RFID-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications network information
US9058529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0829
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Radio-frequency identification-(RFID)-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications information is disclosed. The methods include storing transceiver information in a transceiver and connector information in an optical fiber connector, and then operably connecting the connector to the transceiver. The connection results in an electrical connection that allows the transceiver information to be communicated to the connector. The connector has a RFID tag that generates a connector RFID-tag signal that includes the connector information and the transceiver information. When electronics equipment are connected to the transceiver, electronics-equipment information is passed through the transceiver to the connector so that the electronics-equipment information can be included in the connector RFID-tag signal. The transceiver may also include a transceiver RFID tag that can receive connector information and electronics-equipment information and generate a transceiver RFID-tag signal that includes connector, transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information. A Portable test device is also used to connect to the transceiver or the electronics equipment to effectuate the tran…
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