature elements to escape. The pathways may be arranged to convey outgases through the layers to designated escape points in a controlled manner that prevents deformities typically caused by trapped gases. The escape points in some layers enable at least some other layers to be edge-sealed. Pathways may then be formed to convey gas from the edge-sealed layer(s) to an edge vented layer(s) having one or more escape points, such that feature elements in the edge-sealed layer(s) remain protected from contaminants. 1. An apparatus comprising:a pressure sensitive sensor stack having a plurality of layers that include one or more feature elements to implement accessory functionality provided by the apparatus; andone or more vent structures formed in the pressure sensitive sensor stack to convey gases released by the feature elements between the plurality of layers to designated escape points disposed in one or more of the plurality of layers.2. The apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the vent structures are configured to convey the gases to at least one vented layer that contains the designated escape points from at least one sealed layer that does not contain escape points.3. The apparatus as described in claim 1 , further comprising a designated vent layer configured to include the designated escape points to handle the gases that are conveyed to the designated vent layer via the vent structures from at least one other layer of the plurality of layers.4. The apparatus as described in claim 1 , further comprising a connection portion configured to connect the apparatus as an accessory device to a computing device and provide the accessory functionality to the computing ...

Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge.

Pressure Sensitive Keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location. 1. A pressure sensitive key comprising:a sensor substrate having one or more conductors; and a first location that is configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensitive ink; and', 'a second location that is configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensitive ink such that the second location has increased conductivity than the first location., 'a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate and configured to flex in response to an application of pressure to contact the sensor substrate, the flexible contact layer having2. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 1 , wherein the second location is positioned closer to an edge of the pressure sensitive key than the first location.3. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 1 , wherein the force sensitive ink used at the second location has increased conductivity than the force sensitive ink used at the first location.4. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 1 , wherein an amount of the force sensitive ink used at the second location is greater than an amount of the force sensitive ink used at the first location.5. A pressure sensitive key as described in claim 4 , wherein the amount of the force ...

Key Formation

Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of areas that are embossed thereon that indicate one or more borders of respective said keys.

FLEXIBLE HINGE SUPPORT LAYER

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs;a connection portion that is configured to be removable attachable to the computing device and including at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals;a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly and communicatively connect the connection portion to the input portion;first and second outer layers that are configured to act as an outer surface of the input portion and the flexible hinge and are physically secured to the connection portion; anda support layer disposed between the first and second outer layers of the input portion and the flexible hinge, the support layer having one or more tabs that are configured to be secured to the connection portion.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the support layer is formed from a material having a greater resistance to tearing that the first and second outer layers.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the support layer is configured to reduce an amount of force encountered by the first and second outer layers during movement of the input device in ...

Fabric Enclosure Backlighting

Fabric enclosure backlighting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, one or more translucent portions are formed within a plurality of layers of a fabric enclosure assembly. In one approach, regions within one or multiple layers are laser etched to form the translucent portions within the fabric enclosure assembly. A light source is then arranged to selectively transmit light through the layers via the translucent portions to provide backlight for one or more elements integrated with fabric enclosure assembly. The one or more elements may include representations of input keys and/or graphics associated with the fabric enclosure assembly. The backlight may be used to view the one or more elements in low light and/or provide backlight effects such as borders, side lighting, labels, and so forth. 1. An apparatus comprising:a light source;a fabric enclosure assembly having a plurality of layers including at least an outer skin, a backer layer, and one or more middle layers disposed between the outer skin and the backer layer;one or more translucent portions formed in the plurality of layers to enable transmission of light from the light source through the plurality of layers to provide backlight for elements integrated with the fabric enclosure assembly.2. The apparatus as described in claim 1 , further comprising a connection portion configured to connect the apparatus as an accessory device to a computing device.3. The apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the one or more translucent portions are formed by laser etching into one or more of the plurality of layers.4. The apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the one or more translucent portions include at least one region etched into a top surface of the outer skin that is exposed in the fabric enclosure assembly.5. The apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the one or more translucent portions include regions formed in multiple different layers of the plurality of layers.6. The ...

FLEXIBLE HINGE PROTRUSION ATTACHMENT

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device; and a projection that is configured to be disposed within a channel formed in a housing of the computing device; and', 'a protrusion disposed on the projection, the protrusion configured to be received within a cavity formed as part of the channel., 'a connection portion attached to the input portion using a flexible hinge, the connection portion configured to be communicatively coupled to the computing device to communicate the generated signals and physically coupled to the computing device using2. An input devices as described in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is configured to be removed from the cavity along an axis defined by a height of the protrusion from the projection and to resist movement along at least one different axis.3. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein the protrusion is configured to mechanically bind within the cavity in order to resist the movement along the at least one different axis.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the projection includes a plurality of said protrusions formed as posts.5. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the connection portion further ...

Input Device Layers and Nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Input Device Assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion. 1. An input device comprising:a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device;a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device;a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly; andan outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the key assembly includes a plurality of pressure sensitive keys.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the flexible hinge and the connection portion enable the key assembly to engage in movement similar to movement of a cover of a book.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the outer surface is secured to the connection portion using lamination.5. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the outer surface:is secured to a spine made of metal of the connection ...

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion comprising a plurality of keys that are configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs; at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals; and', 'a magnetic coupling device to form a removable magnetic attachment to the computing device; and, 'a connection portion having a projection that is configured to be received within a channel of a housing of the computing device, the connection portion includinga flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly connect the connection portion to the input portion, the flexible hinge having one or more conductors configured to communicatively couple the keys with the communication contact.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the flexible hinge is configured not to exceed a minimum bend radius that is defined at least in part based on flexibility of the one or more conductors to communicatively couple the connection portion with the plurality of keys.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the flexible hinge is flexible in an amount that is sufficient to orient the input device in:a first orientation with ...

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location. 1. A device comprising at least one pressure sensitive key comprising a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer , the flexible contact layer configured to flex in response to an application of pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input , for a computing device , associated with the pressure sensitive key , at least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location by decreasing resistance at the second location in comparison with the first location.2. A device as described in claim 1 , wherein the second location on the flexible contact layer is positioned closer to an edge of the spacer layer than the first location of the flexible contact layer.3. (canceled)4. A device as described in claim 1 , wherein the flexible contact layer is configured to normalize the outputs by including a greater amount of pressure sensitive ink at the second location in comparison ...

