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WO2018172968A1
WO2018172968A1 PCT/IB2018/051924 IB2018051924W WO2018172968A1 WO 2018172968 A1 WO2018172968 A1 WO 2018172968A1 IB 2018051924 W IB2018051924 W IB 2018051924W WO 2018172968 A1 WO2018172968 A1 WO 2018172968A1
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Arun Sharma
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Elcom Innovations Private Ltd
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M11/00—Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M9/00—Arrangements for interconnection not involving centralised switching
    • H04M9/02—Arrangements for interconnection not involving centralised switching involving a common line for all parties

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  • the present invention relates generally to the field of voice communication, and more specifically, to an efficient system for voice communication inside a vehicle
  • a system which does not include a master switching device to communicate with one or more devices, wherein all the devices are connected in one of a ring network topology or a star network topology to perform a seamless communication through a communication network, a nd wherein all the devices transmit and receive voice and/or data at least through Voice over IP (VoIP), and wherein all devices selectively choose receive communication payload/stream from all other devices based on a configuration matrix stored at each, and based on a unique multicast IP a llocated to each device, and wherein all the devices selectively communicate with each other based on the configuration matrix stored at each device and the unique multicast IP allocated to that device.
  • VoIP Voice over IP
  • Every device based on its configuration matrix, choose the voice stream from which it has to listen the voice, no device is master switching device, in reality switching does not occur for voice communication.
  • master switching device becomes the single point of failu re, here there is no such possibility of single point of failure, as each device is independent and is capable of receiving a nd/or transmitting voice payloads seamlessly.
  • the devices a re named as COM MAN DER (Master device), CREW (Slave device) a nd RI U (Slave device)
  • Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a master device of a n intelligent intercom system according to a n embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the master device of the intelligent intercom system according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of a slave device of the intelligent intercom system according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figures 4, 5, and 6 illustrates another view of the slave device of the intelligent intercom system according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • Figures 7 and 8 illustrates a view of a radio unit of the intelligent intercom system according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.
  • the connections shown are logical connections; the actual physica l connections may be different.
  • the present invention is directed to an Intelligent Intercom System.
  • the invention is a combination of hardware and software elements along with ruggedized mechanical housing to suit harsh and noisy environments.
  • the intelligent intercom system includes a master device which communicates with one or more slave devices.
  • the master device (100, 200) and the one or more slave devices (300, 400, 500, 600) are connected in one of a ring network topology or a star network topology to perform a seamless communication through a communication network.
  • the intelligent intercom system of the present invention utilizes Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to automatically detect a loop which is a common problem when devices are connected in the ring network topology.
  • RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
  • the intelligent intercom system of the present invention detects the break in the ring in working direction and reverses the path of ETH payload to allow seamless communication between the master device and the one or more slave devices.
  • Each of the master device (100, 200) and the slave devices (300, 400, 500, 600) include Ethernet interfaces, in which one Ethernet interface is connected in one direction and other interface for other direction of traffic, thereby allowing the intercom system of the present invention to be used in ring network with RSTP functionality enabled to prevent loop a nd detecting break in working path. Further, in case of the star network topology, one Ethernet interface needs to be connected to an Ethernet switch with RSTP disabled.
  • the master device and the one or more slave devices includes a network interface to communicate with each other and to another network entity through radio waves at predetermined frequencies. The network interface enables the master device and the one or more slave devices to transmit and receive voice and/or data communication preferably through Voice over IP (VoIP).
  • VoIP Voice over IP
  • USB connectors to connect USB Powered RIU units to Master device
  • radio's mode as Secure, Non-Secure, Immune.
  • USB connectors to connect USB Powered
  • monitoring unit to feed audio alarms to predefined master and slave's.
  • This knob is
  • Ethernet-POE connector Power is taken from
  • the intelligent intercom system of the present invention comprises multiple voice-end points.
  • the intelligent intercom system of the present invention is an intelligent connection selection of multiple voice end points instead of cross connection of multiple voice end points at central switching node, as in case of conventional intercom systems, based on position selection by each individual voice end point.
  • the master device and the one or more master devices are referred as voice end points.
  • the voice end points herein may be referred as master device and the one or more master devices.
  • Each end point may operate In receive only, transmit only OR both-way operation, this is defined based on voice- end point type.
  • Each voice end-point in the intercom system of the present invention has been allocated with a unique multicast IP.
  • each voice end point is also stored.
  • the position of a knob on the voice end points defines the voice end point's participation in the selected voice operation as receive only, transmit only, both way communication or inactive.
  • Each voice end point can be a source for selection of knob position of each other voice end- point. Therefore, for particular knob position of any end point, any number of source end points can be selected.
  • Types of communication available through configuration matrix are:
  • any one of the configuration is pre-stored into each of the master device (100, 200) and the master devices (300, 400, 500, 600). Further, each of the master device (100, 200) and the master devices (300, 400, 500, 600) includes configuration matrix for operation, due to which each of the master device (100, 200) and the master devices (300, 400, 500, 600) are already aware of type of port, position selection and effect of position selection.
  • the master device (100, 200) or at the master device (300, 400, 500, 600) on detection of voice activity based on PTT/COR event/VOX event, the master device (100, 200) or the master device (300, 400, 500, 600) transmit their voice payload over the communication network on an allocated multicast I P.
  • the master device during receiving operation, at the master device ( 100, 200) or at the master device (300, 400, 500, 600), based on the selected knob position and configuration via the configuration matrix, the master device (100, 200) or the master device (300, 400, 500, 600) decides which voice stream to pick and start collecting multicast RTP voice packets and replays via own speakers or headsets.
