RF-ID for cable management and port identification

Details RF-ID for cable management and port identification RF-ID for cable management and port identification

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)

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Systems controlled by data bearing records

C235S472020, C235S487000, C235S435000, C385S101000, C385S024000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06968994

ABSTRACT:
A Radio Frequency Identification (“RF-ID”) device is affixed to a cable to identify the cable, i.e., distinguish the cable from other cables. A handheld RF-ID reader is used to identify particular cables by detecting the RF-ID associated with the cable. Short range RF-ID readers are embedded in a network device proximate to ports to determine which cable is connected with which port. A configurable cross-connect between the port and internal circuitry is configured based on the detected RF-ID to make predetermined interconnections. Consequently, proper interconnections may be achieved by connecting the cabling with any of a plurality of ports.

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