System and method of implementing aggregated virtual private network (VPN) settings through a simplified graphical user interface (GUI)
US8812693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for defining an operating system that automates setup and implements a virtual private network (VPN) on a network interface device such as a router. A graphical user interface module comprises instructions for electronically providing a graphical user interface including a plurality of interface elements to a user who then may provide customizable input defining a first set of variable parameters. An automation layer module comprises instructions defining the type of graphical user interface to display to a user and instructions for electronically accessing a particular data file defining a second set of static parameters. A firmware module and related processor programs and the network interface device and executes the programmed code to establish a VPN connection in accordance with a configuration defined by the first set of variable parameters and the second set of static parameters.
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