Background

[0001] An electronic device can include a plurality of cables coupled to the electronic device. In some examples, the plurality of cables can be coupled to corresponding ports of the electronic device. The plurality of cables can connect the electronic device to an electrical power source, networks, databases, and/or other electronic devices.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0002] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a device for cable management utilizing protrusions.

[0003] Figure 2 illustrates an example of a device for cable management utilizing protrusions.

[0004] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a device for cable management utilizing protrusions.

[0005] Figure 4 illustrates an example of a cover for a device for cable management utilizing protrusions.

[0006] Figure 5 illustrates an example of a device positioned on a work surface utilizing a plurality of cables.

Detailed Description

[0007] A user may utilize a computing device for various purposes, such as for business and/or recreational use. As used herein, the term “computing device” refers to an electronic system having a processor resource and a memory resource. Examples of computing devices can include, for instance, a laptop computer, a notebook computer, a desktop computer, an all-in-one (AIO) computer, networking device (e.g., router, switch, etc.), conference device or phone, and/or a mobile device (e.g., a smart phone, tablet, personal digital assistant, smart glasses, a wrist- worn device, etc.), among other types of computing devices.

[0008] Electronic devices such as computing devices can utilize a plurality of electrical ports and/or input/output (I/O) ports to connect to electrical grids, communication networks, and/or other electrical devices. In some examples, an electronic device can be coupled to a plurality of cables to allow the electronic device to function. For example, an electronic device or computing device can include a conference device that can include a plurality of cables such as, but not limited to: an electrical cable, an Ethernet cable, a telephone cable, an HDMI cable, a universal serial bus (USB) type cable, or other cables to allow the conference device to operate or perform a plurality of functions. In some examples, a conference device can include, but is not limited to: a center of room control (CoRC), a DT mini, a speaker box, a conference phone, among other types of devices that can be utilized to provide remote conferencing functions.

[0009] In some examples, an electronic device can include a plurality of ports located at a particular location. For example, an electronic device can include a connection interface that includes a plurality of input/output ports and/or other ports to connect the electronic device to other devices through physical cables. In some examples, a first connection end of the plurality of cables can be connected to a corresponding port of the connection interface and a second connection end of the plurality of cables can be connected to different ports at different locations and/or different devices at different locations. In this way, a plurality of cables can be gathered near or proximate to the connection interface, which can be difficult to manage. In addition, the connection between a port of the connection interface and a connector of the cable can be accidentally disengaged or the port or connector can be damaged when the cable is pulled or the device is moved and force is applied on the cable that pulls apart the cable from a corresponding port. In this way, cable management and cable retention can be utilized to ensure that the cables are not accidently removed from the corresponding ports.

[0010] The present disclosure relates to cable management and retention utilizing a plurality of protrusions positioned between a base and a cover of an electronic device. As described further herein, a plurality of cables can be positioned to interact with a surface of a portion of the plurality of protrusions such that the plurality of cables are organized and retained to prevent inadvertent force that can potentially remove the cable from the connection interface. That is, a force applied on a particular cable can be transferred to a surface of a protrusion that is interacting with the cable and not applied to the connection between the particular cable and the connection interface. In this way, the plurality of protrusions can be utilized to organize a plurality of differently sized cables coupled to the connection interface of the electronic device and allow the plurality of cables to exit the electronic device through different exit apertures.

[0011] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a device 100 for cable management utilizing protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. In some examples, the device 100 can be a portion of an electronic device such as a computing device or teleconference device. In some examples, the device 100 can illustrate a bottom portion of the electronic device that can be positioned on a work surface. As used herein, a work surface can include, but is not limited to: a desk, a table, a user’s lap, and/or other type of solid surface.

[0012] In some examples, the device 100 can include a connection interface 102. As used herein, a connection interface 102 can include a surface or enclosure that includes a port or plurality of ports, such as port 104. In some examples, the connection interface 102 can be utilized to couple a number of cables (e.g., cable 106, etc.) to the device 100. As described herein, the plurality of ports can include ports to connect a plurality of cables, such as cable 106, to the device 100. In some examples, the plurality of ports can include, but are not limited to electrical ports, telephone ports (e.g., registered jack (RJ) port, etc.), communication port, Ethernet port, and/or other types of ports that can be utilized to connect a cable to the device 100.

