Mechanism for embedding network based control systems in a local network interface device
February 26, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesComputer network operating with multilevel hierarchical security with selectable common trust realms and corresponding security protocols Interface for coupling a host device having a network interface to a computer network having a predetermined communications medium and a predetermined communications physical layer Method of conducting secure operations on an uncontrolled network Apparatus and method for providing multi-level security for communication among computers and terminals on a network Distributed license administration system using a local policy server to communicate with a license server and control execution of computer programs System architecture for improved network input/output processing Authentication apparatus and process Network management system for detecting and displaying a security hole Support of limited write downs through trustworthy predictions in multilevel security of computer network communications Software analysis protection method for changing the software pattern on the memory of a user terminal InventorsApplicationNo. 806327 filed on 02/26/1997US Classes:709/250NETWORK-TO-COMPUTER INTERFACINGExaminersPrimary: Myers, Paul R.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 012/14AbstractA secure, trusted network management function embedded within a network interface device is provided. The network interface device connects a host computer to a network and contains a host bus interface, a network interface, and control logic. The network interface device incorporates a secure language processor, non-volatile memory, and a carrier sense circuit. The secure language processor executes a secure language program, and the non-volatile memory stores identification keys for remote devices and objects of value for network applications. If an application program is to be executed or accessed by the host computer, the secure language processor verifies that the object of value allows such execution or access. If a remote network device attempts to control the functionality of the network interface device, the secure language processor verifies that the remote network device has the authority to issue such a command.Field of SearchNETWORK-TO-COMPUTER INTERFACING | |
