Fiber jumpers with data storage method and apparatus
US6808116B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S13/825
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for identifying fiber optic jumper cables is presented. A radio-frequency identification system is presented in which a tag is placed in an ST connector. The tag includes a memory storing jumper cable identification information. The jumper cable identification information identifies the jumper cable. A radiating unit radiates the tag with electromagnetic waves and the tag is energized. Once energized, the tag communicates the jumper cable identification information located in the memory to the radiating unit. The radiating unit then displays the jumper cable identification information. As such, a technician is able to identify a jumper associated with the connector and connect the jumper to an appropriate communications bay.
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