Remote cable assist
First Claim
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1. A communication cable, comprising:
- a trigger; and
a wireless transmitter coupled to the trigger and adapted to transmit a wireless signal to activate a user identifiable locator adjacent a cable connector disposed on a device.
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Abstract
A communication cable comprising a trigger and a wireless transmitter coupled to the trigger and adapted to transmit a wireless transmitter coupled to the trigger and adapted to transmit a wireless signal to activate a user identifiable locator adjacent a cable connector disposed on a device. A processor-based system a cable connector, a user identifiable locator disposed adjacent the cable connector, and a controller coupled to the user identifiable locator and triggerable wirelessly to facilitate guided connection between the cable connector and a communication cable.
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29 Claims
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1. A communication cable, comprising:
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a trigger; and
a wireless transmitter coupled to the trigger and adapted to transmit a wireless signal to activate a user identifiable locator adjacent a cable connector disposed on a device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A processor-based system, comprising:
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a cable connector;
a user identifiable locator disposed adjacent the cable connector; and
a controller coupled to the user identifiable locator and triggerable wirelessly to facilitate guided connection between the cable connector and a communication cable. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A system, comprising:
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means for wirelessly communicating a control signal; and
means for signaling a location of a communication connector in response to the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for connecting a communication cable, comprising:
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wirelessly communicating a control signal to a device having a cable connector; and
activating a locator signal in response to the control signal to identify the cable connector. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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