The present invention provides a method and system to convert messages transmitted in a network to a message format that is CAL compliant. In this invention, data conversion points along the network perform data conversions of messages transmitted on the network. These conversion points, known as conversion...http://www.google.com/patents/US20040015609?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040015609 - Method and system for conversion of message formats in a pervasive embedded network environment