Cable Assembly Disturbance Detection Using Embedded PCB and LEDs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for detecting disturbances on information transmission lines, such as fiber optic cables, lack effective methods for real-time monitoring and identifying the location and type of disturbances, leading to inefficiencies in alarm management and network security.
Innovation Solution
A cable assembly incorporating a printed circuit board with light emitting diodes (LEDs) and sensors, integrated within the cable's jacket, which monitors and reports disturbances through a server-based system, enabling real-time identification of disturbance locations and types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional disturbance detection methods are used, then the system structure remains simple, but the ability to detect and identify disturbances in real-time deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds a printed circuit board containing LEDs and sensors within a channel opening in the cable jacket, creating a nested structure where monitoring components are integrated inside the cable assembly itself. This allows disturbance detection functionality to be incorporated without adding external complexity to the overall system architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated cable assembly: the cable for signal transmission, the printed circuit board for processing, LEDs for visual indication, and sensors for disturbance detection all work together as one unified system. This merging enables real-time monitoring while maintaining relatively simple deployment.
2Loss of time
If no disturbance monitoring system is implemented, then the cable assembly remains simple, but the response time to disturbances increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous real-time monitoring through sensors and LEDs that are always active within the cable assembly, enabling immediate detection and indication of disturbances as they occur. This preliminary monitoring action eliminates delays in detecting cable issues before they affect network operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a feedback loop where sensors continuously monitor the cable environment, detect disturbances, and immediately trigger visual alerts through LEDs. This real-time feedback mechanism provides instant notification of disturbances, enabling rapid response without requiring periodic checks or manual inspection.
3Measurement precision
If disturbance location identification is not implemented, then the system remains simple, but the precision of disturbance detection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cable assembly into multiple segments with distributed sensors and LEDs positioned at different locations along the cable. This segmentation allows the system to identify which specific segment is experiencing a disturbance, providing location information without requiring complex centralized monitoring infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses LEDs as intermediary visual indicators positioned at specific cable locations. When a sensor detects a disturbance, the corresponding LED provides immediate visual feedback about the disturbance location, acting as an intermediary between the sensor detection and the ultimate disturbance identification, thereby simplifying the overall detection system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the ability to promptly detect and respond to disturbances by providing real-time monitoring and accurate location identification, improving network security and reducing downtime.
Implementation Method 1
a printed circuit board with light emitting diodes
Data Source
AI summary
In some embodiments, a cable assembly may include an outer jacket, a printer circuit board including light emitting diodes, and a cable configured to transmit information. In some embodiments, the outer jacket may include a channel opening and the printed circuit board may be configured to be positioned within the channel opening and between the cable and the outer jacket. In some embodiments, the cable assembly may include an inner jacket, an outer jacket, a printed circuit board including light emitting diodes, and a cable configured to transmit information. The inner jacket may include a channel opening, and the printer circuit board may be configured to be positioned within the channel opening and between the inner jacket and the outer jacket.