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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2016
Applicant:
Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US);
Inventors:
Jack E. Caveney, North Palm Beach, FL (US);
Ronald A. Nordin, Naperville, IL (US);
Shahriar B. Allen, Naperville, IL (US);
Assignee:
Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 13/641 (2006.01); H04L 5/20 (2006.01); H01R 3/00 (2006.01); H04L 12/24 (2006.01); H01R 13/6581 (2011.01); H04L 12/933 (2013.01); H01R 24/20 (2011.01); H04Q 1/02 (2006.01); H01R 24/64 (2011.01); H01R 24/28 (2011.01); H01R 24/76 (2011.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H04Q 1/136 (2013.01); H01R 3/00 (2013.01); H01R 13/6581 (2013.01); H01R 24/20 (2013.01); H01R 24/28 (2013.01); H01R 24/64 (2013.01); H01R 24/76 (2013.01); H04L 41/085 (2013.01); H04L 49/15 (2013.01);
Abstract
An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The system is also capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map embodiments of patch fields.