INNCOM Expands Wireless Communication Offerings to Include Reliable RF Mesh Net Technology

November 14, 2004

As mesh net architecture has minimized interference issues with Radio Frequency technology and made it more dependable and suitable for guestroom energy management and backbone communication systems, INNCOM added RF to its proven portfolio of hard-wired, infrared and Ethernet-based wireless communication systems

NIANTIC, CT- INNCOM International Inc. has expanded its industry-leading line-up of wireless communication solutions by adding Radio Frequency systems based on a cutting-edge mesh net routing architecture that minimizes traditional RF signal interference issues and makes the technology suitable for many guestroom applications and backbone communication needs.

"INNCOM has been quietly and successfully integrating the latest, most stable and reliable RF mesh net wireless communication technology on an as-needed, application by application, basis for some time," said Rick Quirino, Chief Operating Officer. "With the advent of mesh net architecture, RF is a feasible option for both guestrooms and communication backbones. Realizing the advantages of RF mesh net, we have embraced this technology as a viable wireless communications option."

Signal integrity

RF technology has been around for years, but it's fought an uphill battle as a successful communications option in guestrooms because of inherent signal interference issues - that is, until RF mesh net technology came into the picture recently, Quirino said.

"INNCOM's mesh net architecture creates multiple communication paths, allowing each RF node to become its own routing option, and smartly selects and shifts RF nodes as needed to find the quickest, cleanest way to the gateway," Quirino said. "Ideal for wireless guestroom communications and related backbone infrastructure for hotels, our mesh net-based technology virtually guarantees uninterrupted RF communications. If it's RF and it's not mesh net, quite frankly it's not nearly as reliable or suitable for the hospitality marketplace."

While advances in RF technology make it suitable for some in-room wireless communications and communication backbone applications, Quirino underlined that RF remains just one piece of the solutions puzzle, as needs and applications vary. Typically when the use of RF is a "negative" then IR is a "positive," and visa versa. It is also conceivable, he said, that both RF and IR be used simultaneously at a property-perhaps even in conjunction with hard-wiring-depending on the various areas of the hotel and their individual architectural parameters and limitations.

"The bottom line is that INNCOM offers hotels all the guestroom communications vehicles possible to meet their application and architecture needs-whether it's wired, infrared, or RF mesh net," Quirino said.

About INNCOM

INNCOM International Inc. manufactures advanced guestroom control systems for the global lodging industry. The company's product line ranges from programmable digital thermostats to fully integrated energy management and communication systems. All INNCOM products are designed to enhance guest comfort, safety and satisfaction while increasing bottom line profits. Founded in 1986, INNCOM systems are installed in more than 250,000 guestrooms at many of the most prestigious hotels around the world. For more information, visit www.inncom.com or call 1-800-543-1999.

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