RFID-enabled optical adapter for use with a patch panel
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Jun 9, 2015
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Jul 11, 2013
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One embodiment is directed to an optical adapter comprising a body in which at least one connector can be inserted; at least one radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna and a visual indicator. The optical adapter further comprises at least one adapter contact that is electrically connected to the RFID antenna and the visual indicator; and a clip configured to electrically connect the adapter contact to a panel contact on a panel when the optical adapter is inserted into the panel and to mechanically hold the optical adapter in the panel. The RFID antenna is configured to be positioned near an RFID tag attached to the connector when the connector is inserted into the body of the optical adapter. Other embodiments are disclosed.
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