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Pluggable video module
Assignee: Stratos International Inc
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Filing: 2003-08-24
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Granted: 2007-05-08
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Expires: 2023-08-24
Abstract
Abstract A pluggable video module (PVM) having a housing with a top, a bottom, a front and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the module for securing the module within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the module for electrically connecting the module to a host device; an optical connector proximate the front of the module for receiving an optical connector; and a key slot on the bottom and proximate the rear of the module for receiving a key tab from a host device, thereby allowing the module to be inserted into a host receptacle having a key tab.
Inventors
- 👤 Luis Torres
- 👤 Mark Benton
- 👤 Anthony Kowalkowski
- 👤 Chris Liston
- 👤 Cesar Yanez
- 👤 Bernard Mercado
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:33
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4292; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6582; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4246
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an optical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a second optical connector; and a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an optical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a second optical connector; and a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a duplex optical port.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a transmitting (TX) optical port.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a simplex transmitting (TX) optical port.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a dual transmitting (TX) optical port.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a receiving (RX) optical port.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a simplex receiving (RX) optical port.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a dual receiving (RX) optical port.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a duplex LC connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a dual transmit (TX) LC connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a dual receiving (RX) LC connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a simplex transmitting (TX) ST connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 1 wherein the optical connector proximate the front includes a simplex receiving (RX) ST connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
133 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an electrical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a third electrical connector; and a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
133 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an electrical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a third electrical connector; and a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a duplex electrical port.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a transmitting (TX) electrical port.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a receiving (RX) electrical port.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a simplex transmitting (TX) electrical port.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a dual transmitting (TX) electrical port.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a simplex receiving (RX) electrical port.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a dual receiving (RX) electrical port.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a simplex TX Mini-BNC electrical port.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
The pluggable video module (PVM) of claim 14 wherein the electrical connector proximate the front includes a simplex RX Mini-BNC electrical port.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
120 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) assembly comprising: a cage for receiving a pluggable video module (PVM); a key tab extending beyond an inside surface on a bottom of the cage, whereby the key tab is formed by raising a cut out portion of the cage towards an inside of the cage; the PVM having a housing including a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; and a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM sized for receiving the key tab in the cage, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into the cage, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
120 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) assembly comprising: a cage for receiving a pluggable video module (PVM); a key tab extending beyond an inside surface on a bottom of the cage, whereby the key tab is formed by raising a cut out portion of the cage towards an inside of the cage; the PVM having a housing including a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; and a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM sized for receiving the key tab in the cage, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into the cage, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
138 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an optical connector proximate the front of the PVM; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
138 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an optical connector proximate the front of the PVM; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
144 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an electrical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a second electrical connector; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
144 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an electrical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a second electrical connector; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
158 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an optical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a second optical connector; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals, and wherein the pathological circuitry includes a capacitor having a value of 4.7 uF.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
158 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an optical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a second optical connector; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals, and wherein the pathological circuitry includes a capacitor having a value of 4.7 uF.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
158 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an electrical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a third electrical connector; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals, and wherein the pathological circuitry includes a capacitor having a value of 4.7 uF.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
158 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) comprising: a housing having a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a locking and release mechanism proximate the front of the PVM for securing the PVM within a host device; an electrical connector proximate the back of the PVM for electrically connecting the PVM to the host device; an electrical connector proximate the front of the PVM for receiving a third electrical connector; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM for receiving a key tab from the host device, and thereby allowing the PVM to be inserted into a host receptacle of the host device having the key tab, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals, and wherein the pathological circuitry includes a capacitor having a value of 4.7 uF.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
148 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) assembly comprising: a cage for receiving a pluggable video module (PVM); a key tab extending beyond an inside surface on a bottom of the cage, whereby the key tab is formed by raising a cut out portion of the cage towards an inside of the cage; the PVM having a housing including a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM sized for receiving the key tab in the cage, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into the cage, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and the PVM having pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals, and wherein the pathological circuitry includes a capacitor having a value of 4.7 uF.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
148 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) assembly comprising: a cage for receiving a pluggable video module (PVM); a key tab extending beyond an inside surface on a bottom of the cage, whereby the key tab is formed by raising a cut out portion of the cage towards an inside of the cage; the PVM having a housing including a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM sized for receiving the key tab in the cage, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into the cage, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and the PVM having pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals, and wherein the pathological circuitry includes a capacitor having a value of 4.7 uF.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
134 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) assembly comprising: a cage for receiving a pluggable video module (PVM); a key tab extending beyond an inside surface on a bottom of the cage, whereby the key tab is formed by raising a cut out portion of the cage towards an inside of the cage; the PVM having a housing including a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM sized for receiving the key tab in the cage, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into the cage, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and the PVM having pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
134 words
A pluggable video module (PVM) assembly comprising: a cage for receiving a pluggable video module (PVM); a key tab extending beyond an inside surface on a bottom of the cage, whereby the key tab is formed by raising a cut out portion of the cage towards an inside of the cage; the PVM having a housing including a top, a bottom, a front, and a back; a key slot on the bottom and proximate the back of the PVM sized for receiving the key tab in the cage, and thereby allowing the PVM to be installed into the cage, and wherein the key slot has three edges, and wherein the three edges of the key slot form a plane; and the PVM having pathological circuitry for handling pathological conditions associated with digital video signals.
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