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CABLE IDENTIFICATION USING A UNIQUE SIGNAL CARRIED ON AN EXTERNAL CONDUCTOR

  • US 20130137292A1
  • Filed: 11/30/2011
  • Published: 05/30/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cable identification system, comprising:

  • a cable having a plurality of conductors, all but one of the conductors enclosed in a shield conductor, the remaining additional conductor positioned external to the outer surface of the shield conductor, the cable having an electrical connector secured to at least one end, wherein the electrical connector is adapted to connect the plurality of conductors to a mating connector;

    a signal generator adapted to connect the electrical connector to the mating connector, the signal generator configured to generate and transmit a unique signal over the additional conductor; and

    a portable device configured to detect the unique signal when positioned adjacent the cable at any point along the cable.

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