Switched multi-port communications device and associated methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6344969
SERIAL NO

09333462

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A switched communications device includes a multi-port jack housing having portions defining a plurality of recesses extending inwardly from the front for receiving respective mating plugs. Signal connectors are preferably positioned within each of the recesses and define respective communications ports. A circuit board is positioned within the multi-port jack housing and preferably extends adjacent the back. The switched communications device preferably includes at least one switched communications processor mounted on the circuit board and connected to the plurality of communications ports for processing inbound and outbound communications signals so that the signals are switched among the communications ports. A switched communications processor preferably communicates with two or more of the communications ports. The signal connectors may be electrical and/or optical, and may be compatible with an RJ-45 jack. An internal EMI shield may be provided in the circuit board.

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STRATOS MICRO SYSTEMS INC1450 TREELAND BLVD SE PALM BAY FL 32909

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lord, Randal B Melbourne, FL 9 201
Scharf, Robert M Melbourne, FL 13 427

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