Patents by Inventor Aviv Soffer

Aviv Soffer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20180239719
    Abstract: A method for securing a KVM Matrix system by inserting a plurality of input security isolators, each of the input security isolators is placed between a host computer and matrix host adapter of the KVM matrix system to enforce security data flow policy that is applicable for the corresponding host computer. Additionally, a security filter is placed between peripheral devices and a matrix console adapter to enforce security data flow policy that is applicable for the corresponding peripheral devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventor: Aviv SOFFER
  • Publication number: 20180204027
    Abstract: A self-locking USB filter device is disclosed that comprises at least one permanently attachable self-locking USB plug having at least one locking tooth to permanently connect the permanently attachable self-locking USB plug to a USB jack of a protected computing apparatus. The self-locking USB filter protects the protected computing apparatus by blocking unauthorized data transfer and blocks all communication unless the authenticator is authenticated by software installed in the protected computing apparatus. A method of protecting USB jacks of a computing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventor: Aviv SOFFER
  • Patent number: 9940487
    Abstract: A self-locking USB filter device is disclosed that comprises at least one permanently attachable self-locking USB plug having at least one locking tooth to permanently connect the permanently attachable self-locking USB plug to a USB jack of a protected computing apparatus. The self-locking USB filter protects the protected computing apparatus by blocking unauthorized data transfer and blocks all communication unless the authenticator is authenticated by software installed in the protected computing apparatus. A method of protecting USB jacks of a computing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: HIGH SEA LABS LTD.
    Inventor: Aviv Soffer
  • Publication number: 20180097629
    Abstract: A USB security gateway device is integrated within a host computer. The USB security gateway device is used for protecting a USB port of a host computer against interaction with unauthorized USB device. The USB security gateway device qualifies any USB peripheral device before it allows it to interact with the host device. Qualification parameters are stored in the USB security gateway device and are reprogrammable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventor: Aviv SOFFER
  • Publication number: 20180091639
    Abstract: A security implant device and a method of operation of the security implant, for securing Voice over IP (VoIP) phone, the implant device disables audio input and output components of the VoIP phone in order to prevent audio eavesdropping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: Aviv SOFFER
  • Publication number: 20170308723
    Abstract: A self-locking USB filter device is disclosed that comprises at least one permanently attachable self-locking USB plug having at least one locking tooth to permanently connect the permanently attachable self-locking USB plug to a USB jack of a protected computing apparatus. The self-locking USB filter protects the protected computing apparatus by blocking unauthorized data transfer and blocks all communication unless the authenticator is authenticated by software installed in the protected computing apparatus. A method of protecting USB jacks of a computing device is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Aviv SOFFER
  • Publication number: 20170308133
    Abstract: A stackable layer is provided for 3-Dimensional multi-layered modular computers. The stackable layer comprises at least one encapsulated chip die. Sets of electrical contacts are provided on each one of the large surfaces of the layer. The encapsulated chip die and the two large opposite surfaces of the layer are substantially parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: AVIV SOFFER
  • Publication number: 20170300371
    Abstract: A device, apparatus, system and method for determining failure of a computer host among a plurality of hosts. The host failure detection device may be integrated in a KVM apparatus. The device monitors the video output of the plurality of hosts and if identifies a Blue Screen of Death or BIOS failure Black Screen, it issues a warning and logs the details of the discovered failure. The device may attempt to recover the failed host by transmitting emulated keyboard and mouse commands to the failed host.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventor: Aviv SOFFER
  • Patent number: 9791944
    Abstract: A secure peripheral switching system comprises a secure peripheral switch remotely coupled to a secure remote controller-indicator, wherein the secure peripheral switch is capable of interfacing with at least two coupled host computers while ensuring data isolation among said at least two coupled host computers, said secure peripheral switch comprising a first interface circuitry to securely link the secure peripheral switch with said secure remote controller-indicator; and a secure remote controller-indicator. The secure remote controller-indicator comprises a second interface circuitry to securely link said secure remote controller-indicator with said secure peripheral switch; a control function capable of enabling a remote user control of said coupled secure peripheral switch; an indication function capable of providing a remote user indications of coupled secure peripheral switch; and an anti-tampering circuitry to detect physical tampering event and report such event to said secure peripheral switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: HIGE SEC LABS LTD
    Inventor: Aviv Soffer
  • Patent number: 9794496
    Abstract: A meeting room power and multi-media center device having one or more wired or wirelessly connected displays or projectors selectively connected to one or more plurality of connected computers. The device provides user indications of qualified input video signals and enables remote control through wirelessly connected remote controller device. The device also provides AC power jacks and USB power jacks to power and charge various portable devices. Another embodiment of the current invention provides similar device further having video processing function to display multiple video sources simultaneously on one or more displays or projectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: HIGH SEC LABS LTD
    Inventors: Aviv Soffer, Zohar Vered
  • Patent number: 9767049
    Abstract: The present invention presents apparatuses and systems for operating multiple computers from a single keyboard and a single mouse and view composite videos generated from video output of the multiple computers on a single display, while preventing any possible information leakage between the computers. Keyboard and mouse commands detected by a host controller are used to control a video processor and a peripheral switch. The peripheral switch directs keyboard and mouse signals to one selected host and at the same time, the video processor creates an active display window showing video information from the selected host. Physical unidirectional isolators in the video, keyboard and mouse channels prevent any potential data leakages between hosts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: HIGH SEC LABS LTD.
