Hybrid device identifier
US9004780B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3895
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An identification assembly for use with a fiber-optic connector includes a non-conducting over-nut, an electrical assembly disposed at the proximal end of the over-nut, and an RFID tag supported by the distal end of the over-nut. The over-nut is configured to surround and couple with the fiber-optic connector. The electrical assembly includes a first electrical contact configured to electrically connect to the fiber-optic connector, a second electrical contact configured for electrical engagement with a contact portion of a light source assembly, and one or more electrical components coupled between the first and second contacts and providing a defined electrical characteristic. The identification assembly enables identification using either electrical-characteristic based or RFID-based identification approaches.
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