AU2021261913A1 - Controller communicator - Google Patents

Abstract

CONTROLLER COMMUNICATOR ABSTRACT Abstract with Fig 6 A controller communicator, for providing a controlled communication in a complex environment with a remote user, comprising a portable body able to be carried by a first user and an active configurable transmission line network in the portable body. A wired connector provides connection of the active configurable transmission line network to a wireless transmitter and receiver adapted for transmission of the controlled communication with the remote user and has a first connection enabling connection of the active configurable transmission line network to a first user's microphone and speaker and at least one second user's ports providing at least one access port for receiving a wired connection of one or more second user's microphones and speakers to form a second connection to the active configurable transmission line network. 301 Power On 311 Headset Connected? NO YES YES 312 TP120 Headset NO Connected? Radio Audio via RADMIC 304 Speaker and Mic »YES YES 302 All Radio Audio Through NO All Radio Audio through 3.5 mm Headset TP120 3 303 3.5 mm Headset Connected> 313 YES Radio Receive Audio through both Headsets Mic Audio only through 3.5 mm 305 FIGURE 8 6/6

Description

Power On 301

311 Headset Connected? NO

YES YES 312

TP120 Headset NO Connected? Radio Audio via RADMIC Speaker and Mic 304

»YES YES

302 All Radio Audio Through NO All Radio Audio through 3.5 mm Headset TP120 3 303

3.5 mm Headset Connected>

313 YES

Radio Receive Audio through both Headsets Mic Audio only through 3.5 mm 305

FIGURE 8 6/6

CONTROLLER COMMUNICATOR

Field of the Invention

[001]The present invention relates to a controller communicator and in particular to controller communicator that allows versatility in a controlled manner.

[002]The invention has been developed primarily for use in providing controlled communication in a complex environment such as in a military environment and will be described hereinafter with reference to this application. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to this particular field of use and could be in use in other complex environments such as airplane management at airports.

Background of the Invention

[003]A controller communicator would generally be a radio that the signals operator or communication engineer is using to transmit and receive instructions, information and other data on behalf of a unit leader and on behalf of the unit. Communication can be from main headquarters or a lead unit or other nearby units.

[004] To ensure that the signals operator can readily maintain communication even when the unit is mobile it is necessary for the radio to be mountable on the signal operator so as to readily transportable hands free. The hands can then be used for other purposes or to carry other equipment.

[005]By being mountable and handsfree it is necessary that the microphone or headphones are aimed at the person on which the device is mounted. This ensures that the operator can be able to readily identify that a communication is being received and stop other actions to ensure full complete and immediate receipt of that communication.

[006]In critical communication such as in the military it is not acceptable that transmission is to a device that broadcasts. This is due to the need to have direct transmission and thereby responsibility of that communication to a known receiving operator. Further the communication itself needs to be controlled such that only the people that should receive the communication actually receive the communication. This could be for security purposes or could be to prevent panic and to allow communication to a known receiving person in accordance with known approaches and understanding so as to maintain effective and efficient communication and minimise and if possible eliminate miscommunication.

[007]Communication in complex environments also can mean that multiple people have radios personally mounted and different communication frequencies or channels are used to communicate to different groups, whether that is different functional groups or different geographically located groups or different

[008]An important element of communication in complex environments is the need for hierarchy of instruction and control such that there is a clear line of command. If a commander wishes to communicate directly, they must dismount the radio off the signal operator, mount on themselves and know how to control the device. Then after finishing dismounting the device, returning it to the signal operator, who has to remount it and then readjust to required operation. In critical and complex areas this is not acceptable communication and has a high "dead time" when communication is not in use and a high "mounting/dismounting time" in which other useful urgent and critical actions are not being actioned.

[009]It can be seen that known prior art controller communicator has the problems of:

a) Not allowing ready use of equipment by other than single operator

b) Maintaining controlled communication

c) Excessive dead time of communication

d) Excessive mounting/dismounting time of transferring equipment

e) Likelihood of incorrect adjustment of equipment

f) Not allowing expert to assist line of command

[0010] The present invention seeks to provide controller communicator, which will overcome or substantially ameliorate at least one or more of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.

