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Connector module with internal wireless communication device

  • US 9,735,514 B2
  • Filed: 03/19/2015
  • Issued: 08/15/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • (i) a mechanical connector, which terminates a communication cable and comprises;

    one or more communication wire lines for exchanging communication signals between the communication cable and a mating connector of a communication unit; and

    one or more management wire lines for exchanging management signals between the communication unit and the mechanical connector;

    (ii) an internal memory mounted inside the mechanical connector; and

    (iii) a wireless communication module, which is mounted inside the mechanical connector and is configured to;

    in a first mode, in which the mechanical connector is connected to the communication unit, to exchange first management information between a wireless terminal and the communication unit, via the management signals on the one or more management wire lines; and

    in a second mode, in which the mechanical connector is detached from the mating connector of the communication unit, to exchange second management information between the wireless terminal and the internal memory inside the mechanical connector.

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