Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090033287 | System and Method for Powering Docked Portable Information Handling System - A portable information handling system powered through a docking station charges an internal battery based on available power sensed at the docking station and communicated to a charger of the information handling system. A dock sensor on the information handling system selectively interfaces a local power sensor if the information handling system is not docked or a docking station sensor if the information handling system is docked. Available power sensed at the docking station is communicated to a battery charger of the information handling system by a differential wire pair interfaced through a docking connector. | 02-05-2009 |
20090063877 | Systems and methods for power management - Systems and methods for providing smart power management to one or more external interfaces of an information handling system that is capable of acting as a host for charging and/or otherwise powering one or more external devices via external interface/s that have both data exchange and power transfer capability, such as USB or Firewire interfaces. A host-based power source may be provided that is capable of managing power when a host information handling system is in inactive, and a user-based methodology may be implemented to selectively provide power to one or more external interfaces of a host information handling system based on user need or desire for access to external interface power, even when the host information handling system is inactive. | 03-05-2009 |
20090066873 | LCD Display with LED Backlight Optimized for Minimum Notebook Computer Dimensions - A system and method that allows a LED driver board to both traverse the full width of the LCD glass and not occupy the volume occupied by hinges of the notebook information handling system. By providing an LCD display assembly that includes an LED backlight illumination system, the LED driver board for a panel may be moved to the bottom side of a display assembly. | 03-12-2009 |
20090222832 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENABLING RESOURCES WITHIN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A system and method of enabling resources within an information handling system is disclosed. In one form, an information handling system can include an event detection module operable to detect user initiated events and non-user initiated events. The information handling system can also include a resource allocation module coupled to the event detection module. In one form, the resource allocation module can be operable to map a first detected event to a first operating state of a first processing system. The information processing system can also include a second processing system responsive to the resource allocation module and operable to access a shared resource of the first processing system. The resource allocation module can be configured to initiate an outputting of information intended to be output by the second processing system using a shared resource of the first processing system. | 09-03-2009 |
20090273764 | System and Method for Power Control for Information Handling System Peripherals - An information handling system powers a projector through a communication interface, such as a USB interface, by selectively enabling first or second power levels through the communication interface. Initially, the communication interface provides a first minimal power level to run a controller on the projector. The controller communicates with the information handling system to establish approval for power at a second level, such as by communicating an identifier or a power level to the information handling system. The projector approves a power draw at the second power level based upon information received from the information handling system. The projector draws power at a second level that is adequate to fully operate the projector for presentation of visual images. | 11-05-2009 |
20100033433 | DISPLAY SYSTEM AND METHOD WITHIN A REDUCED RESOURCE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A display system within a reduced resource information handling system is disclosed. In a particular form, a method of outputting video is disclosed. The method can include detecting an operating condition of an internal display and an external display of an information handling system. The information handling system can include a host processing system and a remote processing system. The method can further include detecting a video output signal configured to be displayed during a reduced operating state of the host processing system. The method can also include coupling the video output signal to either the internal display or the external display. | 02-11-2010 |
20100033629 | SYSTEM, MODULE AND METHOD OF ENABLING A VIDEO INTERFACE WITHIN A LIMITED RESOURCE ENABLED INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A system, module, and method of enabling a video interface within a limited resource enabled information handling system are disclosed. In a particular form, a processing module can include a processor configured to initiate an outputting of a video signal to a host processing system including a video display. The processing module can further include a Mini-card enabled interface operable to be coupled to the host processing system to the host processing system to allow the video signal to be transmitted there between. The processing module can also include a video output channel configured within the Mini-card enabled interface and accessible to the processor to output the video signal to the host processing system. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036980 | MULTI-MODE PROCESSING MODULE AND METHOD OF USE - A multi-mode processing module and method of use are disclosed. In a particular form, a multi-mode processing module can include a peripheral interface configured to be enabled in response to a peripheral application access request. The multi-mode processing module can further include a plurality of independent peripheral resources individually accessible to a host processor via the peripheral interface. The multi-mode processing module can also include a local processor configurable to enable the plurality of independent peripheral resources in response to a request by the host processor. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036983 | PROCESSING MODULE, INTERFACE, AND INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A processing module, interface, and information handling system are disclosed. According to an aspect, a processing module can include a plurality of components coupled to a circuit card operable to be coupled to a host processing system. The processing module can also include a processing module interface configured to be coupled to a host interface of the host processing system. According to an aspect, the processing module interface can include a plurality of contacts operable to couple a plurality of signals configured to be coupled between the host processing and the circuit card to enable or disable use of resources of the circuit card during a reduced operating state of the host processor. | 02-11-2010 |
