Systems and methods of identifying connections in a communications patching system using common-mode channel signal transmissions
US8382501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/136
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Communications patching system and methods utilizing common-mode channel communications are provided for identifying patch panel ports to which a backbone cable is connected in a communications patching system, for identifying a patch panel port to which a horizontal cable terminating at a telecommunications outlet is connected in a communications patching system, and for identifying the physical location of first and second connectors of a patch cord in a communications patching system having multiple patching zones.
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