Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Targeted To Business Aircraft Applications
International Communications Group (ICG) has introduced a new
cordless cabin telephone system, “e-Phone”, designed
specifically for the business aircraft market. Based on the Digital
Enhanced Cordless Telephone (DECTtm) technology, the e-Phone system
provides all contemporary telecom features including intercom
calling, conferencing, and call hold. It also incorporates a host
of new features such active cabin-noise reduction, Bluetooth
compatibility, and advanced power control which extends battery
life by providing an auto shutoff feature that virtually eliminates
the frequent “dead phone” syndrome common to WI-FI
802.11 handsets.
ICG’s e-Phone utilizes digital VoIP technology and
provides SIP calling via Ethernet connections which allow it to
independently handle two simultaneous calls and support up to
four handsets, with each having its own unique telephone number. It
also supports 2-wire Analog connections to legacy communication
systems. It comes with a stylish cradle that can be mounted either
vertically or horizontally and provides battery charging and
latches the handset during takeoff and landing. Among a host of
other additional features, the e-Phone is also capable of providing
information to cabin management systems to indicate system activity
and handset status.
Complete with cradle and base unit, the e-Phone weighs
approximately 3 pounds. It has a large 2.2 inch, 240 x 320 Pixel,
256K color illuminated display, illuminated keypad, and the ability
to upload a phone book or up to 500 vCard entries via Bluetooth. It
will hold a charge for up to 200 hours in standby mode or up to 15
hours of talk time and can be personalized with a corporate logo
screensaver. Each handset can also be loaded with a personalized
phone directory. Multiple cordless units, up to 4 per base unit,
can be installed in the aircraft cabin. Various mounting locations
and techniques are available to support installation on any size
airframe and to provide a convenient upgrade path for operators
with existing cordless installations.
“This ergonomic and stylish cordless handset provides the
user with much the same experience and quality of voice and digital
communication he or she would have with a typical executive office
phone on the ground,” said Jeff Saucedo, Vice President of
OEM sales. “In fact, the primary intent was to develop a
device that allows the aircraft passenger to make a seamless
transition from the office on the ground to an office in the sky
without really noticing a difference. It is why ICG went to great
lengths to give this handset the familiar look, feel and audio
quality of a high-end mobile telephone or personal user device. It
offers the added benefit of providing analog voice channels as a
fall-back when digital communication systems are not available or
have possibly failed. This redundancy and restoration of cabin
voice services is paramount for executives who have the need to be
100% connected while flying,” he added.
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