Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for obstructing or preventing light from reaching a light detecting portion of a camera. In one scenario, a camera obstructing device is described which includes a structural housing that supports an obstructing member. The structural housing has a top channel and a bottom channel through which the obstructing member slides from an open position to a closed position. The obstructing member includes a raised edge that contacts an outside edge of the structural housing when in the open position, and another raised edge that contacts an opposite edge of the structural housing when in the closed position. The obstructing member has a section with an aperture that allows light to reach a camera in the open position, and another section with blocking material that prevents light from reaching the camera in the closed position.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a cable organizing apparatus and system. In one scenario, a cable organizing apparatus includes a support structure including an inner surface that is attachable to a specified object. The support structure further includes an outer surface that has multiple mounting points at which cable fasteners are mounted to the support structure. The cable organizing apparatus also includes cable fasteners configured to hold cables in a specified position. The cable fasteners mount to the outer surface of the support structure. The cable fasteners include a clip and an attaching means for attaching the cable fasteners to the support structure. The outer surface of the support structure may be made of a printable material.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for obstructing or preventing light from reaching a light detecting portion of a camera. In one scenario, a camera obstructing device is described which includes a structural housing that supports an obstructing member. The structural housing has a top channel and a bottom channel through which the obstructing member slides from an open position to a closed position. The obstructing member includes a raised edge that contacts an outside edge of the structural housing when in the open position, and another raised edge that contacts an opposite edge of the structural housing when in the closed position. The obstructing member has a section with an aperture that allows light to reach a camera in the open position, and another section with blocking material that prevents light from reaching the camera in the closed position.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for obstructing or preventing light from reaching a light detecting portion of a camera. In one scenario, a camera obstructing device is described which includes the following: a structural housing that provides support for an obstructing member. The structural housing has at least one channel on which the obstructing member slides from one position to another position. The obstructing member substantially prevents light from reaching the light sensor of the camera. At least one magnet is positioned within the structural housing, where the magnet holds the obstructing member in place in the initial position or the other position.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to systems and methods for obstructing or preventing light from reaching a light detecting portion of a camera. In one scenario, a camera obstructing device is described which includes the following: a structural housing that provides support for an obstructing member. The structural housing has at least one channel on which the obstructing member slides from one position to another position. The obstructing member substantially prevents light from reaching the light sensor of the camera. At least one magnet is positioned within the structural housing, where the magnet holds the obstructing member in place in the initial position or the other position.

Abstract: A device for utility outlet control is provided that includes means for selectively blocking access to a utility outlet by way of disengaging or engaging the outlet blocking means. The outlet is blocked from access when the outlet is not being used. A user may gain access to the outlet upon appropriate payment or by an authorized access key. Typical utility outlets controllable by the present invention include, but are not limited to electric utility outlets, telephone utility outlets, and Internet access utility outlets.