Apparatus and method for monitoring connectivity status of communication ports
US7803013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/136
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to some embodiments of the invention, a connectivity apparatus is provided. The connectivity apparatus may comprise signal-terminals associated with respective sockets. These signal-terminals may form a portion of a connectivity path for transmission of scanning signals. Accordingly, the connectivity apparatus may enable central mapping of interconnections of the ports.
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