Abstract: Disclosed embodiments implement rekeying keys of a Security Association (SA) using an SPI Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises detecting, by a local key manager (LKM) executing on a computing node, an expired rekey timer of an SA between an initiator channel on the computing node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM requests, based on the expired rekey timer, an SA Index from the initiator channel on a computing node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using the new SA Index and SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE SA Initialization Request message based on an authentication key of the SA and the SPI to obtain a new session key.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for generating an SKE Authentication Response using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving, from an initiator channel on an initiator node, a SKE Authentication Request message at a local key manager (LKM) executing a responder node to initiate a secure communication between the initiator channel and a responder channel. The LKM obtains a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform, an SA Index, and SPI Transform values. The LKM creates an SPI based on the SPI Transform using the SA Index and the SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE Authentication Response message based on the SKE Authentication Request message and the SPI, which including the SPI and an encryption algorithm. The LKM transmits the SKE Authentication Response message to the initiator channel on the initiator node using the responder channel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for generating a secure key exchange (SKE) Authentication Request using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving an SKE SA Initialization Response message at a local key manager (LKM) executing on an initiator node to initiate a secure communication between an initiator channel on the initiator node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using an SA Index and SPI Transform values, and the LKM builds the SKE Authentication Request message, which comprises the SPI, a set of cryptographic keys, and a list of encryption algorithms supported by the initiator channel. The LKM sends the SKE Authentication Request message to the responder channel on the responder node using the initiator channel.

Abstract: A system of embedding access control logic into a network gear according to an embodiment includes a plurality of access control devices including corresponding lock mechanisms configured to control access through corresponding passageways, a headend access control system configured to manage access control data associated with the plurality of access control devices, and a network switch communicatively coupled to the headend access control system and comprising a smart communication manager, wherein the smart communication manager includes an application programming interface accessible by the headend access control system and translates commands received from the headend access control system into payloads readable by the plurality of access control devices.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments implement rekeying keys of a Security Association (SA) using an SPI Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises detecting, by a local key manager (LKM) executing on a computing node, an expired rekey timer of an SA between an initiator channel on the computing node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM requests, based on the expired rekey timer, an SA Index from the initiator channel on a computing node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using the new SA Index and SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE SA Initialization Request message based on an authentication key of the SA and the SPI to obtain a new session key.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for generating a secure key exchange (SKE) Authentication Request using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving an SKE SA Initialization Response message at a local key manager (LKM) executing on an initiator node to initiate a secure communication between an initiator channel on the initiator node and a responder channel on a responder node. The LKM creates an SPI based on an SPI Transform using an SA Index and SPI Transform values, and the LKM builds the SKE Authentication Request message, which comprises the SPI, a set of cryptographic keys, and a list of encryption algorithms supported by the initiator channel. The LKM sends the SKE Authentication Request message to the responder channel on the responder node using the initiator channel.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments provide systems and methods for generating an SKE Authentication Response using a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform to provide secure data transfer in a computing environment. A disclosed method comprises receiving, from an initiator channel on an initiator node, a SKE Authentication Request message at a local key manager (LKM) executing a responder node to initiate a secure communication between the initiator channel and a responder channel. The LKM obtains a Security Parameter Index (SPI) Transform, an SA Index, and SPI Transform values. The LKM creates an SPI based on the SPI Transform using the SA Index and the SPI Transform values. The LKM builds an SKE Authentication Response message based on the SKE Authentication Request message and the SPI, which including the SPI and an encryption algorithm. The LKM transmits the SKE Authentication Response message to the initiator channel on the initiator node using the responder channel.

Abstract: A system of embedding access control logic into a network gear according to an embodiment includes a plurality of access control devices including corresponding lock mechanisms configured to control access through corresponding passageways, a headend access control system configured to manage access control data associated with the plurality of access control devices, and a network switch communicatively coupled to the headend access control system and comprising a smart communication manager, wherein the smart communication manager includes an application programming interface accessible by the headend access control system and translates commands received from the headend access control system into payloads readable by the plurality of access control devices.

Abstract: A method of access control for emergency responders according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by an access control server, an access credential to an emergency responder server over a first network, transmitting, by the emergency responder server, the access credential to an emergency responder mobile device over a second network different from the first network, wherein the second network includes a dedicated emergency responder network, and transmitting the access credential by the emergency responder mobile device to an access control device.

Abstract: A system of embedding access control logic into a network gear according to an embodiment includes a plurality of access control devices including corresponding lock mechanisms configured to control access through corresponding passageways, a headend access control system configured to manage access control data associated with the plurality of access control devices, and a network switch communicatively coupled to the headend access control system and comprising a smart communication manager, wherein the smart communication manager includes an application programming interface accessible by the headend access control system and translates commands received from the headend access control system into payloads readable by the plurality of access control devices.

Abstract: A method of access control for emergency responders according to one embodiment includes transmitting, by an access control server, an access credential to an emergency responder server over a first network, transmitting, by the emergency responder server, the access credential to an emergency responder mobile device over a second network different from the first network, wherein the second network includes a dedicated emergency responder network, and transmitting the access credential by the emergency responder mobile device to an access control device.

