Abstract: A jumper harness for a work vehicle or agricultural implement is provided. The jumper harness includes multiple electrical conductors, a first connector, and a second connector. The first and second connectors are configured to couple the jumper harness to a wiring harness of an electrical circuit of the work vehicle or the agricultural implement. The jumper harness also includes a light emitting diode (LED) coupled to the electrical conductors, wherein the LED is configured to emit light when receiving electric power.

Abstract: An electrical cable connector assembly comprises a receptacle connector mated with a plug/cable connector. The receptacle connector mounted upon an external printed circuit board and includes an insulative housing forming a mating cavity, and a terminal module assembly received within the housing with contacting sections exposed in the mating cavity. The cable connector includes an internal printed circuit board with a contact module fixed at a front end region and a cable having a plurality of wires fixed at a rear end region in a multilevel manner. A die-casting cover encloses the internal printed circuit board with heat dissipation fin structure on an exterior surface.

Abstract: A location tracking power cord and method therefore is taught in the various embodiments. The power cord includes a location module housing having a location circuit board therein. Within the location module housing, a power supply is positioned and in electrical communication with conductors extending through the cord housing. The location module housing also provides location for a communication module including a location module such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver and at least one cellular transceiver. In some embodiments, the power cord may be hospital grade.

Abstract: An electronics module for coupling to a module arrangement, in particular valve island, in a line-up direction, comprises a casing which comprises a front side, a back side, an upper side, a bottom side and two opposite lateral surfaces extending along the line-up direction in relation to a state mounted on the module arrangement. In the casing an electronics is accommodated and at least a first bus connection and two second bus connections are provided, which are connected to the electronics within the casing. The at least one first bus connection is arranged either on the upper side or on the bottom side, while a second bus connection is arranged on each of the lateral surfaces, respectively. A module assembly comprises a module arrangement, in particular a valve island, and an electronics module, wherein the electronics module directly abuts on the module arrangement in the line-up direction, and is detachably connected thereto in a non-destructive manner.

Abstract: The light source device includes a pair of elongated light source substrates on which light sources are mounted, and a connection substrate which has a flexibility and connects end parts of the respective light source substrates. The connection substrate has a bent part which is bent along each direction intersecting the connection substrate. Each intersecting direction may be, for example, a lateral direction and a longitudinal direction of the light source substrate.

Abstract: A control method and a control system for an audio device are disclosed. The control method and control system are applied to a USB audio adapter that includes an analog audio interface and is connected to a host. The control method includes steps of: detecting whether the analog audio interface is connected to a target device or detecting a function of the target device, and generating a detection result accordingly; controlling the USB audio adapter to operate in a disconnected mode; and controlling the USB audio adapter to continue operating in the disconnected mode according to the detection result, or controlling, according to the detection result, the USB audio adapter to operate in a connected mode and transmit audio data to the host and/or receive audio data from the host.

Abstract: The network filtering circuit includes a cable side for connection with a network cable, a physical side for connection with a mother board, and a plurality of transmission channels connected between the cable side and the physical side. Each of the transmission channels includes a first transmission line and a second transmission line with a CMC linked therebetween. Two filtering (Y type) capacitors are further linked between the first transmission line and the second transmission line with a middle line connected between the two filtering capacitors and having an extension line wherein in such an extension line there are a resistor and an optional adjusting capacitor to a ground node at the end in series connection.

Abstract: A system (116, 120) for electrically limiting leakage current in a patient-connected medical device (100). The system (116, 120) includes a first set (116) of one or more switching devices (118) that selectively connect a first power output (124) of a battery compartment (110) of the patient-connected medical device (100) with a first power input (126) of electronic components (102) of the patient-connected medical device (100) based on a first polarity of input voltage from the battery compartment (110). The system (116, 120) further includes a second set (120) of one or more switching devices (122) that selectively connect a second power output (128) of the battery compartment (110) of the patient-connected medical device (100) with a second power input (130) of the electronic components (102) based on a second polarity of the input voltage, wherein the first polarity is opposite the second polarity.

