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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2015
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2003
Herbert Hetzel, Schweigen-Rechtenbach, DE;
Reiner Klos, Ettlingen-Oberweier, DE;
Patrick Heck, Durmersheim, DE;
Christian Thiel, Brannenburg, DE;
Herbert Hetzel, Schweigen-Rechtenbach, DE;
Reiner Klos, Ettlingen-Oberweier, DE;
Patrick Heck, Durmersheim, DE;
Christian Thiel, Brannenburg, DE;
SMSC Europe GmbH, Karlsruhe, DE;
Abstract
A network interface for the secure transmission of data comprises a functionally encapsulated unit that encompasses the elements required to ensure a minimum functionality of the network interface, with access from the outside of said encapsulated unit being possible only via specific shared services. Reliable transmission between nodes of a communication network is ensured by encapsulating a network interface of at least one of the nodes, and by ensuring a minimal functionality of the network interface.