[0011] It is to be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

Summary of the Invention

[0012] In accordance with the invention there is provided a controller communicator for providing a controlled communication in a complex environment with a remote user, the controller communicator comprising a portable body able to be carried by a first user and an active configurable transmission line network in the portable body. A wired connector provides connection of the active configurable transmission line network to a wireless transmitter and receiver adapted for transmission of the controlled communication with the remote user.

[0013] The controller communicator has a first connection enabling connection of the active configurable transmission line network to a first user's microphone and speaker and at least one second user's ports providing at least one access port for receiving a wired connection of one or more second user's microphones and speakers to form a second connection to the active configurable transmission line network

[0014] There is further provided at least one detection device connected to the active configurable transmission line network for: a) detecting if the first connection to the first user's microphone and speaker and the at least one second user's ports are in use forming one or more second connections, and determining a primary user from the first and second connections b) instigating the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network to only have i) a microphone transmission line and a speaker receiving line in the active configurable transmission line network connecting between the primary user of the controller communicator and the connection to the remote user through the wireless transmitter and receiver ii) one or more speaker transmissions lines in the active configurable transmission line network connecting to the other detected first or second users for receiving only;

[0015] It can be seen that a predefined definition and configuration defines the primary user dependent on the detected first or second connections with the primary user having control of the controlled communication so as to maintain a controlled communication with a single authority of transmission and receipt to enable the user defined controlled communication.

[0016] Preferably the configurable transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication to control operation of the first user's port and the at least one second user's port to operate according to a predefined operating configuration for detected use of the first user's port and the at least one second user's ports;

[0017] The configurable transmission line network can be automatically adapted for transmission and receipt of the controlled communication to and from the primary user and only for receiving by the other users.

[0018] The primary user can be automatically determined, and the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network is instigated by sensing the connections and determining according to hierarchy of: a) Only the first user connected and thereby primary user is the first user b) Connection also into at least one access port thereby primary user is user of the at least one access port c) Connection to a plurality of access ports thereby primary user is user of a predetermined one of the plurality of access ports.

[0019] The instigating of the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network can automatically effects line switching to the required configuration of the active configurable transmission line network.

[0020] According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a controller communicator for providing controlled communication in a complex environment comprising a first user's port for connection to an online transmitter adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication; at least one access port for connection to an online receiver adapted for providing receipt and output of a received controlled communication; a second user's port for connection to the online transmitters adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication; at least one detection device for detecting if the first user's port or the second user's port is in use and only allowing one port to operate; wherein the plurality of user's ports and access ports provides the definition and control of a controlled communication to one only of the user's ports and the access ports so as to maintain a controlled communication with a single transmission to provide a confirmed user defined controlled communication application.

[0021] The first user's port of the communicator can be usable while worn by a first operator.

[0022] The second user's port of the communicator can be usable by a second user while worn by a first operator.

[0023] A controller communicator wherein the user's port and the access receiver are preferably provided by a headset with attached speakers and microphone.

[0024] The first user's port can be connectable to an operator's headset.

[0025] Preferably the second user's port can be connectable to another's headset and overrides the connection of the first user's port to the online transmitter.

[0026] The second user's port can be in one form facing outwardly when controlled communicator is attachable to the operator such that the second user can readily user's and release from the second user's port in a single action.

[0027] It can be seen that the invention of controller communicator provides the benefit of multiple use by multiple operators while worn by one operator and in controlled communication and controlled line of command by one only operator even if both connected.

[0028] In one form the invention provides a method of controller communicator for providing controlled communication in a complex environment including the steps of:

a) Providing a predefined input framework identifying a plurality of user's ports and access ports

b) Receiving at a first user's port and/or a second user's port for connection to an online transmitter adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication;

c) At least one access port for connection to an online receiver adapted for providing receipt and output of a received controlled communication;

d) Detecting the receipt of user at the first user's port and/or the second user's port for connection to the online transmitters adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication;

e) Wherein the provided definition and control of a controlled communication is altered to a predetermined one only of the user's ports and the access ports so as to maintain a controlled communication with a single transmission to provide a confirmed user defined controlled communication application.

