Patent ID: 8414326
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A structure comprising: a sensing circuit mechanically connected to a disk structure located within a coaxial cable connector, wherein the sensing circuit is configured to sense parameters of the coaxial cable connector; and an integrated circuit mechanically and electrically connected to the disk structure and electrically connected to the sensing circuit, wherein the integrated circuit is positioned within the connector, wherein the integrated circuit is configured to receive parameter signals from the sensing circuit, wherein the parameter signals comprise analog voltages indicating the parameters of the coaxial cable connector, wherein the integrated circuit is configured to convert the parameter signals into digital data acquisition signal values readable by the integrated circuit, wherein the integrated circuit comprises an energy harvesting and power management circuit configured to receive an energy signal from an RF signal retrieved from an electrical signal flowing through the coaxial cable connector, and wherein the energy harvesting and power management circuit is configured to convert the energy signal into a regulated DC power supply voltage configured to provide power for operation for the integrated circuit.