US4661971A
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Digital signal cross-connection system
Assignee: Iconectiv LLC
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Filing: 1985-12-05
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Granted: 1987-04-28
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Expires: 2005-12-05
Abstract
Abstract In a digital signal cross-connection system, the functions of the cross-connection of equipments and the access to those equipments for testing purposes are separated. The jacksets utilized for testing access are removed from the cross-connection bays and are considerably fewer in number than the terminations on the cross-connection bays. A concentrator switch is interposed between the jacksets and the cross-connection bays so that access is provided to the transmit and receive leads to the cross-connection bays only on an as needed basis, the concentrator switch also providing a control function for disconnecting the digital equipments from the cross-connection bays.
Inventors
- 👤 George R. Nemchek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q11/00; H04Q11/04; H04Q11/0421; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/22; H04M3/24; H04M3/244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A digital signal cross-connection bay comprising jumpers for manually interconnecting terminals connectable to distinct digital equipments, a plurality of test access ports, said test access ports including test jack positions; and means for connecting said test positions to said bay terminals, characterized in that said connecting means comprises a concentrator switch interposed between said digital cross-connection bay terminals and said test access ports, the number of said test access ports being less than the number of said digital cross-connection bay terminals, and electronic means for automatically operating said concentrator switch to connect a distinct one of said test access ports to the digital equipment normally connectable to a distinct one of said cross-connection bay terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A digital signal cross-connection bay comprising jumpers for manually interconnecting terminals connectable to distinct digital equipments, a plurality of test access ports, said test access ports including test jack positions; and means for connecting said test positions to said bay terminals, characterized in that said connecting means comprises a concentrator switch interposed between said digital cross-connection bay terminals and said test access ports, the number of said test access ports being less than the number of said digital cross-connection bay terminals, and electronic means for automatically operating said concentrator switch to connect a distinct one of said test access ports to the digital equipment normally connectable to a distinct one of said cross-connection bay terminals.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-04-27 | 1990-10-27 | 1991-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-04-27 | 1994-10-27 | 1995-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-04-27 | 1998-10-27 | 1999-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |