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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2008
Christopher D. Mackey, Spencerport, NY (US);
Duncan G. Harris, Webster, NY (US);
Michael D. Stevens, Avon, NY (US);
Scott E. Bartholomew, Webster, NY (US);
Christopher D. Mackey, Spencerport, NY (US);
Duncan G. Harris, Webster, NY (US);
Michael D. Stevens, Avon, NY (US);
Scott E. Bartholomew, Webster, NY (US);
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
A pass-through adapter includes an adapter body having at least two connector pin interfaces, with one configured for coupling to an external device such as a communications device. Each connector pin interface includes a plurality of connector pins, including a plurality of pass-through connector pins operative with each other for in-line, pass-through signaling when the pass-through adapter is coupled to the external device. A crypto ignition key (CIK) circuit is contained within the adapter body and connected to at least one of the connector pins to provide a secure mode of operation for the external device.