Abstract:
Systems and methods for distributing computing resources utilize a base module having certain processing resources. A peripheral module is communicatively connected to the base module and is configured to utilize processing resources of the base module using one or more input/output devices connected to the peripheral module. The peripheral module uses a minimum of power, utilizes only enough computing resources to pass input/output signals between the input/output devices at the peripheral module and the base module, and provides access to an additional session of the operating system of the base module without requiring that a separate instance of the operating system be loaded into memory of the base module. The peripheral module may serve essentially as an intelligent mounting bracket.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to providing a single console to access and display or otherwise output user customizable content from a plurality of content sources. In particular, the present invention relates to channeling content from a variety of content sources to the television so as to provide a collection of all digital content that is important to the user and available on a single console, wherein the content may come from competing providers and is customizable by the user. Further, the system dynamically alerts and provides information to the user, wherein the alerts and information is customizable by the user.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to dynamic hybrid storage. In particular, the present invention relates to utilization of a plurality of storage devices, recording media, or memories available to selectively store data, wherein the storage of the data is load balanced on the plurality of storage devices, recording media, or memories depending upon the nature of the data to be stored, the frequency of use of the data, and/or the type of data.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing a universal computing system. Implementations include a modular motherboard having two or more electronic circuit boards that are connected to form a motherboard. The two or more electronic circuit boards each include a security key structure on a connector for providing a keyed connector therebetween. Computing components may be provided on two of the major surfaces of the first electronic circuit board circuit board. Components are disclosed in which the computing system will not turn on unless the first printed circuit board is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board. A heat sink is disclosed that may be used in the universal computing system. A customizable encasement is disclosed. An expandable memory device is disclosed.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for mounting a modular processing unit that is configured to be selectively used alone or with other processing units in an enterprise. A modular processing unit is provided as a platform that is lightweight, compact, and is configured to be selectively used alone or oriented with one or more additional processing units (including base modules and/or peripheral modules) in an enterprise. The one or more processing units are dynamically mounted based upon the particular enterprise needed and corresponding environment. In at least some implementations, shock mounting is included to provide for needed shock and vibe requirements. In some implementations, the mounting system includes a fixed mounting system for environments that need to be fixably secured. In other implementations, a selectively releasable connector is provided to allow for ease in mounting and removing the dynamically modular processing unit. In other implementations, a press-fit connector is provided to allow for ease in mounting and removing the dynamically modular processing unit.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for providing modular packaging that includes a base that is configured to receive any of a number of tops or lids, wherein the particular top or lid used in association with the base is determined based upon the volume needed within the overall packaging to contain, support and protect the contents inside the packaging. In at least some implementations, the lid or top is configured to cover the item to be packaged and mate with the base to form an enclosure. The base includes a bottom portion and a top portion such that the combination forms a cavity for inclusion of other items to be packaged along with the item that is enclosed within the top or lid. The top portion of the base provides a mounting platform with a connector. An outer skin or covering is provided over the top and base combination.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for dynamic multi-link compilation partitioning. In particular, some implementations of the present invention relate to systems and methods for connecting a computer processing unit to a video display through the use of a wide variety of video display connectors. The present invention further relates to a dynamic interface incorporating USB, PCI-express, SATA, I 2 C, and power management bus (PMBus) technologies. Further still, some implementations of the present invention relate to an openly connected dynamic storage system whereby the storage capacity of a processing unit is increased by coupling additional storage components to the processing unit via a dynamic interface connector that is interposedly connected. Some implementations of the invention further relate to a customizable grouping of PCIe lanes to provide for a flexible allocation of the lanes to customize the characteristic of the board set, while reducing the power consumption, improving the bandwidth and speed of the device, reducing the cost of the device and providing serial data transfer architecture to provide multiple busses.