20100107238 | SECURITY MODULE AND METHOD WITHIN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A security module and method within an information handling system are disclosed. In a particular form, a processing module can include a local processor configurable to initiate access to resources of a host processing system. The processing module can also include a security module configured to enable use of the resources of the host processing system using a security metric. According to an aspect, the security module can be further configured to detect the security metric, and enable access to a resource of the host processing system in response to the security metric. The security module can further be configured to disable access to another resource of the host processing system in response to the security metric. | 04-29-2010 |
20100115050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF POLLING WITH AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - An information handling system is configured to poll a remote data store at an adaptable polling rate. The polling rate can be based on one or more usage characteristics of the information handling system, such as a time of day, geographical location, user profile, management profile, system usage pattern, or other usage characteristic. Between polling requests, the information handling system can be placed in a low-power mode, thereby conserving power. | 05-06-2010 |
20100115303 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UTILIZING RESOURCES WITHIN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A system and method of utilizing resources within an information handling system are disclosed. In a particular form, a method of utilizing an information handling system can include detecting an operating state controllable by a state controller configured to enable a plurality of operating environments including a host environment and a reduced power environment. The method can also include detecting an event operable to alter the operating state to enable an operating environment of the plurality of operating environments. According to an aspect, the operating environment can be used separate from a host system operable to enable the host environment. | 05-06-2010 |
20100115313 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED LOW-POWER PROCESSING RESOURCES - An information handling system employs low-power processing. In a particular form, an information handling system can include a processing system configured operate using a power system configured to power a shared resource of the processing system and a non-shared resource of the processing system. The information handling system can also include a low-power processing system configured to access the shared resource of the processing system during operation of the low-power processing system. The operation of the low-power processing system can be separate from the operation of the processing system. The information handling system can also include a chipset including a processor of the processing system and operable to be enabled during operation of the processing system. The processor can be configured to be disabled during operation of the low-power processing system. | 05-06-2010 |
20100115314 | POWER CONTROL FOR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM HAVING SHARED RESOURCES - An information handling system includes at least two processing systems that share system resources. In response to detecting a designated event, a power control module of the information handling system can select one of a plurality of available power profiles. The power profile can be selected based on the event and state information indicative of a state of the processing systems. Based on the selected profile, the power control module can set an operational power mode of one or more of the shared system resources. | 05-06-2010 |
20110012547 | System and Method for a High Efficiency Remote Three Phase Fan Commutation Integration Control in an Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a three phase brushless direct current motor and a motherboard which in turn includes a drive circuit. The three phase brushless direct current motor is configured to rotate a cooling fan in the information handling system based on a control signal. The drive circuit is connected to the three phase brushless direct current motor, and the drive circuit is configured to adjust the control signal sent to the three phase brushless direct current motor based on a back electromagnetic flux signal. | 01-20-2011 |
20110014866 | System and Method for Radio Antenna Sharing in an Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a processing system with a radio output, another processing system with a radio output, and a radio selector operable to couple an antenna to a selected one of the radios. A radio selector board includes a radio, a selector switch with an input terminal coupled to the radio, another input terminal coupleable to another radio, a control input coupleable to a control module, and an output coupleable to an antenna. In response to a control signal from the control module, the selector switch connects the first radio to the antenna, and in response to another control signal, the selector switch connects the other radio to the antenna. | 01-20-2011 |
20110016252 | Multiple Minicard Interface System and Method Thereof - A system includes a minicard socket, a controller, a south bridge, and a differential multiplexer. The minicard socket is configured to receive a plurality of types of minicards. The controller is in communication with the minicard socket, and is configured to determine which one of the plurality of types of minicards is received within the minicard socket. The south bridge is configured to communicate with the minicard received within the minicard socket. The differential multiplexer is in communication with the controller and with the minicard socket. The differential multiplexer configured to switch the south bridge and the minicard socket between communicating over a plurality of buses based on the type of minicard received within the minicard socket. | 01-20-2011 |
