Cable interconnect systems with cable connectors implementing storage devices
US7766692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/066
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In order to monitor connectivity status associated with an interconnect cable from the end-points to which either end of the cable is attached, a storage device storing a field replaceable unit identifier is provided to uniquely identify a cable end-point, which identifier can then be accessed to determine the connectivity status.
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