Communications patching systems with radio frequency identification antenna switching circuits
US8461964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/138
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Communications patching systems may include one or more patch panels, each of which has plurality of connector ports. A plurality of antennas are provided. Each antenna may be associated with a specific connector port. A radio frequency identification (“RFID”) transceiver and a controller are also provided. A switching circuit is coupled between an output of the RFID transceiver and the plurality of antennas. This switching circuit includes a plurality of switches that are configured to selectively couple one of the plurality of antennas to the output of the RFID transceiver under the control of the controller.
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