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Device and method for monitoring a communications system

  • US 8,854,947 B2
  • Filed: 12/23/2009
  • Issued: 10/07/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A condition responsive device for connection with a communication system, the device comprising:

  • a receiver configured to receive a physical parameter status signal from a smart connector of the communication system, the smart connector having a first circuit configured to execute logic to generate the physical parameter status signal, the physical parameter status signal containing data pertaining to a condition associated with the smart connector; and

    a second circuit configured to analyze the data to determine whether a communications signal adjustment is appropriate, wherein the second circuit is configured to initiate a communications signal adjustment in the communication system in response to the determination that the communications signal adjustment is appropriate, wherein the communications signal adjustment is operable to modify the condition of a monitored port associated with the smart connector.

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