Abstract: A holder for a device having a handle includes a body having an open first end, a second end opposite the first end, and at least one sidewall extending from the first end to the second end and defining a handle-receiving cavity configured to receive the handle of the device; and a first opening formed in the at least one sidewall of the body and configured to receive a portion of the handle to retain the handle in the holder and resist removal of the handle from the holder.

Abstract: A cradle for a mobile device includes a base; sidewalls extending from the base and defining, in combination with the base, a cavity for receiving the mobile device; at least one contact extending out of the base; and at least one biasing tab. Each of the at least biasing tab includes a first portion biased to extend out of the base and arranged to engage the mobile device during loading of the mobile device prior to engagement of the at least one contact by the mobile device to protect the at least one contact during the loading of the mobile device.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes a cover defining a cavity configured for receiving and holding the mobile device, the cover including a back panel and a window formed in the back panel; a male plug disposed in the second portion of the cover, extending into the cavity defined by the cover, and configured for insertion into a female socket of the mobile device, the male plug including first contacts configured for mating with contacts of the mobile device; and an accessory attachment coupleable to the cover and including a fan configured to be positioned over the window formed in the back panel of the cover to facilitate heat dissipation from the mobile device.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes a cover defining a cavity configured for receiving and holding the mobile device, the cover including a first portion and a second portion removably attachable to the first portion; a male plug disposed in the second portion of the cover, extending into the cavity defined by the cover, and configured for insertion into a female socket of the mobile device, the male plug including first contacts configured for mating with contacts of the mobile device; and a cord extending out of the second portion of the cover and including a jacket and wires disposed in the jacket and electrically coupled to the first contacts of the male plug.

Abstract: A cradle for a mobile device includes a base; sidewalls extending from the base and defining, in combination with the base, a cavity for receiving the mobile device; at least one contact extending out of the base; and at least one biasing tab. Each of the at least biasing tab includes a first portion biased to extend out of the base and arranged to engage the mobile device during loading of the mobile device prior to engagement of the at least one contact by the mobile device to protect the at least one contact during the loading of the mobile device.

Abstract: An adapter includes a housing and a shaft receiving port defined in the housing. The shaft receiving port defines grooves extending at least partway along the shaft receiving port. The grooves include a set of first grooves and a set of second grooves, where at least one of the first grooves is different from at least one of the second grooves. Another adapter for coupling a device to a track includes a housing defining a threaded port and a shaft receiving port; a track retention arrangement including a foot and a threaded post extending from the foot, where the threaded post is rotatably engaged with the threaded port of the housing to raise or lower the foot relative to the housing; and a locking mechanism including an actuator and a plunger coupled to the actuator and configured to extend from the housing into the track channel of the track.

Abstract: A USB cable that includes a cable coupling element selected from a first connector, a printed circuit board, or a device, as well as a multi-port connector that includes a multi-port connector including a housing, at least two ports defined by the housing, at least two female USB connectors disposed within the housing, and at least two retention arms extending from the housing. The USB cable also includes conductors electrically coupling the first connector to the at least two female USB connectors and a jacket extending between the first connector and the multi-port connector, wherein the conductors are at least partially disposed within the jacket. In another USB cable, in addition to or as an alternative to the retention arms, each of the at least two female USB connectors is spaced at least 10 mm from the opening of the port through which the female USB connector is accessible.

Abstract: A protective arrangement for an electronic device includes a flexible cover having a panel and a skirt that form an interior cavity to receive an electronic device; and an adapter fixedly positioned in the flexible cover and having a male plug with connectors extending into the interior cavity of the flexible cover for mating with a female socket of the device and a contactor with contacts adjacent outwardly from the flexible cover and electrically coupled to one or more of the connectors of the plug. A docking cradle or external adapter can receive the electronic device and cover.

Abstract: A system for generating video images of a user includes a display; a plurality of cameras arranged around the display; a memory that stores at least instructions; and one or more processors coupled to the display, cameras, and memory and configured to execute instructions that perform actions. The instructions include receiving, from the cameras, images of a user positioned in front of the cameras; when in a centered view mode, using the images from at least two of the cameras to generate video images of the user, wherein, in the video images, the eyes or face of the user are centered in the video images regardless of whether the eyes or face of the user are centered in the images from the at least two cameras; and transmitting the video images.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device includes a flexible covering defining a cavity for receiving and holding the mobile device; a rigid frame at least partially disposed within the flexible covering; and an adapter disposed at least partially within the rigid frame and the flexible covering, the adapter including first contacts, a male plug extending into the cavity, and second contacts disposed on the male plug and electrically coupled to the first contacts; where the adapter, in combination with at least one of the flexible covering or the rigid frame, defines a first male structure extending away from the cavity, where the first contacts of the adapter are disposed on the first male structure. Another case includes at least the flexible covering and adapter and also includes a female connector electrically coupled to the second contacts and having an opening disposed on the first male structure.

