Patent ID: 6574586
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: G01R,H01R,H04M,H04Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A system for determining connection pattern of data ports which are interconnected by a multiconductor cable, said data ports each having a socket, and said multiconductor cable having a jack at each end of the cable which mates with said sockets, said system comprising:a socket contact positioned adjacent to each of said sockets, an external contact provided for each jack, said external contacts making electrical connection with said socket contacts when said jacks are mated with said sockets; at least one output signal driver electrically coupled to and being operative to send a signal to at least one of said socket contacts; at least one input signal receiver electrically coupled to at least one of said socket contacts for receiving said signal sent by said output signal driver; a micro-processor coupled to said output signal driver and said input signal receiver for controlling said signal sent by said output signal driver and for detecting said signal received by said input signal receiver, said micro-processor interpreting said signal to determine the connection pattern of said data ports; and an output indicator coupled to said micro-processor for indicating the connection pattern of said data ports as determined by said micro-processor.