Security system for electronic device

In combination:

• a) an electronic device having a port with a connector assembly through which an electrical path to the electronic device can be established and at least a first threaded opening;
• and
• b) a security system for monitoring the electronic device with the security system in an operative state with respect to the electronic device, the security system comprising:
• a housing;
• at least a first fastener that can be directed into the at least first threaded opening and changed from a pre-assembly position into a secured position to thereby maintain the housing in an operative position on the electronic device;
• and
• at least one component that is directed into the housing to block access to the at least first fastener as might allow changing of the at least first fastener from the secured position into the pre-assembly position,
• the housing securable relative to a support to confine movement of the electronic device relative to the support,
• wherein the connector assembly comprises a projecting D-shaped shield assembly and the housing has a receptacle to receive at least a part of the D-shaped shield assembly,
• wherein the connector assembly has a second threaded opening and the security system comprises a second fastener that can be directed into the second threaded opening and changed from a pre-assembly position into a secured position and the at least one component blocks access to the second fastener as might allow the second fastener to be changed from its secured position into its pre-assembly position,
• wherein the first and second fasteners are directed respectively along first and second axes through first and second stepped bores extending in spaced, parallel relationship through the housing,
• wherein the at least one component comprises a first threaded element that is directed into the housing in a direction transverse to the first axis and into the first bore so as to block access to the first fastener in the secured position through the first bore.

In combination:

• a) an electronic device having a port with a connector assembly through which an electrical path to the electronic device can be established and at least a first threaded opening;
• and
• b) a security system for monitoring the electronic device with the security system in an operative state with respect to the electronic device, the security system comprising:
• a housing;
• at least a first fastener that can be directed into the at least first threaded opening and changed from a pre-assembly position into a secured position to thereby maintain the housing in an operative position on the electronic device;
• and
• at least one component that is directed into the housing to block access to the at least first fastener as might allow changing of the at least first fastener from the secured position into the pre-assembly position,
• the housing securable relative to a support to confine movement of the electronic device relative to the support,
• wherein the connector assembly comprises a projecting D-shaped shield assembly and the housing has a receptacle to receive at least a part of the D-shaped shield assembly,
• wherein the connector assembly has a second threaded opening and the security system comprises a second fastener that can be directed into the second threaded opening and changed from a pre-assembly position into a secured position and the at least one component blocks access to the second fastener as might allow the second fastener to be changed from its secured position into its pre-assembly position,
• wherein the first and second fasteners are directed respectively along first and second axes through first and second stepped bores extending in spaced, parallel relationship through the housing,
• wherein the at least one component comprises a cable that is directed into a cross bore that has an axis that extends transversely to the first and second axes, the cable in the cross bore blocking access to the first and second fasteners through the first and second bores.

A method of confining movement of an electronic device relative to a support, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an electronic device comprising a port with a first connector assembly through which an electrical path to the electronic device can be established, and a first opening that is used to secure a second connector assembly with a conductor to establish an electrical path for the conductor to the electronic device;
• securing a housing to the electronic device using a first fastener that is directed into a first bore through the housing and into the first opening and thereafter changing the first fastener from a pre-assembly position into a secured position;
• with the first fastener in the secured position, directing a first component into the housing so as to block access to the first fastener through the first bore as would allow the first fastener to be manipulated to be changed from the secured position into the pre-assembly position;
• and
• securing the housing relative to a support to thereby confine movement of the electronic device relative to the support.