Abstract:
A connector port for providing power to a serial device and termination of differential signals received therefrom is provided. The port includes circuitry providing a data interface and a power interface. The data interface is operably connected between an input differential wire pair and an output differential wire pair for providing termination of the input wire pair and transmission of signal onto the output wire pair. Further, the power interface includes a fuse link operably connected between a voltage input and a voltage output for providing overcurrent protection.
Abstract:
A multi-purpose modular connector having a female housing and a male plug, the female housing defining an open end, a first internal cavity, four interior surfaces, an interior end surface a first contact terminal positioned adjacent to at least one of the four interior surfaces, and a second contact terminal positioned adjacent to any remaining one of the four interior surfaces.
Abstract:
A multi-purpose modular connector having a female housing and a male plug, the female housing defining an open end, a first internal cavity, four interior surfaces, an interior end surface a first contact terminal positioned adjacent to at least one of the four interior surfaces, and a second contact terminal positioned adjacent to any remaining one of the four interior surfaces.
Abstract:
A multi-port electrical connector system suitable for use in an industrial environment includes a plurality of quick change serial data signal connectors mounted to a rigid insulating casing. In addition, an industrial power connector and an industrial parallel data connector are mounted to the casing. Stored within the housing is a controller including a microprocessor and associated firmware for storing and routing signals and a media access controller for interfacing the microprocessor with the associated physical layer interface.
Abstract:
A connector made up of a plug and outlet which, when mated, define four shielded quadrants, each of which houses a pair of contacts. Shield members within the plug overlap and shield members within the outlet overlap. In addition, shield members within the outlet overlap adjacent shield members in the plug when mated. Overlapping the shield members at each shield member junction provides enhanced shielding and reduced crosstalk.
Abstract:
An arrangement in a conductor track, the conductor track having a connection groove extending in the longitudinal direction of the track for connecting devices to the conductor track by way of an adapter, current conductors arranged in the connection groove in the longitudinal direction thereof for supplying power by way of the adapter to the devices connected to the conductor track, and at least one signal conductor arranged in the conductor track for supplying by way of the adapter a control signal, such as a bus control signal, to the device connected to the conductor track. To achieve a simple and esthetically advantageous solution, at least one signal conductor is arranged in the connection groove of the conductor track, and a partition wall of electrically conductive material is arranged between the signal conductor and the current conductor.
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed for providing a failover for designating a primary network device and a backup network device and providing direct communication between the primary network device and the backup network device. The cable includes a plurality of conductive wires having a primary end and a backup end. A primary connector is connected to the plurality of conductive wires at the primary end of the plurality of conductive wires. The primary connector has a primary plug driver pin and a primacy select pin, and the primary plug driver pin is connected to the primacy select pin. A backup connector is connected to the plurality of conductive wires at the backup end of the plurality of conductive wires, the backup connector has a grounded pin and a backup select pin and the backup grounded pin is connected to the backup select pin. Thus, the primary end of the failover cable is distinguishable from the backup end of the failover cable.
Abstract:
A multiple function peripheral connecting device that allows more functionality in the limited port space of a computer is disclosed. The connecting device provides the capability for external devices having different functions to be connected to the computer through a single port. This is accomplished by wiring a first function, internal to the computer, to certain pins of a modular connector, and wiring a second function, also internal to the computer, to a certain different combination of pins on the same modular connector. Because differently sized plugs can fit with the modular connector, peripherals associated with different types of systems can connect with the computer through the same single jack. Also, an adapter may be connected to the computer to allow simultaneous use of the two internal functions.
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed for redirecting a connection from a first server having a first server IP address. Incoming SYN packets sent from a client are intercepted. The SYN packets have a destination IP address corresponding to the connection and the SYN packets are sent from the client for the purpose of establishing the connection, which is supported by the first server. The number of incoming SYN packets sent from the client to the first server is monitored and it is determined whether the number of unanswered SYN packets sent by the client to the first server exceeds a ditched connection threshold number of unanswered SYN packets. The destination IP address of intercepted incoming SYN packets is changed for the connection received after determining that the number of unanswered SYN requests sent by the client to the first server exceeds a ditched connection threshold number of unanswered SYN requests to the destination IP address of a second server. In this manner, the SYN packets sent from the client for the purpose of establishing the connection are sent to the second server so that the connection is established with the second server.
Abstract:
Modules (3) for distributing a local area network have, a network hub module (3a) containing network hub circuitry, multiple communication ports (17) on the network hub module (3a), a network interface module (3a) having output connectors (20) electrically terminating cables (26) extending to outlets (27) in various rooms of a building, the network interface module (3b) having input connectors (17) connected to respective output connectors (20), said input connectors (17) being connected by jumper cables (26) to respective ports (17) on the network hub module (3a).