Abstract:
Methods of identifying an Ethernet cabling connection that extends between a first connector port and a second connector port are provided in which an RFID interrogation signal is transmitted from the first connector port to the second connector port over one or more of a plurality of differential pairs of the Ethernet cabling connection. A responsive RFID signal that is received from an RFID tag at the second connector port is then used to identify the patching connection. Related connectors, systems and coupling circuits are also provided.
Abstract:
An Ethernet outlet senses the presence of an Ethernet signal and transmits an Ethernet ID signal in response to the restoration of an Ethernet signal that was interrupted. The sensing circuit is designed to have no detrimental effect on Ethernet signals. Using this system, the locations of Ethernet outlets and network endpoint devices connected to the outlets can be determined following the interruption and reestablishment of network communications. Outlets according to the present invention can be used in copper-based networks or in networks having fiber optic components.
Abstract:
Изобретение относится к технике связи. Его использование позволяет контролировать размещение сетевого и телекоммуникационного оборудования в телекоммуникационных стойках. Для достижения этого технического результата оснащают крепежную рейку стойки антенной, подключенной к радиочастотному (RFID) считывателю; устанавливают на рейку датчики размещения, изменяющие состояние, когда оборудование устанавливают в стойку; оснащают устанавливаемое оборудование радиочастотной (RFID) меткой. Когда оборудование устанавливают в стойку, идентифицируют оборудование и место в стойке, где оно установлено, сопоставляя ближайшие по времени изменения ответного сигнала радиочастотной (RFID) метки оборудования и датчика размещения.
Abstract:
A communications system includes a plurality of patch panels having a plurality of connector ports connected to individual communication channels, a switch that provides access to multiple networks via one or more switch ports, a system manager that controls interconnections between the patch panels and the switch, and a plurality of patch cords configured to selectively interconnect patch panel connector ports. The system manager is configured to receive a request to connect an individual communication channel to a specific network, to identify which patch panel connector ports are required to be patched together via one or more patch cords in order to establish a circuit to the requested network, and to enable a switch port to activate the circuit. The system manager is configured to monitor connectivity of a circuit and to park a switch port associated with the circuit in response to detecting a change in circuit connectivity.
Abstract:
An arrangement of the radio-frequency identifier tunable by dielectric inserts (3), utilizing radio-frequency identification, comprising a fixed part (92) and a key (9), the fixed part (92) of which comprises an indication element (91) and a decoding device (8), which comprises an electrical supply unit (84), an evaluation and control unit (83), a decoding device (82) and a control element (81), wherein the decoding device (8) is connected to a receiver (7), which comprises an antenna (71), an input amplifier (72) and a block (73) of filters and shaping circuits, wherein the decoding device (8) is further connected with a receiver (6), which comprises an antenna (61), an output amplifier (63) and a signal generator (62), wherein the key (9) comprises at least one carrier (32) connected with at least one insert (3) provided with at least one additional dielectric block (20) modified on its surface or at least one opening (200) formed inside the insert (3), wherein the dielectric block (20) consists of an additional dielectric block (21) and the opening (200).
Abstract:
One embodiment is directed to a "software only" hosted or cloud-based physical layer management (PLM) system. Another embodiment is directed to a hosted or cloud-based PLM system or Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) system that uses a hardware appliance that is locally deployed in an enterprises network. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract:
One embodiment is directed to an adapter comprising a coupling circuit configured so that a portable RFID reader can be positioned near a first part of the coupling circuit associated with a first side of the adapter in order to perform a localized read of both an RFID tag attached to a first connector inserted into a first jack of the adapter and an RFID tag attached to a second connector inserted into a second jack of the adapter, wherein the coupling circuit is used to enhance a read range of the portable RFID reader when performing the localized read. These embodiments can be used in the outside plant of a telecommunications network. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a tray for use in a subrack of a rack. The tray comprises a printed circuit board configured so that a plurality of connections can be made at a plurality of positions on the printed circuit board, each of the plurality of connections involving at least one connector positioned on a patch side of the plurality of positions and the least one connector having a device associated therewith in which information is stored. Either side of the positions can be used as the patch side, and the devices associated with the connectors involved in making the connections at the patch side can be read via the tray. The devices can be implemented using RFID tags or connection point identifier (CPID) storage devices. A subrack comprises a backplate and at least one tray, wherein the tray can be selectively attached and removed from the backplate.
Abstract:
Methods of identifying an Ethernet cabling connection that extends between a first connector port and a second connector port are provided in which an RFID interrogation signal is transmitted from the first connector port to the second connector port over one or more of a plurality of differential pairs of the Ethernet cabling connection. A responsive RFID signal that is received from an RFID tag at the second connector port is then used to identify the patching connection. Related connectors, systems and coupling circuits are also provided.
Abstract:
A telecommunication patching system includes a patch panel having a plurality of connector ports, and having an RFID reader and RF antennas associated with the connector ports. A plurality of patch cords are configured to selectively interconnect pairs of the connector ports. Each patch cord has opposite ends and respective connector secured to each end that is configured to be removably secured within a connector port. Each connector of a respective patch cord includes an RFID tag. The RFID tags for a respective patch cord have the same unique identifier stored therewithin. The RF antenna associated with a connector port emits RF signals that cause a patch cord connector RFID tag to transmit its identifier. Each RF antenna detects the transmitted identifier of a patch cord connector RFID tag when the respective patch cord connector is inserted within, and removed from, a respective one of the connector ports.