Abstract: A secure peripheral device, coupled to a computer, capable of enabling a user to use a peripheral device such as a microphone, speakers, headset or video camera when the device is in operational state, while giving to the user a clear visual indication that the device is enabled. The device simultaneously disables the user peripheral device; and turns off the visual indication when the secure peripheral device is in secure state. The operational state is activated by the user by pressing a momentary push-button switch. A timer resets the device to a secure state after a short preset time. The device has anti-tempering functionality and becomes permanently disabled if tempered with. Optionally the device is coupled to the computer via a USB port that powers it.

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.

Abstract: A secure video camera device for reducing the risk of visual and audio eavesdropping has a video camera and an electromechanical shutter behind a transparent cover in a secured enclosure. The shutter optically obscures the camera lens when the device is in secure state. A visual indicator indicates when the device is in operational state. A switch controllable by the user, select the state of the device by concurrently disabling the camera turning off the visual indicator in a secure state; and setting said device in an operational state by concurrently enabling the camera and turning on said lighted indicator. The device has a built in, or auxiliary microphone, and audio outputs which are disabled in secure state of the device. The device is tempered proof by an anti-tempering circuitry.

Abstract: A secure audio peripheral device, coupled to a computer, capable of enabling a user to use audio devices such as a microphone, speakers or headset when the device is in operational state, while giving to the user a clear visual indication that the audio devices are enabled. The device simultaneously disables the microphone; and turns off the visual indication when the device is in secure state. The operational state is activated by the user by pressing a momentary push-button switch. A timer resets the device to a secure state after a short preset time. The device has anti-tempering functionality and becomes permanently disabled if tempered with. Optionally the device is coupled to the computer via a USB port that powers a USB CODEC chip and a LED used as the visual indicator.

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.

Abstract: A secure motherboard for a computer, wherein each user accessible peripheral port is protected by hardware based peripheral protection circuitry soldered to the motherboard. The protection circuitry provides security functions decreasing the vulnerability of the computer to data theft. User input ports such as keyboard and mouse peripheral ports are coupled to the computer through a security function that enforce unidirectional data flow only from the user input devices to the computer. Display port uses a security function which isolates the EDID in the display from the computer. Authentication device such as smart card reader is coupled to the computer via a port having a security function which enumerates the authentication device before coupling it to the computer.

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.

Abstract: A 3-Dimensional multi-layered modular computer (3DMC) is disclosed that comprises removable layers of at least one CPU layer, at least one volatile memory layer, and at least one Input/Output (I/O) interface layers. The layers are stacked in parallel and are electrically connected to create a computing apparatus. Each of the layers is formed from encapsulating material having one or more internal cavities for chip dice, passive components, active components, and conductor's traces. A plurality of Thermal Conducting Rods (TCRs) is capable of conducting and removing heat generated by the components in the layers from the 3DMC apparatus to an external medium. Each TCR perpendicularly passes through the layers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide a computing system comprises plurality of apparatii mounted on the wall or floor adjacent to or embedded inside the LAN jack or a main power outlet. The apparatii are connected at the back side through Ethernet cable, optical fiber or main lines to the building LAN and connected at the front side through cables or wirelessly to display, keyboard, mouse or other peripheral devices. In a typical embodiment of the present invention power to the computing apparatus is supplied through the LAN cable. Another embodiment of the present invention utilizes a wall or floor mounted housing part comprising of an integrated LAN connector. This common housing enables easy installation of the said computing apparatus module and plurality of other compatible devices that may be plugged into that same housing.

Abstract: Organizations often defend against security threats by physically isolate their internal classified networks from external networks attached to the internet. To enable easy user's access to several networks many organizations are using KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) devices attached to multiple PCs or thin-clients, each attached to a different network. As KVMs may be abused by attackers to bridge or leak between isolated networks, Secure KVM typically used having isolated circuitry for each computer channel to reduce its vulnerability to leakages between channels. To enable remote installation of a KVM with isolated computers a remote Controller-Indicator is needed in order to present to the user the KVM front panel indications and to enable certain control functions. The current invention provides a KVM switch capable of providing secure remote extension of KVM control and indication functions.

Abstract: The present invention presents apparatuses and systems for operating multiple computers from a single console using a secured KVM device, while preventing information leakage between the computers. The system comprises several hosts connected through a secured KVM device to keyboard and mouse and one or more user displays. Secured KVM enables standard bi-directional communication between Secured KVM and user keyboard and mouse and between hosts peripheral ports and Secured KVM. Secured KVM physically enforces unidirectional data flow from attached keyboard and mouse to attached hosts peripheral ports to avoid potential leakages between hosts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide a computing system comprises plurality of apparatii mounted on the wall or floor adjacent to or embedded inside the LAN jack or a main power outlet. The apparatii are connected at the back side through Ethernet cable, optical fiber or main lines to the building LAN and connected at the front side through cables or wirelessly to display, keyboard, mouse or other peripheral devices. In a typical embodiment of the present invention power to the computing apparatus is supplied through the LAN cable. Another embodiment of the present invention utilizes a wall or floor mounted housing part comprising of an integrated LAN connector. This common housing enables easy installation of the said computing apparatus module and plurality of other compatible devices that may be plugged into that same housing.

Abstract: A new and unique server having server core, storage interface I/O function, local area network interface I/O function that comprises remote graphic controller manageable emulated function (RMEF). The RMEF comprises circuitry capable of emulating a standard graphic controller to the server core so as to enable the core to generate video frames and circuitry capable of remotely delivering the video frames to remote management console application and other I/O interface functions. The functions can be implemented on a single chip.

Abstract: New and unique apparatuses, systems and methods are provided for constructing and implementing a 3-Dimensional multi-layered modular computer architecture that significantly improves computer mass, volume and power densities through the use of 3-Dimensional layered structure.

Abstract: A system and method for managing connections between a proxy server and a distination server are provided. The multi-level thin-clients management system (TCMS) comprises a representation of the managed organization structure, per-level configurable management parameters and administrative permissions, management console adapted to enable user interaction for administrative purposes, database containing management parameters, Front End Servers adapted to foreward client management information to the TCMS and apply management rules, control functions on clients, and managed device having management agent adapted to communicate and to enable management by the TCMS.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide a housing for computing insert apparatus mounted on the wall or floor embedded inside a LAN jack or a main power outlet. A connector in the housing preferably provides the inserted computing apparatus with both data and electrical power. The housing is made of thermally conductive material to assist the dissipation of heat produced by the inserted apparatus. A locking mechanism allows easy insertion of a computing insert but prevents removal of the insert without a special tool. This common housing enables easy installation of the computing apparatus module and plurality of other compatible devices that may be plugged into that same housing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide security to a modular computing system. The system provides physical locks to prevent tempering with its wall mounted components and logical means to prevent access to data. In the embodiment of the invention, plurality of wall-mounted housings comprise of location memory chip, each programmed with ID number. Said ID number is used by a server to monitor the integrity of the system, to prevent or enable access to data and to issue an alert when an unauthorized activity is detected.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to provide a computing system comprises plurality of apparatii mounted on the wall or floor adjacent to or embedded inside the LAN jack or a main power outlet. The apparatii are connected at the back side through Ethernet cable, optical fiber or main lines to the building LAN and connected at the front side through cables or wirelessly to display, keyboard, mouse or other peripheral devices. In a typical embodiment of the present invention power to the computing apparatus is supplied through the LAN cable. Another embodiment of the present invention utilizes a wall or floor mounted housing part comprising of an integrated LAN connector. This common housing enables easy installation of the said computing apparatus module and plurality of other compatible devices that may be plugged into that same housing.