Innovative DECT Products

Listed below are unusual derivatives of DECT that   innovative companies have developed that don't seem to fit elsewhere.  If you know of others, please let us know.

Motocom Group
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Polisphone Version 2 & Armaphone Version 2- acts as a fixed radio on a motocycle using DECT technology. Remote control to the radios of service, basic installed on motorcycles, on networks, PN, GN, DN, PM, VLR, VITALR, TR, TRS. It is intended for use by national police forces, policemen, servicemen, administration as well as quite other civil, user using a fixed radio on its motorcycle.

Cordless ECRs - Embedded Cash Registers
 DECT protocol layers combined with low cost RF is the innovative approach  adopted by KIS BV, a specialist supplier of cash register software and embedded hardware modules to companies including Samsung and other far eastern manufacturers.   KIS have taken DECT technology into the heart of their products, with a product that combines DECT protocol software with their ECR OS software, to provide a highly functional cash register capability sold under the Samurai product name.  The product embodies the MAC (EN 300 175-3), DLC (EN 300 175-4) and NWK (EN300 175-5) layers, with data service is provided according to DSP C.1/C.2 profile based on LU3 connection, (EN 300 444).

The boards fit in various models of cash register and the software in the ECR (i.e. the operating system of the ECR) is then capable to receive and send data.  KIS have also developed and manufacture their own handheld terminal which can be used by the waiter to enter orders.  They also have modules to send report data from the ECR to a PC for back-office processing and to connect bar and kitchen printers.  Although the cards that fit in the ECR are proprietory, the handheld, printer and PC-modules can be used for PC-based sytems too, so KIS can address the world of embedded ECR`s and the world of the PC-based system.
Company website
More info on the Samurai system

Cordless Phone and Surf
Another bright idea from Sagem - the solution for both cordless phone and cordless Internet access
The DCP2530 product combines DECT technology with a data modem to produce a high-added-value cordless product which allows you to enjoy your freedom of movement, both for surfing the net from your computer, and for your telephone calls, wherever you are.

The data module attaches to your computer via the USB connector. Compatible with both Desktop and Laptop PCs, it allows the exchange of data by radio between PC and the DECT basestation. This compact and light module allows you to continue to surf the net from your computer within a 50 metre radius of your base. You can move your PC from room to room without telephone cable over the walls.

The DECT base is the core of the device. It comprises an Answering machine with 15 minutes of recording time, a V90 56 Kbps data modem, as well as the DECT voice and data communication management. It is possible to register up to 6 handsets or data modules onto the same base.

The GD900 DECT Electronic Payment Device
The SAGEM GD 900 is an electronic payment terminal designed to meet the needs of retail businesses, with a combination DECT and dual-band GSM bank telecommunications link and electronic purse interface.

The GD 900 offers payment solutions to merchants anytime anywhere, whether they are sedentary, itinerant or semi-itinerant. The dual-mode DECT / dual-band GSM radio link connects with bank processing centers allowing consumers to make payments in total security. The GD 900 provides access to:

- DECT short range digital wireless communications for local usage e.g. shops, hotels, restaurants
- GSM/DCS communications for itinerant or semi-itinerant merchants  e.g. sales representatives, taxi-drivers

Depending on the operators’ roaming agreements, the GD 900 electronic payment terminal uses either GSM 900 or DCS 1800.

The GD 900 features a second screen and a second keypad for electronic purse applications. Practical and easy to use, the GD 900 payment terminal has a navigator for simplified access to the different functions, a currency converter and a built-in calculator.

The G18 Internet Communicator
Arkon Technologies announced their handehld Internet Communicator device the G18.  Using the Palm OS, the G18 device accepts Springboard expansion modules and is designed to work with an existing broadband Internet connection to provide simultaneous wireless Internet and voice telephony  for up to 4 users.  Based on DECT technology, the G18 is also a multi-handset telephone system with generic access and fixed network roaming capabilities for Home, SoHo and Corporate applications.
See their company website 
See the info sheet 

Personal security with location detection over DECT
Philips CSI is the first supplier which has integrated personal security features in a DECT system. The personal security feature includes the possibility to generate manual alarms. Active security is guaranteed by checks by the central whether the mobile is still functioning within the system. On the other hand the PS mobile checks whether the central is performing the scan calls. Location detection based on base stations and low frequency beacons which provides a much higher accuracy. More information can be found here 

DECT access to Satphones
Thrane & Thrane are offering a DECT telephone as an optional accessory with their CAPSAT TT-3080A M4 Messenger satphone - a standard Mini-M voice terminal for use with the Inmarsat mini-M system, supporting fax and data operation at 2.4 Kbps, as well as high speed data terminal with transmission rates up to 64Kbps 

Internet Access DECT module
Inventel recently combined its last 2 break through products, the DECT email phone and the very small DECT module, into a single offer in order to connect devices on the internet over the air. The module is integrated into the device and brings voice plus data to the host while the DECT base is connected to the PSTN and makes a TCP/IP connection to any server on the internet.  This has great applications in home automation and blue tools.

