Cable identification using a unique signal carried on an unused conductor
US8896286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/64
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable identification system is provided. The cable identification system includes a multiconductor cable with an electrical connector secured to at least one end. The electrical connector is adapted to connect a plurality of conductors in the cable to a mating connector. The cable identification system further includes a signal generator adapted to connect the electrical connector to the mating connector. The signal generator is configured to select an unused conductor from the plurality of conductors and generate and transmit a unique signal over the selected conductor in the cable. The cable identification system further includes a portable device configured to detect the unique signal when positioned adjacent the cable at any point along the cable.
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