Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord end connection
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1. A patch cord system comprising:
- a patch cord containing a 9th wire disposed between 9th wire cord contacts; and
a plurality of panels each containing a 9th wire panel contact adapted to accept one of the 9th wire cord contacts, the 9th wire panel contact including first and second portions isolated from each other when the 9th wire cord contact is not disposed therebetween and in electrical contact with each other when the 9th wire cord contact is disposed therebetween.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting a patch cord connection are presented. The insertion of a patch cord into a device jack physically closes a circuit, thereby permitting determination of the patch cord connection. The connection of only one side of a patch cord to a jack is able to be determined. In addition, a particular jack with which a patch cord is connected is able to be determined.
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1. A patch cord system comprising:
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a patch cord containing a 9th wire disposed between 9th wire cord contacts; and a plurality of panels each containing a 9th wire panel contact adapted to accept one of the 9th wire cord contacts, the 9th wire panel contact including first and second portions isolated from each other when the 9th wire cord contact is not disposed therebetween and in electrical contact with each other when the 9th wire cord contact is disposed therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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