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US 2006/0232385 A1Published application
Networking cable tracer system
AssigneeMertek Industries, LLC
InventorsChristopher Scherer, Jonathan Sholtis
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used in information technology. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable without the use of external test equipment.
Claims16
An indicator circuit for signaling a cable connection between two electronic devices comprising:
- a. a networking cable having a plurality of metal wire pairs encased in a flexible sheath;
- b. a connection hood on each end of the networking cable;
- c. an electrically activated telltale incorporated into at least one of the connection hoods and electrically connected to at least one of the metal wire pairs;
- d. a battery incorporated into at least one of the connection hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale;
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- e. a manually operated switch incorporated into at least one of the connection hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale.
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A networking cable for transmitting data comprising:
- a. a plurality of metal wire pairs encased in a flexible sheath;
- b. a connection hood on each end of the networking cable;
- c. an electrically activated telltale incorporated into at least one of the connection hoods and electrically connected to at least one of the metal wire pairs;
- d. a battery incorporated into at least one of the connection hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale;
- and
- e. manually operated switch incorporated into at least one of the connection hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.