Abstract: A mounting track includes a track section having a track base, two vertical track-rails, and horizontal track-beams laterally-spaced-apart from each other by a first distance. An endpiece is attachable to the track section and includes an endpiece base, a vertical endpiece rail, and horizontal endpiece beams. When attached to the track section, the track base and the endpiece base align, the vertical track-rails and the vertical endpiece rail align, and the horizontal track-beams and the horizontal endpiece beams align to form a continuous track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move. The endpiece includes an insertion zone where opposing portions of the horizontal endpiece beams are spaced-apart from each other by a second distance that is larger than the first distance to facilitate insertion of the retention element into the track.

Abstract: A handle with a mounting track includes a handle section. One or more legs extend from the handle section and are attachable to a surface. When the leg is attached to the surface, the handle section forms a graspable handle. A mounting track is formed along at least a portion of the handle section. The mounting track includes a base, two vertical rails extending opposite each other from the base, and two horizontal beams each extending from a different one of the vertical rails over the base toward the other horizontal beam. The horizontal beams are laterally spaced apart from each other by a first distance. The vertical rails and the horizontal beams define a track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move.

Abstract: A support for a portable electronic device, the support having a case that is configured to receive and hold the portable electronic device. A strap is coupled to the case and configured for fitting around an appendage of a user and allowing the user to support the case relative to the appendage. The strap also includes at least one magnet for attachment of the support to a surface made of a material attracted to the magnet. A support stand is coupled to the case independently of the strap and includes a portion that is swivelable away from the case and is configured, when swiveled away from the case, for supporting the case on an external surface in an angled arrangement relative to the external surface.

Abstract: A cradle for a mobile device includes a cradle base; a top element movable relative to the cradle base and configured to retain a top portion of a mobile device loaded into the cradle; a bottom element coupled to the cradle base and configured to retain a bottom portion of a mobile device or a case containing the mobile device loaded into the cradle; and a locking mechanism having a housing and a plunger at least partially disposed in the housing and configured for moving, relative to the housing, between a lock position and an unlock position. In the lock position, the plunger engages the top element to hinder movement of the top element relative to the cradle base and, in the unlock position, the plunger does not engage the top element to permit loading or unloading of the mobile device from the cradle.

Abstract: An adjustable cradle for mounting a mobile device that includes a base having a lower support, a back support, an engagement cavity defined by the back support, and a connector disposed in the lower support; and an arm adjustably extending from the base and having an upper support and a base engagement element extending partially and adjustably into the engagement cavity. The base and arm define an adjustable cavity to receive the mobile device with the upper support, lower support, and back support engaging the mobile device. The base further includes opposing resilient guides extending from the back support to adjust to a width of the mobile device, or a combination of the mobile device and a case, to engage the mobile device or case and to guide a connector of the mobile device or case into coupling with the connector of the base.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device can include a cover defining a cavity for receiving and holding the mobile device and including a guide protrusion extending away from the cavity and a remainder of the cover. A docking cradle can include a cradle body to receive a mobile device disposed in the case and a latch that is slidable to be at least partially disposed over the cover of the case to retain the mobile device and case received in the docking cradle. A portion of the latch defines a guide indentation having a shape complementary to the guide protrusion of the cover to laterally guide the case and mobile device into the docking cradle. Additionally or alternatively, a modular docking cradle can have a device-specific module, a universal retention module, and a universal connector module.

Abstract: A support for a portable electronic device, the support having a case that is configured to receive and hold the portable electronic device. A strap is coupled to the case and configured for fitting around an appendage of a user and allowing the user to support the case relative to the appendage. A support stand is coupled to the case independently of the strap and includes a portion that is swivelable away from the case and is configured, when swiveled away from the case, for supporting the case on an external surface in an angled arrangement relative to the external surface. Optionally, the base is positioned on a back plane of the case, and a rotational mechanism is coupled between the base and the case such that the case is rotatable relative to the base.

Abstract: A protective arrangement for an electronic device includes a flexible cover having a panel and a skirt that form an interior cavity to receive an electronic device; and an adapter fixedly positioned in the flexible cover and having a male plug with connectors extending into the interior cavity of the flexible cover for mating with a female socket of the device and a contactor with contacts adjacent outwardly from the flexible cover and electrically coupled to one or more of the connectors of the plug. A docking cradle or external adapter can receive the electronic device and cover.

Abstract: A handle with a mounting track includes a handle section. One or more legs extend from the handle section and are attachable to a surface. When the leg is attached to the surface, the handle section forms a graspable handle. A mounting track is formed along at least a portion of the handle section. The mounting track includes a base, two vertical rails extending opposite each other from the base, and two horizontal beams each extending from a different one of the vertical rails over the base toward the other horizontal beam. The horizontal beams are laterally spaced apart from each other by a first distance. The vertical rails and the horizontal beams define a track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move.

Abstract: A mounting track includes a track section having a track base, two vertical track-rails, and horizontal track-beams laterally-spaced-apart from each other by a first distance. An endpiece is attachable to the track section and includes an endpiece base, a vertical endpiece rail, and horizontal endpiece beams. When attached to the track section, the track base and the endpiece base align, the vertical track-rails and the vertical endpiece rail align, and the horizontal track-beams and the horizontal endpiece beams align to form a continuous track within which a retention element of a mount assembly can move. The endpiece includes an insertion zone where opposing portions of the horizontal endpiece beams are spaced-apart from each other by a second distance that is larger than the first distance to facilitate insertion of the retention element into the track.