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Businesses are implementing converged networks at a faster pace than ever. The benefits of higher productivity and lower costs provided by IP telephony solutions outweigh some of the challenges associated with converged networks. One such challenge that organizations face is ensuring that a proper E911 solution is enacted to protect their people and reduce liability. The nomadic nature of IP phones combined with utilizing the Internet to make calls results in the management of call location a complex issue.

The E911 phyndME solution goes beyond network thinking and considers the one constant in all office infrastructures regardless of the device that is connected. This invariable is the physical location of the wall/faceplate Jack that provides the network connection. The patent pending technology utilizes the fixed nature of the faceplate in order to automatically report and update the location of all connected devices to the preferred location identification database . Due to the nomadic nature of network devices, many challenges exist in ensuring proper location identification. Once installation and one-time location details are updated in the Location Database, the phyndME Jack is fully functional and does not require any on-going administration.

· Fixed to a location

· Easy, one-time installation

· No on-going administration

· Quick deployment

· 10/100/1000 Base-T support

· Customizable with optional USB Programming Interface

· Will comply with most Location Information Databases

· Hardware based solution

· Tool-less install

· Available as a keystone jack

· Color coded Jack for easy identification

· Support IEEE 802.3af and Pre-IEEE 802.3af legacy POE

Will work over any Power-Over-Ethernet (POE) enabled network with Powered Devices (PD) such as Wi-Fi APs, IP-Phones and Security Cameras.

module. The Bypass logic will remain in the Bypass state until a threshold voltage is reached in order not to interfere with PD discovery.

Core

The primary function of the Core is to generate the Location Identification packet. MAC address is taken from packets originating from the PD and a Location Identification packet is created by associating the MAC address with the unique ID of the phyndME Jack. Once this packet is acknowledged, the Core sends a Reset signal to the Bypass logic. The Core also functions as a hub, forwarding Ethernet packets between the PD and the Network.

Programming Interface

This is a USB interface that enables programming the One Time Programmable (OTP) memory with the IP address of the preferred Location Information Database and detailed Location Information.

· RJ45 to PD

· RJ45 to Network

· USB Programming Interface

By default, the phyndME Jack is in a Bypass state where it functions like a passive connector, passing all signals and power on all four pairs. When a PD is connected, the Jack switches to an Active state. In this state, the Jack monitors packets originating from the PD and extracts the MAC address. The MAC address is then forwarded along with the unique ID of the phyndME Jack to the Location Information Database. Once this packet is acknowledged, the Core sends a Reset signal to the Bypass logic, which returns it to the Bypass state.

Power Module

This module powers the phyndME Jack. When the Jack is in the Active state, it draws power off the POE. When the Jack is in the Bypass state, it does not draw any power.

Bypass Logic

The Bypass logic is responsible for switching the phyndME Jack between the Passive Connector state and the Active state. In the Passive or Bypass state, the Bypass logic presents direct connectivity between the two RJ45 connectors. In the Active state, the Bypass logic routes signaling through the phyndME ASIC and the Power