Networking Cable Tracer System
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1. An indicator circuit for signaling a cable connection between two electronic devices comprising:
- a. a networking cable having a plurality of conductor wire pairs encased in a flexible sheath;
b. a connector hood on each end of the networking cable;
c. an electrically activated telltale incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and electrically connected to at least one of the conductor wire pairs;
d. an electric power source incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale;
e. a separator mechanism incorporated into the connector hood to provide separation of the conductor wire pairs to minimize crosstalk; and
f. a manually operated switch incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing a tracer function for networked cable systems used for data or power transmission. A self contained and self powered indicator circuit is described that enables tracing the location of both ends of a networked cable.
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1. An indicator circuit for signaling a cable connection between two electronic devices comprising:
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a. a networking cable having a plurality of conductor wire pairs encased in a flexible sheath; b. a connector hood on each end of the networking cable; c. an electrically activated telltale incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and electrically connected to at least one of the conductor wire pairs; d. an electric power source incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale; e. a separator mechanism incorporated into the connector hood to provide separation of the conductor wire pairs to minimize crosstalk; and f. a manually operated switch incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A networking cable for transmitting data or electrical power comprising:
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a. a plurality of conductor wire pairs encased in a flexible sheath; b. a connector hood on each end of the networking cable; c. an electrically activated telltale incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and electrically connected to at least one of the conductor wire pairs; d. an electric power source incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale; e. a separator mechanism incorporated into the connector hood to provide separation of the conducting wire pairs to minimize crosstalk; and f. a manually operated switch incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A networking cable for transmitting data comprising:
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a. dual fiber optic cables encased in a flexible sheath; b. a connector hood on each end of the networking cable; c. at least one conducting wire deployed along the length of the dual fiber optic cables; d. an electrically activated telltale incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and electrically connected to the at least one of the conducting wire; e. an electric power source incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale; f. a separator mechanism incorporated into the connector hood to provide separation of the conducting wire pairs to minimize crosstalk; and g. manually operated switch incorporated into at least one of the connector hoods and in electrical connection with the electrically activated telltale. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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