Tactical Communication Hub for Dynamic Mission Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing intercom systems struggle with dynamic and real-time configuration of communication links and channels in complex, demanding environments where user configurations and access are not pre-programmed, leading to challenges in clear and undistorted communication, especially in military and public safety operations.
Innovation Solution
A controllable tactical communication system featuring a communication hub with connectors for devices and user equipment, processing elements for real-time data management, and a graphical user interface for dynamic configuration and control, enabling on-the-fly adjustments to communication paths and security settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If pre-programmed user configurations are used in intercom systems, then system setup is simplified, but the system cannot adapt to dynamic operational requirements where users may need temporary connections during missions
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static pre-programmed configurations to dynamic on-the-fly configuration management. The graphical user interface enables real-time modification of communication links and channels, allowing the system to adapt to changing operational requirements during missions without requiring complete reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The graphical user interface acts as an intermediary between operators and the complex configuration parameters. It provides visual representation and control mechanisms that simplify the management of communication links, channels, and user access rights, making the system easier to operate dynamically.
2Reliability
If multiple communication channels with different confidentiality levels are provided, then communication security is enhanced, but administration and control of communication links becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The graphical user interface provides localized control mechanisms for managing different confidentiality levels. Each communication channel and link can be individually configured and monitored, allowing operators to apply specific security policies to different parts of the communication network without managing the entire system uniformly.
Solution Approach 2:
The visual interface provides real-time feedback on the status of communication links and channels across different confidentiality levels. This enables operators to monitor and control secure communications effectively, seeing the impact of configuration changes immediately without complex administrative procedures.
3Reliability
If real-time monitoring and dynamic control capabilities are implemented, then clear and undistorted communication is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The graphical user interface serves as an intermediary that manages the complexity of real-time monitoring and control functions. It presents simplified visual representations and control mechanisms to operators while handling the complex signal processing and configuration management in the background, ensuring clear communication without exposing operational complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a controllable tactical communication system (201) (and a corresponding method) to be used in a demanding environment, the controllable tactical communication system (201) comprising: a communication hub (101, 203) comprising a number, e.g. a plurality, of first connectors (103f-i), each first connector (103f-i) configured to connect to a communication device (207a-d), and comprising a number, e.g. a plurality, of second connectors (103a-e), each second connector (103a-e) configured to connect to a personal user device (3, 5) of a set of personal communication equipment (13, 209a-c), one or more communication devices (207a-d), each configured to receive and transmit a communication signal from and/or to a remote source and each being connected to a respective first connector (103f-i) of the communication hub (101, 203), one or more personal user devices (3, 5) of respective sets of personal communication equipment (209a-c), each set of personal communication equipment (209a-c) representing or being associated with a respective specific user (1, 209a-c) and each personal user devices (3, 5) being connected to a respective second connector (103a-d) of the communication hub (101, 203), and one or more processing elements and/or devices (113, 227, 213, 221) configured to obtain first data representing or associated with the communication device(s) (207a-d) that presently is connected to the communication hub (101, 203), and/or obtain second data representing or associated with the specific user(s) (1, 209a-c) represented or being associated with personal user device(s) (3, 5) that presently is connected to the communication hub (101, 203), wherein the one or more processing elements and/or devices (113, 227, 213, 221) is/are further configured to generate and present one or more graphical user interface elements in response to the first and/or second data.