Wireless and Mobile Applications Rab Nawaz Jadoon DCS Assistant Professor COMSATS IIT, Abbottabad Pakistan COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Mobile Communication
Mobile Communication A communication device can exhibit one of the following characteristics: Fixed and Wired Typical desktop computer in an office. Mobile and Wired Many of today s Laptop, users carry the laptop from one hotel to the next, reconnecting to the company s network via the telephone network and a modem. Fixed and Wireless This mode is used for installing networks, e.g., in historical buildings to avoid damage by installing wires, or at trade shows to ensure fast network setup. Mobile and wireless GSM 2
Vehicles Applications Today s cars already comprise some, but tomorrow s cars will comprise many wireless communication systems and mobility aware applications. Music, news, road conditions, weather reports, and other broadcast information are received via digital audio broadcasting (DAB) with 1.5 Mbit/s. For personal communication, a universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS) phone might be available offering voice and data connectivity with 384 kbit/s. For remote areas, satellite communication can be used, while the current position of the car is determined via the global positioning system (GPS). 3
Fully connected cars, Cont Ultimate purpose is to enable drivers to be smarter, safer, greener and more productive on the road. 4
Applications Cars driving in the same area build a local ad-hoc network for the fast exchange of information in emergency situations or to help each other keep a safe distance. In case of an accident, not only will the airbag be triggered, but the police and ambulance service will be informed via an emergency call to a service provider. In the future, cars will also inform other cars about accidents via the ad-hoc network to help them slow down in time, even before a driver can recognize an accident. Buses, trucks, and trains are already transmitting maintenance and logistic information to their home base, which helps to improve organization (fleet management), and saves time and money 5
VANETs 6
Emergencies Cont Just imagine the possibilities of an ambulance with a high-quality wireless connection to a hospital. Vital information about injured persons can be sent to the hospital from the scene of the accident. All the necessary steps for this particular type of accident can be prepared and specialists can be consulted for an early diagnosis. Wireless networks are the only means of communication in the case of natural disasters such as hurricanes or earthquakes. In the worst cases, only decentralized, wireless ad-hoc networks survive. 7
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Business Cont A travelling salesman today needs instant access to the company s database: to ensure that files on his or her laptop reflect the current situation, to enable the company to keep track of all activities of their travelling employees, to keep databases consistent etc. With wireless access, the laptop can be turned into a true mobile office, but efficient and powerful synchronization mechanisms are needed to ensure data consistency. 9
Replacement of wired networks Cont In some cases, wireless networks can also be used to replace wired networks, e.g., remote sensors, for tradeshows, or in historic buildings. Due to economic reasons, it is often impossible to wire remote sensors for weather forecasts, earthquake detection, or to provide environmental information. 10
Infotainment and More.. Cont Internet everywhere? Not without wireless networks! Imagine a travel guide for a city. Static information might be loaded via CD-ROM, DVD, or even at home via the Internet. But wireless networks can provide up-to-date information at any appropriate location. The travel guide might tell you something about the history of a building (knowing via GPS, contact to a local base station, or triangulation where you are) downloading information about a concert in the building at the same evening via a local wireless network. 11
Wireless Communication History? 12
Mobile Communication Market Although the growth in wireless and mobile communication systems has slowed down, these technologies have still a huge market potential. More and more people use mobile phones, wireless technology is built into many cars, wireless data services are available in many regions, and wireless local area networks are used in many places. Figure next slide, shows the increasing number of subscribers to mobile phone services worldwide (GSM World, 2002). 136.5 million GSM Subscribers in Pakistan in May, 2014 13
Pakistan Telecom Market 14
Mobile Subscribers in Pakistan 15
Mobile Subscribers in Pakistan 16
3G User Market Share (Jan, 2015) 17
Reading Assignment Telecom sector of Pakistan: Potential, challenges and business opportunities Download from, http://www.researchgate.net/publication/265910369_telecom_sector_of_pakistan_pote ntial_challenges_and_business_opportunities 18
World Statistics 19
Cellular subscribers per region 20
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