PC-less e-mail with a DECT Phone
One to watch out for - Inventel, known creators of innovative new DECT products, have this one coming soon, a residential DECT phone that allows you to read your e-mails at home without a PC.

DECT IP Gateway Basestations
1999 was the year that people talked about IP over DECT - and the year that some people also began to do something about it !   Hoeft & Wessel's new product the DataGate HW8660 is a DECT basestation with network connectivity, allowing full TCP/IP interworking and roaming between basestations, as with a normal voice system.  Clearly the kind of capability that such a product allows is profound - eg access to patient records in a hospital, access to inventory status in a warehouse etc.

The Dolfy Convertible Telephone/Headset
The Dolfy comes as a basic phone or as a version that convers in 3 seconds allowing it to be worn as a headset.  Initially, DOLFY® has been developed in DECT technology compatible GAP.   A North American, 2.4 GHz version, is scheduled for launch by 2Q 2000.  The phone weighs just 155 g. 
The Dolfy has been developed by Calisco and CCT Tech.

More details on the Residential Products page

DECT Cordless over Cable TV Networks
Company website
Telegate, an Israeli-based company, are offering cable operators an opportunity to offer cordless broadband services in the residential and SOHO environment over existing CATV infrastructure with minimal additional cost with their Multigate DECT product. 

For product details see their entry on the Multimedia & Home Networking Page

DECT Wireless LAN
The first DECT product to receive Type Approval in 1992 was in fact the Olivetti NET3 wireless LAN product.  Since the product's demise as Olivetti pulled out of the field little has been seen of specific DECT WLAN products - perhaps reflecting the very segmented natuire of the WLAN marketplace into vertical niches, all with differing requirements. 

DECT WLAN products can however be readily configured using modules and software available today.   For example, the combination of the ALPS DECT module, with S3's DECT Virtual Cable software will allow simple LAN functionality to be implemented.

An increasing number of DECT modules that allow such functionality are now coming to market - see our Modules Page

Wireless Palmtop Computer
Siemens were showing their wireless palmtop computer concept product at CeBIT'99, based around their "Siemens DECT Engine MD32".   With the range of standard DECT phones, the wireless palmtop can be used for remote control, making telephone calls etc.

Picture of the Palmtop and the MD32 module (jpeg)
Press release
Read more about the Siemens MD32 on our Modules Page

Smart Card Reader Phones
Inventel is a French based design house and manufacturer of radiocommunication products who have developed a range of DECT phones, the DG 10x, which feature an integrated smart card reader which enables the phone directory of a cellphone to be loaded into the DECT handset. Looking to the future, of course, it also will permit many other applications - control of the phone bill, payment certification for home shopping, automatic acces to servers, home banking, reload electronic wallet (e-cash) or prepaid cards, etc.

Infrared DECT
An innovative product idea from Wireless Communications Products -   the IRplex system.
Visit the WCP website to see this really interesting DECT derivative - a DECT-based wireless telephone system - except this one works at Infra Red rather than with radio. 

On-site Text-Messaging over DECT 
A DECT cordless phone system can be used to receive text messages on the handset's LCD panel.  Such messages can be auto-generated by machine events (for example "number 2 production line stopped") or as freehand messages ("Mr Smith is in reception").   Multitone have introduced these features into their product line - see their webpage on this topic.

DECT WLL via Satellite                                                 
California-based  STM announced,  September 1998, the development of the first integrated Satellite/Wireless Local Loop technology which will enable rural telephony service providers to offer a new low cost service to remote subscribers.  The SpaceLoop wireless communications solution is designed to be cost effective, even with as few as 20 subscribers sharing a single DAMA/WLL cell.  The Wireless Local Loop segment is based on the European DECT standard.  DECT offers a simple air interface to help reduce the cost of the subscriber and base radio equipment, while providing wireline-quality voice for the local loop. Each satellite WLL cell can be of order 5 km diameter and accommodate up to 200 subscribers, with local calling within a single cell  supported simply via DECT, without the need to access the Gateway and without wasting microwave or satellite resources. The product is scheduled for shipment in mid-1999.
For more information, e-mail STM or visit STM's website

Worldwide Digital Cordless Telecommunications
The Gigaset 2420 uses Worldwide Digital Cordless Telecommunications, WDCT, a DECT derivative aimed at markets where the 2.4 GHz band is available but the traditional DECT bands are not yet licensed for cordless telephony.  
November 1998 saw the launch of this product line by Siemens in North America.  
E-mail Siemens or visit their US website for more information.

The WebPAD - Wireless Websurfer
RSC / INESC were demonstrating a very nice portable wireless websurfing prototype product, using DECT technology, at the DECT ’99 Congress in Barcelona in January.  About 30cm by 20cm the completely portable and wirefree touchscreen pad included the facility to call up a soft keyboard to type in web addresses and wirelessly surf the Web. The product also accepts microphone input for voice-commanded surfing, although this wasn’t demonstrated. The design is based around the National Semiconductor DECT chipset.  This was also shown at  CeBIT 99.

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