Patent ID: 8489870
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer device comprising: a display member coupled to a base member to enable variable positioning of the display member relative to the base member; and an initiating system comprising a first switch to transmit a signal indicative of the position of the display member relative to the base member to automatically initiate execution of a basic input/output system (BIOS) based on a position of the display member relative to the base member, wherein the initiation of the execution of the BIOS occurs before the computer device receives a signal from a power switch indicating that computer device is to be powered on, wherein the computer device is to be powered off if the signal from the power switch is not transmitted within a predetermined period of time after initiation of the execution of the BIOS, wherein the signal from the power switch is independent of the position of the display member relative to the base member.