    Inventors: Aviv Soffer, Oleg Vaisband
  • Patent number: 9734358
    Abstract: Methods, devices and system for enhancing computer information security by physically blocking unused USB ports with self-locking devices, or by providing USB port self-locking device with internal circuitry that qualifies and secures user peripheral device attached to the computer, and by continuously communicating with a management software application that provides real-time monitoring and warnings when any USB self-locking device is being removed or tampered. The self-locking devices use a spring loaded teeth in the USB plug that lock into tab spaces in the USB jack. Visual indicator provides positive assurance when all ports are secure. Each self-locking devices include a security circuit which is uniquely paired with the protected port. Some self-locking devices include data filters that only enable connecting authorized peripheral devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: HIGH SEC LABS LTD
    Inventor: Aviv Soffer
  • Patent number: 9665525
    Abstract: A serial protocol based Docking device having a single set of user peripherals supports multiple removable host computers having different video output types and different operating systems. The device provides mouse tracking function that switches the keyboard and mouse to the different host computers when the cursor is moved by the user across the respective display boundary. The docking device provides file-sharing and cut-and-paste functions across the different docked host computers. Laptops, tabletops as well as Smartphones, tablets and other forms of portable platforms are supported. Dragging an item from a display designated to a first host computer to a display designated to a second host computer performs moving or copying the item from the first host to the second host.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: HIGH SEC LABS LTD.
    Inventor: Aviv Soffer
  • Patent number: 9542006
    Abstract: A system enabling a computer user to securely share a single set of keyboard and mouse (KM) among multiple isolated computers. The system enables one set of peripheral devices to independently interact with multiple coupled isolated computers through mouse position analysis on a virtual display area corresponding to multiple physical user displays of the particular installation. The system may be used to enable computer user having multiple isolated computers each with one or more coupled display to automatically switch a single set of keyboard mouse and other peripheral devices between the different computers. As isolated computers may have different security levels, the method and apparatus of the present invention prevents and potential data leakages between computers and coupled networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: HIGH SEC LABS LTD.
    Inventor: Aviv Soffer
  • Patent number: 9501157
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) device for operation in high security environments. More specifically, this invention discloses a secure KVM built to prevent data leakages between two or more coupled computer hosts. The invention also discloses methods of operation of the secure KVM. Further more particularly, the invention presents a special secure KVM device for interacting with computers using a single user console, while preventing data leakage between the connected computers and attached networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: HIGH SEC LABS LTD.
    Inventor: Aviv Soffer
  • Patent number: 9411766
    Abstract: Single Optical Fiber KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) systems are provided that comprises of two subsystems: an electro-optical transmitter subsystem and an electro-optical receiver subsystem. The single optical fiber KVM is configured to support all required bi-directional communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: HIGH SEC LABS INC.
    Inventor: Aviv Soffer
  • Publication number: 20160203343
    Abstract: A secure peripheral switching system comprises a secure peripheral switch remotely coupled to a secure remote controller-indicator, wherein the secure peripheral switch is capable of interfacing with at least two coupled host computers while ensuring data isolation among said at least two coupled host computers, said secure peripheral switch comprising a first interface circuitry to securely link the secure peripheral switch with said secure remote controller-indicator; and a secure remote controller-indicator. The secure remote controller-indicator comprises a second interface circuitry to securely link said secure remote controller-indicator with said secure peripheral switch; a control function capable of enabling a remote user control of said coupled secure peripheral switch; an indication function capable of providing a remote user indications of coupled secure peripheral switch; and an anti-tampering circuitry to detect physical tampering event and report such event to said secure peripheral switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: AVIV SOFFER
  • Publication number: 20160196454
    Abstract: Methods, devices and system for enhancing computer information security by physically blocking unused USB ports with self-locking devices, or by providing USB port self-locking device with internal circuitry that qualifies and secures user peripheral device attached to the computer, and by continuously communicating with a management software application that provides real-time monitoring and warnings when any USB self-locking device is being removed or tampered. The self-locking devices use a spring loaded teeth in the USB plug that lock into tab spaces in the USB jack. Visual indicator provides positive assurance when all ports are secure. Each self-locking devices include a security circuit which is uniquely paired with the protected port. Some self-locking devices include data filters that only enable connecting authorized peripheral devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Aviv SOFFER
  • Patent number: 9286460
    Abstract: Devices and methods provide for enabling a user to use a single user authentication device such as smart-card reader, such that the user is capable of securely interfacing with two or more isolated computers and enabling the user to authenticate and remain authenticated at multiple computers at the same time. Once the user removes the smart-card from the smart-card reader, the authentication session on all coupled computers is terminated at once. The user authentication device comprises: an authentication module connected via a channel selection switch to one of a plurality of channels, each interfacing with a respective coupled computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventors: Aviv Soffer, Oleg Vaisband
  • Patent number: D775589
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Inventors: Aviv Soffer, Vered Zohar, Uri Vekstein