Abstract: A two-piece baluster shoe and method for installation thereof on a baluster are provided. The baluster shoe is configured to engage with a baluster adjacent the connection of a baluster to a rail without the use of a discrete mechanical fastener, such as a set screw. The baluster shoe features an integrated resilient spring tongue that engages with the baluster, thereby securing the baluster shoe in place relative to the baluster and forcing the baluster shoe against the adjacent rail. The baluster shoe is formed in two shoe portions that snap together or otherwise are engaged with connector elements when positioned at the desired location adjacent a joint of the baluster with the rail, which can occur after the baluster is engaged with the rail.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving an error code describing a computer hardware or firmware error. A list of data items to be collected to assist in correcting the error is received. The contents of the list are selected based at least in part on the error code and are in priority order. The data items in the list are collected and a buffer to store the collected data items is selected. At least a subset of the collected data items to be written is transmitted to the buffer. All of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer when the buffer is large enough to hold all of the data items in the list. A subset of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer in priority order when the buffer is not large enough to hold all of the data in the list.

Abstract: A two-piece baluster shoe and method for installation thereof on a baluster are provided. The baluster shoe is configured to engage with a baluster adjacent the connection of a baluster to a rail without the use of a discrete mechanical fastener, such as a set screw. The baluster shoe features an integrated resilient spring tongue that engages with the baluster, thereby securing the baluster shoe in place relative to the baluster and forcing the baluster shoe against the adjacent rail. The baluster shoe is formed in two shoe portions that snap together or otherwise are engaged with connector elements when positioned at the desired location adjacent a joint of the baluster with the rail, which can occur after the baluster is engaged with the rail.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving an error code describing a computer hardware or firmware error. A list of data items to be collected to assist in correcting the error is received. The contents of the list are selected based at least in part on the error code and are in priority order. The data items in the list are collected and a buffer to store the collected data items is selected. At least a subset of the collected data items to be written is transmitted to the buffer. All of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer when the buffer is large enough to hold all of the data items in the list. A subset of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer in priority order when the buffer is not large enough to hold all of the data in the list.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving an error code describing a computer hardware or firmware error. A list of data items to be collected to assist in correcting the error is built. The contents of the list are selected based at least in part on the error code and are in priority order. The data items in the list are collected and a buffer to store the collected data items is selected. At least a subset of the collected data items to be written is transmitted to the buffer. All of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer when the buffer is large enough to hold all of the data items in the list. A subset of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer in priority order when the buffer is not large enough to hold all of the data in the list.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention include receiving an error code describing a computer hardware or firmware error. A list of data items to be collected to assist in correcting the error is built. The contents of the list are selected based at least in part on the error code and are in priority order. The data items in the list are collected and a buffer to store the collected data items is selected. At least a subset of the collected data items to be written is transmitted to the buffer. All of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer when the buffer is large enough to hold all of the data items in the list. A subset of the collected data items are transmitted to the buffer in priority order when the buffer is not large enough to hold all of the data in the list.

Abstract: Lighting fixture data hubs and systems and methods for use. An exemplary data hub comprises an annunciator configured to generate indications; a sensor configured to detect a zone comprising a plurality of parking spaces and to determine whether or not one or more vehicles and/or one or more pedestrians are present, the sensor further configured to emit one or more signals corresponding to said detection; a processor in communication with the annunciator and the sensor, the processor configured to receive the one or more signals from the sensor and operable to direct the annunciator to generate an indication in response to the signal; and a sensor unit housing having at least portions of the annunciator, the sensor, and the processor located therein, the sensor unit configured to attach to a device such that power supplied to the device is also used to supply power to the data hub.

Abstract: Lighting fixture data hubs and systems and methods for use. An example of a data hub may include an annunciator configured to generate first and second indications; a sensor configured to detect a zone including one or more parking spaces, pedestrians, or other activity areas in a vicinity of the data hub and to determine whether or not one or more vehicles, pedestrians, and/or activities occurring in the activity areas are present within the zone, the sensor further configured to emit signals corresponding to said detection; and a gateway in communication with an on-board processor and the annunciator, the on-board processor configured for EDGE computing and processing to receive and analyze the signals from the sensor, communicate said signals to the gateway, and operable to allow the gateway to direct the annunciator to generate the first indication or the second indication in response to the signals.

Abstract: Lighting fixture data hubs and systems and methods for use. An example of a data hub may include an annunciator configured to generate first and second indications; a sensor configured to detect a zone including one or more parking spaces, pedestrians, or other activity areas in a vicinity of the data hub and to determine whether or not one or more vehicles, pedestrians, and/or activities occurring in the activity areas are present within the zone, the sensor further configured to emit signals corresponding to said detection; and a gateway in communication with an on-board processor and the annunciator, the on-board processor configured for EDGE computing and processing to receive and analyze the signals from the sensor, communicate said signals to the gateway, and operable to allow the gateway to direct the annunciator to generate the first indication or the second indication in response to the signals.