Cord control and accessories having cord control for use with portable electronic devices

A method of controlling a portable electronic device operable with an auxiliary device, the control cord connecting the auxiliary device to the portable electronic device and comprising a flexible longitudinal housing;

• a plurality of electrical conductors extending from one end of the housing to which the auxiliary device is connected, to an other end of the housing;
• a connector affixed to the other end of the housing and configured to connect the plurality of electrical conductors to the portable electronic device to enable operation of the portable electronic device in cooperation with the auxiliary device;
• and the connector including at least one terminal configured to be received by the portable electronic device, the at least one terminal providing a control input to the portable electronic device, the control input being derived from physical manipulation of the housing, the method comprising the steps of:
• physically manipulating the housing;
• and
• effecting a change in the operation of the portable electronic device as a result of the step of physically manipulating the housing.