Abstract: A wire harness adapter for use with an automotive throttle body wire harness system, the wire harness adapter including six wires spanning between a pair of wire terminals positioned in different ones of a pair of connectors, one male and one female. Viewed from the connector side where the pins are inserted to contact the wire terminal ends, the female connector includes a wire orientation whereby the wires proceed in F, D, E, C, B, and A order relative to a conventional A, B, C, D, E, and F order. The opposing male connector includes a wire orientation of A, B, C, D, E, and F. In this manner, the novel wire harness adapter can be plugged into the vehicle's original wire harness via one connector, and into a separate electronic component such as an electronic throttle body via the other connector to permit customization and personalization of vehicle performance characteristics.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a trunk line which serves as a transmission line of power from a vehicle battery; and a plurality of power source control boxes which are provided on the trunk line, arranged one by one in each of a plurality of partitions into which a vehicle is partitioned, and distribute the power received through the trunk line to a power-demanding device that demands for supply of power. In at least one partition of the plurality of partitions, the power source control box of the corresponding partition is connected with entire first device arranged in the same partition to supply power among the first device and a second device, and includes a connection unit of a branch wire which is connected to a sub-power source control box that supplies power to the second device.

Abstract: A cable with ends having a body portion enabling rotatable electrical connector plugs to be deployed from a stored position to a ready position. The configuration of the body portion enables the connector plug to be electrically active only in the deployed ready position. The rotation mechanism provides tactile locking sensation. The design of the present cable enables multiple permutations of connector plugs to be provided on either the alpha or beta end of the cable.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement (10) includes a sensor (11) for a mechanical quantity or a thermal quantity, a processing circuit (12), which is connected at the input end to the sensor (11) and provides an output signal (SRF), which is processed for wireless transmission, and a cable (13), which is coupled to the processing circuit (12), to which the output signal (SRF) or a signal derived from the output signal (SRF) is supplied and which delivers a power supply to the processing circuit.

Abstract: A connector, a light source module including the connector, and a light source module array including the light source module array are provided. The connector includes a first connection part configured to connect to a first wire inserted thereto; a second connection part configured to connect to a second wire inserted thereto, the first and second connection parts being disposed to face in opposite directions; a housing covering the first and second connection parts; and a push button configured to be actuated by an external force applied thereto to release a connection of the first connection part to the first wire and a connection of the second connection part to the second wire.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a connector body having a first side and a second side, and having a first edge and a second edge and a plurality of electrical connectors along the first edge and the second edge, wherein the connectors on the first edge conform to a first interface format and the connectors on the second edge conform to a second interface format.

Abstract: A charger cable apparatus includes a charger cable with a first end and a second end, each end including a connector interface adapted for engagement with a complementary connection port or plug. The apparatus also includes decorative tassels provided on each end of the cable that are adapted to slide over the ends of the cables to conceal or to reveal the male connector interfaces. Optionally, the tassels can be incorporated into a sleeve that entirely covers the cable.

Abstract: A cabling system and method for connecting, to a plurality of electronic printed circuit boards, a common electrical cable, a grounding cable, and respective electrical board wires, or power supply cables. The system comprises a bundle of electrical cables, and a plurality of multipolar, insulation-piercing connectors placed in succession along said bundle of cables. Each of the connectors is suitable to receive the common electrical cable, the board cable to be connected to the respective electronic board, and the board cables that must be connected to the successive connectors, and is suitable to transmit to a successive insulation-piercing connector, the common electrical cable and the board cables that must be connected to the successive connectors.