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location. 17-. (canceled)8. An input device comprising a plurality of pressure sensitive keys configured to initiate corresponding inputs of a computing device , each of the plurality of pressure sensitive keys formed from flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer , a first said pressure sensitive key configured to have a greater sensitivity to pressure than a second said pressure sensitive key through configuration of at least one of respective said flexible contact layers or respective said sensor substrates.9. An input device as described in claim 8 , wherein the first said pressure sensitive key is positioned at a location of a keyboard that is likely to receive less pressure when pressed by one or more fingers of a user than the second said pressure sensitive key.10. An input device as described in claim 8 , wherein the flexible contact layer of the first said pressure sensitive key is configured to support greater sensitivity to pressure than the second said pressure sensitive key by having decreased electrical resistance than the second said pressure sensitive key.11. An input device as described in claim 8 , wherein the flexible contact layer of the first said pressure ...

Flexible Hinge Spine

Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device; anda connection portion attached to the input portion using a flexible hinge, the connection portion configured to be communicatively coupled to the computing device to communicate the generated signals and physically coupled to the computing device using a projection that is configured to be disposed within a channel formed in a housing of the computing device and a spine that is secured to the projection using a plurality of pins to form a laminate structure with the projection.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the spine is further secured to the projection using an adhesive.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the projection is formed at least in part from a plastic material and the spine is formed using metal.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of pins is configured to be self-clinching to secure the pin as part of the spine.5. An input device as described in claim 4 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of pins that is self-clinching is configured such that when secured to the spine claim 4 , a head of the pin is flush to a surface of the spine.6. An ...

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device; and a projection that is configured to be disposed within a channel formed in a housing of the computing device; and', 'a protrusion disposed on the projection, the protrusion configured to be received within a cavity formed as part of the channel., 'a connection portion attached to the input portion using a flexible hinge, the connection portion configured to be communicatively coupled to the computing device to communicate the generated signals and physically coupled to the computing device using2. An input devices as described in claim 1 , wherein the protrusion is configured to be removed from the cavity along an axis defined by a height of the protrusion from the projection and to resist movement along at least one different axis.3. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein the protrusion is configured to mechanically bind within the cavity in order to resist the movement along the at least one different axis.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the projection includes a plurality of said protrusions formed as posts.5. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the connection portion further ...

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device; anda connection portion attached to the input portion using a flexible hinge, the connection portion configured to be communicatively coupled to the computing device to communicate the generated signals and physically coupled to the computing device using a projection that is configured to be disposed within a channel formed in a housing of the computing device and a spine that is secured to the projection using a plurality of pins to form a laminate structure with the projection.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the spine is further secured to the projection using an adhesive.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the projection is formed at least in part from a plastic material and the spine is formed using metal.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of pins is configured to be self-clinching to secure the pin as part of the spine.5. An input device as described in claim 4 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of pins that is self-clinching is configured such that when secured to the spine claim 4 , a head of the pin is flush to a surface of ...

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

MEDIA PROCESSING INPUT DEVICE

Media processing input devices are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a connection portion having at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with a computing device and a magnetic coupling device to form a removable magnetic attachment to the computing device to secure the connection portion to the computing device. The input device also includes an input portion comprising a plurality of keys that are configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs, the signals to specify processing of media to be performed by the computing device. The input device further includes a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly connect the connection portion to the input portion, the flexible hinge having one or more conductors configured to communicatively couple the plurality of keys with the communication contact 1. An input device comprising: at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with a computing device; and', 'a magnetic coupling device to form a removable magnetic attachment to the computing device to secure the connection portion to the computing device;, 'a connection portion comprisingan input portion comprising a plurality of keys that are configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs, the signals to specify processing of media to be performed by the computing device; anda flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly connect the connection portion to the input portion, the flexible hinge having one or more conductors configured to communicatively couple the plurality of keys with the communication contact.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein at least one said input specifies processing of the media by the computing device that includes beat synchronization.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein at least one said input specifies processing of the media by the computing ...

Input Device with Interchangeable Surface

An input device with an interchangeable surface is described. In one or more implementations, an input device base includes a connection portion configured to provide a physical and communicative coupling to a computing device and a plurality of sensors configured to initiate respective inputs responsive to contact from a user. The input device also includes an interchangeable surface that is removable and connectable, physically, to the input device base, the interchangeable surface having a plurality of indications of inputs that are to be initiated via respective ones of the plurality of sensors. 1. An input device comprising: a connection portion configured to provide a physical and communicative coupling to a computing device having a slate configuration; and', 'a plurality of sensors configured to initiate respective inputs responsive to contact from a user; and, 'an input device base havingan interchangeable surface that is removable and connectable, physically, to the input device base, the interchangeable surface having a plurality of indications of inputs that are to initiated via respective ones of the plurality of sensors.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors are pressure sensitive sensors.3. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sensors are pressure sensitive sensors that are each configured to communicate different amounts of pressure as part of the respective inputs responsive to contact from the user.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein a single one of the indications corresponds to two or more respective said sensors.5. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the interchangeable surface is configured to connect mechanically to the input device base.6. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the interchangeable surface is configured to connect electrostatically to the input device base.7. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the ...

Interchangeable Surface Translation and Force Concentration

An input device with an interchangeable surface is described. In one or more implementations, an input device base includes a connection portion configured to provide a physical and communicative coupling to a computing device and a plurality of sensors configured to initiate respective inputs responsive to contact from a user. The input device also includes an interchangeable surface that is removable and connectable, physically, to the input device base, the interchangeable surface having a plurality of indications of inputs that are to be initiated via respective ones of the plurality of sensors. 1. An input device comprising:an input device base having a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate and configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input for a respective one of a plurality of keys; andan interchangeable surface having a force concentrator layer including a bridge pad that is configured to cause pressure applied to be channeled through the bridge pad to at least two said keys of the input device base.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , further comprising another force concentrator layer disposed proximal to the flexible contact layer on a side opposite the sensor substrate claim 1 , the force concentrator layer having a plurality of pads disposed thereon claim 1 , each said pad configured to cause pressure applied to the force concentrator layer to be channeled through the pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate a respective said input claim 1 , each said pad corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of keys.3. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein the pressure is applied to the first force concentrator layer through an off center key strike and the force concentrator layer is configured to channel the pressure to initiate the input.4. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein ...

Interchangeable Surface Input Device Mapping

An input device with an interchangeable surface is described. In one or more implementations, an input device base includes a connection portion configured to provide a physical and communicative coupling to a computing device and a plurality of sensors configured to initiate respective inputs responsive to contact from a user. The input device also includes an interchangeable surface that is removable and connectable, physically, to the input device base, the interchangeable surface having a plurality of indications of inputs that are to be initiated via respective ones of the plurality of sensors. 1. A method comprising:identifying an interchangeable surface that has been physically connected to an input device base of an input device, the input device base having a plurality of sensors configured to initiate respective inputs;obtaining a mapping of indications of inputs of the interchangeable surface to respective one or more said sensors of the input device base based at least in part on the identifying; andapplying the obtained mapping such that a computing device communicatively and physically coupled to the input device associates the indications with the respective one or more sensors.2. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the identifying is based on an identifier stored as part of the interchangeable surface.3. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the mapping is stored as part of the interchangeable surface.4. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the obtaining of the mapping is performed by the computing device.5. A method as described in claim 4 , wherein the mapping is exposed for accessibility to the computing device via a network by a service provider.6. A method as described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sensors are configured as pressure sensitive sensors.7. A method as described in claim 6 , wherein the plurality of sensors are pressure sensitive sensors that are each configured to communicate different amounts of pressure ...