[0029] It can be seen that the invention overcomes technical problems and provides benefits including any one or more of the following:

i. improvements in structure of the controller communicator so that there is ready use of equipment by other than single operator ii. there is automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network such that the remote user is able to know that there is correct maintaining of controlled communication and not uncontrolled broadcasting iii. there is understood line of command of instruction to remote user as only the controlling communicator can transmit iv. It can be seen that the invention of controller communicator provides the benefit of when no headset is connected, radio audio TX/RX are through the internal speaker and microphone from the RadMic. Push To Talk (PTT) keys the radio to transmit, voice from the RadMic microphone

[0030] Headset Connected

• 3.5mm socket

a) All radio audio TX/RX through the headset connected to the 3.5mm socket

b) PTT keys the radio to transmit, voice from the 3.5mm headset mic

• TP120 socket

a) All radio audio TX/RX through the headset connected to the TP120ocket

b) PTT keys the radio to transmit, voice from the TP120 headset mic

• When the 3.5mm headset is also connected:

a) Audio from the radio is to the 3.5mm headset speaker and the TP120 Speaker

b) PTT keys the radio to transmit, voice from the 3.5mm headset mic (allowing for Commander override of radio)

[0031] The above connection ad configurable network provides command override by allowing for commander to listen and transmit users radio without the need to change headsets, therefore there is no need for the radio operator to disconnect their headset from the radio, reconnecting the commander's headset. If there was a need to leave or take cover, the radio operator will have to re-connect their headset before commencing communications

[0032] Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0033] Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present invention, preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a controller communicator for providing controlled communication in a complex environment in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a controller communicator for providing controlled communication in a complex environment in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figs. 3, 4 and 5 are right side elevation, front elevation, and left side elevation respectively of the controller communicator of Fig. 2 Fig 6 is a diagrammatic operative structure of a controller communicator in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; Fig 7 is a diagrammatic block diagram of the steps of the method of providing controlled communication in a complex environment in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; Fig 8 is a diagrammatic decision map of the operative hierarchy of configuration of the automatically configurable active configurable transmission line network in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.

Description of Preferred Embodiments

[0034] It should be noted in the following description that like or the same reference numerals in different embodiments denote the same or similar features.

[0035] Referring to the drawings there is shown a controller communicator for providing controlled communication in a complex environment. Figs 1 and 2 show two forms of a controller communicator 11, 12 comprising a portable body having front side 21 and rear side 22 and able to be carried by a user. In particular as shown in the different views of Figs 3, 4 and 5 the controller communicator can be worn on the front of the user's clothing or uniform by means of an attached spring clip.

[0036] The body of the controller communicator has an inbuilt speaker 44 in the rear side and an inbuilt microphone 43 above the speaker so as to be closer the users mouth. A volume control knob 21 is on the top or otherwise included to control volume.

[0037] An active configurable transmission line network is within the body 21, 22 and is adapted for transmission of the controlled communication from a first and/or second user to a remote user through connection through a wired connector 25 to a wireless transmitter and receiver.

[0038] A first user's port comprises a microphone 43 and speaker 44 built into the rear part of the body and accessible from the side and having connection within the body to a transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication.

[0039] There is included at least one second user's port 31, 39 being a secondary second user's port is able to receive connection from a second user to the transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication. Port 39 on an underneath side of the body is a 3.5mm headphone jack able to receive normal audio wired connectors while port 31 is a TP120 headphone jack often associated with communication headsets and can include its push to talk (PTT) system in the wired setup. However, the controller communication further includes its push to talk (PTT) button 33 for operating the inbuilt systems.

[0040] As shown in Figure 6, 7 and 8, there is a configurable active transmission line network that is automatically configured by detection by the detection means 50. The detection device is for detecting which of the first connection to the first user's microphone and speaker and the at least one second user's ports are in use and determining a primary user. Depending on what connections are detected there is instigating of the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network to only have a microphone transmission line and speaker receiving line in the active configurable transmission line network connecting between the primary user of the controller communicator and the connection to the remote user through the wireless transmitter and receiver or one or more speaker transmissions lines in the active configurable transmission line network connecting to the other detected connected users for receiving only.

[0041] The headset detector 50 is the detection device that provides the assessment for determining the configuration of the connections of the audio through the configurable network that is connectable to the active configurable transmission line network.