[0013] In some examples, the device 100 can include a plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 that can extend from an enclosure of the device 100. In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can be positioned between the connection interface 102 and the exit aperture 110 to allow the number of cables (e.g., cable 106, etc.) to make contact with a portion of the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3. As used herein, an enclosure of a device 100 can include a structure that covers or surrounds electrical components of the device 100. In some examples, the enclosure can be utilized to protect the components from different environmental elements (e.g., dust, dirt, moisture, etc.). In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 can be portions of a plurality of additional protrusions as illustrated in Figure 1.

[0014] In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can be cylindrical protrusions that can extend from the enclosure of the device. For example, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can be cylindrical in shape to allow the cable 106 to interact with a surface of the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. That is, in some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can be cylindrical posts extending between the enclosure of the device 100 and a cover of the device 100 such that the number of cables (e.g., cable 106, etc.) are positioned through the portion of the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 to reach the exit aperture 110.

[0015] In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can be tapered cylindrical protrusions that have a relatively larger diameter closer to the enclosure of the device and a relatively smaller diameter further away from the enclosure or closer to a cover coupled to the enclosure. In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 can be tapered such that the relatively smaller diameter can be positioned within an indent or indented portion of a cover. In this way, the cable 106 is not able to be pinched between the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 and the cover. In some examples, a space between the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 and a cover could allow the cable 106 to be positioned within the space, which can cause damage to the cable 106. Thus, positioning an end of the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 into a corresponding indent of the cover can allow the cable 106 to be pulled without the cable unintentionally being positioned within the space or pinched between the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 and the cover.

[0016] In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can be positioned proximate to the connection interface 102 such that cables (e.g., cable 106, etc.) are forced to pass through a portion of the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 to be connected to the connection interface 102. In this way, a plurality of cables including cable 106 can interact with surfaces of a plurality of protrusions including the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can be positioned such that a space exists between the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 that allows the cable 106 to be positioned between the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. In this way, the cable 106 can interact with a first surface of one of the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 without interacting with a second surface of a different one of the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. For example, a portion of the cable 106 that is interacting with a surface of a first protrusion 108-1 may not make contact with the second protrusion 108-2. That is, a first portion of the cable 106 can interact with or make contact with the first protrusion 108-1 while a second portion of the cable can interact with or make contact with the second protrusion 108-2.

[0017] In some examples, the space between the plurality of protrusions 108- 1, 108-2, 108-3 can allow for a plurality of cables including cable 106 to be positioned between the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. In this way, a plurality of different cable arrangements are possible utilizing the same plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. For example, a plurality of cables can be positioned between the first protrusion 108-1 and the second protrusion 108-2 since the space between the first protrusion 108-1 and the second protrusion 108-2 is large enough to allow for the plurality of cables to pass between the first protrusion 108-1 and the second protrusion 108-2. In some examples, the space between each of the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can accommodate a plurality of cables and/or a plurality of differently sized cables. In this way, the device 100 can be utilized with a plurality of different cable types throughout the lifespan of the device 100. That is, the device 100 can utilize a first type of cable as cable 106 during a first time period and utilize a second type of cable as cable 106 during a second time period while utilizing the same plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3.

[0018] In these examples, the first type of cable and the second type of cable can have different dimensions (e.g., shape, thickness, material, etc.) that can be difficult for previous systems and devices to accommodate. In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 are spaced to accommodate a plurality of different types of cables and to accommodate multiple cables to interact with the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3. This can create more flexibility for a user of the device 100 to use different cables and/or update cables throughout the use of the device 100. For example, the device 100 can be provided with a first set of cables that have a first diameter that can be positioned to interact with the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. In this example, the first set of cables can be replaced with a second set of cables that have a second diameter that is different than the first diameter. In this example, the second set of cables can be positioned to interact with the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 without having to alter the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3.

