Port and cable connection labeling using optical elements

    公开(公告)号:US09958622B1

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-01

    申请号:US15424498

    申请日:2017-02-03

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3895 G02B6/3807 G02B6/4298 G08B5/36

    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving light from a light generating device at a port of a network device, the port comprising a port optical element positioned within a path of the light, receiving a cable assembly comprising a plug at the port, the plug comprising a plug optical element positioned for alignment with the port optical element when the cable assembly is coupled with the port, and processing the light at the port optical element and the plug optical element. The processed light is emitted from a portion of the plug extending from the port when the cable assembly is coupled with the port to provide a visual indication of compatibility between the cable assembly and the port. An apparatus is also disclosed herein.

    MULTI-PIN NETWORK CABLE CONNECTOR
    66.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250038462A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-30

    申请号:US18360304

    申请日:2023-07-27

    Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for connectors, apparatuses, and system with connectors for data and power. A connector at an end of the network cable can be configured to mate with a port in a device. The connector can include a set of data pins for connecting data wires in the network cable to the port. The connector can include a set of power pins for connecting power wires in the network cable to the port. The set of power pins can carry a higher electrical power than that carried by the set of data pins. A first spacing between adjacent power pins in the set of power pins has at least a minimum distance to reduce voltage breakdown between the adjacent power pins in the set of power pin.

    SUPPLYING FAULT MANAGED POWER
    70.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240162703A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-16

    申请号:US18417658

    申请日:2024-01-19

    Abstract: Presented herein are techniques for power fault management that operates without power-source-side switching. A power transmitter is configured to provide power to a current loop, and a power receiver is configured to receive the power from the current loop. The power receiver is configured to, on a periodic basis, disconnect from the current loop to stop pulling power from current loop for a period of time to enable a safety check to be performed by the power transmitter. The power transmitter is configured to monitor current on the current loop, determine whether the current level on the current loop passes the safety check within a predetermined time interval since a determination that the current level was not within a safe range, and control connectivity of the power to the current loop based on whether the safety check has or has not passed within the predetermined time interval.

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