Sun, Feb 12, 2012
Custom Android App Allows In-Aircraft Communication Over
Iridium Network
A portable Bluetooth device that enables hands-free Iridium
phone calls and two-way messaging on users’ smartphones in an
aircraft or helicopter has been introduced by Blue Sky Network.
After downloading the custom BSN app, HawkeyeLink uses Bluetooth
technology to connect to an Android smartphone. Crew and passengers
as far as 30 meters (90 feet) away can now utilize their phones
over the Iridium Network for portable, hands-free communication
anywhere in the air.
HawkeyeLink’s full capabilities are available when used
with the Blue Sky Network’s D1000A/C modems. It can send
email messages through the Iridium network to Blue Sky
Network’s SkyRouter portal or any email address. Users of
Blue Sky Network D1000 series can quickly deploy and enjoy
Bluetooth connectivity with HawkeyeLink via Blue Sky
Network’s unique bulkhead adapter that is easily installed
into the control panel.
The key features of HawkeyeLink include:
- Bluetooth device and automatic service discovery
- Dial phone calls from smartphones over Iridium
- Send and receive messages through the Iridium Network on
smartphones
- Connect up to 30 meters away
- Enjoy Iridium connectivity and communications without
specialized handset
“Blue Sky Network’s HawkeyeLink is a natural
progression of wireless communications in aircraft,” said Jon
Gilbert, founder and CEO of Blue Sky Network. “This solution
is elegant and simple. All you need to do is download an app from
the Android store, and you are ready to use your own mobile phone
for hands-free communication over the global Iridium
network.”
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