New wireless intercom solution to improve team communication and mobility
The INVISIO Link™ station can be mounted anywhere, either as a fixed installation, on molle webbing or in a bag.
Weighing just 270g, it has a small footprint.
Clear, consistent communication is vital in any military scenario. Any breakdown in communication poses a risk for the individual and the team. A typical point of weakness is transitions between ground and vehicle-based operations and around noisy platforms, where communication is challenging yet critical for effective operations.
Traditionally, these challenges lead to a lot of shouting, additional coordination and disconnection from one comms system and reconnection to another. More recently, developments by tactical communications experts such as INVISIO meant the same systems could be used but there would still be a need to disconnect or reconnect cabling when mounting or dismounting from a vehicle. Again, creating a gap in comms - albeit a smaller one - as well as limiting mobility to a certain extent for users in the field.
Now, however, INVISIO has gone one step further in eliminating these gaps thanks to the addition of wireless comms capability to its intercom system, providing unlimited mobility in the field whilst maintaining unrivalled situational awareness.
The wireless solution, INVISIO Link™, is due for release in 2025 and augments the INVISIO Intercom system by bridging the gap between dismounted and mounted users through seamless wireless communications.
INVISIO Link™ adds a dongle to INVISIO's existing body worn kit along with a base station to the INVISIO Intercom System. By doing so it can provide seamless transitions between different scenarios without the need to disconnect or reconnect complex cabling.
INVISIO Link™ adds a dongle to INVISIO's existing body worn kit to provide seamless, wireless communication
without the need to disconnect or reconnect complex cabling.
Unlimited mobility
The system essentially provides users with free mobility, ensuring gaps in communication when transitioning or working in and around military vehicles are kept to a minimum, in turn maximising situational awareness and reducing impacts on safety in dangerous environments.
Once INVISIO Link™ has been paired to the intercom system it auto-connects, reducing workload and stress on users and ensuring dynamic comms in the field. Without making any compromises, the ability for tailored connectivity is replicated to the wireless intercom solution. This allows the creation of groups for further ease of use during complex missions and scenarios.
Each user can have a tailored setup with regards to which radios to hear and access and can operate 4 radios in addition to the intercom group communication.
In real life it means that a person can stand on the back deck of a boat talking to the coxswain controlling the ship and to the helicopter above via the tactical radio on the boat.
Another scenario could be that a medic and casualty can have a closed loop conversation without hearing what is being relayed on the radio.
Uncompromised quality
The advanced nature of INVISIO's systems means that while wireless comms often come with concerns around audio quality, the new INVISIO Link™ provides speech intelligibility and audio quality on the same level of clarity as their wired system. It also provides strong connectivity - even when in challenging environments and when operating in military vehicles travelling in extreme environments and on hazardous terrain. On top of this, AES 256 encryption ensures the system remains secure, and detectability can be adjusted thanks to adjustable transmitting power, meaning it is also flexible.
Size, weight and power (SWaP) continue to be key requirements of any equipment on the battlefield - both for mounted and dismounted soldiers. INVISIO's new wireless solution is unparalleled in size and weight. The body-worn INVISIO Link™ dongle weighs just 80g and can be mounted anywhere on the body. Weighing just 270g and measuring 78 x 100 x 30mm, the INVISIO Link™ station has a small footprint that means it is easy to install. It also has the option of an external antenna for specially challenging RF installations.
INVISIO Link™ follows the launch of the INVISIO Control App which allows users to tailor their communications to each specific mission either ahead of the mission or on the go. Available as a Windows app or as an API that can be integrated into existing systems, such as navigation or battle management systems, its interface gives users an overview of communication at all times, and the ability to control and adjust access rights and change audio settings.
Jacob Tranegaard, Director Intercom Product Management at INVISIO, said: “At INVISIO we're always looking for the next step to ensure optimal tactical communications and INVISIO Link™ gives users more freedom and mobility and hassle-free communication in military vehicles.
“Wireless often comes with concerns around audio quality, but INVISIO Link™ provides uncompromised speech intelligibility, and its small footprint makes it perfect to use in a variety of scenarios.
“We know wireless communication is the next step forward in our industry and we are delighted to add this to our offering for our customers. We look forward to discussing with them ahead of the launch of INVISIO Link™ in 2025.”
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https://www.invisio.com