[0019] In some examples, the cable 106 can extend from a port 104 of the connection interface 102 through an area that includes the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 to an exit aperture 110. In some examples, the exit aperture can be utilized to direct the plurality of cables such as cable 106 out of an enclosure of the device 100. As used herein, an exit aperture 110 can refer to an exit area through an area of the enclosure of the device 100 and/or an exit area through a space between the enclosure of the device and a base cover. As described further herein, the device 100 can include a plurality of different exit apertures that can be directed in different directions relative to the connection interface 102. In this way, each of a plurality of different cables including cable 106 can be directed in a plurality of different directions based on a direction of a corresponding connection interface for each of the plurality of different cables.

[0020] Figure 1 illustrates the device 100 in a first scenario on the left of center line 101 and a second scenario on the right of center line 101. The device 100 on the left of the center line 101 can illustrate a scenario where there is a lack of tension on the cable 106 and the device 100 on the right side of the center line can illustrate a scenario where there is tension on the cable. In some examples, the number of cables can interact with a first protrusion of the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 on a first side and interacts with a second protrusion of the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 on a second side.

[0021] As illustrated by the device 100 on the left side of the center line 101, the cable 106 can be coupled to port 104 and positioned on a left side of protrusion 108-1 , a right side of protrusion 108-2, and a left side of protrusion 108-3 before exiting through the exit aperture 110. In this example, there is a lack of tension on the cable 106 such that slack 112 or extra cable 106 is positioned within the area that includes the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3. In this way, additional portions of the cable 106 can be positioned within the area that includes the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 to hide the additional portions of the cable 106 within an enclosed portion of the device 100. In some examples, positioning additional portions of the cable 106 within the area that includes the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can prevent excess cable from being exposed. [0022] As illustrated by the device 100 on the right side of the center line 101, the cable 106 is positioned in a similar way to the left side of the center line 101. However, with added tension on the cable 106, the slack 112 is removed from the area that includes the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 and thus a force can be applied on the cable 106 away from the exit aperture 110. When a force is applied on the cable 106 away from the exit aperture 110, force can be applied to the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3, which can prevent force from being applied on the connection between the cable 106 and the port 104. This type of force between the cable 106 and the port 104 can lead to an unintentional disconnection and/or damage to the plug of the cable 106 or to the port 104.

[0023] Thus, the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 can be utilized to absorb the force applied to the cable 106. In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 reduces a separation force between a cable connector of the number of cables (e.g., cable 106, etc.) and a connection port (e.g., port 104, etc.) of the connection interface 102 through a frictional force between the number of cables and the contact with the portion of the plurality of protrusions 108- 1, 108-2, 108-3. For example, the contact between the cables and the portion of the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can create a frictional resistance when a force is applied to the number of cables outside the enclosure of the device 100 in a direction away from the connection interface 102. As used herein a frictional resistance can refer to a resistance that is created through a frictional force between two objects. Thus, in some examples, the plurality of protrusions 108-1, 108-2, 108-3 can provide frictional tension on the cable 106 and the force can be applied to the plurality of protrusions 108-1 , 108-2, 108-3 and not the connection between the cable 106 and the port 104.

[0024] Figure 2 illustrates an example of a device 200 for cable management utilizing protrusions 208-1 , 208-2. The device 200 can be illustrated with a cover 220 on a right side of the center line 201 and illustrated without a cover 220 on a left side of the center line 201. The device 200 can include the same or similar elements as device 100 as illustrated in Figure 1. For example, the device 200 can be a base portion of an enclosure of a device 200. In some examples, the device 200 can include a plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-2 among a plurality of additional protrusions that are positioned within an area proximate to a connection interface 202. [0025] As described herein, the connection interface 202 can include a plurality of ports (e.g., port 104 as illustrated in Figure 1, USB port, RJ port, Ethernet port, etc.) that can be utilized to connect the device 200 to other devices or resources. In some examples, the plurality of ports of the connection interface 202 can each be coupled to a corresponding cable 206. In some examples, the device 200 can include a connection interface 202 including a plurality of input/output (I/O) ports for connecting a plurality of corresponding cables 206 to the electronic device 200. In some examples, each of a plurality of cables such as cable 206 can interact with a portion of the plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-2. For example, cable 206 can interact with a first side of a first protrusion 208-1 and interact with a second side of a second protrusion 208-2. In some examples, the cable 206 can interact with at least two of the plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-2 before extending to an exit aperture 210-1. For example, the cable 206 can interact with the first protrusion 208-

1 and the second protrusion 208-2 between the connection interface 202 and the exit aperture 210-1.

