Patent ID: 7539421
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. A secure/non-secure bypass switch, comprising: a secure mode path, comprising: a non-secure mode path, comprising: a second relay connected to said second fiber optic modem and said third port, and for routing signals through one of said secure mode path and said non-secure mode path; and a fifth port connected to said second relay for transceiving signals through one of said secure mode path and said non-secure mode path, wherein said second port and said third port are configured to connect there between an external encryption device for encrypting/decrypting said signals, and wherein an external controller determines if a secure or non-secure mode is selected and controls the routing of signals through one of the secure mode path and the non-secure mode path by controlling the supply of power to the switch.