公开(公告)号：US20070207666A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11673927

申请日：2007-02-12

申请人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin ,  Brian Leshin ,  Satish Patel

发明人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin ,  Brian Leshin ,  Satish Patel

IPC分类号： H01R13/60

CPC分类号： H04Q1/136

摘要： Intelligent patch panels support patch cord management in communications networks. Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purposes of sharing power and also for the purposes of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord.

摘要翻译： 智能接线板支持通信网络中的跳线管理。 模块化接线板可以彼此连接，用于共享电力，并且还用于监视跳线连接和报告与网络管理系统的跳线连接状态。 智能接线板的每个端口都可以提供带外联系，以便监控和报告跳线连接信息。 根据一个实施例，带外联系人沿着跳线的第九条线路发送关于它们相关联的接线板端口的识别信息。

公开(公告)号：US20060094291A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US11265316

申请日：2005-11-02

申请人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin

发明人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin

IPC分类号： H01R13/60

CPC分类号： H04L41/0213 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H04L43/06 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04Q1/136

摘要： A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring and reporting cable connectivity such as patch panel port-level connectivity on a real-time basis. For patch panel systems, the approach is based upon a distributed architecture that may be modularly scalable and may reduce, if not eliminate, the need for a centralized signal processor and complex cabling between patch panels and the centralized signal processor. Each patch panel may determine port level connectivity independently. Polling delays and polling-related overhead processing may be reduced or eliminated by supporting real-time monitoring of port connectivity at the port level. The approach provides improved real-time reporting of patch panel connectivity with reduced cabling complexity, increased reliability, and decreased maintenance costs. In addition, the approach is compatible with (i.e., may communicate with and be controlled by) a multipurpose network management system (NMS). In addition, a compatible revision system is provided.

公开(公告)号：US20070049127A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11467330

申请日：2006-08-25

申请人： Ronald Nordin ,  Jack Caveney

发明人： Ronald Nordin ,  Jack Caveney

IPC分类号： H01R24/00

CPC分类号： H04Q1/136 ,  Y10S439/955

摘要： A communication network device and corresponding patch field system are disclosed. The device includes a port module, ports, and an appliqué attached to a face of the port module. The appliqué includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with conductive pads. A patch cord connects the device with an intelligent patch panel. The patch cord contains at least one system wire. The patch panel is adapted to measure a resistance associated with each port via the system wire. An open circuit indicates that no patch cord is attached to the port, a resistance within a first range indicates that the patch cord is attached only to the port of the intelligent patch panel, and a resistance within a second range less than the first range indicates that the patch cord connects the intelligent patch panel and the device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种通信网络设备和相应的补丁场系统。 该设备包括端口模块，端口和连接到端口模块面部的贴布。 贴布包括具有导电垫的印刷电路板（PCB）。 跳线将设备与智能配线架相连。 跳线包含至少一个系统线。 接线板适于通过系统线测量与每个端口相关联的电阻。 开路表示端口没有连接线，第一范围内的电阻表示跳线仅连接到智能接线板的端口，而小于第一范围的第二范围内的电阻表示 接插线连接智能接线板和设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060281359A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-14

申请号：US11423809

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Ronald Nordin

发明人： Ronald Nordin

IPC分类号： H01R4/24

CPC分类号： H04L41/082 ,  H01R11/18 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/518 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H01R2201/20 ,  H04L41/06 ,  H04L41/0813 ,  H04L43/0811

摘要： Methods and apparatus establish and maintain reliable network cable contacts that mitigate disconnecting effects by transmitting an AC signal with a frequency that reduces the disconnecting effects. The signal frequency may be statically or dynamically selected. The approach allows the severity of a disconnecting effect to be assessed and/or monitored and may support the scheduled replacement and/or repair of network cables identified as faulty. Information related to network cable resistance may be managed within the local device and/or with assistance from a Network Management System (NMS). Physical connection reliability and resilience against disconnecting effects is further enhanced with a physical pogo-style connector that rotates to mechanically scrape and remove oxidation and debris from a conductive contact pad surface each time a physical contact is formed. Such a contact may significantly reduce the level of oxidation, oils and other debris that contribute to the disconnecting effect.