[0026] In some examples, the device 200 includes a plurality of exit apertures 210-1 , 210-2, 210-3, 210-4 to allow the plurality of cables including the cable 206 to exit the device 200 in a plurality of directions. In addition, the plurality of cables including the cable 206 can be positioned through the first exit aperture 210-1, however, the cable 206 can be altered to one of the other exit apertures 210-2, 210- 3, 210-4 while still interacting with the plurality of protrusions 208-1, 208-2. In this way, the plurality of protrusions 208-1, 208-2 can be utilized to provide retention for the cable 206 to prevent a force applied to the cable 206 away from one of the plurality of exit apertures 210-1, 210-2, 210-3, 210-4. For example, cable 206 can interact with the surfaces of the plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-2 such that a force applied on the cable 206 away from the exit aperture 210-1 can apply force on the plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-2 and provide retention for the cable 206 such that force between a connector of the cable 206 and a port of the connection interface 202 can be reduced or prevented. In this way, the plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-

2 can provide cable management and cable retention within the area proximate to the connection interface 202.

[0027] In some examples, the device 200 can include a cover 220 removably coupled to an enclosure of the electronic device 200 that creates an exit aperture 210-1 between the cover 220 and the enclosure of the electronic device 200. As described further herein, the cover 220 can include a plurality of indents to receive the plurality of protrusions 208-1, 208-2. In some examples, the plurality of protrusions 208-1, 208-2 can extend from the enclosure of the electronic device 200 into the plurality of indents when the cover 220 is coupled to the enclosure. In these examples, the plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-2 can be positioned between the connection interface 202 and the exit aperture 210-1.

[0028] As described herein, the plurality of corresponding cables (e.g., cable 206, etc.) can be removably coupled to the I/O ports of the connection interface 202. In these examples, the plurality of corresponding cables can be positioned to interact with a surface of a portion of the plurality of protrusions 208-1 , 208-2 when a first end of the plurality of corresponding cables are connected to the plurality of I/O ports of the connection interface 202 and a second end of the plurality of corresponding cables are positioned through the exit aperture 210-1.

[0029] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a device 300 for cable management utilizing protrusions. The device 300 can include the same or similar elements as the device 200 as illustrated in Figure 2 and/or the device 100 as illustrated in Figure 1. For example, the device 300 can include a plurality of protrusions 308 positioned in an area that is proximate to a connection interface 302. The device 300 illustrated to the left of the centerline 301 can illustrate the device 300 without a cover 320 and the device 300 illustrated to the right of the centerline 301 can illustrate the device with a cover 320 coupled to the enclosure of the device 300.

[0030] In some examples, the cover 320 can include a locking mechanism 322 to couple the cover 320 to the enclosure of the device 300. As used herein, a locking mechanism 322 can include a device to couple a first element to a second element. In some examples, the locking mechanism 322 can include a screw aperture to receive a mechanical screw to couple the cover 320 to the enclosure of the device 300. Other types of mechanical devices can be utilized to connect the cover 320 to the enclosure of the device 300.

[0031] In some examples, the cover 320 can be positioned on a bottom side of the device 300 that can be directed to a work surface. In some examples, the cover 320 (e.g., a base cover, etc.) can be removably coupled to a second side (e.g., bottom side, etc.) of the enclosure of the device 300 to cover a portion of the connection interface 302 and generate a plurality of exit apertures 310-1, 310-2, 310- 3, 310-4 with a portion of the second side of the enclosure. In these examples, the cover 320 can include a plurality of indents positioned between the exit apertures 310-1 , 310-2, 310-3, 310-4 and the connection interface 302. The plurality of indents are illustrated in Figure 4. As described herein, the device 300 can include a plurality of protrusions 308 (e.g., cylindrical protrusions, etc.) coupled to a second side (e.g., bottom side, etc.) of the enclosure between the connection interface 302 and the plurality of exit apertures 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 310-4 to interact with cables 306-1, 306-2, 306-3 connected to the plurality of I/O ports of the connection interface 302.

