Patent ID: 7054163
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: H04M,H04Q,H05K

Abstract:
1. A patch panel interface system, comprising: a) a chassis having a plurality of module compartments and a printed circuit board, the printed circuit board including a plurality of back plane connectors and a power input; b) a first module positioned within a first module compartment of the plurality of module compartments, the first module being configured to transmit signals to one of the plurality of back plane connectors of the printed circuit board, the first module having a passive configuration requiring no power from the power input; and c) a second module positioned within a second module compartment of the plurality of module compartments, the second module being configured to transmit signals to another of the plurality of back plane connectors of the printed circuit board, the second module having an active configuration requiring power from the power input.