摘要翻译： 方法和装置建立和维护可靠的网络电缆触点，通过发送具有减少断开效应的频率的AC信号来减轻断开效应。 信号频率可以静态或动态地选择。 该方法允许评估和/或监视断开连接效应的严重性，并且可以支持被定义为故障的网络电缆的定期更换和/或修复。 与网络电缆电阻相关的信息可以在本地设备内和/或在网络管理系统（NMS）的帮助下进行管理。 物理连接可靠性和抗断开效果的弹性进一步增强，物理pogo型连接器旋转以在每次形成物理接触时机械地刮擦和去除导电接触焊盘表面的氧化和碎屑。 这样的接触可以显着地降低有助于断开效果的氧化，油和其它碎屑的水平。

公开(公告)号：US20050159036A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10997600

申请日：2004-11-23

申请人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin

发明人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin

IPC分类号： H01R4/24 ,  H01R24/00 ,  H01R29/00

CPC分类号： H01R29/00 ,  H01R4/2425 ,  H01R24/64

摘要： An active jack, which is a powered device, is installed as the network connection at a workstation which provides the capability to determine the physical location of a destination device, such as a VOIP phone, in real time. Uninterruptible power supplies may be used to provide power to network components, for example during an emergency. Power-and-data deployments are shown for powering network components and destination devices.

摘要翻译： 作为有源设备的主动插座作为网络连接被安装在提供确定诸如VOIP电话的目的设备的物理位置的能力的工作站上。 不间断电源可用于为网络组件提供电力，例如在紧急情况下。 显示电源和数据部署，为网络组件和目标设备供电。

公开(公告)号：US20080102693A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11969353

申请日：2008-01-04

申请人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin ,  Brian Leshin ,  Satish Patel

发明人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin ,  Brian Leshin ,  Satish Patel

IPC分类号： H01R13/60

CPC分类号： H04Q1/136

摘要： Intelligent patch panels support patch cord management in communications networks. Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purposes of sharing power and also for the purposes of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord.

摘要翻译： 智能接线板支持通信网络中的跳线管理。 模块化接线板可以彼此连接，用于共享电力，并且还用于监视跳线连接和报告与网络管理系统的跳线连接状态。 智能接线板的每个端口都可以提供带外联系，以便监控和报告跳线连接信息。 根据一个实施例，带外联系人沿着跳线的第九条线路发送关于它们相关联的接线板端口的识别信息。

公开(公告)号：US20070243725A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11766427

申请日：2007-06-21

申请人： Ronald Nordin ,  Jack Caveney

发明人： Ronald Nordin ,  Jack Caveney

IPC分类号： H02B1/056

CPC分类号： H04Q1/136 ,  Y10S439/955

摘要： A communication network device and corresponding patch field system are disclosed. The device includes a port module, ports, and an appliqué attached to a face of the port module. The appliqué includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with conductive pads. A patch cord connects the device with an intelligent patch panel. The patch cord contains at least one system wire. The patch panel is adapted to measure a resistance associated with each port via the system wire. An open circuit indicates that no patch cord is attached to the port, a resistance within a first range indicates that the patch cord is attached only to the port of the intelligent patch panel, and a resistance within a second range less than the first range indicates that the patch cord connects the intelligent patch panel and the device.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种通信网络设备和相应的补丁场系统。 该设备包括端口模块，端口和连接到端口模块面部的贴布。 贴布包括具有导电垫的印刷电路板（PCB）。 跳线将设备与智能配线架相连。 跳线包含至少一个系统线。 接线板适于通过系统线测量与每个端口相关联的电阻。 开路表示端口没有连接线，第一范围内的电阻表示跳线仅连接到智能接线板的端口，而小于第一范围的第二范围内的电阻表示 接插线连接智能接线板和设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070132503A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11564625

