Patent ID: 9123217
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: G06F,G06K,G08B,H04Q

Abstract:
1. A method of executing a patching connection change in a patching field, the method comprising: receiving an electronic work order on a display of a controller that is located at the patching field, the patching field including a plurality of passive patch panels that lack capabilities for automatically sensing patching changes and the controller being separate from the passive patch panels, the electronic work order specifying the patching connection change that is to be performed at a connector port on at least a first of the passive patch panels; performing the patching connection change; and using the controller to send an electronic message from the patching field indicating that the patching connection change has been completed, wherein the patching connection change comprises adding, changing or deleting a patching connection at the first of the passive patch panels.