Towards the Wireless Information Society, Volume 1: Systems, Services, & Applications

Description

The first of a three-volume series on the latest research and developments in the field of mobile communications, this cutting-edge resource offers practical insight into the next generation of wireless systems, services, and applications. Culled from groundbreaking research associated with the Information Society Technologies (IST) program, this unique book helps professionals understand how the networks of tomorrow will evolve into a common, open platform, capable of delivering a range of voice, video, and data services in a combined and seamless manner. This forward-looking volume covers a wide-range of important topics, from the architectures of future wireless systems and the importance of short-range systems in the global communication society, to service platforms/technologies and application platforms. The DVD included contains further details on critical topics related to the research discussed in the book.


Contents:

Introduction ‑ Mobile Communications Development. Data Service Evolution. Heterogeneous Environments. Preview of the Book.

Evolution of Wireless Systems - Introduction. Evolution of Wireless Systems Architectures. Ubiquitous Coverage and More Capacity. Wireless IP. Experimental Platforms: Evolute All-IP Architecture. Conclusions.

End-to-End QoS - Introduction. Mechanisms to Ensure QoS. QoS Management and Mechanisms of IPv6 QoS Mobility Access Networks Based on Ipv4 QoS Backbone. Theoretical Investigations of Providing QoS in the Core Network.

Short-Range Wireless Systems - Introduction. Overview of Existing Standards for Short-Range Communications. Ad-Hoc Networks.

Services and Technologies - Introduction. Location-Based Services. Seamless Service Provision. Security Architectures. Personalization of Services.

Mobile Application Platforms - Introduction. Introduction of New Wireless-Based Applications. Example Architecture with QoS Support.