[0042] The detection device 50 is for detecting which of the first user's port and the at least one second user's ports are in use and configuring the active configurable transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication to control operation of the first user's port and the at least one second user's port to operate according to a predefined operating configuration for detected use of the first user's port and the at least one second user's ports.

[0043] The definition and configuration provides control of the controlled communication to only the predefined allowed ones of the first user's ports and the second user's ports so as to maintain a controlled communication with a single authority of transmission to provide the user defined controlled communication.

[0044] The first user's microphone and speaker can be a headset connectable or connected to the portable body of the controller communicator but generally the first user's microphone 43 and speaker 44 are integral with the portable body 22 of the controller communicator 11.

[0045] The connection 25 is a wired lead extending to the connected wireless transmitter and receiver is mounted as a backpack for carrying by the first user. However the connection can be a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or encrypted wireless connection to the connected wireless transmitter and receiver mounted as a backpack.

[0046] The controller communicator includes a push to talk switch 33 to initiate a controlled communication from the controller communicator 11.

[0047] The controller communicator includes an amplifier 51 internal of the body and between the connection 25 and the configurable active configurable transmission line network for amplifying the transmitted controlled communication through the active configurable transmission line network.

[0048] The first user's port is connectable to an operator's headset. The first user's port of the communicator is usable while worn by a first operator and more particularly can be usable by a second user while worn by the first operator. In this way the signal operator is controlling the equipment but the commander can plug into the user's device to take control of the communication in the complex environment, such as in military in field locations.

[0049] The user's port and the access receiver are provided by a headset with attached speakers and microphone. The second user's port is connectable to another's headset and overrides the connection of the first user's port to the online transmitter. The second user's port is facing outwardly when controlled communicator is attached to the operator such that the second user can readily user's and release from the second user's port in a single action.

[0050] Therefore the communicator includes the at least one second user's port includes a primary second user port and a secondary second user port. However, an important element of the communicator is the configurable active configurable transmission line network.

[0051] Referring to Figure 8 there is configurable active configurable transmission line network that is automatically configured by detection by the detection means 50.

a) wherein the at least one second user's port includes a primary second user port and a secondary second user port.

b) if no headset is detected using the integral audio of speaker and microphone on the body of the communicator controller.

c) If headset is only detected connected to the first user's port then configurable to use the audio of speaker and microphone of the first user headset.

d) If headset is detected connected to only one of the second user ports and the second user port is detected to be the primary second user port then configurable to use the audio of speaker and microphone through the primary second user port; and To be configurable to not use audio of first user port.

e) If headset is detected connected to a plurality of the second user ports and the second user port is detected to include the primary second user port then configurable to use the audio of speaker through all of the second user ports To be configurable to use the audio of the microphone of only the primary second user To be configurable to not use audio of first user port.

[0052] Therefore as shown in Figure 8 the controller communicator automatically determines and the automatic instigates configuring of the active configurable transmission line network by sensing the connections and determining according to hierarchy of:

a) Only the first user connected and thereby primary user is the first user b) Connection also into at least one access port thereby primary user is user of the at least one access port c) Connection to a plurality of access ports thereby primary user is user of a predetermined one of the plurality of access ports.

[0053] The instigating of the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network automatically effects line switching to the required configuration of the active configurable transmission line network.

Interpretation Embodiments:

[0054] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, but may. Furthermore, the particular features, structures or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner, as would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art from this disclosure, in one or more embodiments.

[0055] Similarly it should be appreciated that in the above description of example embodiments of the invention, various features of the invention are sometimes grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description thereof for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure and aiding in the understanding of one or more of the various inventive aspects. This method of disclosure, however, is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed invention requires more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive aspects lie in less than all features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment. Thus, the claims following the Detailed Description of Specific Embodiments are hereby expressly incorporated into this Detailed Description of Specific Embodiments, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this invention.

[0056] Furthermore, while some embodiments described herein include some but not other features included in other embodiments, combinations of features of different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of the invention, and form different embodiments, as would be understood by those in the art. For example, in the following claims, any of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

Different Instances of Objects

[0057] As used herein, unless otherwise specified the use of the ordinal adjectives "first", "second", "third", etc., to describe a common object, merely indicate that different instances of like objects are being referred to, and are not intended to imply that the objects so described must be in a given sequence, either temporally, spatially, in ranking, or in any other manner.