20110022761 | System and Method to Stack an Open NAND Flash Interface Module over a Minicard - A system includes a minicard host connector and an open NAND flash interface host connector. The minicard host connector is configured to receive a minicard. The open NAND flash interface host connector is in physical communication with the minicard host connector and configured to receive an open NAND flash interface card. The open NAND flash interface host connector includes first and second retention arms extending from opposite ends of the open NAND flash interface host connector. The open NAND flash interface host connector is sufficiently wide for the minicard host connector to fit between the first and second retention arms. | 01-27-2011 |
20110052142 | System and Method for Managing Multiple Independent Graphics Sources in an Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a video processor that provides a first video signal in a first video format; a display that receives a second video signal in a second video format; and another display that receives a third video signal in a third video format. The first, second, and third video formats are all different from each other. The information handling system also includes a mid-stream frame buffer that stores video information from the first, second, and third video signals, and a video selector coupled to the mid-stream frame buffer the video processor and the displays. The video selector converts the First video signal into the second and third video signals and couples the video processor to a selected display. | 03-03-2011 |
20110202777 | Power Module for Information Handling System and Methods Thereof - An information handling system can receive power from a wireless or wired power source. In response to determining the information handling system is coupled to the wired power source, the system decouples the wireless power source from providing power. In response to the system being decoupled from the wired power source, the information handling system couples the wireless power source to the system. | 08-18-2011 |
20110225326 | Multi-Mode Processing Module and Method of Use - A method of enabling access to resources includes detecting an input to access a resource of a multi-mode processing module coupled to a host processor and a control module. The method can further include detecting an operating mode of the host processor and the control module and an availability of independent peripheral resources of the multi-mode processing module. Additionally, the method can enable the multi-mode processing module in response to the detecting the operating mode and the availability of the independent peripheral resources. | 09-15-2011 |
20120013795 | Information Handling System with Processing System, Low-power Processing System and Shared Resources - An information handling system includes a processing system, a low-power processing system, and a chipset. The processing system is configured to operate using a power system configured to power a shared resource of the processing system and a non-shared resource of the processing system, and to disable the non-shared resource during a reduced operating state of the processing system. The low-power processing system is configured to access the shared resource of the processing system during operation of the low-power processing system, wherein the operation of the low-power processing system is separate from the operation of the processing system. The chipset includes a processor of the processing system and operable to be enabled during operation of the processing system, wherein the processor is configured to be disabled during operation of the low-power processing system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120036379 | Power Control for Information Handling System Having Shared Resources - An information handling system includes at least two processing systems that share system resources. In response to detecting a designated event, a power control module of the information handling system can select one of a plurality of available power profiles. The power profile can be selected based on the event and state information indicative of a state of the processing systems. Based on the selected profile, the power control module can set an operational power mode of one or more of the shared system resources. | 02-09-2012 |
20120102338 | System for Combined Input Output Module and Zero Power Optical Disk Drive with Advanced Integration and Power - An information handling system includes a module bay, a voltage control switch, and a controller. The module bay configured to receive a module, and to connect the module to the information handling system. The voltage control switch is in communication with the module bay, and is configured to provide power to the module bay. The controller is in communication with the module bay and with the voltage control switch. The controller is configured to detect a type of the module connected to the module bay, and to send a power control override signal to the voltage control switch when the type is a specific type, wherein the power control override signal causes the voltage control switch to disregard a power down signal received for the module bay and continue to provide power to the module bay. | 04-26-2012 |
20120133831 | System, Module, and Method of Enabling a Video Interface within a Limited Resource Enabled Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a host processing system and a remote processing system. The host processing system includes a display, a host processor, and a video multiplexer that receives a video signal from the host processor and outputs the video signal to the display. The remote processing module is coupled to the host processing system and includes a remote processor configured to output a second video signal, and an interface between the host processing system and the remote processing system. The interface includes a video output channel configured to provide the second video signal to the video multiplexer. The video multiplexer is further configured to receive the second video signal and to output the second video signal to the display during a reduced operating state of the host processing system. | 05-31-2012 |
20120242895 | System and Method for Managing Multiple Independent Graphic Sources in an Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a video selector to convert a first video signal into a second video signal, convert the first video signal into a third video signal, and couple a video output to a selected one of a first video input or a second video input. | 09-27-2012 |
20120250245 | MULTI-PURPOSE INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM DEVICE CONNECTOR - An information handling system accepts a storage device in a bay that interfaces through a standardized connector having a first set of pins, such as a SATA connector. The standardized connector has a second set of pins inserted within the standardized footprint to support communication by devices other the storage device. For example, a SATA connect shares one or more of its standardized pins with a USB connector so that one common connector within an information handling system bay supports multiple types of devices. | 10-04-2012 |
