RFID-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications network information

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8731405
APP PUB NO 20100052863A1
SERIAL NO

12229964

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Radio-frequency identification—(RFID)-based systems and methods for collecting telecommunications information is disclosed. The methods include storing transceiver information in a transceiver and connector information in an optical fiber connector, and then operably connecting the connector to the transceiver. The connection results in an electrical connection that allows the transceiver information to be communicated to the connector. The connector has a RFID tag that generates a connector RFID-tag signal that includes the connector information and the transceiver information. When electronics equipment are connected to the transceiver, electronics-equipment information is passed through the transceiver to the connector so that the electronics-equipment information can be included in the connector RFID-tag signal. The transceiver may also include a transceiver RFID tag that can receive connector information and electronics-equipment information and generate a transceiver RFID-tag signal that includes connector, transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information. A Portable test device is also used to connect to the transceiver or the electronics equipment to effectuate the transfer of transceiver and/or electronics-equipment information.

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FIBER MOUNTAIN INC350 KNOTTER DRIVE CHESHIRE CT 06410

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Downie, John D Painted Post, US 14 809
Renfro,, Jr James G Hickory, US 4 100
Sutherland, James S Corning, US 20 1118
Wagner, Richard E Painted Post, US 41 1167
Webb, Dale A Corning, US 4 426
Whiting, Matthew S Lawrenceville, US 10 758

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