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Connector systems for dynamically updating information related to a network and methods for developing the connector systems

  • US 7,080,945 B2
  • Filed: 12/28/2004
  • Issued: 07/25/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A connector for terminating an optical fiber, the connector comprising a connector body having a longitudinal axis having an interior region and exterior walls having a plurality of exterior surfaces, integral therewith:

  • the interior region of the connector body being sized and shaped to receive an optical fiber;

    a first exterior surface of a wall of the connector body including a cantilever latch having a proximal end affixed thereto and a free distal end; and

    a second exterior surface of a wall of the connector body including a cavity formed therein that contains an integrated circuit, which is operative to store information, said cavity extending into said second surface a distance greater than the thickness of the integrated circuit and less than the thickness of said wall, and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the connector.

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