Switch-state information aggregation
US8874814B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03M11/24
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One switch-state aggregation technique uses a digital-to-analog converter in combination with an analog-to-digital converter to aggregate the state of a plurality of switches. Another switch-state aggregation technique uses input/output lines of a processor to aggregate the state of a plurality of switches and to communicate data other than the state of the switches. These techniques can be used to aggregate information about whether a plug or other connector is inserted into the ports of a patch panel or other telecommunication or communication assembly, system, or device.
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