Input Device Sensor Configuration

Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device. The flexible contact layer includes a force concentrator pad that is configured to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input. 1. An input device comprising:a sensor substrate having one or more conductors; anda flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate that is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device, the flexible contact layer including a force concentrator pad that is configured to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein flexible contact layer includes a force sensitive ink that is configured to initiate the input.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the pressure is applied to the force concentrator pad through an off center key strike and the force concentrator pad is configured to channel the pressure to initiate the input.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the force concentrator pad forms a raised portion in relation to a substrate of the flexible contact layer.5. An input device as described in claim 4 , wherein an area of the surface is smaller than an area defined by a space defined between the flexible contact layer from the sensor substrate.6. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the force concentrator pad causes an increase in a deformation bend radius of the flexible contact layer from that of a contact that applied the ...

Input Device Configuration having Capacitive and Pressure Sensors

Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device. The flexible contact layer includes a force concentrator pad that is configured to cause pressure to be channeled through the force concentrator pad to cause the flexible contact layer to contact the sensor substrate to initiate the input. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a capacitive sensor assembly arranged in an array that is configured to detect a location of an object that is proximal to a respective capacitive sensor of the capacitive sensor assembly and a pressure sensitive sensor assembly including a plurality of pressure sensitive sensor nodes that are configured to detect an amount of pressure applied by the object against a respective pressure sensitive sensor node of the pressure sensitive sensor assembly. 1. An input device comprising:a capacitive sensor assembly arranged in an array that is configured to detect a location of an object that is proximal to a respective capacitive sensor of the capacitive sensor assembly; anda pressure sensitive sensor assembly including a plurality of pressure sensitive sensor nodes that are configured to detect an amount of pressure applied by the object against a respective pressure sensitive sensor node of the pressure sensitive sensor assembly.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the pressure sensitive sensor nodes are interspersed through the array of the capacitive sensor assembly.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the capacitive sensor assembly is disposed over the pressure sensitive assembly as layers that are proximal to each other.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the ...

Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device equalization techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having a plurality of sets of one or more conductors of a respective plurality of pressure sensitive keys, a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having a plurality of openings that expose the plurality of sets of conductors, respectively, a flexible contact layer, and a press equalization device. The pressure equalization device is formed as a series of connected channels that connect one or more of the plurality of openings to an outside area of the input device to permit air pressure of the outside area to generally equalize with air pressure within the one or more of the plurality of openings. 1. An input device comprising:a sensor substrate having a plurality of sets of one or more conductors of a respective plurality of pressure sensitive keys;a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having a plurality of openings that expose the plurality of sets of conductors, respectively;a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the plurality of openings responsive to respective applied pressures to respective said sets of conductors to initiate respective inputs, anda pressure equalization device formed as a series of connected channels that connect one or more of the plurality of openings to an outside area of the input device to permit air pressure of the outside area to generally equalize with air pressure within the one or more of the plurality of openings.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the series of connected channels of pressure equalization device a plurality of bends that restrict entry of contaminates from the outside are into the one or more of the plurality of openings.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the series of connected channels of pressure equalization device form a labyrinth ...

Dynamic coil area and power adjustment based on device position and sensor fusion feedback from sensor devices

Systems and methods for dynamic coil area and power adjustment based on device position and sensor fusion feedback from touch, optical, Bluetooth, and specific absorption rate sensor devices may include a charging device that may include a first induction coil having an active length and a processor. The charging device may transmit power wirelessly to a portable device having a second induction coil by coupling the first induction coil and the second induction coil. The charging device may determine an adjusted active length of the first induction coil that may be based on a first charging efficiency of the first induction coil. The processor may electronically switch the active length of the first induction coil to the determined adjusted active length. The processor may transmit the power wirelessly to the portable device to charge a first battery of the portable device.

Magnetic self-aligning coil centering for wireless charging

Systems and methods for magnetic self-aligning coil centering for wireless charging may include a charging device that may transmit power wirelessly to a portable device. The charging device may include a first magnet and a second magnet. When the portable device may be in proximity of the charging device, a first pole of the first magnet may create a first magnetic attraction force with a third magnet of the portable device, and the second pole of the second magnet may create a first magnetic repulsion force with the third magnet. When the portable device is placed adjacent to the charging device, the first magnetic attraction force and the first magnetic repulsion force may cause a first coil charging area of the charging device and a second coil charging area of the portable device to be aligned.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTO-ALIGNING PROTRUDING CONNECTORS IN DOCKING INTERFACES

Systems and methods for auto-aligning protruding connectors in docking interfaces are described. In some embodiments, a docking interface may include a male portion comprising: a first magnetic device, a second magnetic device disposed across from the first magnetic device, and a guidepost disposed between the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, where the guidepost comprises a third magnetic device. The docking interface may also include a female portion comprising a fourth magnetic device and a fifth magnetic device disposed across from the fourth magnetic device leaving a gap between the fourth magnetic device and the fifth magnetic device, where the gap is configured to receive the guidepost. 1. A docking interface , comprising: a first magnetic device;', 'a second magnetic device disposed across from the first magnetic device; and', 'a guidepost disposed between the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, wherein the guidepost comprises a third magnetic device; and, 'a male portion, comprising a fourth magnetic device; and', 'a fifth magnetic device disposed across from the fourth magnetic device with a gap between the fourth magnetic device and the fifth magnetic device, wherein the gap is configured to receive the guidepost., 'a female portion, comprising2. The docking interface of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , fourth claim 1 , and fifth magnetic devices have a given polarity orientation claim 1 , and wherein the third magnetic device has another polarity orientation opposite the given polarity orientation.3. The docking interface of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , fourth claim 1 , and fifth magnetic devices are clocked with respect to the third magnetic device.4. The docking interface of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , third claim 1 , fourth claim 1 , and fifth magnetic devices have a circular shape claim 1 , and wherein a diameter of the first claim 1 , ...

