Apparatus and method for securely providing communications between devices and networks
US8543098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W92/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, method, and computer-readable medium for securely providing communications between devices and networks are provided. According to one aspect of the invention, an interface device for providing communications between a first communications network and a device associated with a second communications network comprises an input, an output, logic, and a security program to restrict access to the input or the output of the interface device, connected devices or associated communication networks. The one or more inputs of the interface device receive data in a first format from the first communications network. The logic translates the data to a second format compatible with the second communications device. The translated data is then transmitted to the device associated with the second communications network via the one or more outputs. The security program determines whether a device or user is authorized to receive data prior to granting access to the data.
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