Patent ID: 11934907
Assignee: ASSA ABLOY AB
Field: Computer technology (Electrical engineering)
Classification: CPC G  H | IPC G

Claim 3:
4. A connector system for the assurance of properly mated and secured connectors comprising:
a first connector and a second connector configured to be mated with the first connector, wherein the first connector or the second connector is provided with a far-field antenna; and
a Connector Position Assurance (CPA) member including an integrated circuit and a near-field antenna electrically connected to the integrated circuit, the CPA member being configured to have an open position and a closed position, wherein in the closed position the CPA member confirms a proper connection of the first connector and the second connector and prevents the first connector and the second connector from accidental un-mating;
wherein in the closed position of the CPA member the near-field antenna is inductively coupled with the far-field antenna such that far-field Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) communication with the integrated circuit of the CPA member is possible.