申请日：2006-11-29

申请人： Ronald Nordin

发明人： Ronald Nordin

IPC分类号： G05F1/00

CPC分类号： H04Q1/136

摘要： A method and apparatus are provided for incorporating guided network cable Move/Add/Change (MAC) work order capability into a power patch panel. MAC work orders may be controlled and monitored using in-band signaling using, e.g., standard RJ-45 patch cords. Cable detection is performed at a port level on a real-time basis. Coordination of guided MAC operations may be performed by the patch panel, independently, or in conjunction with, or under the control of, a remote Network Management System. The patch panel may be in either an interconnect or cross-connect configuration.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种方法和装置，用于将引导网络电缆移动/添加/更改（MAC）工作顺序能力并入功率接线板。 可以使用例如标准RJ-45跳线的带内信令来控制和监视MAC工作命令。 电缆检测在端口级实时执行。 引导式MAC操作的协调可以由接线板独立地或与远程网络管理系统一起或在其控制下执行。 接线板可以是互连或交叉连接配置。

公开(公告)号：US20070117444A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11560112

申请日：2006-11-15

申请人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin

发明人： Jack Caveney ,  Ronald Nordin

IPC分类号： H01R4/24

CPC分类号： H04Q1/136

摘要： A network documentation and revision system is presented that includes first and second devices connected by a patch cord. The first device has provisioning and signal ports with corresponding contact assemblies. The second device has a switch port without a contact assembly. The patch cord has signal and control wires, a first connector that connects the signal wires into a signal port and the control wire to a corresponding contact assembly, and a second connector that connects the signal wires to the switch port and terminates the control wire. The second connector contains an indicator controlled by control circuitry, detection circuitry detecting whether the second connector is plugged into the second device, and ID circuitry providing an ID number through the first connector. Installation or removal of the patch cord is guided by indicators on the patch cord and first device without retrofit contacts being added to the second device.

摘要翻译： 提供了一个网络文档和修订系统，其中包括通过跳线连接的第一和第二个设备。 第一个设备具有配置和信号端口以及相应的触点组件。 第二设备具有没有接触组件的开关端口。 接插线具有信号和控制线，将信号线连接到信号端口中的第一连接器，将控制线连接到对应的接触组件，以及将信号线连接到开关端口并终止控制线的第二连接器。 第二连接器包含由控制电路控制的指示器，检测电路检测第二连接器是否插入第二设备，以及ID电路通过第一连接器提供ID号。 插接线的安装或拆卸由接插线上的指示灯和第一设备引导，而没有改装触点被添加到第二设备。

公开(公告)号：US20060047800A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US11209817

申请日：2005-08-24

申请人： Jack Caveney ,  Brian Leshin ,  Ronald Nordin ,  Robert Wilcox ,  Jonathan Litao ,  Steven Jacks ,  Jack Tison

发明人： Jack Caveney ,  Brian Leshin ,  Ronald Nordin ,  Robert Wilcox ,  Jonathan Litao ,  Steven Jacks ,  Jack Tison

IPC分类号： G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L41/0889 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L41/0213 ,  H04L41/0681 ,  H04L41/0803 ,  Y04S40/162 ,  Y04S40/166

摘要： An network management system (NMS) architecture is disclosed that takes advantage of intelligence capable network devices for network monitoring and control. NMS functions may be distributed where possible to intelligent devices where local storage and processing may be performed. Local collection and processing of monitoring information may reduce NMS-related network traffic, permit continuing local control and operation during times of network communication disruption with the central NMS, and permit greater reliability in data collection and execution of network functions such as the enforcement of security policy at the respective intelligent devices.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种网络管理系统（NMS）架构，利用智能化网络设备进行网络监视和控制。 NMS功能可以在可能的情况下分布到可以执行本地存储和处理的智能设备。 监控信息的本地收集和处理可以减少与网管相关的网络流量，允许在与中央网管进行网络通信中断期间进行持续的本地控制和操作，并允许更高的数据收集和执行网络功能的可靠性，如执行安全性 政策在各自的智能设备。