Combination power cord and computer security system
View Patent ↗A combination power cord and security system for a portable computing device. A security cable is provided which is constructed of a sheath of braided steel or other secure material. A lockable connector is mounted to one end of the security cable for connection to the portable computing device. A loop is provided at the other end for affixing the security cable to an anchor object. A power cable is formed integrally with the security cable. The power cable includes a power adaptor preferably mounted within the connector at one end of the security cable and a power plug at the other end for receiving electrical power.
1. A security system for use with a portable computing device, said security system comprising:
a security cable having a connector at a first end thereof for lockingly engaging with a portable computing device and a loop at a second end thereof for affixing said security cable to an anchor object; and
a power cable integrally formed with said security cable having a power adapter at said first end proximate to said connector for providing electrical power to said portable computing device and a power plug at said second end for receiving electrical power.
2. The security system according to claim 1 wherein said power adapter is mounted within said connector.
3. The security system according to claim 1 wherein said power cable is integrally formed within said security cable.
4. The security system according to claim 1 wherein said security cable is formed of braided steel.
5. The security system according to claim 1 wherein said security cable is formed of an aramid fiber.
6. The security system according to claim 1 wherein said loop and said connector are sized to permit said connector to pass through said loop.
7. The security system according to claim 1 further including an AC power unit for interconnecting said power plug with a source of electrical power.
8. The security system according to claim 1 wherein said connector includes a lock cylinder operable by a key for selectively lockingly engaging said connector with a portable computing device in response to operation of said lock cylinder by said key.
9. A secure computer system comprising:
a chassis having an exterior surface;
a processor unit mounted within said chassis;
an electrical power terminal mounted on said exterior surface for coupling external electrical power to said processor unit;
a lock receptacle mounted on said exterior surface proximate to said electrical power terminal;
a security cable having a connector at a first end thereof for lockingly engaging with said lock receptacle and a loop at a second end thereof for affixing said security cable to an anchor object; and
a power cable integrally formed with said security cable having a power adapter at said first end proximate to said connector for connection to said electrical power terminal and a power plug at said second end for receiving electrical power.
10. The secure computer system according to claim 9 wherein said power adapter is mounted within said connector.
11. The secure computer system according to claim 9 wherein said power cable is integrally formed within said security cable.
12. The secure computer system according to claim 9 wherein said security cable is formed of braided steel.
13. The secure computer system according to claim 9 wherein said security cable is formed of an aramid fiber.
14. The secure computer system according to claim 9 wherein said loop and said connector are sized to permit said connector to pass through said loop.
15. The secure computer system according to claim 9 further including an AC power unit for interconnecting said power plug with a source of electrical power.
16. The secure computer system according to claim 9 wherein said connector includes a lock cylinder operable by a key for selectively lockingly engaging said connector with said lock receptacle in response to operation of said lock cylinder by said key.