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Intelligent inter-connect and cross-connect patching system

  • US 8,246,397 B2
  • Filed: 05/09/2011
  • Issued: 08/21/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communications patch panel comprising:

  • a plurality of patch panel ports provided on a face of the patch panel, each of said plurality of patch panel ports having at least one associated management contact;

    at least one wing board containing circuitry associated with at least some of said plurality of patch panel ports, said circuitry of said wing board interfacing with said management contacts of said patch panel ports;

    a panel management module removably attached to said patch panel, said panel management module interfacing with said at least one wing board when connected to said patch panel and comprising control circuitry that can transmit and receive signals to and from said management contacts; and

    a user interface that is accessible at said face of said patch panel, said user interface interfacing with said panel management module whereby functions of said panel management module may be accessed by a user.

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