Dynamic labeling of patch panel ports
US8643476B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/136
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A patch panel for a communications patching system includes a plurality of connector ports. Each connector port is configured to detect insertion and removal of a patch cord. A controller is electrically coupled to the connector ports and monitors patch cord interconnections. An electronic display is positioned adjacent the connector ports and displays port identification information and real-time patch cord connection information for each respective connector port. The displayed patch cord connection information is dynamically updated by the controller as a patch cord is inserted or removed from a respective connector port.
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