公开(公告)号：US08446372B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12170284

申请日：2008-07-09

Applicant: Howard Locker ,  James Joseph Thrasher ,  Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki

Inventor： Howard Locker ,  James Joseph Thrasher ,  Jennifer Greenwood Zawacki

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for automated touchpad adjustments. A Touchpad Corrective Action (TCA) detection module detects a TCA within a specified input limit after a touchpad input. An adjustment module decreases a touchpad sensitivity in response to detecting the TCA.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于自动化触摸板调节的装置，系统和方法。 触摸板纠正措施（TCA）检测模块在触摸板输入后检测到指定输入限制内的TCA。 响应于检测到TCA，调整模块降低了触摸板的灵敏度。

公开(公告)号：US08364943B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12040829

申请日：2008-02-29

Applicant: David C. Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Justin T. Dubs ,  Howard Locker ,  James S. Rutledge ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  James J. Thrasher ,  Michael T. Vanover

Inventor： David C. Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Justin T. Dubs ,  Howard Locker ,  James S. Rutledge ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  James J. Thrasher ,  Michael T. Vanover

IPC: G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/4418

Abstract: Arrangements for employing a system BIOS (basic input/output system) to handle email during a suspended state (such as an “S3” state as will be better understood herebelow). Preferably, the BIOS is employed to “jump” between two suspended images such that, e.g., two more powerful OS's can be employed to manage the mail function.

Abstract translation: 使用系统BIOS（基本输入/输出系统）在暂停状态下处理电子邮件的安排（例如S3状态，以下将被更好地理解）。 优选地，使用BIOS来在两个悬挂图像之间跳转，使得例如可以采用两个更强大的OS来管理邮件功能。

公开(公告)号：US20120311361A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

申请号：US13149187

申请日：2011-05-31

Applicant: Howard Locker ,  Akihisa Iwakawa ,  Joshua N. Novak ,  Nathan J. Peterson ,  Vincent J. DeCaro ,  Jason P. Parrish ,  Scott T. Elliott

Inventor： Howard Locker ,  Akihisa Iwakawa ,  Joshua N. Novak ,  Nathan J. Peterson ,  Vincent J. DeCaro ,  Jason P. Parrish ,  Scott T. Elliott

IPC: G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/3206 ,  G06F1/3234

Abstract: Systems, methods and products are described that provide predictive power state transitions for information handling devices. One aspect includes ascertaining a power state transitioning pattern of an information handling device; responsive to a power state transition to a first lower power state at said information handling device, performing an additional power state transition to automatically transition the information handling device to a second lower power state, said second lower power state being a lower power state relative to said first lower power state; and proactively resuming the information handling device to the first lower power state responsive to a timing threshold being met; wherein the timing threshold is determined based on the power state transitioning pattern ascertained. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了为信息处理设备提供预测功率状态转换的系统，方法和产品。 一方面包括确定信息处理装置的功率状态转换模式; 响应于在所述信息处理装置处的功率状态转换到第一低功率状态，执行附加功率状态转换以自动地将信息处理装置转换到第二较低功率状态，所述第二较低功率状态相对于 说第一个低功率状态; 并且响应于满足定时阈值，主动地将信息处理设备恢复到第一较低功率状态; 其中，基于所确定的功率状态转换模式来确定所述定时阈值。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08285821B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12368882

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: David Carroll Challener ,  Richard Wayne Cheston ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springrield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： David Carroll Challener ,  Richard Wayne Cheston ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springrield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F12/0868 ,  G06F2212/263 ,  G06F2212/314 ,  H04L29/08846 ,  H04L67/1097 ,  H04L67/2842

