Network connection sensing assembly

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2005-12-20

2005-12-20

Dinh, Phuong (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With indicating or identifying provision

Connection indicating provision

Reexamination Certificate

active

06976867

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly includes a housing having a jack interface. The jack interface has a receptacle jack therein, and the receptacle jack is configured to receive a plug. A sensor bezel is removably attachable to the jack interface, and the sensor bezel comprises a cavity extending therethrough to allow passage of a plug when inserted into the receptacle jack. The sensor bezel includes a circuit board proximate the jack cavity. At least one sensor contact is aligned with, and configured to engage, a sensor probe associated with a plug insertable into the receptacle jack. An interchangeable output cassette provides an output signal through the front or the rear of the connector assembly.

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