Input Device Layers and Nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Hybrid Cooling System with Multiple Outlet Blowers

A portable computer system includes a chassis, a fan, and a seal. The chassis includes an inlet vent to permit ambient air to be drawn from outside the chassis. The fan receives the ambient air via an input aperture, and blows the ambient air through a first outlet aperture to cool a first component of the portable computer system. The seal seals the input aperture to the input vent such that air from inside the chassis is prevented from recirculating through the fan. 1. A portable computer system , comprising:a chassis including an inlet vent to permit ambient air to be drawn from outside the chassis;a fan that receives the ambient air via an input aperture, that blows the ambient air through a first outlet aperture to cool a first component of the portable computer system, that blows the ambient air through a second outlet aperture to cool a second component of the portable computer system, and that blows the ambient air through a third outlet aperture to cool a third component of the portable computer system; anda seal to seal the input aperture to the input vent such that air from inside the chassis is prevented from recirculating through the fan.2. The portable computer system of claim 1 , wherein the inlet aperture is in a bottom of the fan and the inlet vent is in a bottom of the chassis.3. The portable computer system of claim 2 , wherein the seal is provided around a perimeter of the inlet aperture.4. The portable computer system of claim 2 , wherein the seal is provided around a perimeter of the fan.5. The portable computer system of claim 1 , wherein the seal includes one of an adhesive backed foam claim 1 , and adhesive sealant material claim 1 , a gasket claim 1 , and an O-ring.6. The portable computer system of claim 1 , wherein the seal is made by tongue-and-groove structures on the chassis and the fan.7. The portable computer system of claim 1 , wherein the inlet aperture is in a bottom of the fan and the inlet vent is in a side of the chassis.8. ( ...

Input Device Backlighting

Input device backlighting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a light guide configured to transmit light, a sensor assembly having a plurality of sensors that are configured to detect proximity of an object as a corresponding one or more inputs, a connection portion configured to form a communicative coupling to a computing device to communicate the one or more inputs received by the sensor assembly to the computing device, and an outer layer. The outer layer has a plurality of indications of inputs formed using openings in the outer layer such that light from the light guide is configured to pass through the openings to function as a backlight. The outer layer also has a plurality of sub-layers arranged to have increasing levels of resistance to transmission of the light from the light guide, one to another. 1. An input device comprising:a light guide configured to transmit light;a sensor assembly having a plurality of sensors that are configured to detect proximity of an object as a corresponding one or more inputs;a connection portion configured to form a communicative coupling to a computing device to communicate the one or more inputs received by the sensor assembly to the computing device; andan outer layer disposed proximal to the light guide such that the light guide is positioned between the outer layer and the sensor assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of indications of inputs formed using openings in the outer layer such that light from the light guide is configured to pass through the openings to function as a backlight, the outer layer having a plurality of sub-layers arranged to have increasing levels of resistance to transmission of the light from the light guide, one to another.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sub-layers are arranged in an order of increasingly lighter shades as positioned away from the light guide.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , ...

Information Handling System with Integrated Lift Hinge Airfoil

An information handling system includes a base cover, an exhaust port, a hinge knuckle, and an airfoil. The exhaust port is positioned above the base cover. The hinge knuckle is coupled to the base cover, and diverts airflow from the exhaust port. The airfoil is mounted on the base cover between the exhaust port and the hinge knuckle, and inclines up from the base cover and away from the exhaust port.

Information Handling System with Sensor Activated Battery Charge Level Indicator

An information handling system includes an motion sensor, an embedded controller, and a battery charge indicator. The motion sensor detects a battery charge request, and provides a trigger signal in response to the battery charge request being detected. The embedded controller receives the trigger signal from the motion sensor, and requests a relative state of charge of a battery in response to the trigger signal. The embedded controller then receives the relative state of charge of the battery, and provides a relative state of charge indication signal. The battery charge indicator receives the relative state of charge indication signal, and outputs an indication of the relative state of charge of the battery based on relative state of charge indication signal. 1. A method comprising:detecting, by a motion sensor of an information handling system, a predefined motion pattern;providing a trigger signal as a battery charge request in response to the predefined motion pattern being detected;requesting, by an embedded controller of the information handling system, a relative state of charge of a battery in response to the trigger signal;receiving the relative state of charge of the battery;providing an indication signal for the relative state of charge of the battery; andoutputting, by a battery charge indicator, an indication of the relative state of charge of the battery based on the indication signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predefined motion is a double tap movement of the information handling system in a single direction.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:detecting that taps of the double tap movement occur within a specific interval of time.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:measuring a time domain waveform of detected movement of the information handling system; andperforming a Fast Fourier Transform conversion of the time domain waveform to verify that a movement is the double tap movement.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Flexible Hinge Spine

Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device; anda connection portion attached to the input portion, the connection portion configured to be communicatively coupled to the computing device to communicate the generated signals and physically coupled to the computing device using a projection that is configured to be disposed within a channel formed in a housing of the computing device.. An input device comprising: This application claims priority as a continuation under 35 U.S.C. §120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/563,435, filed Jul. 31, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/470,633, filed May 14, 2012, and titled “Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to the following U.S. Provisional Patent Applications, the entire disclosures of each of these applications being incorporated by reference in their entirety:U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/606,321, filed Mar. 2, 2012, Attorney Docket Number 336082.01, and titled “Screen Edge;”U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/606,301, filed Mar. 2, 2012, Attorney Docket Number 336083.01, and titled “Input Device ...

Flexible Hinge Support Layer

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs;a connection portion that is configured to be removable attachable to the computing device and including at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals;a hinge that is configured to communicatively connect the connection portion to the input portion;first and second outer layers that are configured to act as an outer surface of the input portion and the hinge and are physically secured to the connection portion; anda support layer disposed between the first and second outer layers of the input portion and the hinge, the support layer having one or more tabs that are configured to be secured to the connection portion.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the support layer is formed from a material having a greater resistance to tearing that the first and second outer layers.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the support layer is configured to reduce an amount of force encountered by the first and second outer layers during movement of the input device in relation to the computing device.4. An ...

Multiple Position Input Device Cover

Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a cover portion configured to be selectively disposed over at least a portion of a display device of a computing device,a keyboard disposed in the cover portion to generate signals to be processed by the computing device;a connection portion attached to the cover portion, the connection portion configured to facilitate rotational movement of the cover portion into multiple different positions relative to the computing device and magnetically attach the cover portion to the computing device.2. An apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the cover portion is formed using layers of fabric and includes conductors formed as flexible traces to communicatively couple the cover portion to the computing device through the connection portion.3. An apparatus as described in claim 2 , wherein the signals generated by the keyboard are conveyed to the computing device via the conductors included in the layers of fabric.4. An apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the connection portion includes a plurality of communication contacts configured to engage a corresponding connection portion of the computing device when the cover portion is magnetically attached to the computing device via the connection portion.5. An apparatus as described in ...

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. (canceled)2. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device; and a projection that is configured to be disposed within a channel formed in a housing of the computing device; and', 'a protrusion disposed on the projection, the protrusion configured to be received within a cavity formed as part of the channel along an axis and mechanically bind along at least one other axis thereby restricting removal of the protrusion from the cavity., 'a connection portion attached to the input portion, the connection portion configured to be communicatively coupled to the computing device to communicate the generated signals and physically coupled to the computing device using3. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein the connection portion is attached to the input portion using a flexible hinge.4. An input devices as described in claim 2 , wherein the protrusion is configured to be removed from the cavity along the axis as defined by a height of the protrusion from the projection and to resist movement along the at least one other axis.5. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein the protrusion includes a side that is configured to contact the cavity to support ...

