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Configurable I/O panel or telephony systems

US5832073A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 1996
Grant dateNov 3, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/186
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A configurable I/O panel assembly includes an upper and a lower I/O panel (connector plate), and a cover plate. A plurality of upper I/O panels is provided, from which the upper I/O panel is selected. Similarly, a plurality of lower I/O panels is provided, from which the lower I/O panel is selected. The cover plate is selected from a plurality of cover plates. Openings are formed in the upper and lower I/O panels for receiving cable connectors. Typical connectors include, but are not limited to, 50-pin connectors, RS-232 connectors, 9-pin D-sub connectors, RJ-45 jacks and BNC connectors. Grounding and other signal conditioning circuitry for the connectors are provided to protect against EMI radiation.

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