The EMS Aviation cabin system can be configured as a Wireless Access Point (WAP) to replace or complement a cabin's wired phones and ethernet jacks. The advantages of this configuration include: allowing more passengers to share the aircraft's bandwidth; allowing passengers to use their own devices (BlackBerrys®, iPhones, or cellphones); and allowing IP phones and PBX to be used.
This configuration also has a cost advantage when either Iridium or Inmarsat SwiftBroadband services are used (airtime cost calculated based on bandwidth used, not the length of time the connection is on).
The typical eNfusion broadband System:
This EMS Aviation system typically includes the following components: an antenna (mounted on the fuselage or tail); a dialer or transceiver terminal, a networking or gateway devices; Analog or IP phones (additional phones may be added in some systems, up to a total of 18). Different components may be used for short range aircraft and to add more capabilities. View the product index for more options..
More concurrent users
The wireless access allows passengers to work anywhere in the cabin and walk around freely while on the phone. The number of voice conversations possible is also increased, because they are not limited to the number of channels available to the aircraft, or the number of wired handsets.
Using passengers' own devices
Allowing passengers to use devices they are already familiar with makes using the aircraft's communication system simpler for passengers. Their devices may even be able to store the access information ahead of boarding, allowing passengers to board and continue the work they were doing in the terminal. Devices like the BlackBerry® are also very bandwidth efficient when sending e-mail, which reduces the amount of bandwidth and airtime used in flight.
Using IP based telephony
IP based telephony makes it possible to use PBX functions like voicemail, conference calling and call transfers. IP phones are lighter and have more modern functions (number storage, displays) than the traditional cabin phone.
Security
The wireless access is secured by password authentication. The eNfusion® CCU-200 component used to create the WAP includes wired ethernet ports and the ability to provide wired and wireless access using two seperate connections.