In these examples, the plurality of protrusions 308 can be positioned within corresponding indents of the plurality of indents when the cover 320 is coupled to the enclosure as illustrated on the right side of the centerline 301.

[0032] In some examples, the plurality of exit apertures 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 310-4 can include an exit aperture 310-2 that is parallel to an exit aperture 310-3 and an exit aperture 310-4 that is perpendicular to the exit aperture 310-2 and the exit aperture 310-3. In this way, a corresponding cable of the plurality of cables 306-1 , 306-2, 306-3 can be directed out of the enclosure in a plurality of different directions while using the same plurality of protrusions 308. As described herein, the plurality of cables 306-1 , 306-2, 306-3 can be directed in a plurality of different directions or be directed in the same direction through corresponding exit apertures 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 310-4. In these examples, the plurality of protrusions 308 can allow for a plurality of different configurations to allow the plurality of cables 306-1, 306-2, 306-3 to be directed in a plurality of different directions while being managed and frictionally retained by the plurality of protrusions 308 between the enclosure of the device 300 and the cover 320.

[0033] In some examples, the device 300 can include a plurality of exit apertures 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 310-4 that can be formed by the enclosure of the device 300 and the cover 320. As described herein, the plurality of exit apertures 310-1 , 310-2, 310-3, 310-4 can allow a particular cable, portion of the plurality of cables 306-1 , 306-2, 306-3 or the plurality of cables 306-1 , 306-2, 306-3 be exit the device 300 and be connected to a different device or resource. In some examples, each of the plurality of cables 306-1, 306-2, 306-3 can exit a different exit aperture of the plurality of exit apertures 310-1, 310-2, 310-3, 310-4.

[0034] In some examples, a first cable 306-1 can exit a first exit aperture 310- 1. In these examples, the first cable 306-1 can be coupled to a first port of the connection interface 302, interact with a portion of the plurality of protrusions 308, and extend through the first exit aperture 310-1. In some examples, the second cable 306-2 can be coupled to a second port of the connection interface 302, interact with a portion of the plurality of protrusions 308, and extend through a second exit aperture 310-2. In other examples, the third cable 306-3 can be coupled to a third port of the connection interface 302, interact with a portion of the plurality of protrusions 308, and extend through a third exit aperture 310-3. In some examples, the number of cables (e.g., cable 306-2, etc.) can extend from the connection interface 302 to a first protrusion toward the exit aperture 310-1, to a second protrusion toward the connection interface 302, and a third protrusion toward the exit aperture 310-1 before exiting the exit aperture 310-1.

[0035] In some examples, multiple cables from the plurality of cables 306-1 , 306-2, 306-3 can interact with the same protrusion 308. For example, the second cable 306-2 can be coupled to a second port of the connection interface 302 and interact or wrap around a first side of the protrusion 308 and the third cable 306-3 can be coupled to a third port of the connection interface 302 and interact or wrap around a second side of the protrusion 308. In this way, both the second cable 306-2 and the third cable 306-3 can utilize the same protrusion 308 for retention while also exiting through different exit apertures. For example, the second cable 306-2 can interact with the protrusion 308 and exit through the second exit aperture 310-2 and the third cable 306-3 can interact with the protrusion 308 and exit the third exit aperture 310-3. In this way, the plurality of cables 306-1, 306-2, 306-3 can be oriented in a plurality of different ways within the area that includes the plurality of protrusions to provide cable management and cable retention to prevent the plurality of cables 306-1 , 306-2, 306-3 from being disconnected from the connection interface 302.

[0036] Figure 4 illustrates an example of a cover 420 for a device for cable management utilizing protrusions 408. As described herein, a cover 420 can be a removable device that can be positioned over a plurality of protrusions 408. The plurality of protrusions 408 can extend from a base of an enclosure into corresponding indents 442 of the cover 420. In some examples, the indents 442 can prevent a cable that is interacting with the protrusion 408 from being pinched or caught within a space between the cover 420 and a tip of the protrusion 408.

