End user presence and absence states are determined at an information handling system by analyzing infrared time of flight sensor presence detection information detected at plural peripherals each having an infrared time of flight sensor. In one example embodiment, a peripheral includes processing capabilities to analyze the infrared time of flight sensor presence detection information to determine the end user presence and absence state for communication to an embedded controller. In an alternative embodiment, infrared time of flight presence detection information includes sensed distances provided to a central processing unit integrated sensor hub either directly or with a subscription by the integrated sensor hub to the embedded controller.

An input device includes a keycap, a first electrode disposed to move in response to movement of the keycap, a planar array of electrodes extending at least partially under the keycap, and a sensor. The planar array of electrodes includes a second electrode, a third electrode, and a fourth electrode extending between the second electrode and the third electrode. The sensor is coupled to at least one of the second electrode or the third electrode and configured to generate a signal indicative of a change in capacitive coupling between the second electrode and the third electrode. The change in the capacitive coupling may result from movement of the first electrode.

A system includes: a keyboard to provide user input to a host device, the host device having a primary display device; a secondary display device incorporated with the keyboard; and a secondary display device driver coordinated with a primary display device driver of the host device to accept user input moving displayed items between the secondary display device and the primary display device.

The invention discloses a retractable computer keyboard with a hand-painted board and a using method thereof, comprising a support plate, a soft silicone keyboard and a coil spring strip, wherein the kickstand pad is provided with a hand-painted screen with a telescopic a switch, a power indicator is arranged under the telescopic switch, a circuit board is arranged in the kickstand pad, a MCU is arranged on the circuit board, an air pump is arranged on one side of the single chip, and a tee pipe is arranged under the air pump, the aerating tube is arranged under the tee pipe, and the fixing board is provided with a fixing groove with aerifours orifices. The utility model has the advantages such as speeding up of the keyboard unfolding, reducing the space occupation and the overall thickness of the soft silicone keyboard and convenient for storage.

An input device may include a housing including a first surface comprising a plurality of alphanumeric buttons; a second surface on an obverse side of the housing as that of the first surface comprising a detachable input device selectively coupled to the second surface; and a number of coupling devices on a third surface of the housing to couple the detachable input device to the third surface of the housing.

A machine that operates responsive at least in part to data bearing records (10) presents user selection contest options to users through at least one output device such as a display (14), and receives user contest option selection inputs and machine instruction inputs through input devices such as a touch screen overlay (16), a keypad (18) or other input devices. The machine may further include a device that reads data bearing records such as a bar code reader or a card reader (30). The machine records the user's selections and also user/machine interaction data which describes each user interaction with the machine during the user's session with the machine to facilitate verifying proper operation of the machine and recording of user selections.

A method can include: determining a physical location of each of a plurality of peripheral devices communicatively coupled to a host computing device; generating a lighting sequence configured to activate visual output elements on the each of the plurality of peripheral devices, wherein the lighting sequence is a time based sequence that traverses the plurality of peripheral devices; and modifying a timing parameter of the lighting sequence based on the respective physical location of each of the plurality of peripheral devices. In some cases, modifying the lighting sequence can include: determining a distance between at least two of the plurality of peripheral devices and modifying the timing parameter of the sequential pattern based on the distance between the at least two of the plurality of peripheral devices.

In accordance with some embodiments, systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture are provided for ascertaining aspects of a user, such as the user's identity, competence, health, and state of mind. In various embodiments, data is captured about a user via a headset worn by the user. Based on the data, a determination may be made about an aspect of the user, and the user may accordingly be granted or denied access to a resource.

An apparatus may include an input surface, a plurality of key positions on the input surface, a force sensor positioned underneath the input surface at at least one of the key positions, and a proximity controller in communication with a capacitance measuring circuit incorporated into the apparatus.

Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.