PORT IDENTIFIER SYSTEM AND METHOD
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1. A device comprising:
- a container having multiple different types of ports;
a cable detection transceiver to receive signals from a cable near the container; and
a visual indicator coupled to the cable detection transceiver to provide a visual indication of a port corresponding to the cable near the container.
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Abstract
A device includes a container having multiple different types of ports. A cable detection transceiver may be used to receive signals from a cable near the container. A visual indicator is coupled to the cable detection transceiver to provide a visual indication of a port corresponding to the cable near the container. A cable may contain a near field transmitter coupled proximate the connector to transmit signals representative of the connector.
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21 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a container having multiple different types of ports; a cable detection transceiver to receive signals from a cable near the container; and a visual indicator coupled to the cable detection transceiver to provide a visual indication of a port corresponding to the cable near the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A device comprising:
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a cable to carry electrical signals; a connector coupled to the cable to connect to a port on another device; and a near field transmitter coupled proximate the connector to transmit signals representative of the connector. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A method comprising:
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transmitting a cable detection signal; receiving a response from a proximate cable identifying a cable type; and providing a visual indication of a port corresponding to the identified cable type. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A communication device comprising:
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A touch screen display; a transceiver configured to communicate with other communication devices over a cellular network; and circuitry coupled to the transceiver, the circuitry configured to detect a lost communication session with another communication device and generate a menu of options regarding the lost communication session for display on the touch screen display; wherein the touch screen display is configured to receive a user selection of an option.
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