Specific Details

[0058] In the description provided herein, numerous specific details are set forth. However, it is understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, structures and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure an understanding of this description.

Terminology

[0059] In describing the preferred embodiment of the invention illustrated in the drawings, specific terminology will be resorted to for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific term includes all technical equivalents which operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar technical purpose. Terms such as "forward", "rearward", "radially", "peripherally", "upwardly", "downwardly", and the like are used as words of convenience to provide reference points and are not to be construed as limiting terms.

Comprising and Including

[0060] In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" are used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention.

[0061] Any one of the terms: including or which includes or that includes as used herein is also an open term that also means including at least the elements/features that follow the term, but not excluding others. Thus, including is synonymous with and means comprising.

Scope of Invention

[0062] Thus, while there has been described what are believed to be the preferred embodiments of the invention, those skilled in the art will recognize that other and further modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention, and it is intended to claim all such changes and modifications as fall within the scope of the invention. For example, any formulas given above are merely representative of procedures that may be used. Functionality may be added or deleted from the block diagrams and operations may be interchanged among functional blocks. Steps may be added or deleted to methods described within the scope of the present invention.

[0063] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific examples, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be embodied in many other forms.

Industrial Applicability

[0064] It is apparent from the above, that the arrangements described are applicable to the for providing controlled communication in complex environment industries such as the military and airport control.

Claims (24)

Claims The claims defining the invention are as follows:

1. A controller communicator for providing a controlled communication in a complex environment with a remote user, the controller communicator comprising:

a. a portable body able to be carried by a first user;

b. an active configurable transmission line network in the portable body;

c. a wired connector providing connection of the active configurable transmission line network to a wireless transmitter and receiver adapted for transmission of the controlled communication with the remote user;

d. a first connection enabling connection of the active configurable transmission line network to a first user's microphone and speaker;

e. At least one second user's ports providing at least one access port for receiving a wired connection of one or more second user's microphones and speakers to form a second connection to the active configurable transmission line network

f. At least one detection device connected to the active configurable transmission line network for:

i. detecting if the first connection to the first user's microphone and speaker and the at least one second user's ports are in use forming one or more second connections, and determining a primary user from the first and second connections;

ii. instigating the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network to only have

1. a microphone transmission line and a speaker receiving line in the active configurable transmission line network connecting between the primary user of the controller communicator and the connection to the remote user through the wireless transmitter and receiver

2. one or more speaker transmissions lines in the active configurable transmission line network connecting to the other detected first or second users for receiving only; g. wherein a predefined definition and configuration defines the primary user dependent on the detected first or second connections with the primary user having control of the controlled communication so as to maintain a controlled communication with a single authority of transmission and receipt to enable the user defined controlled communication.

2. A controller communicator according to claim 1 wherein the primary user is automatically determined by the predefined definition and configuration and the detected first or second connections and the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network is instigated by sensing the connections and determining according to hierarchy of:

a. Only the first user connected by the first connection and thereby primary user is the first user

b. Connection by a second connection into at least one access port thereby primary user is user of the at least one access port

c. Connection by a plurality of second connections to a plurality of access ports thereby primary user is user of a predetermined one of the plurality of access ports.

3. A controller communicator according to claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the instigating of the automatic configuring of the active configurable transmission line network automatically effects line switching to the required configuration of the active configurable transmission line network.

4. A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the first user's microphone and speaker is a headset connectable or connected to the portable body of the controller communicator.

5. A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the first user's microphone and speaker are integral with the portable body of the controller communicator.

6. A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the connected wireless transmitter and receiver is mounted as a backpack for carrying by the first user.

7. A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the controller communicator includes a push to talk switch to initiate a controlled communication from the controller communicator.

8. A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the controller communicator includes an amplifier for amplifying the transmitted controlled communication on the active configurable transmission line network.

9. A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the first user's port of the communicator is usable while worn by a first operator.

10.A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the first user's port of the communicator is usable by a second user while worn by a first operator.

11.A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the user's port and the receiver are provided by a headset with attached speakers and microphone.

12.A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the first user's port is connectable to an operator's headset.

13.A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the second user's port is connectable to another's headset and overrides the connection of the first user's port to the online transmitter.