Abstract: An Ethernet cable assembly including a cable with nine elongated conductors, a first connector and a second connector located on opposing ends of the cable, and a coupler for electrically coupling with one or both of the connectors. The connectors may each include nine pin receptacles electrically coupled with one of the elongated conductors. The nine receptacles may be arranged with one center receptacle surrounded by eight outer receptacles, symmetrically arranged about a line of symmetry passing through the center receptacle, such that when identical first or second connectors of another cable faces one of the first and second connectors, complementary crossover pairs of the receptacles match up with positive receptacles matching positive receptacles and negative receptacles matching negative receptacles. To couple these identical Ethernet connectors with each other, the coupler may have pins simply passing from one side of the coupler housing to another, without any crossover hardware required therein.

Abstract: A connector apparatus a display apparatus including the connector are provided. The connector apparatus includes: a pair of connectors configured to be coupled to apparatuses; and a cable connecting the pair of connectors, wherein each connector of the pair of connectors includes a signal line part including a plurality of signal pins and a power line part including first and second terminals.

Abstract: A leadless intra-cardiac medical device (LIMD) includes an electrode assembly configured to be anchored within a first wall portion of a first chamber of a heart. The electrode assembly includes an electrode main body having a first securing helix, an electrode wire segment extending from the body, and a first segment-terminating contact positioned on the electrode wire segment. The device further includes a housing assembly configured to be anchored within a second wall portion of a second chamber of the heart. The housing assembly includes a body having a second securing helix, a housing wire segment extending from the body, and a second segment-terminating contact positioned on the housing wire segment. The device also includes a connector block that electrically connects the electrode wire segment to the housing wire segment by retaining the first and second segment-terminating contacts.

Abstract: An exemplary power splitting assembly for an electrified vehicle includes a connector providing at least a portion of a first path and at least a portion of a second path. The first path is to transmit power between a traction battery and a first component. The second path is to transmit power between the traction battery and a second component.

Abstract: An electrical connection line for charging an energy store of a motor vehicle has an electrical input connection (20) to connect the connection line (10) to an external energy source (24) and an electrical output connection (18) to connect the connection line (10) to the energy store (14) of the motor vehicle (12) that is to be charged. The electrical output connection (18) has a plug-in connector (18) for electrically connecting to the energy store (14) of the motor vehicle (12), and a line section (22) with at least two electrical lines for transferring electrical energy. The electrical input connection (20) has connection terminals (26, 28) to connect the connection line (10) to electrical contacts (30, 32) of the external energy source (24).

Abstract: Technologies for midplane docking systems for connecting adjacent levels of docks are provided herein. An extendable connection system includes: a connector cable, the connector cable having a first end and a second end; a male connector, the male connector connected to the first end of the connector cable, the male connector including male connecting mechanism; and a female connector, the female connector connected to the second end of the connector cable and including a female connecting mechanism adapted to connect with the male connecting mechanism, wherein the male connector is extendable relative to the female connector.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a conductor layer including a first terminal, and a first insulating layer including a first opening. The first opening includes a first edge and a second edge, a distance between the second edge and the first terminal being larger than a distance between the first edge and the first terminal.

Abstract: A location tracking hospital grade power cord and method therefore is taught in the various embodiments. The hospital grade power cord includes a location module housing having a location circuit board therein. Within the location module housing, a power supply is positioned and in electrical communication with conductors extending through the cord housing. The location module housing also provides location for a communication module including a location module such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver and at least one cellular transceiver.

Abstract: A reactor in-core instrument handling system in which the signal leads are routed from the instrument sensors through an outer sheath through the upper reactor internals and out of and around the sheath in a substantially tightly wound spiral before exiting the reactor vessel.

Abstract: A female jack is provided that includes one or more terminals and a reception aperture configured to accept a male plug. The female jack also includes a first spring contact with a first mating curvature configured to contact the male plug and create electrical contact between the male plug and the female jack. The first spring contact also includes one or more flex joints.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operatively connecting a bipolar electrosurgical hand piece to a monopolar output of an electrosurgical unit wherein active components simulate expected impedance characteristics of monopolar return electrodes connected to a patient.

