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Data sharing and networking system for integrated remote tool access, data collection, and control

US7404207B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2003
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P90/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for managing secure network connections among multiple FABs and OEMs is present that comprises: a plurality of VPN devices, one for each FAB and OEM; a plurality of dedicated isolation LANs, each one coupled to one of the plurality of VPN devices; and an e-diagnostic LAN, coupled to the plurality of dedicated isolation LANs, and operative to connect any OEM to any FAB according to authorization rules.

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