20120290744 | Enabling Access to Peripheral Resources at a Processor - A method of enabling access to resources includes detecting an input to access a resource of a multi-mode processing module coupled to a host processor and a control module. The method can further include detecting an operating mode of the host processor and the control module and an availability of independent peripheral resources of the multi-mode processing module. Additionally, the method can enable the multi-mode processing module in response to the detecting the operating mode and the availability of the independent peripheral resources. | 11-15-2012 |
20120303984 | System and Method of Utilizing Resources within an Information Handling System - A method of utilizing an information handling system includes detecting an event by a state controller configured to enable a plurality of operating states for a host system including a host system power on state and a host system power off state, and a plurality of processing module operating states including a processing module power on state and a processing module reduced operating state, and enabling an operating state associated with the event, including enabling the processing module power on state where the processing module controls a shared resource and a processing module non-shared resource in response to detecting a processing module power on event, and enabling the processing module reduced operating state where the processing module controls the shared resource in response to detecting a processing module reduced operating event. | 11-29-2012 |
20120311364 | Information Handling System with Processing System, Low-power Processing System and Shared Resources - An information handling system includes a processing system, a low-power processing system, and a chipset. The processing system is configured to operate using a power system configured to power a shared resource of the processing system and a non-shared resource of the processing system, and to disable the non-shared resource during a reduced operating state of the processing system. The low-power processing system is configured to access the shared resource of the processing system during operation of the low-power processing system, wherein the operation of the low-power processing system is separate from the operation of the processing system. The chipset includes a processor of the processing system and operable to be enabled during operation of the processing system, wherein the processor is configured to be disabled during operation of the low-power processing system. | 12-06-2012 |
20130031377 | Information Handling System Wireless Power Docking Station Module - A wireless power module couples to an information handling system to accept power from a wireless power source and to provide the power to the information handling system through a docking station connector of the information handling system. The wireless power module selectively decouples from the information handling so that an end user can elect to reduce the footprint of the information handling system by removing the wireless power module when not taking advantage of wireless power. | 01-31-2013 |
20130086206 | System and Method for a Wireless Display Low Power Managed Adapter - A method for managing wireless data communication links includes establishing first and second wireless data communication links between a host system and a wireless display adapter. The first wireless data communication link is associated with a high data rate of data traffic between the host system and the wireless display adapter, and the second wireless data communication link is associated with a low data rate of data traffic. The method further includes determining that information is to be transmitted between the host system and the wireless display adapter using the low data rate, turning off a first data radio associated with the first wireless data communication link, and transmitting the information over the second wireless data communication link. | 04-04-2013 |
20130115896 | System and Method for Radio Antenna Sharing in an Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a processing system with a radio output, another processing system with a radio output, and a radio selector operable to couple an antenna to a selected one of the radios. A radio selector board includes a radio, a selector switch with an input terminal coupled to the radio, another input terminal coupleable to another radio, a control input coupleable to a control module, and an output coupleable to an antenna. In response to a control signal from the control module, the selector switch connects the first radio to the antenna, and in response to another control signal, the selector switch connects the other radio to the antenna. | 05-09-2013 |
20130311798 | System and Method for Providing Wireless Power Feedback in a Wireless Power Delivery System - A wireless power delivery system includes a wireless power source and a control module. The wireless power source provides power to an information handling system. The control module is in communication with the wireless power source, and is configured to detect a presence signal from the information handling system, to set an output power level for the information handling system based on the presence signal, to receive a signal from the information handling system, and to adjust the output power level based on the signal. | 11-21-2013 |
20130342473 | Multi-Zone Touchscreen Orientation - A tablet portable information handling system touch screen display includes a touch surface that extends past the periphery of a display surface to accept touch inputs used to establish an orientation of images presented at the display surface. For example, thumb and palm touches at the touch surface outside the periphery of the display are analyzed to determine the orientation of the tablet information handling system so that images presented at the display align with the determined orientation. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342474 | Multi-Zone Touchscreen Sensing At A Portable Information Handling System - An information handling system includes a touch screen with a first zone disposed over a display and a second zone that extends past a periphery of the display. End users interact with an operating system and applications of the information handling system with touches input in the first zone responsive to images presented at the display. End users perform management functions with touches input in the second zone independent of images presented at the display. | 12-26-2013 |