Abstract: Surgical systems and methods for administering an ablation treatment and other therapeutic or diagnostic protocols to a patient tissue involve a flexible stabilizer mechanism having an inner recess and an ablation mechanism coupled with the stabilizer mechanism.

Abstract: A method and system for printing comprises executing a formatter program on a removable Personal Computer (PC) card that controls printer controller functions of a printer. Printer formatter ready data is received from a host machine at a first interface of the removable PC card and print engine ready data is sent to the printer from a second interface of the removable PC card. A version of the formatter program is compared to a version of an updated formatter program. The updated formatter program is requested if the version of the formatter program is different than the version of the updated formatter program. The updated formatter program is downloaded from the host machine using the first interface when the second interface is coupled to the printer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high-speed signal transmission device, which includes a first transmission device and a second transmission device. Said first transmission device has a first signal cable with a first plug connector and second plug connector on it both ends, said second transmission device has a second signal cable with a third plug connector and fourth plug connector on it both ends. Using a first socket connector and a third socket connector to connect said first plug connector and third plug connector, and using a second socket connector and a fourth socket connector to connect said second plug connector and fourth plug connector to connect first transmission device and a second transmission device electrically to get the signal transmission speed of USB 3.0 and to enhance the rate of signal transmission.

Abstract: A flash drive that can utilize space behind a mobile device is disclosed. In some embodiments, a body of the flash drive has three portions, a front portion, a back portion, and an intermediate portion that runs from the front portion to the back portion. A mobile device connector extends from a first end of the front portion, and a second connector extends from a second end of the back portion. The intermediate portion is configured to cause, when the mobile device connector is connected to the mobile device, the second connector and part of the back portion of the body to be located behind and, in some embodiments, adjacent to the back of the mobile device. This can enable part of the body to fit in a gap that can form between the back of the mobile device and a user's palm when the user holds the mobile device.

Abstract: A location tracking hospital grade power cord and method therefore is taught in the various embodiments. The hospital grade power cord includes a location module housing having a location circuit board therein. Within the location module housing, a power supply is positioned and in electrical communication with conductors extending through the cord housing. The location module housing also provides location for a communication module including a location module such as a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite receiver and at least one cellular transceiver.

Abstract: A flash drive that can utilize space behind a mobile device is disclosed. In some embodiments, a body of the flash drive has three portions, a front portion, a back portion, and an intermediate portion that runs from the front portion to the back portion. A mobile device connector extends from a first end of the front portion, and a second connector extends from a second end of the back portion. The intermediate portion is configured to cause, when the mobile device connector is connected to the mobile device, the second connector and part of the back portion of the body to be located behind and, in some embodiments, adjacent to the back of the mobile device. This can enable part of the body to fit in a gap that can form between the back of the mobile device and a user's palm when the user holds the mobile device.

Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device which incorporates a spool assembly containing a user dispensable and retractable Industry standard or OEM charge/sync cable. The case provides the user with the utility of always having a charge/sync cable available when needed while being discreetly housed in a low-profile ergonomically pleasing package. The case and spool assembly provide the user with up to 3 Ft or more of cable available for dispensing from the case while allowing the portable electronic device to be charged/synced at any desired dispensed length of cable, and can be manufactured using any thermoplastic, metal, wood, or composite. The dispensed cable and connector can be rewound onto the spool manually using the spool finger pockets.

Abstract: A device connector (10) includes conductive members (18) that electrically connect a device (11) and a mating connector (13) and a device-side housing (26) in which the conductive members (18) are held. The device-side housing (26) includes primary molded parts (36) in which the conductive member (18) is arranged and include a nut holding portion (37) for holding a nut (35) and a secondary molded part (42) that is formed integrally to the primary molded parts (36) and includes a receptacle (30) into which the mating connector (13) is to be fitted. The conductive member (18) includes a mating terminal connecting portion (34) to be connected to a mating terminal (17). The nut (35) is arranged in the receptacle (30) and a bolt (19) inserted through the mating terminal (17) and the mating terminal connecting portion (34) and is engaged with the nut (35).