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs;a connection portion that is configured to be removable attachable to the computing device and including at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals;a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly and communicatively connect the connection portion to the input portion;an outer layer that is configured to act as an outer surface of the input portion and the flexible hinge and are physically secured to the connection portion; anda support layer of the flexible hinge, the support layer having one or more tabs that are configured to be secured to the connection portion.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the support layer is formed from a material having a greater resistance to tearing that the first and second outer layers.3. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the support layer is configured to reduce an amount of force encountered by the first and second outer layers during movement of the input device in relation to the computing device.4. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the ...

FAN BLOCKAGE DETECTION FOR AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM

An information handling system may detect fan blockage for one or more fans using a target value such as the rotational rate of a fan or a duty cycle value of the pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for a fan, and a monitored value includes at least the other one of the rotational rate of the fan or the duty cycle value of the PWM signal for the fan. The information handling system may determine whether either the duty cycle value of the PWM signal for a fan or the rotational rate of the fan meets or crosses a threshold value. The threshold value, for example, may include an intake blocking warning limit or a rotational rate limit. The information handling system may then generate a notification to the user, such as a re-positioning notification. The methods described or illustrated may be entirely implemented in an embedded controller. 1. A method , comprising:providing, by an information handling system, a power supply to a fan for operating the fan, wherein the power supply is a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal characterized by a duty cycle value for the fan;determining, by the information handling system, a rotational rate of the fan while providing the power supply to the fan;controlling, by the information handling system, the power supply to the fan by adjusting the duty cycle value to achieve a target value, wherein the target value comprises at least one of the rotational rate of the fan or the duty cycle value of the PWM signal for the fan;determining, by the information handling system, whether a monitored value exceeds a threshold value, wherein the monitored value comprises at least the other one of the rotational rate of the fan or the duty cycle value of the PWM signal for the fan; andgenerating, by the information handling system, a notification based, at least in part, on the determination that the monitored value for the fan crosses the threshold value.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting claim 1 , by the information handling ...

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Fabric outer layer techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes, an input portion having one or more keys configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs, a connection portion that is configured to be removable attachable to the computing device and including at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals, a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly and communicatively connect the connection portion to the input portion, and first and second outer fabric layers that are configured to act as an outer surface of the one or more keys of the input portion and the flexible hinge and are physically secured to the connection portion. 1. An input device comprising:an input portion having one or more keys configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs;a connection portion that is configured to be removable attachable to the computing device and including at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals;a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly and communicatively connect the connection portion to the input portion;first and second outer fabric layers that are configured to act as an outer surface of the one or more keys of the input portion and the flexible hinge and are physically secured to the connection portion.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , further comprising a support layer disposed between the first and second outer fabric layers of the input portion and the flexible hinge claim 1 , the support layer is formed from a material having a greater resistance to tearing that the first and second outer layers.3. An input device as described in claim 2 , wherein the support layer is configured to:reduce an amount of force encountered by the first and second outer layers ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ANTENNA SYSTEM CO-LOCATED AT A SPEAKER GRILL

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data may include a processor; a memory; an input/output (I/O) device; a wireless adapter; a metal C-cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; the speaker grill formed within the C-cover to emit a target radio frequency (RF), including: a slot formed around an operative antenna portion of the speaker grill forming a peninsula of the speaker grill in the C-cover; an antenna cavity formed on a back side of the peninsula, the antenna cavity including walls formed around the cavity in the back side of the peninsula; and a tuning module operatively coupled to the speaker grill to excite the speaker grill and dynamically switch frequencies based on the target frequency to be emitted by the speaker grill 1. An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data comprising:a processor;a memory;an input/output (I/O) device;a wireless adapter;a metal C-cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; a slot formed around an operative antenna portion of the speaker grill forming a peninsula of the speaker grill in the C-cover;', 'an antenna cavity formed on a back side of the peninsula, the antenna cavity including walls formed around the cavity in the back side of the peninsula; and, 'the speaker grill formed within the C-cover to emit a target radio frequency (RF), includinga tuning module operatively coupled to the speaker grill to excite the speaker grill and dynamically switch frequencies based on the target frequency to be emitted by the speaker grill.2. The information handling system of claim 1 , wherein a width of the slot formed in the C-cover is selected to isolate portions of the peninsula as a RF transmitting device.3. The information handling system of claim 1 , wherein the length of the slot formed in the C-cover around the operative antenna portion of the speaker grill is selected based on a ...

Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge. 1. A key comprising:a sensor substrate;a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having at least one opening that exposes the sensor substrate, the opening defining a plurality of edges of the key; and at first said edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at one or more discrete portions of the first said edge thereby defining portions along the first said edge that do not include adhesive; and', 'at a second said edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at one or more discrete portions of the second said edge thereby defining portions along the second said edge that do not include adhesive., 'a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input through contact with the sensor substrate, the flexible contact layer secured to the spacer layer such that2. A key as described in claim 1 , wherein the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate endpoint of the second said edge and the flexible contact layer is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATION OF AN ANTENNA ELEMENT AND FRONT-END MODULE CO-LOCATED INTO A SPEAKER CHAMBER

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data may include a base chassis including a metal C-cover and a D-cover, the metal C-cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; a speaker grill platform antenna formed within the C-cover from a portion of the speaker grill to emit a target radio frequency (RF), including: a slot formed around the portion of the speaker grill to form a peninsula on the speaker grill that is physically separated from the C-cover; a cavity formed behind the peninsula between the C-cover and the D-cover, the cavity including walls formed around the back side of the peninsula to electrically isolate the cavity; a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including: an antenna front end circuit operatively coupled to the speaker grill to excite the speaker grill and dynamically switch frequencies based on the target frequency to be emitted by the speaker grill platform antenna; and a contact pin directly coupling an excitation signal to excite the speaker grill platform antenna. 1. An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data comprising:a base chassis including a metal bottom cover and a metal top cover, the metal top cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker box to emit audio waves;a speaker grill platform antenna formed from a portion of the speaker grill to emit a target radio frequency (RF) by a slot formed through the top cover around the portion of the speaker grill to form a peninsula of the portion of the speaker grill;the speaker grill platform antenna formed over a cavity of the speaker box under the speaker grill in the metal top cover; 'a contact pin directly coupling an excitation signal to excite the speaker grill platform antenna.', 'a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) comprising an antenna front end circuit operatively coupled to the speaker grill to excite the speaker grill to transmit RF data communications; ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SHARED MILLIMETER WAVE ANTENNA SYSTEM CO-LOCATED AT A SPEAKER GRILL

