Abstract: A method for online licensing of field devices using an enterprise server with a processor and a data storage, which communicate via a network to the field devices optionally through at least one intelligent cryptographic module. The method receives a request for a license online from a client device for bidirectional communication between field devices and the enterprise server. The method generates a license and a symmetric encryption key. The method generates an object with a communication protocol of the field devices, and a primary communication path. The object contains a schedule configuration and time synchronization configuration and settings. The method then initiates communication, provides a secondary communication path if the primary communication paths fails, and simultaneously collects data by type and value from the field devices and publishes a report.

Abstract: An intelligent electronic cryptographic cloud computing system can include a computing cloud. The computing cloud can include one or more data storages and one or more processers, one of which is an enterprise server. The computing cloud can be configured to provide at least one service with shared hardware and software resources.

Abstract: A method for controlling data acquisition using a supervisory control and data acquisition system, wherein the system can include an enterprise server. The enterprise server can include an online configurable communication server software, a configurable server interface, a configurable protocol interface, and a configurable connection interface. The method can discover at least one router in a communication path between a communication server and at least one remote device being monitored and controlled with the supervisory control and data acquisition system and calculate latencies incurred by each hop of at least one tracer packet deployed by the communication server, to determine bandwidth restrictions.

Abstract: A supervisory control and data acquisition system for controlling data acquisition, wherein the system can include an enterprise server. The enterprise server can include an online configurable communication server software, a configurable server interface, a configurable protocol interface, and a configurable connection interface. The system can discover at least one router in a communication path between a communication server and at least one remote device being monitored and controlled with the supervisory control and data acquisition system and calculate latencies incurred by each hop of at least one tracer packet deployed by the communication server, to determine bandwidth restrictions.

Abstract: An auditable cryptographic protected communication system for connecting an enterprise server to a plurality of industrial devices using messaging protocols for each industrial device enabling the industrial devices to receive commands and transmit status and measurement data using the individual device messaging protocols over a network.

Abstract: An auditable cryptographic protected cloud computing communication system, wherein the system can include a plurality of industrial devices. Each industrial device can have an individualized messaging protocol enabling each industrial device to receive commands and transmit status and measurement data using the individualized messaging protocol for each industrial device. At least one industrial device is in communication with a computing cloud, wherein the computing cloud is configured to provide at least one service and shared hardware and software resources.

Abstract: An auditable cryptographic protected cloud computing communication system, wherein the system can include a plurality of industrial devices. Each industrial device can have an individualized messaging protocol enabling each industrial device to receive commands and transmit status and measurement data using the individualized messaging protocol for each industrial device.

Abstract: An auditable cryptographic protected communication system for connecting an enterprise server to a plurality of industrial devices using messaging protocols for each industrial device enabling the industrial devices to receive commands and transmit status and measurement data using the individual device messaging protocols over a network.

Abstract: A cryptographic manager tool for providing encrypted communication between an enterprise server and a plurality of industrial devices using messaging protocols for each industrial device, enabling the industrial devices to receive commands and transmit status and measurement data to the enterprise server in out of band encrypted and decrypted messaging, simultaneously, using the individual device messaging protocols over a network.

Abstract: A system of detecting tsunami conditions using communications for a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. The SCADA system comprises an enterprise server, and a RTU. The RUT includes a sensor that continuously collect information. The system includes a buoy adapted communicate with the RTU. The buoy can include a transceiver, and wherein the transceiver communicates with the enterprise server. Communication software (AES) links the enterprise server to the buoy. The communication software can be adapted to simultaneously handle multiple types of telemetry and different SCADA protocols of the buoys; and wherein the communication software initiates an alarm when the information associated with oceanic conditions signifies tsunami conditions.

Abstract: A system for detecting changes in measureable conditions comprising: an enterprise server, at least one vessel, and a data broadcast device on the vessel. The broadcast device is in communication with a satellite. At least one remote terminal unit is on the vessel, and the remote terminal unit is in communication with an electronic cryptographic module. The remote terminal unit stores digital data in a memory area for transmission. Communication software, adapted to handle multiple telemetries and protocols, links the enterprise server directly with each vessel, collects digital data on changes in measureable conditions, and initiates an alarm when the digital data signifies a change outside a preset limit. Configuration software configures the remote terminal unit by executing configuration commands using the communication software. A broadcast device is disposed on each vessel, for enabling the remote terminal unit on each vessel to directly communicate with the enterprise server.

Abstract: An intelligent electronic cryptographic module comprising a processor in communication with data storage, a cryptography chip for encrypting and decrypting messages and responses, at least one server-side port for receiving and transmitting encrypted and non-encrypted messages and responses between the intelligent electronic cryptographic module and an enterprise server, and at least one non-encrypted port for receiving and transmitting decrypted and non-encrypted messages and responses between the intelligent electronic cryptographic module and at least one intelligent electronic device. The data storage comprises computer instructions for instructing the processor to select a protocol module and telemetry method, authenticate the enterprise server and intelligent electronic cryptographic module, encrypt and decrypt messages and responses using the cryptography chip, and transmit and receive messages and responses.

Abstract: A system for online configuration and communication for a supervisory control and data acquisition system comprising an online configurable enterprise server, at least one intelligent electronic device, an online configurable intelligent electronic cryptographic module, and a configurable server interface. Both the online configurable enterprise server and the online configurable intelligent electronic cryptographic module include respective cryptography chips and computer instructions for instructing respective processors to selectively encrypt and decrypt commands, messages, data, and responses, allowing non-encrypted transmissions between the at least one intelligent electronic device and the online configurable intelligent electronic cryptographic module, and selectively encrypted transmission between the intelligent electronic cryptographic module and the online configurable enterprise server.

Abstract: A method for receiving information on measurable conditions using at least one enterprise server and at least one remote terminal unit. The enterprise server is adapted to simultaneously handle multiple types of telemetry and multiple different protocols associated with at least one remote terminal unit on at least one vessel over a network. Selective encryption is used to communicate between the server and the remote terminal unit. The remote terminal unit collects data on measurable conditions, which is stored, streamed to enterprise server, or combinations thereof. When the collected data exceeds a preset limit, an alarm is automatically initiated. During communication, the enterprise server simultaneously on-line configures and reconfigures the remote terminal unit.

Abstract: An embodiment of this invention is a system for communication for a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system. The SCADA system includes, an enterprise server, and an intelligent electronic device (RTU). The RTU measures a physical process and stores data in memory area for transmission. A communication software (AES) links the enterprise server with the RTU. The SCADA system includes a configuration software (ARME) with which a RTU can be reconfigured. A configurable security interface can be integrated into the AES, wherein the security interface includes, encrypting data from RTU and AES using an encryption software. The encryption software can be Transport layer security, Secure Socket Layer. An example of encryption usable in the invention can be model TECSEC of Vienna, Va. The encryption software authenticates communications between an authorized RTU and AES and is also available form TECSEC.

Abstract: An enterprise server for communication between data centers, control centers and remote devices, including server software, a server interface to receive client request. a configurable protocol interface is in communication with the configurable server software. A configurable connection interface is used for connecting the AES to the RTU. A configurable publish interface is integrated in the AES, wherein the configurable publish interface includes a first option to reformat the status and the measurement data to be compatible with a second software system. The interface includes a second option to publish data to a specific file format, location specific database, location specific message queue, data stream on the world wide network, a file format at an internet URL, a specific database at an internet URL, a message queue at an internet URL.