Abstract: A multi-cable connector includes a main body, a plurality of cable assemblies, and a fixing unit. The cable assemblies are inserted into the main body. Each cable assembly has a connecting head and a cable. The fixing unit is installed on the main body. The fixing unit has a plurality of notches for providing the cables to respectively couple there-through. The fixing unit abuts against the connecting heads for holding the connecting heads between the main body and the fixing unit.

Abstract: Generally, systems, devices, and methods for a generalized architecture for power and networking in robotic systems is presented. On a robotic chassis, a branching cable harness routes multiple power connections and communications interfaces from an onboard computer and multiple power supplies to various locations on the chassis. Each branch carries all the power and communications connections that are needed by various peripherals, and all the branches terminate with identical connectors. A custom patch cable for each peripheral, such as a camera, taps the appropriate power and communications interfaces from the branches for the peripheral. The peripherals can be relocated on the chassis by unplugging their respective patch cables from the central cable, relocating, and then plugged the patch cables into the nearest branch.

Abstract: A method and apparatus (“utility”) for securing an electrical connection formed by a mating structure including prongs of a male assembly and receptacles of a female assembly are provided. The utility includes a clamping mechanism whereby the very forces that would otherwise tend to pull the connection apart serve to actuate the clamping mechanism, thereby securing the mated pair. The apparatus may be integrated into a standard receptacle, or retrofitted to work with existing devices. In one embodiment, the clamping mechanism acts solely on the ground prong of a standard plug assembly, so that it is unnecessary to consider electrical potentials applied to the clamped prong in relation to the design of the clamping mechanism. Further, the withdrawing movement of the prongs of a plug may cause elongate clamping surfaces of the clamping mechanism to frictionally engage opposing surfaces of the clamped prong.

Abstract: An AC adapter includes a conversion part, an output terminal, and a voltage adjusting circuit. The conversion part converts alternating current input to an input terminal into a direct current. The output terminal supplies the direct current to an electronic apparatus outside. The voltage adjusting circuit lowers a voltage of the output terminal by a predetermined voltage from a regular supply voltage in a term after the AC adapter is connected to the electronic apparatus until a predetermined time lapses.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of recognizing an external device in a portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a connector connected to the external device, and a controller configured to transmit a connection message, if the portable terminal is connected to the external device through the connector, the connection message asking whether the external device supports a second connection scheme to the external device by using a first connection scheme, configured to receive a connection response message as a response to the connection message from the external device, configured to determine based on the connection response message whether the external device supports the second connection scheme, and configured to recognize at least one device supporting the second connection scheme in the external device by activating the second connection scheme, if the external device supports the second connection scheme.

Abstract: A portable communication device (PCD) can automatically switch into different operating modes of an asymmetric communication protocol (such as USB) depending on the type of accessory connected. For example, the accessory can signal whether the PCD should operate in a first mode or a second mode using a hardware indicator such as identification resistor across two pins of a multi-pin connector and/or a software indicator such as a command protocol. The PCD can detect the accessory's signal and switch to the operating mode requested by the accessory.

Abstract: An apparatus for enabling simultaneous multimedia content streaming and power charging of handheld devices, comprises a universal connector installed in a first device and enables connectivity of at least one multimedia display interface and at least one data interface with a second device, the first device is connected to the second device using a charging-streaming cable having, at one end, a first connector compliant with the universal connector, and at the other end, a second connector compliant with a multimedia display interface and a third connector compliant with a data interface of the second device, wherein streaming of the multimedia content is from the universal connector in the first device to the second connector in the second device and power charging of the first device is through the third connector of the second device; and a detector for determining a type of the multimedia display interface of the second device.

