Abstract:
An automatic sensing power system automatically determines a power requirement for an electrical device, converts power to the required level, and outputs the power to the electrical device when the electrical device is connected to the automatic sensing power system.
Abstract:
A reversible plug for coupling with a USB A-type standard receptacle includes a plug body with a set of four electrical contacts on each of two major surfaces. The plug body has regions of electrically insulating material interposed between, and extending above a level of, the electrical contacts on each major surface so that, when the reversible plug is inserted into the standard receptacle in either orientation, the regions of electrically insulating material prevent contact between the electrical contacts not in use and the electrically conducting shield.
Abstract:
A substrate has an electrical wiring pattern formed thereon, one or a plurality of electrical parts provided thereon, a first contacting part and a second contacting part provided thereon and electrically connected to the electronic parts, and one or a plurality of electrical connecting bodies. The electrical connecting bodies are different from the electrical wiring pattern, and electrically connect the first contacting part and the second contacting part.
Abstract:
A spring-loaded assembly for coupling a connector to a computer component includes an assembly housing operable to receive a portion of a screw used to couple the connector to a chassis of an information handling system. The assembly further includes a sliding block disposed in the assembly housing and operably engaged with the screw. The sliding block is operable to move the connector between a first position and a second position. The assembly further includes a spring placed between the sliding block and at least one wall of the assembly housing. The spring operably provides an axial force to bias the connector to a first position, whereby coupling the connector to the computer component causes the connector to move to a connected position intermediate the first and second position.
Abstract:
A connector insert for protecting contacts within a receptacle housing of a connector assembly from becoming contaminated. The connector insert includes a body portion having an exterior configured to correspond to at least a portion of the interior of the receptacle housing of the connector assembly. The body portion of the insert includes an opening which extends into the body portion to receive the contacts and protect the contacts from the exterior environment surrounding the receptacle housing when at least a portion of the body portion is received within the receptacle housing.
Abstract:
A mounting receptacle is disclosed that selectively receives an interchangeable hub having a port therein, the port receiving an interface plug. The mounting receptacle may be installed in an opening in an article, such as an organizational device and, when a hub is received in the mounting receptacle, the port of the hub is accessible from an exterior of the article. The mounting receptacle may also be provided as a free-standing mounting receptacle.
Abstract:
A plug-in device detection module includes a measurement signal generator for generating a measurement signal. A port coupler couples the measurement signal to a selected plug-in receptor of a plurality of plug-in receptors, generates an input/output signal and generates a port signal in response to the measurement signal. A reference signal generator generates a reference signal based on the input/output signal, the reference signal having a plurality of reference signal values. A detection module detects a plug-in device type of a plug-in device coupled to the selected plug-in receptor, based on the reference signal and the port signal.
Abstract:
A network connection system for connecting computer network components, the network connection system including a twisted pair cable having multiple conductors in twisted pairs a cable termination connector affixable at an end of the cable. The cable termination connector includes a slender elongate connector housing; and termination contacts located within the connector housing. The termination contacts include a conductor engaging portion, optionally, an RJ connector engaging portion and a male contact portion releasably engageable to a female gripping contact. The network connection system also includes connecting hardware as well as a dust cover, a pull ring cover and a feeder strip. The present invention can be used on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN).
Abstract:
A security block for securing I/O ports of an electronic instrument physically prevents any breach of data through a protected I/O port, such as a USB port, by securing cables that may be plugged into the port by means of a locked cover. The cables are prevented from being removed and USB memory devices are prevented from being connected in their place. In a second aspect, a portion of the security block covers unused I/O ports thereby preventing USB memory devices and other devices from being connected to unoccupied I/O ports. The locking mechanism can be either a padlock, or a locking screw, or the like.
Abstract:
A connector insert for protecting contacts within a receptacle housing of a connector assembly from becoming contaminated. The connector insert includes a body portion having an exterior configured to correspond to at least a portion of the interior of the receptacle housing of the connector assembly. The body portion of the insert includes an opening which extends into the body portion to receive the contacts and protect the contacts from the exterior environment surrounding the receptacle housing when at least a portion of the body portion is received within the receptacle housing.