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Connector identification module for mobile platform

  • US 7,090,127 B2
  • Filed: 01/30/2004
  • Issued: 08/15/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrical connector for use with an existing electrical component of a mobile platform for providing stored data concerning the mobile platform, and wherein the electrical connector forms a permanent component of the mobile platform that is not intended to be readily removable from the mobile platform, and that facilitates communication with a removable electronics subsystem of the mobile platform, the electrical connector comprising:

  • a connector body adapted to be removably coupled to said removable electronics subsystem;

    said connector body having a portion with a recess and a plurality of conductor components for electrically interfacing with said removable electronics subsystem;

    an identification module disposed within said recess and electrically coupled to said conductor components such that said identification module forms an integral, internally housed component of said connector body; and

    a retaining component for permanently securing the connector body to the mobile platform.

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