20140002014 | System and Method for Providing Wireless Power in a Removable Wireless Charging Module | 01-02-2014 |
20140006813 | System for Combined Input Output Module and Zero Power Optical Disk Drive with Advanced Integration and Power | 01-02-2014 |
20140068310 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING PERSISTENT BATTERY SHUTDOWN FOR INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEMS - Systems and methods are provided for implementing a persistent battery system shutdown condition when a battery pack voltage level drops below a predetermined minimum acceptable operating voltage threshold that is above a pre-determined permanent failure operating voltage threshold at which the battery pack is permanently disabled. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented such that shutdown portion of the power-consuming components of the information handling system are not allowed to be restarted until external power has been first provided and applied to at least partially recharge the battery cells of the battery pack to a battery voltage level that is above the minimum acceptable operating voltage threshold and/or when sufficient external power is applied to power the information handling system and at the same time charge the battery cells of the battery pack. | 03-06-2014 |
20140095899 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM ADAPTIVE HIGH PERFORMANCE POWER DELIVERY - An information handling system provides power to a peripheral though a peripheral interface, such as a USB interface, by communicating power availability with a primary set of power parameters through a data link and communicating power availability with a secondary set of power parameters through a power link. If a peripheral device has the capability to draw power at the second power parameters, it does so while monitoring for a fold back of host power that indicates power is not available at the second power parameters. | 04-03-2014 |
20140098027 | Systems and Methods for Locking Image Orientation - An information handling system includes a housing, a processor, memory, and a touch screen display that has a display portion operable to present information as an image. The system also includes a touch controller and an orientation module. | 04-10-2014 |
20140146061 | System and Method for a Wireless Display Low Power Managed Adapter - A method for managing wireless data communication links includes establishing first and second wireless data communication links between a host system and a wireless display adapter. The first wireless data communication link is associated with a high data rate of data traffic between the host system and the wireless display adapter, and the second wireless data communication link is associated with a low data rate of data traffic. The method further includes determining that information is to be transmitted between the host system and the wireless display adapter using the low data rate, turning off a first data radio associated with the first wireless data communication link, and transmitting the information over the second wireless data communication link. | 05-29-2014 |
20140198438 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM CHASSIS WITH ANISOTROPIC CONDUCTANCE - An information handling system is disclosed. The information handling system comprises a chassis including a metal base, and a metal insulation layer, and a processing unit coupled to the chassis. | 07-17-2014 |
20140203966 | ARTICLUATING INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM HOUSING WIRELESS NETWORK ANTENNAE SUPPORTING BEAMFORMING - First and second antenna disposed in an information handling system selectively support communication through a wireless frequency using beamforming. The first or second antenna is selected for initiating communication based upon alignment with a beamforming axis for establishing beamforming with a distal wireless device. For example, the first antenna is selected if the information handling system articulates to a tablet configuration and the second antenna is selected if the information handling system articulates to a clamshell open configuration. | 07-24-2014 |
20140240921 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM HOUSING HEAT SPREADER - Thermal energy exposed at the outer surface of an information handling system housing is managed by spreading the thermal energy across the housing X and Y axes while restricting heat transfer from the housing at the Z axis. For example, a graphene outer surface couples to an aerogel substrate strengthened by a carbon fiber laminate. The graphene spreads thermal energy that escapes through the housing across the housing outer surface to limit the impact of thermal energy at any particular location, such as proximate to the location of a processor. | 08-28-2014 |
20140281618 | Systems And Methods For Providing Auxiliary Reserve Current For Powering Information Handling Sytems - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing auxiliary reserve current to power a system load of an information handing system using an auxiliary energy storage power source as an energy cache to selectably provide auxiliary reserve current to at least partially supplement the normal operating power supply (e.g., battery pack, AC adapter, AC/DC power source, etc.) of an information handling system during temporary times of increased current need by the system load of the information handling system. | 09-18-2014 |
20150033313 | Security Module and Method within an Information Handling System - A security module and method within an information handling system are disclosed. In a particular form, a processing module can include a local processor configurable to initiate access to resources of a host processing system. The processing module can also include a security module configured to enable use of the resources of the host processing system using a security metric. According to an aspect, the security module can be further configured to detect the security metric, and enable access to a resource of the host processing system in response to the security metric. The security module can further be configured to disable access to another resource of the host processing system in response to the security metric. | 01-29-2015 |
20150067362 | Adaptive Integral Battery Pack and Voltage Regulator - An information handling system includes battery packs, loads, and a power management module operable to set an output voltage of a battery pack and direct power from the battery pack to one or more loads. The power management module can direct power from multiple batteries to a load simultaneously. A battery pack includes a converter circuit to convert the voltage provided by battery cells within the battery pack to a voltage set by a power management module. | 03-05-2015 |