[0037] In some examples, the protrusion 408 can be a tapered cylindrical shape that can include a base with a relatively larger diameter and a tip that has a relatively smaller diameter. In some examples, the tip of the protrusion 408 can be positioned within a corresponding indent 442 of the cover 420. In some examples, the indent 442 can include a diameter 444 that can be greater than a diameter of the tip of the protrusion 408. In some examples, the tip of protrusion 408 can be inserted into the indent 442 of the cover 420 to prevent a cable that is interacting with the protrusion 408 from moving to a position between the cover 420 and a tip of the protrusion 408. In some examples, the indent 442 can be the same shape as the tip of the protrusion 408. For example, the tip of the protrusion 408 can be a circular shape and the indent 442 can be in the shape of a circle to accept the tip of the protrusion 408.

[0038] In some examples, the indent 442 can be surrounded by a buffer 446 that surrounds the shape of the indent 442. In some examples, the buffer 446 can surround the indent 442 to prevent the tip of the protrusion 408 from moving the indent 442 even when a relatively large amount of force is applied to a cable that is interacting or in contact with the protrusion 408. In this way, the cable can be prevented from moving the surface of the indent 442 such that the cable can be positioned between the tip of the protrusion 408 and the surface of the cover 420. In some examples, the buffer 446 can be a similar indented portion or protrusion portion as the indent 442 that surrounds the indent 442. For example, the indent 442 can be a circular shape defined by a ribbed portion or protrusions that extend from the cover 420. In a similar way, the buffer 446 can be a circular shape defined by a ribbed portion that surrounds the ribbed portion of the indent 442. The buffer 446 can provide additional structural support for the indent 442 to prevent the tip of the protrusion 408 from moving the ribbed portion of the indent 442 when a force is applied to the protrusion 408 or to a cable interacting with the protrusion 408.

[0039] Figure 5 illustrates an example of a device 500 positioned on a work surface 554 utilizing a plurality of cables 506-1, 506-2, 506-3. In some examples, the device 500 can be a conference telephone device with a base that can be positioned on a work surface 554. In some examples, the device 500 can include a user interface 552 that can be displayed to a user when the device 500 is positioned on the work surface 554. In some examples, the device 500 includes an enclosure that includes a first side with a user interface 552 and a second side (e.g., side with space 558, bottom side of device 500, etc.) with a connection interface that includes a plurality of input/output (I/O) ports. [0040] In some examples, the device 500 can include a space 558 between the enclosure of the device 500 and/or a cover (e.g , cover 420 as illustrated in Figure 4, etc.) coupled to the enclosure of the device 500. In some examples, the space 558 can allow for the plurality of cables 506-1 , 506-2, 506-3 to exit corresponding exit apertures of the device 500 in corresponding directions. In some examples, the first cable 506-1 can exit the device 500 through an exit aperture along the work surface 554 in a first direction, the second cable 506-2 can exit the device 500 through an exit aperture along the work surface 554 in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, and the third cable 506-3 can exit the device 500 through an exit aperture toward the work surface 554 and move through a channel 556 through the work surface 554. In this way, the plurality of cables 506- 1, 506-2, 506-3 can each be directed to a corresponding device or resource as described herein.

[0041] In the foregoing detailed description of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration how examples of the disclosure may be practiced. These examples are described in sufficient detail to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to practice the examples of this disclosure, and it is to be understood that other examples may be utilized and that process, electrical, and/or structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Further, as used herein, “a” refers to one such thing or more than one such thing.

[0042] The Figures herein follow a numbering convention in which the first digit corresponds to the drawing Figure number and the remaining digits identify an element or component in the drawing. For example, reference numeral 102 may refer to element 102 in Figure 1 and an analogous element may be identified by reference numeral 302 in Figure 3. Elements shown in the various Figures herein can be added, exchanged, and/or eliminated to provide additional examples of the disclosure. In addition, the proportion and the relative scale of the elements provided in the Figures are intended to illustrate the examples of the disclosure, and should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0043] It can be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on," "connected to", “coupled to”, or "coupled with" another element, it can be directly on, connected, or coupled with the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an object is “directly coupled to” or “directly coupled with” another element it is understood that are no intervening elements (adhesives, screws, other elements) etc.

[0044] The above specification, examples, and data provide a description of the system and method of the disclosure. Since many examples can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the system and method of the disclosure, this specification merely sets forth some of the many possible example configurations and implementations.