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed of forward caching for a managed client. A storage module stores a software image on a storage device of a backend server. The backend server provides virtual disk storage on the storage device through a first intermediate network point for a plurality of diskless data processing devices. Each diskless data processing device communicates directly with the first intermediate network point. The storage module caches an image instance of the software image at the first intermediate network point. A tracking module detects an update to the software image on the storage device. The storage module copies the updated software image to the first intermediate network point as an updated image instance.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于被管理客户端的前向缓存的方法，装置和系统。 存储模块将软件映像存储在后端服务器的存储设备上。 后端服务器通过用于多个无盘数据处理设备的第一中间网络点在存储设备上提供虚拟磁盘存储。 每个无盘数据处理装置与第一中间网络点直接通信。 存储模块在第一中间网络点高速缓存软件映像的图像实例。 跟踪模块检测对存储设备上的软件映像的更新。 存储模块将更新的软件映像作为更新的图像实例复制到第一中间网络点。

公开(公告)号：US20120169618A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12984487

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: James Stephen Rutledge ,  Howard Locker ,  Kenneth Scott Seethaler ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： James Stephen Rutledge ,  Howard Locker ,  Kenneth Scott Seethaler ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for dynamically zoning a touch screen environment. The apparatus includes an identification module detecting a number of users around a perimeter of a display, a zoning module generating, via a processor, a plurality of user zones in response to the number of users detected, and a positioning module orienting a gesture zone, within each of the plurality of user zones, in relation to a corresponding user. The method includes detecting a number of users around a perimeter of a display, generating, via a processor, a plurality of user zones in response to the number of users detected, and orienting a gesture zone, within each of the plurality of user zones, in relation to a corresponding user.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于动态地划分触摸屏环境的装置和方法。 该装置包括：识别模块，用于检测围绕显示器周边的多个用户;分区模块，响应于检测到的用户数量，经由处理器生成多个用户区域;以及定位模块，定向姿势区域， 在多个用户区域的每一个内，相对于相应的用户。 该方法包括检测围绕显示器的周边的用户数量，响应于检测到的用户的数量并且在多个用户区域的每一个内定向手势区域，经由处理器生成多个用户区域， 相对于相应的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20120038675A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US12853715

申请日：2010-08-10

Applicant: Jay Wesley Johnson ,  Axel Ramirez Flores ,  Hariss Christopher Neil Ganey ,  Howard Locker ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

Inventor： Jay Wesley Johnson ,  Axel Ramirez Flores ,  Hariss Christopher Neil Ganey ,  Howard Locker ,  Aaron Michael Stewart

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  G06F2203/04806

Abstract: An apparatus includes a planar display defining an outward pointing normal vector and an inward pointing normal vector; sensor circuitry configured to sense an initial relative position of the planar display and configured to sense a change in relative position of the planar display; and zoom circuitry configured to zoom an image presented on the planar display responsive to a change in relative position of the display sensed by the sensor circuitry where the change in relative position has a vector component along one of the normal vectors. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括限定向外指向的法向量和向内指向的法向量的平面显示器; 传感器电路，其被配置为感测所述平面显示器的初始相对位置并且被配置为感测所述平面显示器的相对位置的变化; 以及变焦电路，被配置为根据由所述传感器电路感测到的所述显示器的相对位置的变化来放大呈现在所述平面显示器上的图像，其中所述相对位置的变化沿着所述法向量之一具有向量分量。 还公开了各种其它装置，系统，方法等。

公开(公告)号：US20110029934A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12512799

申请日：2009-07-30

Applicant: Howard Locker ,  Eric Edward Dudkowski ,  Matthew P. Lietzke ,  Jeffrey E. Skinner ,  Adam Miles Smith ,  Aaron Michael Stewart ,  Russell Speight VanBlon

Inventor： Howard Locker ,  Eric Edward Dudkowski ,  Matthew P. Lietzke ,  Jeffrey E. Skinner ,  Adam Miles Smith ,  Aaron Michael Stewart ,  Russell Speight VanBlon

