Abstract: A connectivity system capable of use with a desk (199) having a surface containing an aperture (120) includes a grommet (210, 610, 1010, 1210) and a connection hub (220, 620, 1020, 1220). The grommet has an interior surface (212, 612, 1012, 1212). The connection hub includes a connection port (221, 621, 1121, 1321) and a perimeter (222, 622, 1022, 1222). The surface of the desk defines a first plane (150) that forms a division between a first side (160) of the first plane and a second side (170) of the first plane. A portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway (310, 710, 720, 1070, 1080, 1270) therebetween through which a cable may be passed from the first side to the second side of the surface of the desk.

Abstract: A cable management device includes a clamping mechanism (110) suitable for attachment to a surface. The clamping mechanism comprises an annular portion (111) having an outside surface (114), an inside surface (115) that forms a perimeter of a cavity (118) interior to the annular portion, a first terminus (116), and a second terminus (117) disposed opposite the first terminus. The first terminus and the second terminus define a gap (151) between them. In one embodiment, the cable management device further comprises a membrane (120, 220) attached to the clamping mechanism at the inside surface, where the membrane contains a first opening (121). In the same or another embodiment, the cable management device further comprises a slot (140) in the annular portion of the clamping mechanism. Both the membrane and the slot enhance the cable management features of the cable management device.

Abstract: A cable clip includes a first channel (110) capable of receiving a first cable and a second channel (120) capable of receiving a second cable. The first channel includes a first sidewall (111), a second sidewall (112), and a first segment (113) bridging the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The second channel includes the second sidewall, a third sidewall (121), and a second segment (123) bridging the second sidewall and the third sidewall. At least one of the first and second channels includes an identification region (130). A window (140) may be provided in at least one of the channels.

Abstract: An electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object includes a housing (110), a mounting mechanism (120) integrated with the housing, and a power cord (130). The housing includes an electrical connection port (111) and a cavity (112) capable of engaging the object. The mounting mechanism is integrated with the housing and is capable of retaining the cavity in engagement with the object. The power cord is also integrated with the housing and is capable of delivering electric power to the electrical connection port. In an alternate embodiment, an electrical connectivity system includes a housing (310) having an electrical connection port (311) and a mounting bracket (320) having a mounting mechanism (350) and a cavity (340). The mounting bracket may be coupled to the housing using apertures in the mounting bracket and the housing.

Abstract: An input device capable of providing input to an electronic device includes a charging base (110) and a wireless keyboard (120) capable of being removably coupled to the charging base. The charging base includes a first portion (111) for receiving the wireless keyboard, a second portion (112) adjacent to the first portion and having at least a first key (113), and a first charging contact (114) adjacent to the first portion. The wireless keyboard includes a second charging contact (305) capable of being physically and electrically coupled to the first charging contact, a plurality of keyboard keys (122), and a switch (123) capable of alternately placing the wireless keyboard in a first mode, where the wireless keyboard influences the electronic device in a first manner, and in a second mode, where the wireless keyboard influences the electronic device in a second manner.

Abstract: A universal serial bus hub (100, 900) includes a housing (110), a power port (210), a first universal serial bus port (120), and a second universal serial bus port (220). The housing includes a middle portion (112), a top portion (111) coupled to the middle portion, and a bottom portion (113) coupled to the middle portion opposite the top portion. The middle portion has a first region (163), a second region (161) substantially opposite the first region, and a third region (162), where the third region is between the first region and the second region. The power port is located at the first region, the first universal serial bus port is located at the second region, and the second universal serial bus port is located at the third region.

Abstract: A universal serial bus hub (100, 700) includes a housing (110) having a top portion (111), a bottom portion (211) opposite the top portion, a first side (112) between the top portion and the bottom portion, and a second side (113) between the top portion and the bottom portion. The universal serial bus hub further includes a first universal serial bus port (120) at the top portion and a second universal serial bus port (210) at the second side.