Intracom Systems
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IntraCom Systems www.intracomsystems.com The Company WHO WE ARE Founded in 2006 Team with deep commercial-grade intercom technology expertise Vision to disrupt hardware-based matrix intercom market & create new, software-based platform with broader functionality, flexibility and attractive unit economics VCOM is a mission-critical, complex communication platform Based on Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technologies using Internet-enabled devices (computers, smart phones, tablets) and interoperable with legacy communications hardware systems Co-founders Stephen Brand and John Jurrius Lead rapid technology innovation and adoption by market leading customers such as NASA, NBC Universal, Eurovision, Disney, and Wells Fargo VCOM re-defines many command and control communication applications (via economics, functionality, and interoperability) Patented technology and architecture U.S. #8,660,039: MULTI- CHANNEL MULTI-ACCESS VOICE OVER IP INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS 2 Our Customers SAMPLING OF KEY CUSTOMERS 3 VCOM Defined VCOM VIRTUAL COMMUNICATIONS VCOM is a flexible, highly interoperable, IP-software communications platform for professional and mission critical applications Dynamically configurable to emulate many communication scenarios Matrix intercom, Hoot-N-Holler, Wireless Intercom, Two-Way Radio, SIP/VOIP/PSTN telephony, etc. Bridges together traditional Intercoms, Phone Systems, Two-Way Radios, Public Address (PA) Systems, GSM/4G/LTE Devices, and more Operates over Public/Private Networks, Cellular Data, Wi-Fi, and Satellite, VCOM is generally device and hardware agnostic Supports Session Recording via third-party SIP/CDR call recording (Verba, ASC, NICE) Industries currently using VCOM include Broadcast, Defense, Aerospace, Government, Military, Security, Financial Trading, Transportation, Commercial, Utilities and Industrial 4 KEY VCOM ADVANTAGES Virtually unlimited channels Lower cost than traditional proprietary hardware with comparable functionality Runs on standard, commercially available servers, computer hardware and smartphones Deploys within minutes with minimal training and learning curve Greater flexibility then traditional audio interoperability solutions – highly interoperable Highly configurable via VCOM System Administration to customize access, groups, bandwidth, performance and monitoring of user behavior 5 KEY VCOM SOFTWARE & BENEFITS Function: Full multi-channel / multi-access, non blocking communications (receiving party hears caller without taking any action) VCOM Virtual Matrix Server: multi-threaded audio mixing & summing to connect users (PLs, Groups, P2P); integrated SIP server support VCOM System Administration: Programming and configuration tool with remote server access VCOM Device Interface: software interface to bridge disparate communication systems together (hardware intercoms, two way radios / LMRS , public & private telephone networks, etc.) VCOM Control Panel: intuitive point-and- touch/click GUIs for PC, Mac, iOS and Android Options: 256-bit AES Encryption, LDAP, SMTP, QoS, Geo Mapping, etc. 6 VCOM SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE Wi-Fi WAN/LAN Devices Vcom IP Matrix Intercom Server Internet Vcom 2RU Rack Type Panel UHF/VHF Digital Radio Radio PC Vcom control panel Vocality BASICS Audio & GPIO SIP telephone Radio Relay Interface FM/AM PSTN Radio VoIP ATA telephone Public Address System 7 SIP Speakers VCOM SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE WITH SATELLITE SEGMENT Inmarsat BGAN 8 FUTURE SOFTWARE DIRECTION VCOM WEB-BASED TOOLS Next-generation VCOM software will include web- based tools VCOM System Administration and VCOM Control Panels (clients) Legacy Apps (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android & Linux) will continue to be supported (Larger images on following slides) 9 FUTURE SOFTWARE DIRECTION: VCOM SYSTEM STATUS VCOM WEB-BASED TOOLS 10 FUTURE SOFTWARE DIRECTION: VCOM SYSTEM SETTINGS VCOM WEB-BASED TOOLS 11 FUTURE SOFTWARE DIRECTION: CLIENT CONFIGURATION LIST VCOM WEB-BASED TOOLS 12 FUTURE SOFTWARE DIRECTION: VCOM CONTROL PANEL (CLIENT) VCOM WEB-BASED TOOLS Concept Design for Web-Based GUI User Photograph (Uploaded) Name or Title (Drop Down Menu) • Letters or Customizable Icons • Contact Information & Geo Mapping • Ability to Instantly Message on Lower Half Texting / Messaging Area 13 FUTURE SOFTWARE DIRECTION: VCOM VR CONTROL ROOM VCOM VIRTUAL REALITY Connects physical control room, field operations, etc. Live 360 streaming in VR Control Room with audio matrix (gaze-to-talk keying), accesses two-way radio systems, PBX lines, supports patching-on-the-fly, Geo Positioning of field resources, etc. See a launch simulation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBwdx2PzNZk (view