14.A controller communicator according to claim 13 wherein the second user's port is facing outwardly when controlled communicator is attached to the operator such that the second user can readily user's and release from the second user's port in a single action.

15.A controller communicator according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one second user's port includes a primary second user port and a secondary second user port.

16.A controller communicator according to claim 2 wherein configuring the active configurable transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication to control operation of the first user's port and the at least one second user's port to operate according to a predefined operating configuration for detected use of the first user's port and the at least one second user's ports comprises: a. if no headset is detected using the integral audio of speaker and microphone on the body of the communicator controller.

17.A controller communicator according to claim 16 wherein configuring the active configurable transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication to control operation of the first user's port and the at least one second user's port to operate according to a predefined operating configuration for detected use of the first user's port and the at least one second user's ports comprises:

a. If headset is only detected connected to the first user's port then configurable to use the audio of speaker and microphone of the first user headset.

18.A controller communicator according to claim 16 wherein configuring the active configurable transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication to control operation of the first user's port and the at least one second user's port to operate according to a predefined operating configuration for detected use of the first user's port and the at least one second user's ports comprises:

a. If headset is detected connected to only one of the second user ports and the second user port is detected to be the primary second user port then configurable to use the audio of speaker and microphone through the primary second user port; and

b. To be configurable to not use audio of first user port.

19.A controller communicator according to claim 16 wherein configuring the active configurable transmission line network adapted for transmission of the controlled communication to control operation of the first user's port and the at least one second user's port to operate according to a predefined operating configuration for detected use of the first user's port and the at least one second user's ports comprises:

a. If headset is detected connected to a plurality of the second user ports and the second user port is detected to include the primary second user port then configurable to use the audio of speaker through all of the second user ports b. To be configurable to use the audio of the microphone of only the primary second user c. To be configurable to not use audio of first user port.

20.A method of providing controlled communication in a complex environment including the steps of:

a. Providing a predefined input framework identifying a plurality of user's access ports

b. Receiving at a first user's port and/or a second user's port for connection to an online transmitter adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication;

c. At least one access for connection to an online receiver adapted for providing receipt and output of a received controlled communication;

d. Detecting the receipt of connection of user at the first user's port and/or the second user's port for connection to the online transmitters adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication;

e. Wherein the provided definition and control of a controlled communication is altered to a predetermined one only of the user's ports and the access ports so as to maintain a controlled communication with a single transmission to provide a confirmed user defined controlled communication application.

21.A method of controller communicator according to claim 20 wherein the user's ports receive headphones.

22.A method of controller communicator according to claim 20 wherein second user's port are received in one of:

a. A TP120 socket

b. A 3.5 mm communication socket

23.A method of controller communicator according to claim 20 wherein a headset detection device detects receipt of headphones in one or more of the user's ports.

24.A method according to claim 23 wherein connection at the second user's port connectable to a second user's headset overrides the connection of the first user's port to the online transmitter to allow a single line of communication and command.

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FIGURE 1

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FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5

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TP120 Socket 3.5 mm Socket 31 39 2021261913

Headset Detect RadMic Microphone

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RadMic Speaker Push To Talk Switch 44 33

Amplifiers 51

Radio Connector 25

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QUESTION Providing a predefined input framework identifying a plurality of access ports and egress ports

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Receiving at a first access port and/or a second 2021261913

access port for connection to an online transmitter adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication 202

At least one egress port for connection to an online receiver adapted for providing receipt and output of a received controlled communication 203

Detecting the receipt of access at the first access port and/or the second access port for connection to the online transmitters adapted for providing input and control of a controlled communication 204

Wherein the provided definition and control of a controlled communication is altered to a predetermined one only of the access ports and the egress ports so as to maintain a controlled communication with a single transmission to provide a confirmed user defined controlled communication application 205 FIGURE 7

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Power On 301

311 Headset Connected? NO NO 2021261913

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TP120 Headset NO NO Connected? Radio Audio via RADMIC Speaker and Mic 304

YES YES

302 All Radio Audio Through 3.5 mm Headset NO NO All Radio Audio through TP120 303

3.5 mm Headset Connected

313 YES YES

Radio Receive Audio through both Headsets Mic Audio only through 3.5 mm 305

FIGURE 8 6/6