Detecting passive RF components using radio frequency identification tags
US-10003431-B2 · Jun 19, 2018 · US
Physical layer management using RFID modules and common mode signaling
US9113236B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9113236-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013254105-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2010 |
| Priority date | Mar 25, 2009 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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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. RFID tag integrated chips are used in some embodiments of the system to allow for detection of patch cord insertion and removal at switch ports. RFID tags may also be used to detect users and control access to the network based on the users' levels of authorization. Network access can also be controlled at the outlet jack level. The system is capable of monitoring patch cord connections to detect insertions or removals of patch cords or plugs. In addition, the system can map entire networks.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A physical layer management system for an Ethernet system utilizing patch cords, each patch cord having a connector on each end and containing four pairs of conductors comprising: a first Ethernet outlet, the first Ethernet outlet comprising an radio frequency identification (RFID) transceiver configured to receive and transmit signals over at least one super-pair of conductors of the patch-cord via antennas located on the connectors; and a second Et…
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- What does patent US9113236B2 cover?
- 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. RFID tag integrated chips are used in some embodiments of the system to allow for…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Caveney Jack E, Nordin Ronald A, Bolouri-Saransar Masud, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04Q1/138. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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