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data may include a base chassis including a processor, a memory, and a wireless adapater; a metal C-cover of the base chassis to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; the speaker grill formed within the C-cover, the speaker grill including a slot formed around a portion of a perimeter of the speaker grill that physically separates the portion of the speaker grill as a peninsula in the C-cover; a millimeter wave antenna element coupled to a back side of the speaker grill; and a sub-6 GHz antenna element to transmit via the slot formed around the perimeter of the speaker grill; wherein the speaker grill has a mesh pattern of grill openings sized to be transparent to millimeter wave frequencies emitted by the millimeter wave antenna element. 1. An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data comprising:a base chassis including a processor, a memory, and a wireless adapter;a metal C-cover of the base chassis to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; a slot formed around a portion of a perimeter of the speaker grill that physically separates the portion of the speaker grill as a peninsula in the C-cover;', 'a millimeter wave antenna element coupled to a back side of the speaker grill; and', 'a sub-6 GHz antenna element to transmit via the slot formed around the portion of the perimeter of the speaker grill;', 'wherein the speaker grill has a mesh pattern of grill openings sized to be transparent to millimeter wave frequencies emitted by the millimeter wave antenna element., 'the speaker grill formed within the C-cover, the speaker grill comprising2. The information handling system of claim 1 , wherein the mesh pattern of grill openings for the speaker grill comprises a plurality of speaker grill openings having a pitch of holes that are between 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm by 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm.3. The ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN ISOLATOR FOR A HINGE CAVITY OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM HAVING ONE OR MORE ANTENNA ELEMENTS

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data at an antenna may include a processor; a memory; a wireless adapter; a base metal chassis containing components of the information handling system, the base metal chassis including a C-cover and D-cover housing the components; a display metal chassis containing components of the information handling system, the display metal chassis including an A-cover and a B-cover housing the components; a hinge cavity formed at a hinge used to couple the base metal chassis and display metal chassis; a first antenna element formed within the C-cover near the hinge; a second antenna element formed within the C-cover near the hinge; and an edge resonant isolator formed into the A-cover to disrupt an electrical ground coupling path formed between the base metal chassis and display metal chassis at the hinge cavity, wherein the edge resonant isolator includes a plurality of slits formed into the A-cover. 1. An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data at an antenna comprising:a processor;a memory;a wireless adapter operatively coupled to a first antenna and a second antenna to wirelessly transceiver data;a metal base chassis containing components of the information handling system, the base metal chassis including a C-cover and D-cover housing the components;a metal display chassis containing a display device, the display metal chassis including an A-cover and a B-cover housing the components;a hinge cavity formed at a hinge used to couple the base metal chassis and display metal chassis;a first antenna element formed within the C-cover near the hinge cavity;a second antenna element formed within the C-cover near the hinge cavity; and a window cut-out; and', 'a plurality of slits formed into the edge of the A-cover from prongs in the window cut-out., 'an edge resonant isolator formed into an edge of the A-cover to disrupt an electrical ground coupling path formed between the metal base ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE MITIGATION FOR AN ANTENNA ELEMENT AND SPEAKER CO-LOCATED WITHIN A CAVITY FORMED BEHIND A SPEAKER GRILL

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data may include a base chassis including a metal C-cover and metal D-cover to house a processor, a memory, and a wireless adapter, the metal C-cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; the speaker grill formed within the C-cover to emit a target radio frequency (RF) including a slot formed around a portion of the speaker grill forming a peninsula on the speaker grill that is physically separated from the C-cover; an antenna element placed behind the speaker grill and operatively coupled to the wireless adapter; an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield forming a cavity enclosing the speaker and the antenna element, including a plurality of metallic shielding walls extending from the C-cover to a D-cover of the information handling system; and a conductive rubber gasket placed between the plurality of conductive walls and the D-cover to shield the cavity from EMI sources. 1. An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data comprising:a base chassis including a metal C-cover and metal D-cover to house a processor, a memory, and a wireless adapter, the metal C-cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves;the speaker grill formed within the C-cover to emit a target radio frequency (RF) including a slot formed around a portion of the speaker grill forming a peninsula on the speaker grill that is physically separated from the C-cover;an antenna element placed behind the speaker grill and operatively coupled to the wireless adapter; a plurality of metallic shielding walls extending from the C-cover to a D-cover of the information handling system; and', 'a conductive rubber gasket placed between the plurality of conductive walls and the D-cover to shield the cavity from EMI sources., 'an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield forming a cavity enclosing the speaker and the antenna element, ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATING AND ADAPTING HYBRID ANTENNA APERTURE WITHIN FULLY METALLIC CHASSIS BASED ON CHASSIS OPERATING CONFIGURATION

An information handling system operable to transition between a plurality of positional configurations comprising a metallic case containing components of the information handling system including a base housing metal chassis operably connected to a display housing metal chassis via a hinge where the base housing metal chassis and display housing metal chassis are moveable with respect to one another around the hinge according to a plurality of positional configurations and the base housing metal chassis forms a back edge of a base housing and a base antenna aperture platform extends from the back edge with a base antenna aperture disposed within the base antenna aperture platform. A radio frequency front end to transmit a communications signal via the base antenna aperture when the base housing metal chassis and display housing metal chassis are placed in the plurality of positional configurations. 1. An information handling system operable to transition between a plurality of positional configurations comprising:a metallic case containing components of the information handling system including a base housing metal chassis operably connected to a display housing metal chassis via a hinge;the base housing metal chassis and display housing metal chassis moveable with respect to one another around the hinge according to a plurality of positional configurations;the base housing metal chassis forming a back edge of a base housing;a base antenna aperture platform extending from the back edge and forming a portion of the base housing metal chassis;a base antenna aperture disposed within the base antenna aperture platform; anda radio frequency front end to transmit a communications signal via the base antenna aperture when the base housing metal chassis and display housing metal chassis are placed in the plurality of positional configurations.2. The information handling system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of positional configurations includes an open positional ...

Flexible Hinge Spine

Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device. 1. An apparatus comprising:a cover portion configured to be selectively disposed over at least a portion of a display device of a computing device;a keyboard disposed in the cover portion;a flexible hinge attached to the cover portion; and a metal spine; and', 'a plastic cover disposed over the metal spine., 'a connection portion attached to the flexible hinge, the connection portion projection configured to magnetically attach to the enclosure, the connection portion comprising2. An apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the spine is secured to the projection using a plurality of pins to form a laminate structure.3. An apparatus as described in claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality of pins is configured to be self-clinching to secure the pin as part of the spine.4. An apparatus as described in claim 3 , wherein the at least one of the plurality of pins that is self-clinching is configured such that when secured to the spine claim 3 , a head of the pin is flush to a surface of the spine.5. An apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the projection is formed at least in part from a plastic material and the spine is formed using metal.6. An apparatus as described in claim 1 , wherein the connection portion includes a magnetic coupling device to ...

