Connector with locking mechanisms

A cable assembly comprising:

• a plurality of electrical elements;
• a first connector configured to interface with a portable electronic device, the first connector including:
• a top surface, a bottom surface, and a first and second side surface arranged opposite one another;
• a locking mechanism including a first locking portion, a second locking portion, and a release point for each of the first locking portion and the second locking portion, wherein each locking portion is configured to engage with a receptacle connector to lock the first connector to the receptacle connector;
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• a first access pathway extending from the first side surface to expose the release point associated with the first locking portion and a second access pathway extending from the second side surface to expose the release point associated with the second locking portion such that a tool separate from the first connector can be inserted through the first access pathway and the second access pathway to contact the release points and disengage the first and second locking portions from the receptacle connector so that the first connector can be unplugged from the receptacle connector;
• a second connector connected to the first connector via at least one of the plurality of electrical elements, wherein the first and second connectors are configured to facilitate the transmission of a security signal;
• and
• a third connector connected to the first connector via at least another one of the plurality of electrical elements, wherein the first and third connectors are configured to facilitate power transmission.

An electrical plug connector comprising:

• a top surface, a bottom surface, and a first and second side surfaces arranged opposite one another;
• a plurality of conductive pins, wherein at least one of the plurality of pins is configured to facilitate the maintenance of an electrical circuit between a portable electronic device and a security system;
• a locking mechanism including a locking portion, wherein the locking portion is configured to engage with an electrical receptacle connector;
• and
• a first access pathway extending from the first side surface to expose a part of the locking mechanism and a second access pathway extending from the second side surface to expose another part of the locking mechanism such that an external unlocking tool can be inserted into the first access pathway and the second access pathway to contact the locking mechanism and disengage the locking portion from the electrical receptacle connector.