Data-Only Cell Modems for Simultaneous Voice and Alarm Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing alarm systems face limitations in communication capabilities during emergencies due to the separation of voice and data channels, leading to less-than-ideal communications with monitoring services.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a data-only modem that enables simultaneous communication of voice and alarm system data with monitoring services, allowing for real-time access and control of the alarm system via a data-only channel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If voice over LTE is used for alarm system communication, then voice calls can be established with monitoring services, but data communication capabilities are restricted during calls
Solution Approach 1:
The communication system is segmented into separate voice and data channels. The voice channel uses VoLTE for voice calls, while the data channel uses a separate data connection for alarm system data transmission. This segmentation allows each channel to operate independently without interfering with the other, resolving the contradiction between voice and data communication capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The alarm system is designed to support multiple communication functions simultaneously through a dual-channel architecture. The system can perform voice communication, data communication, and control panel access concurrently by utilizing separate voice and data channels, making the system versatile across different communication needs.
2Reliability
If separate voice and data channels are used, then voice calls are maintained, but simultaneous data and voice communication is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous useful action by enabling simultaneous voice and data communication through separate channels. While the voice channel handles voice calls continuously, the data channel continuously transmits alarm system data, ensuring that both communication functions operate without interruption and maximize productivity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional alarm system communication is used, then existing protocols are maintained, but real-time control panel access is limited
Solution Approach 1:
A data-only modem acts as an intermediary device that enables control panel access through the data channel. The modem facilitates real-time communication between the monitoring service and the control panel by transmitting query and control signals over the data connection, allowing operators to access and control the alarm system during voice calls without disrupting existing voice communication protocols.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method of remotely controlling an alarm system may include simultaneously communicating, via a data-only modem over a communications network, (i) voice data from a user of the alarm system and (ii) alarm system data from the alarm system with a monitoring service. At least one of a query signal and a control signal for a control panel of the alarm system may be received via the data-only modem. The query signal and/or control signal may be communicated via the data-only modem with the control panel to enable an operator of the monitoring service to access additional alarm system data and/or control the control panel of the alarm system.