in full-screen recommended) 14 Hardware VCOM iPak™ (iOS) and ComScreen (Android) PLATFORMS Desk/Console solution for handset, speakerphone or headset operation Belt-pack solution using Wi-Fi on job site 15 Hardware ComScreen (Android) Platform OVERVIEW • Customized pre- installed VCOM User Interface • Full duplex integrated speaker/mic with echo cancellation • 7″ TFT capacitive touchscreen • HD Audio handset & speakerphone • Feature Keys: 2 function keys VOLUME +/ • Optional handset well cover (as pictured) 16 Hardware ComScreen (Android) Platform SCREEN EXAMPLES Dial pad (above) Call History (Right) 17 Hardware SOME OTHER TERMINAL PLATFORMS TIPRO Console ETC CS-74 Mini SIP Console (Ethernet, 4 channels) ETC VS-71 Single-Channel SIP 18 Console Intracom Markets Aerospace/Defense: satellite launch and tracking facilities, testing and simulation environments, military command and control centers, and shipboard; Industrial/Commercial: factories, simulation environments, hospitals, oil drilling, energy and water distribution, nuclear power, shipbuilding, and cruise ships; Corporate/Financial: remote work groups, brokerage houses, and stock and commodities exchanges; Government/Military/Security: port security, mobile command vehicles, tactical units, dispatch centers, 911 call centers, air traffic control, public safety interoperability for integrated security communications in emergency scenarios; Broadcast and Entertainment: Large event production teams and production coordination from Broadway to college and community theatre, transmission control including satellite uplink feeds; Private Circuit ("Hoot-N-Holler"): financial institutions such as brokerage firms, oil and gas companies along pipelines for maintenance and emergency communications, railroads, emergency management agencies. 19 VCOM Applications Aerospace/Military/Government Aerospace Corp: US Air Force launch management, STEM programs Virgin Galactic: Engine development and desert test site communications NASA Desert-RATS: Augmented/replaced radio systems at a desert and a rocky test site for extraterrestrial excursion vehicles operation via 100 km by 100 km Wi-Fi mesh with satellite backhaul (operate for 2 weeks up to 100 km from base camp, just like they will on the Moon, Mars, etc.) Intelligent Robotics Group at AMES (CA) for KSC, JSC and Ames Research field operations Other NASA groups include Kennedy Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center and NASA Mission Operations Directorate Space Applications Services NV/SA: Cockpit simulations during development and testing of on-board avionics systems for use by European Space Agency and others US Dept. of Defense Programs Office (DISA): Add IP to existing 4-wire leased-line circuits for remote access Rafael Corp (Israel): Expanded legacy (Cronus) intercom for missile command and control system via IP for communications including desert and marine operations via satellite carriage and don’t put it on hold US Air Force UAV training facility: UAV pilot and sensor operator training; also for US Forestry Service test fires studies using UAV for close video monitoring Sandia Research Corporation (Mesa, AZ): Next generation system for analysis of human behavior target discrimination (physical and mental activities) using VCOM audio, Hi-Res imaging from aircraft platforms to study & accelerate personnel cognitive learning and advanced skills training 20 VCOM Applications Aerospace/Military/Government The Space Exploration Vehicle is tested as part of The Intelligent Robotics Group (IRG) conducted an Mission Day 2 operations during the 2010 Desert RATS engineering field test with the K-Rex rover during the first field tests at Black Point Lava Flow, Arizona. Image week of October 2012. The field test took place at the credit: NASA Basalt Hills quarry, California. Image credit: NASA Study participants stations, and don’t put it on hold showing VCOM on right screen of each pair in lower tier. VCOM in use at Image Credit: Control Center. Sandia Research Image Credit: Corporation NASA 21 VCOM Applications Aerospace/Military/Government VCOM fulfills a number of mission critical applications within the Defense sector Missile command & control room to test range remote sites (including marine stations) over LAN and satellite connections IP hoot extensions to legacy circuits used by U.S. Army Ground Troops UAV pilot and sensor operator comms for Air Force training Launch operations oversight and management Intracom’s TCP-603R1: Specially designed 7`` touchscreen rackmount key panel with PTT mic for this defense application (Note: now obsolete, since replaced by ComScreen device) 22 VCOM Applications PrimaryPublic Uses Safety of WAVE Software Radio System Audio Access Legacy Intercoms Satellite Links from Any Devices Private Radio Networks Internet Public and/or Private VoIP/PSTN Networks Command