A method includes determining a physical location of each of a plurality of peripheral devices communicatively coupled to a host computing device, the each of the plurality of peripheral devices including a computer mouse; generating a lighting sequence configured to activate visual output elements on the each of the plurality of peripheral devices; and modifying the lighting sequence based on the physical location of the computer mouse relative to at least one of the other plurality of peripheral devices. In some aspects, the plurality of peripheral devices further includes a mouse pad, and modifying the lighting sequence for the computer mouse is based on the location of the computer mouse relative to its position on the mouse pad. In some cases, modifying the lighting sequence for the computer mouse is based on the location of the computer mouse relative to its position to the other plurality of peripheral devices.

A finger-mounted computer stylus is provided. The stylus is pivotable between an operative position extending forward past the middle knuckle along a backhand area and an inoperative position wherein the stylus does not extend forward past the middle knuckle. Magnets along the upper surface of a base and associated pivot arm removably secure the stylus in the operative and inoperative positions by way of a magnetic connection adapted to be disconnected with a snap of the wrist.

A computer accessory including a base, a strap and an attachment mechanism. The base includes a mouse pad portion. The strap is attachable to the base, and the strap is used to secure the attachment mechanism.. The attachment mechanism is to removably attach the device to a user's clothing, belt or fitment. A barrier may also extend at the edge of the mouse pad portion. Alternatively, the base includes a touch pad portion or track pad portion for use as a computer mouse, or the base includes a rollerball mouse portion for use as a computer mouse. The user may thus be able to use the computer accessory in place of a traditional computer mouse. Advantages provided by the computer accessory include pain and stress relief, ease of alternating between mouse use and keyboard use, portability, ease of switching between the left and right hands, and use in a variety of orientations that can cater to the user's personal needs.

A computer accessory including a base, a strap and an attachment mechanism. The base includes a mouse pad portion. The strap is attachable to the base, and the strap is used to secure the attachment mechanism.. The attachment mechanism is to removably attach the device to a user's clothing, belt or fitment. A barrier may also extend at the edge of the mouse pad portion. Alternatively, the base includes a touch pad portion or track pad portion for use as a computer mouse, or the base includes a rollerball mouse portion for use as a computer mouse. The user may thus be able to use the computer accessory in place of a traditional computer mouse. Advantages provided by the computer accessory include pain and stress relief, ease of alternating between mouse use and keyboard use, portability, ease of switching between the left and right hands, and use in a variety of orientations that can cater to the user's personal needs.

A device manager at an information handling system analyzes end user interactions with peripheral devices to prioritize the peripheral devices based upon applications and display devices. The device manager monitors end user interactions with the information handling system to suggest a peripheral device for an end user to use based upon applications executing at the information handling system and the display device through which the end user interacts. For example, capacitive stylus and totem devices are suggested to aid interactions with capacitive mat display devices.

An input detection system includes a detection device including a plurality of sensor electrodes arrayed in a detection region, an input support device including an LC circuit, a first electrode coupled to one end side of the LC circuit, and a second electrode coupled to another end side of the LC circuit, and a control circuit including a drive signal supply circuit supplying a drive signal to the sensor electrodes and an adjustment circuit coupled to the sensor electrodes. The adjustment circuit adjusts a circuit constant that is added to a capacitance between the sensor electrode and the first electrode or the second electrode facing the sensor electrode.

An operating apparatus is disposed on a surface of a detection panel including a transparent panel and a sensor panel. An operation body includes an upper wall, an inner peripheral wall, and an outer peripheral wall. A rotary assembly is housed in the operation body. The rotary assembly includes a supporter fixed to the detection panel and a rotational operation member rotatably supported by the supporter. The rotational operation member is rotatable together with the operation body. A press detection conductor is provided at a conductor supporting portion of the operation body. A rotation detecting conductor is provided at the rotational operation member.

The ergonomically optimized self-stabilizing leg mounted mouse pad with integrated mouse storage holster provides a stable working surface area designed specifically for operating a common wireless computer mouse while resting the mouse pad discussed here on other than flat firm surfaces. Such alternative platforms upon which this device can be used effectively would include a user's thigh, the arm of a couch or an automobile's center console. The design features are purposefully engineered to ensure that the invention is self stabilizing on other than a flat firm surface through the use of a contact surface that is a curvilinear concavity with a camphered surface architecture that maximizes the advantage of the weight of the device coupled with the tacky characteristics of the material from which the device is constructed. The device is stable in its intended use without the use of supplemental attachments to secure or stabilize the device.

An accessory device for use with an electronic user apparatus is disclosed. The electronic user apparatus includes at least one capacitive sensor for detection of at least one control object with respect to a control surface, and at least one apparatus guard placed at an alternating guard potential (V.sub.G), different from a ground potential of the at least one control object, and identical to a potential of the capacitive sensor. The accessory device includes at least one accessory guard capable of being set to the alternating guard potential (V.sub.G) by coupling with the electronic user apparatus.

According to various exemplary embodiments, an electronic pen and an electronic device for detecting the same are provided. The electronic pen includes: a pen housing; a substrate assembly mounted inside the pen housing, and comprises a coil and a substrate which configured to generate a resonant frequency by an induced current generated in the coil; and at least one packing member disposed on at least a part of the substrate of the substrate assembly, and includes at least a part thereof overlap an inner surface of the pen housing when the substrate assembly is mounted in the pen housing.