  • the master device and the one or more master devices provide noise cancellation during operation of the master device and the one or more master devices.
  • the master device and the one or more master devices comprise headsets which are preferable for providing noise reduction/cancellation.
  • the voice and data communication is facilitated through wideband codecs. Further, the master device and the one or more master devices communicate through a combat-net radio.
  • the master device includes a processor which process data for providing field Management System. The processor processes based on a mission program selected from a group of pre-programmed mission critical programs.
  • the master device and each of the one or more master devices includes a graphical user interface (GU I) which enables programming of various parameters of the master device and the one or more master devices.
  • GUI graphical user interface
  • the headsets are one of Monaural and binaural headsets.
  • the headsets are Active Noise Reduction (AN R) headsets which employ a plurality of noise-reduction technologies to ensure clear voice and acoustic protection.
  • AN R Active Noise Reduction
  • the master device includes a industrial Ethernet switch to facilitate Power over Ethernet (PoE).
  • the industrial Ethernet switch is connected to a power system of an object associated with the intercom system.
  • the industrial Ethernet switch also facilitates distribution of power other connected units of the intelligent intercom system of the present invention.
  • the master device and each of the one or more master devices include an external speaker and an interface for external alarms.
  • the one or more master devices selectively operates independent of the master device. In predetermined conditions, the one or more master devices may act as a master device on their own. In another embodiment, any one of the master devices can be made a new master device and an existing master device can be operated as a master device of the new master device.
  • the intelligent intercom system of the present invention can support up to 16 master devices. In an embodiment, the intelligent intercom system of the present invention can operate with 12 combat net radios.
  • the a pplications of the system are manifold, including but not limited to:
  • the system of the instant invention enables users to inter-work with the wireless radios inside the areas of high noise/disturbances such as mines which excess drilling noises, using standard IP-based application. Users from one mine can gain access to other mines by use of networking radios.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention is to have option of connecting multiport Ethernet switch, eliminating the need for any additional box.
  • Each master device and the master device may drive external speaker and supports interface for vehicular alarms and PA system within mines.
  • Each master device in this embodiment may have independent volume control and display for desired information like alarms, channel number, frequency of operation and the like.
  • the system of the instant invention is designed as an intercom system, easy to operate, providing crystal clear voice communication inside on the noisy production floor and over the radio using Active Noise Reduction headsets.
  • the system is designed with clear understanding that it be tailored to fit specific platform configuration and preferably with high degree of interoperability between Walky Talky and other units.
  • the system allows clear communication between production supervisors and Managers.
  • Preferred embodiment of the invention is to have advanced ring architecture with no single point of failure.
  • Yet another preferred embodiment of the invention is to have Broadband IP connectivity to all nodes provide for data transfer.
  • the intercom system of the present invention is easy to operate, providing crystal clear voice communication inside the vehicle and over the radio using Active Noise Reduction headsets.
  • the system provides voice, data and video communication along with command and control of radios. Further integrated alarms and sensor, GPS and computer terminals and choice of multiple modes of operations (Programs) along with Radio channel selection is also yet another embodiment of the invention.
  • the intercom system of the present invention is easy to operate, providing crystal clear voice communication inside the vehicle and over the radio using Active Noise Reduction headsets.
  • Typical disaster vehicle configuration consists of one Master, two members along with two walky talkies.
  • the invention preferred embodiment is therefore a high performance multimedia networking system that switches voice and data. It provides voice, data and video communication along with command and control of radios; integrated alarms and sensor, GPS and computer terminals. There are choices of multiple modes of operations (Programs) along with Walky Talky channel selection.
  • the system and method of the present invention therefore is very advantageous and provides crystal clear voice in Harsh / noisysy a udio envi ronments due to noise cancellation algorithms. It provides interopera bility between various communication interfaces such as wireless Walky Talky with various frequencies and I P.
  • the IP based architecture gives flexibility of connecting over the network. Further embodiment of the invention includes ruggedization of the mechanical housing to suit various applications involving outdoor installations.
  • each block of the flowchart illustrations and/or block diagra ms, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations a nd/or block diagrams can be implemented by computer program instructions.
  • These computer program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other progra mma ble data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or block diagra m block or blocks.
  • These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer- readable memory that can direct a computer or other progra mmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means which implement the function/act specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks.
  • the computer program instructions may a lso be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus like a scanner/check scanner to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other progra mmable apparatus to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart a nd/or block diagra m block or blocks.
  • each block may represent a modu le, segment, or portion of code, which com prises one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s).
  • the function(s) noted in the blocks may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession may, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending on the functionality involved.

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L'invention concerne un système d'intercommunication. Le système comprend un dispositif maître permettant de communiquer avec un ou plusieurs dispositifs maîtres, le dispositif maître et le ou les dispositifs maîtres étant connectés dans une topologie de réseau en anneau ou une topologie de réseau en étoile pour effectuer une communication sans interruption au moyen d'un réseau de communication, le dispositif maître et le ou les dispositifs maîtres transmettant et recevant une seconde voix et/ou des données au moins par protocole Internet (VoIP), le ou les dispositifs maîtres recevant sélectivement une communication du dispositif maître d'après une matrice de configuration stockée au niveau du dispositif maître et du ou des dispositifs maîtres, ainsi que d'après une adresse IP de multidiffusion unique attribuée à chacun du dispositif maître et du ou des dispositifs maîtres, les dispositifs maîtres communiquant de manière sélective les uns avec les autres d'après la matrice de configuration stockée au niveau des dispositifs maîtres et l'adresse IP de multidiffusion attribuée à chacun des dispositifs maîtres.
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