A cable retractor assembly is capable of retracting a cable onto a
rotatable reel, the rotatable reel being urged to rotate in a
predetermined direction by a biasing force. A moveable actuator when
located in a first position is capable of overcoming the biasing force
that urges the cable to be wound onto the reel. When the moveable
actuator is in a second position, the moveable actuator does not impede
the biasing force The retractor assembly may be integrated into or
detachably secured to a portable electronic device. A sensor within the
cable retractor assembly can detect when the reel rotates or the cable is
extracted and thereby signal a coupled communications device to pick up
an incoming call. The cable retractor assembly further comprises a
pick-up actuator that when actuated signals a coupled communications
device to pick up an incoming call.