Systems and methods for auto-aligning protruding connectors in docking interfaces

Systems and methods for auto-aligning protruding connectors in docking interfaces are described. In some embodiments, a docking interface may include a male portion comprising: a first magnetic device, a second magnetic device disposed across from the first magnetic device, and a guidepost disposed between the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, where the guidepost comprises a third magnetic device. The docking interface may also include a female portion comprising a fourth magnetic device and a fifth magnetic device disposed across from the fourth magnetic device leaving a gap between the fourth magnetic device and the fifth magnetic device, where the gap is configured to receive the guidepost.

Input Device Configuration having Capacitive and Pressure Sensors

Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a capacitive sensor assembly arranged in an array that is configured to detect a location of an object that is proximal to a respective capacitive sensor of the capacitive sensor assembly and a pressure sensitive sensor assembly including a plurality of pressure sensitive sensor nodes that are configured to detect an amount of pressure applied by the object against a respective pressure sensitive sensor node of the pressure sensitive sensor assembly.

Systems and methods for detecting battery removal while an information handling system is in an off state

An information handling system may include a processor; a battery to supply power to the information handling system, the battery comprising a voltage regulator to power a battery management unit (BMU) on the battery and set a system present pin of the BMU to a high voltage; the BMU to: detect a voltage indicator indicating a change in voltage state at a system present pin of the BMU that is externally connectable to a ground or voltage source at the information handling system, the voltage indicator indicative of an electrical coupling of the battery to the information handling system while the information handling system is in an off state; and register the voltage indicator within a battery register of the BMU; and a microcontroller, upon powering on of the information handling system, to read the voltage indicator at the battery register and determine that the battery has been coupled to the information handling system.

Pressure sensitive keys with a single-sided direct conduction sensor

The present disclosure describes pressure sensitive keys with a single-sided direct conduction sensor that includes a sensor substrate, a conductive layer formed on an underside of a contact layer, and a force sensing layer formed on the underside of the contact layer substantially surrounding the conductive layer. The contact layer, the conductive layer, and the force sensing layer are configured to cooperatively flex in response to an application of pressure to contact the sensor substrate.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE MITIGATION FOR AN ANTENNA ELEMENT AND SPEAKER CO-LOCATED WITHIN A CAVITY FORMED BEHIND A SPEAKER GRILL

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data may include a base chassis including a metal C-cover and metal D-cover to house a processor, a memory, and a wireless adapter, the metal C-cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; the speaker grill formed within the C-cover to emit a target radio frequency (RF) including a slot formed around a portion of the speaker grill forming a peninsula on the speaker grill that is physically separated from the C-cover; an antenna element placed behind the speaker grill and operatively coupled to the wireless adapter; an electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield forming a cavity enclosing the speaker and the antenna element, including a plurality of metallic shielding walls extending from the C-cover to a D-cover of the information handling system; and a conductive rubber gasket placed between the plurality of conductive walls and the D-cover to shield the cavity from EMI sources. 1. An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data comprising:a base chassis including a metal C-cover and metal D-cover to house a processor, a memory, and a wireless adapter;a speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves;the speaker grill formed within the C-cover to emit a target radio frequency (RF) including a slot formed around a portion of the speaker grill forming a peninsula on the speaker grill to physically separate the peninsula from the C-cover;an antenna element placed behind the speaker grill and operatively coupled to the wireless adapter; andan electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield forming a cavity enclosing the speaker and the antenna element under the speaker grill.2. The information handling system of further comprising:a plastic audio insert formed within the cavity wherein a portion of the plastic audio insert comprises a metallic overlay forming a portion of the EMI shield.3. The information handling system of claim 1 , ...

Hack-Proof Security Keyboard

Systems and methods for a hack-proof security keyboard are described. In some embodiments, a keyboard module may include a first circuit configured to detect activation of a plurality of keys and a second circuit configured to detect activation of a subset of the plurality of keys, where the second circuit overlies the first circuit. In other embodiments, a method may include detecting an electrical signal received from a secondary membrane of a keyboard, where the keyboard includes a primary membrane configured to detect individual activation of any of a plurality of keys, and where the secondary membrane is configured to output the electrical signal in response to concurrent activation of a subset of the plurality of keys. The method may also include performing a selected action in response to the detection. 1. A keyboard module , comprising:a first circuit configured to detect activation of a plurality of keys; anda second circuit configured to detect activation of a subset of the plurality of keys, wherein the second circuit overlies the first circuit.2. The keyboard module of claim 1 , wherein the first circuit comprises a row trace layer claim 1 , a column trace layer claim 1 , and a spacing layer between the row trace layer and the column trace layer.3. The keyboard module of claim 2 , wherein the first circuit is coupled to a metal plate via a first insulating layer claim 2 , and wherein the second circuit is coupled to the first circuit via a second insulating layer.4. The keyboard module of claim 3 , wherein the second circuit comprises an input trace layer claim 3 , an output trace layer claim 3 , and another spacing layer between the input trace layer and the output trace layer.5. The keyboard module of claim 3 , wherein the second circuit comprises a single conductive trace layer.6. The keyboard module of claim 5 , wherein the single conductive trace layer further comprises a silver trace portion and a carbon trace portion overlying the silver trace ...

COMPRESSION ASSISTED SERVICE ACCESS FOR NARROW BORDER MOBILE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEMS

A mobile information handling system comprising a chassis having a processor, a memory, and a wireless interface with a display screen operatively coupled to the chassis and the chassis and display screen having a spring, such as shape memory foam pads, internally mounted therein and compressed between the chassis and the display screen and a mechanical connector fittingly engaging an access side of the chassis with the display screen, wherein the mechanical connector maintains pressure on the spring by holding the display screen in a closed position and an access seam at the edge of the display screen is operable to open due to a counter force exerted by the spring when the mechanical connector is disengaged from the display screen. 1. A mobile information handling system comprising:a chassis having a processor and a memory;a display screen operatively coupled to the chassis;the display screen having a compressive force foam pad mounted on the inside surface and compressed between the display screen a portion of the chassis;an attachment screw inserted through an access side of the chassis and fittingly attached to a screw receiving nub operatively coupled to the display screen, wherein the attachment screw maintains pressure on the compression force foam pad between the display screen a portion of the chassis; andan access seam at the edge of the display screen operable to open due to a counter force exerted by the compression force foam pad when the attachment screw is removed from the screw receiving nub.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display screen includes a glass surface claim 1 , display electronics and a display screen bezel operatively coupled between the compressive force foam pad and the display screen glass surface.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of attachment screws are inserted through the access side of the chassis and fittingly attached to a plurality of screw receiving nubs operatively coupled to the display screen.4. The ...