Abstract: An implantable medical electrode system for intramuscular use that is readily removable is provided, as well as methods for its use. The system includes an electrode, an electrical lead mechanically and electrically connected to the electrode and extending proximally, and a tether bonded to the electrode and extending proximally. A conductor with an insulated portion enwraps the electrical lead; an uninsulated portion enwraps the electrode. Some embodiments may include a tissue-piercing guide such as a needle. In some embodiments, the electrode includes a barb, although in some of these embodiments the tether does not extend through the barb. The method of using the system includes inserting the through a target tissue, pulling the electrode with the needle into the target tissue, and extending the electrical lead and tether proximally to an electrical connection. Methods are further provided for removing the electrode which take advantage of structural features of the system.

Abstract: A fiber conductor wire structure includes a fiber conductor and a terminal. The fiber conductor has a first portion with an outer insulating resin and a second portion with an outer conductive metal. The second portion defines a knot. The terminal has a hole for inserting the fiber conductor. The hole has a receiving portion configured to receive the knot in locked engagement and electrical connection with the terminal. A connecting method for the fiber conductor wire includes forming a knot with a portion of a fiber conductor having an outer conductive metal, inserting the fiber conductor into a hole of a terminal, and pulling the fiber conductor through the hole to engage the knot with a receiving portion of the terminal to place the knot in locked engagement and electrical connection with the terminal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the system comprises: (a) a chassis; (b) one or more cards mounted in the chassis, each card having a plurality of switch ports, the plurality of switch ports being aligned in one or more columns; (c) an aggregator mounted adjacent the chassis, the aggregator having a plurality of bays, each bay being aligned with a card in the chassis, at least one of the bays having a faceplate comprising at least first and second aggregator ports aligned in a column; (d) at least first and second hydras, wherein each hydra comprises at least (i) a first connector; (ii) a plurality of second connectors; (iii) a plurality of conductors, each conductor connecting the first connector to one of the second connectors, the plurality of conductors being bundled together to form a trunk portion from the first connector to a breakout point, the plurality of conductors being separated into breakout portions from the breakout point to the second connectors; (iv) wherein the trunk portion of the first cable is longer

Abstract: Embodiments of a system, topology, and architecture for providing power and transceiving data to electronic devices having an interface are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: For cable management, a bi-stable liquid crystal display is positioned on an exterior segment of a communications cable. A display module that connects to the bi-stable liquid crystal display, connects to the communications cable with one or more pins, and receives the signal associated with one or more messages about the communications cable. The display module further causes the one or more messages to be shown on the bi-stable liquid crystal display in response to the display module receiving the signal.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an electrically connecting cable including two plug connector and a conductive wire. Each plug connector includes a main body and a plugging portion extending from the main body. The plugging portion is of a plate shape, and the plugging portion is compatible with a female SATA connector and applied to be plugged into the female SATA connector. The conductive wire is connected between two main bodies. At the joint between the main body and the conductive wire, a longitudinal direction of the conductive wire is parallel with the plugging portion, and the longitudinal direction is perpendicular with an extending direction of the plugging portion. Accordingly, when the electrically connecting cable of the present invention is connected on the motherboard, the electrically connecting cable would not interfere in other parts on the motherboard.

Abstract: An electronic device including an electronic unit and a cable assembly is provided. The cable assembly includes a first connector module, a second connector module, and a cable connecting between the first and the second connector modules. The first connector module detachably connected to the electronic device includes a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector and a connector with at least four terminals.

Abstract: A self-contained, readily adaptable electrical device having a first, comprising conductors connected in common and adaptable thereto an existing duplex receptacle and receivable of and transferring mains only therefrom, providing no electrical plug in access thereat, therefore mains through conductors connected in common to a wire type therein first and within a conduit type connectable by a conduit connector, having method of attachment to first, allowing said conduit to a second, connectable thereto conduit and wire of first having same method of attachment and wire connected in common therein second to a corresponding duplex receptacle attached therein as a relocated receptacle option thereby a providing a fully adjustable second of the first and second having a corresponding receptacle allows novice individuals to temporarily or permanently relocate an existing hidden or difficult to access electrical receptacle thereat first to an adjacent location by second, for easier and safer receptacle access.