Abstract: A routing module in a secure routing and communication architecture to receive and transmit data of varied protocols, convert the data protocols to an internet protocol for routing on a local area network. Components of the input/output module comprise a processor, a cryptomodule, a field programmable gate array, all of which communicate in internet protocol. The routing module has a number of interfaces through which SATCOM protocol, UHF-VHF protocol, digital data protocols, serial data protocols, common data link protocols, push-to-talk data protocols, analog voice and voice internet protocol, and other internet protocol data can be received, routed, and transmitted. Hardware, firmware, and software logic within the components convert analog or other digital data to internet protocol, verify the classification level of data, protect the classification level of the data, encrypt the data for routing through a secure routing system a destination interface.

Abstract: A method and program product for securely routing communicating data between sources and destinations having various data protocols. Data protocols are converted to internet protocol, if not already in internet protocol, for routing. Cryptographic keys of the source, the message, and the destination are verified. If a source and a destination share the same control system, the communication need not, but may, be encrypted for routing; otherwise, the communication is encrypted for routing on the local area network and then decrypted before transmission to the destination. Some communications require further security processing, such as in a HAIPE for certain SATCOM communications. Also, a method and a program product to initialize the secure routing system by loading cryptographic keys, configuring components of the routing system, and loading preprogrammed communication parameters. The programming dynamically responds and changes routing of a communication depending on what communication parameters change.

Abstract: A secure communication system that includes a communication processor, an internet protocol converter that converts data to and from its original protocol to internet protocol, an encryptor/decryptor to provide additional security for communications that are routed through the secure communication system, and a cryptography module and other logic that identifies the security classification of data and verifies the cryptographic keys of the source, in the communication, and of the destination. An additional security processor may be provided as required by secure communication standards. The secure communication system may also include an a internet router that routes the data through the secure communication system. The communication processor provides real-time control and can change a source or destination, an encryption key, a security level, the protocol of a communication in response to sensor data received from a communicating entity or from command signals from a connected or remote control system.

Abstract: A marine fender system including an L-shaped member having a spindle on which is rotatably mounted a fender, and an arm portion which is releasably connected to a locking assembly flush-mounted at an edge of a platform proximate to water.

Abstract: A boat fender system and a method for deploying a cylindrical fender. The system includes a U-shaped member having a spindle on which is rotatably mounted a fender, and a lateral arm portion which is detachably connected to a locking assembly attached to a boat. The method includes mounting the fender to be freely rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and maintaining the fender in a vertical orientation and in a fixed position relative to the boat so that the fender comes into rolling contact with both the boat and a mooring structure.

Abstract: A temporary sign pole installation is disclosed which includes a hollow passage in a vertical pipe having a pointed bottom end. Vertical slots in the side of the hollow passage permit a handle to pass through the slots and into and/or through a pounder weight which can be moved up and down in the hollow core of the pipe. For the installation the pounder weight is moved by the handle emphatically downwards hitting the end of the vertical slot to pound the pipe into the ground. For removal of the pipe, the pounder handle constrained by the limits of the vertical slot is moved emphatically upward and drives the vertical pipe out of the ground. Various horizontal attachment pieces can be attached to the top of the vertical pipe to support an advertising sign or the like.