US5473715A
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Hybrid fiber optic/electrical connector
Assignee: Stratos International Inc
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Filing: 1994-05-03
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Granted: 1995-12-05
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Expires: 2014-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A fiber optic and electrical hybrid connector is disclosed for providing remote system connectivity management and verification, comprising a first fiber optic connector including a housing. A first electrical connector mounted to the housing of the first fiber optic connector is provided for data identification transmission. The first fiber optic connector is mated to a second fiber optic connector and the first electrical connector simultaneously mating to a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes a transistor having a 64 bit ROM, a 48 bit Serial Number, an 8 bit CRC and an 8 bit family code. The second electrical connector includes data lines connected to a PCB having visual signal illumination connectivity means and remote connectivity management means. The first elecrtrical connector derives power from the data signal lines of the second electrical connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip W. Schofield
- 👤 Charles A. Kozel
- 👤 Daniel P. Vladic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:16
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/36; G02B6/38; G02B6/3807; G02B6/3895; G02B6/381; G02B6/3817
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A fiber optic and electrical connector for facilitating remote system management and connectivity verification comprising: a first fiber optic connector, including a housing; a first electrical connector attached to said housing, said first electrical connector including a transistor and providing for data identification transmission; said first fiber optic connector mating to a second fiber optic connector; and said first electrical connector simultaneously mating to a second electrical connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A fiber optic and electrical connector for facilitating remote system management and connectivity verification comprising: a first fiber optic connector, including a housing; a first electrical connector attached to said housing, said first electrical connector including a transistor and providing for data identification transmission; said first fiber optic connector mating to a second fiber optic connector; and said first electrical connector simultaneously mating to a second electrical connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said first electrical connector receives power from a data line of said second electrical connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said first fiber optic connector includes a duplex push/pull style connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said first electrical connector includes pin and socket connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said first electrical connector includes a unique electronically accessible identifier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said second electrical connector includes data lines connected to a control board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said first electrical connector includes a SOT.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said first electrical connector receives power solely from the data line side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fiber optic and electrical connector for facilitating remote system management or connectivity verification comprising: a first fiber optic connector, including a housing; a first electrical connector attached to said housing, providing for data identification transmission and including a unique electronically accessible identifier; said first fiber optic connector mating to a second fiber optic connector; and said first electrical connector simultaneously mating to a second electrical connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
67 words
A fiber optic and electrical connector for facilitating remote system management or connectivity verification comprising: a first fiber optic connector, including a housing; a first electrical connector attached to said housing, providing for data identification transmission and including a unique electronically accessible identifier; said first fiber optic connector mating to a second fiber optic connector; and said first electrical connector simultaneously mating to a second electrical connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
89 words
A fiber optic and electrical connector for facilitating remote system management and connectivity verification comprising: a first fiber optic connector, including a housing; a first electrical connector attached to said housing, providing for data identification transmission; said first fiber optic connector mating to a second fiber optic connector; and said first electrical connector simultaneously mating to a second electrical connector wherein a one-to-one relationship between said first fiber optic connector and said second fiber optic connector and between said first electrical connector and said second electrical connector is provided.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
89 words
A fiber optic and electrical connector for facilitating remote system management and connectivity verification comprising: a first fiber optic connector, including a housing; a first electrical connector attached to said housing, providing for data identification transmission; said first fiber optic connector mating to a second fiber optic connector; and said first electrical connector simultaneously mating to a second electrical connector wherein a one-to-one relationship between said first fiber optic connector and said second fiber optic connector and between said first electrical connector and said second electrical connector is provided.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said first electrical connector receives power from a data line of said second electrical connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said first fiber optic connector includes a duplex push/pull style connector.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said first electrical connector includes pin and socket connector.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said first electrical connector includes a unique electronically accessible identifier.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said second electrical connector includes data lines connected to a control board.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said control board is attached to a remote connectivity management system.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said first electrical connector includes a SOT.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fiber optic and electrical connector of claim 10 wherein said first electrical connector receives power solely from the data line side.
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