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F8/38 ,  G06F9/451 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An approach is provided to join graphical user interface objects into a group. A request is received at a touch-enabled display screen to join a first graphical user interface object with a second graphical user interface object. The request is from a user of the system. The first and second graphical user interface objects are then associated with each other. The first and second graphical user interface objects are displayed on the touch-enabled display screen adjacent to each other and a visual indicator is also displayed near the objects that indicates that the objects have been joined in a group.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种将图形用户界面对象连接到组中的方法。 在启用触摸的显示屏幕上接收到请求，以将第一图形用户界面对象与第二图形用户界面对象连接起来。 该请求来自系统的用户。 然后，第一和第二图形用户界面对象彼此关联。 第一和第二图形用户界面对象显示在彼此相邻的触摸显示屏幕上，并且在对象附近还显示视觉指示符，指示对象已经被加入到组中。

公开(公告)号：US20100162015A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12341626

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Russell A. Resnick ,  Howard Locker ,  Mark C. Davis ,  David C. Challener

Inventor： Russell A. Resnick ,  Howard Locker ,  Mark C. Davis ,  David C. Challener

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F15/76 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  Y02D10/122

Abstract: The instant invention broadly contemplates an energy saving subsystem comprising a secondary CPU that utilizes less power than a main CPU, thereby allowing an electronic device (e.g. a laptop PC) having the secondary CPU to use less power and run for longer periods of time on a limited power supply. Thus, the invention permits the electronic device to be utilized for extended periods and extends the battery life.

Abstract translation: 本发明广泛地考虑了一种节能子系统，其包括使用比主CPU更少的功率的次要CPU，从而允许具有次要CPU的电子设备（例如，膝上型计算机）使用较少的功率并在一段时间内运行更长的时间段 有限的电源。 因此，本发明允许电子设备长时间使用并延长电池寿命。

公开(公告)号：US20100146317A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12330332

申请日：2008-12-08

Applicant: David Carroll Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： David Carroll Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/28

CPC classification number: G06F1/263 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3293 ,  Y02D10/122 ,  Y02D50/20

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for computer system power management. A control module 602 is activated on a computer 200 in response to an event and enters 818 a standby state if the computer 200 is not already 814 in the standby state. A policy module 604 detects 904 a power source of a predetermined type connected to the computer 200 and dictates 908 one or more processors 302 of higher power consumption for a more abundant type of power source such as an AC adapter 314, or one or more processors 304 of lower power consumption for a less abundant type of power source such as a battery 318. A configuration module 606, activated by the control module 602, switches 1004 the computer 200 to one or more processors 302 and 304 of a predetermined power consumption as dictated and exits 1016 the standby state.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于计算机系统电源管理的装置，系统和方法。 控制模块602响应于事件而在计算机200上被激活，并且如果计算机200尚未处于待机状态则进入818待机状态。 策略模块604检测904连接到计算机200的预定类型的电源，并指示908个用于更丰富类型的电源（例如AC适配器314）或一个或多个处理器的更高功耗的一个或多个处理器302 304为较不丰富的电源（例如电池318）的较低功耗。由控制模块602激活的配置模块606将计算机200切换到具有预定功率消耗的一个或多个处理器302和304，如 指定并退出1016备用状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100115256A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12265909

申请日：2008-11-06

Applicant: David Carroll Challener ,  Howard Locker ,  Joseph Michael Pennist ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： David Carroll Challener ,  Howard Locker ,  Joseph Michael Pennist ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F8/66

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for quiescing a boot environment. A reservation module reserves a portion of a first storage device. A store module stores an update boot image to the reserved portion. A detection module detects the update boot image stored on the first storage device when the computer boots and executes the update boot image in place of a standard boot image in response to detecting the update boot image. The update boot image places a computer in a known quiescent state.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于停止引导环境的装置，系统和方法。 预留模块保留第一存储设备的一部分。 存储模块将更新引导映像存储到保留部分。 当计算机启动时，检测模块检测存储在第一存储设备上的更新引导映像，并且响应于检测到更新引导映像而执行替换引导映像代替标准引导映像。 更新引导映像将计算机置于已知的静态状态。