Information Handling System with Sensor Activated Battery Charge Level Indicator

An information handling system includes an motion sensor, an embedded controller, and a battery charge indicator. The motion sensor detects a battery charge request, and provides a trigger signal in response to the battery charge request being detected. The embedded controller receives the trigger signal from the motion sensor, and requests a relative state of charge of a battery in response to the trigger signal. The embedded controller then receives the relative state of charge of the battery, and provides a relative state of charge indication signal. The battery charge indicator receives the relative state of charge indication signal, and outputs an indication of the relative state of charge of the battery based on relative state of charge indication signal. 1. An information handling system comprising:a motion sensor to detect a predefined motion pattern, and to provide a trigger signal as a battery charge request in response to predefined motion pattern being detected;an embedded controller to communicate with the motion sensor, the embedded controller to receive the trigger signal from the motion sensor, to request a relative state of charge of a battery in response to the trigger signal, to receive the relative state of charge of the battery, and to provide a relative state of charge indication signal; anda battery charge indicator to communicate with the embedded controller, the battery charge indicator to receive the relative state of charge indication signal, and to output an indication of the relative state of charge of the battery based on relative state of charge indication signal.2. The information handling system of claim 1 , further comprising:a battery management unit to communicate with the embedded controller, the battery management unit to receive the request for the relative state of charge of the battery from the embedded controller, to read the relative state of charge of the battery, and to provide the relative state of charge of the battery ...

Flexible hinge spine

Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Flexible hinge spine

Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Pressure sensitive keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Pressure sensitive key normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Flexible hinge support layer

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Pressure sensitive keys

Device camera angle

Sensing user input at display area edge

One or more sensors are disposed to sense user inputs in an active display area as well as user inputs in an extended area that is outside of the active display area. Data for user inputs, such as gestures, may include data from user inputs sensed in both the active display area and outside of the active display area. The user inputs can begin and/or end outside of the active display area.

Pressure sensitive key normalization

A system comprising a plurality of pressure sensitive keys configured to initiate corresponding inputs of a computing device. Each of the plurality of pressure sensitive keys is formed from flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer. A first said pressure sensitive key is configured to have a greater sensitivity to pressure than a second said pressure sensitive key through configuration of at least one of respective said flexible contact layers or respective said sensor substrates.

Input device assembly

Input device assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.

Input device assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.

Information handling system proximity sensor with mechanically adjusted field of view

A portable information handling system integrates an infrared time of flight sensor to detect end user presence and absence. The portable information handling system has a portable housing with rotationally coupled housing portions so that the infrared time of flight sensor orientation relative to an end user changes its alignment axis based upon an expected end user position relative to the end user. An actuator interfaces with the infrared time of flight sensor to adjust its field of view based upon sensed housing position or configuration and adjusts end user presence/absence detection at actuation to change the orientation of the time of flight sensor, such as by resetting the sensor are re-aligning the scan field of view.

Hybrid cooling system with multiple outlet blowers

A portable computer system includes a chassis, a fan, and a seal. The chassis includes an inlet vent to permit ambient air to be drawn from outside the chassis. The fan receives the ambient air via an input aperture, and blows the ambient air through a first outlet aperture to cool a first component of the portable computer system. The seal seals the input aperture to the input vent such that air from inside the chassis is prevented from recirculating through the fan.

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

System and method for a slot antenna element co-located at a speaker grill with parasitic aperture

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data includes a processor; a memory; a wireless adapter for transceiving wireless communications via radiofrequency (RF) waves a metal C-cover to house a speaker grill, the speaker grill covering a speaker to emit audio waves; the speaker grill formed within the C-cover, the speaker grill including: a slot formed around a portion of a perimeter of the speaker grill that physically separates the portion of the speaker grill from the C-cover; a shunt formed at a distance along the slot creating a first portion of the slot and a second portion of the slot; a forked antenna element wherein: a first tine of the forked antenna is operatively coupled to the first portion of the slot to excite the first portion of the slot; and a second tine of the forked antenna is operatively coupled to the second portion of the slot to excite the second portion of the slot.

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Force concentrator

Device kickstand

A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Input device securing techniques

System and method for an isolator for a hinge cavity of an information handling system having one or more antenna elements

An information handling system to wirelessly transmit and receive data at an antenna may include a processor; a memory; a wireless adapter; a base metal chassis containing components of the information handling system, the base metal chassis including a C-cover and D-cover housing the components; a display metal chassis containing components of the information handling system, the display metal chassis including an A-cover and a B-cover housing the components; a hinge cavity formed at a hinge used to couple the base metal chassis and display metal chassis; a first antenna element formed within the C-cover near the hinge; a second antenna element formed within the C-cover near the hinge; and an edge resonant isolator formed into the A-cover to disrupt an electrical ground coupling path formed between the base metal chassis and display metal chassis at the hinge cavity, wherein the edge resonant isolator includes a plurality of slits formed into the A-cover.

Input device assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.

Augmented information handling system user presence detection

An information handling system transitions security settings and/or visual image presentations based upon a user absence or user presence state detected by an infrared time of flight sensor. An operating system service monitors the state detected by the infrared time of flight sensor and other context at the information handling system to selectively apply the user absence or user presence state at the information handling system.

Kickstand supporting several device orientations

Information handling system thermal and EMI enclosures

An information handling system EMI shield system couples to a circuit board to enclose an electronic device in a Faraday cage and includes a surface painted with a graphene paint to aid in dissipation of excess thermal energy from the electronic device. The EMI shield system has a frame that couples to the circuit board and interfaces with ground to define a boundary around an electronic device connector and has a shield that couples as a separate piece over the frame to enclose the electronic device. Graphene paint applied to some or all of the shield encourages rejection of excess thermal energy from within shield.

Information handling system with sensor activated battery charge level indicator

An information handling system includes an motion sensor, an embedded controller, and a battery charge indicator. The motion sensor detects a battery charge request, and provides a trigger signal in response to the battery charge request being detected. The embedded controller receives the trigger signal from the motion sensor, and requests a relative state of charge of a battery in response to the trigger signal. The embedded controller then receives the relative state of charge of the battery, and provides a relative state of charge indication signal. The battery charge indicator receives the relative state of charge indication signal, and outputs an indication of the relative state of charge of the battery based on relative state of charge indication signal.

Information handling system coaxial cable grounding

An information handling system supports multi-radio and multi-antenna wireless communication by routing coaxial cables between the radios and antennas through a cable clip of a conductive material coupled to system ground and interfaced with the coaxial cable ground sheath through an opening formed in the coaxial cable outer casing. A current source of the radio frequency applies a current in phase with the radio signal to the coaxial cable outer casing to suppress crosstalk with coaxial cables of different frequencies.