Interoperability Server for Automatic Radio Session Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radio interoperability solutions require manual operator intervention to set up communication sessions between devices using different frequencies and protocols, which is inefficient and not scalable for seamless interconnection across various emergency services agencies.
Innovation Solution
A method involving an interoperability server that maintains data on pre-defined scenarios for establishing communication sessions between multiple communication systems, including two-way radio systems, allowing automatic initiation of sessions based on user-selected scenario identifiers, using gateways to convert protocols and enable connections across different networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual operator intervention is used to set up communication sessions, then communication between different radio systems can be established, but the process is inefficient and not scalable
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures interoperability scenarios with all necessary communication parameters, frequency mappings, and protocol translations stored in a database. When a scenario is selected, the pre-prepared configuration data is automatically retrieved and applied, eliminating the need for manual setup during actual communication needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The interoperability server automatically initiates and manages communication sessions based on scenario selections. The system self-configures the communication paths, frequency translations, and protocol conversions without requiring operator intervention, enabling automated session establishment and management.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different radio frequencies and protocols are supported, then interoperability between agencies is enabled, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The interoperability server acts as an intermediary between different radio systems with incompatible frequencies and protocols. It receives communications from various agencies, performs automatic frequency translation and protocol conversion using pre-configured scenario data, and forwards the translated communications to the appropriate destination systems, simplifying the interaction between heterogeneous networks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses a universal scenario-based configuration framework that can accommodate multiple radio frequencies, protocols, and agency requirements through a single interoperability server. The scenario database stores diverse communication parameters that can be selectively applied, allowing one system to handle many different communication standards without requiring separate configuration for each.
3Adaptability or versatility
If seamless interconnection with telephone and packet networks is implemented, then communication integration is improved, but the requirement for protocol conversion and interoperability management increases complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The interoperability server serves as a mediator between radio systems and packet networks (such as VoIP and telephone networks). It handles protocol conversion by translating radio communications into packet-based protocols and vice versa, using scenario-specific configuration data that defines the communication paths and translation rules for integrated network operations.
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AI summary
A method, system and memory are provided for enabling interoperability. A communication session between different communication systems, such as radio systems, operating using different protocols is initiated by receiving a scenario identifier from one of the user devices. An interoperability server receives the scenario identifier and accesses interoperability data to obtain the connection information corresponding the scenario matching the scenario identifier. The data includes scenarios for communication sessions and the connections required for each scenario. Once the interoperability server obtains the connection information, the communication session is initiated.