WirelessInternet

Mike Prokopsonik consulting

group

October 16, 2001

agenda

wireless web primer

development tidbits

future

Wireless Web Primer Overview

WirelessSolution

DevicesWirelessNetworks

Middleware Applications

Wireless Web solutions require four key components

WirelessNetworks

It’s All About Standards and Speed

Wireless Networks

Evolution

1Ganalog digital circuit-switched networks

connection is persistent(requires a dedicated path for

the duration of the connection)

Voice

AMPS

AMPS = Advanced Mobile Phone System

a cell is subdivided by frequency into distinct channels, which allows multiple

access to cells; the service can assign only one subscriber at a time to each

channel within a cell

Wireless Networks

Evolution

1Ganalog digital circuit-switched networks

connection is persistent

Voice

AMPS

AMPS = Advanced Mobile Phone System

a cell is subdivided by frequency into distinct channels, which allows multiple

access to cells; the service can assign only one subscriber at a time to each

channel within a cell

challenges • user demand exceeded available bandwidth• voice only - no data

solutions • allow “multiple access” -- i.e. more users per channel and frequency• begin convergence of media types

leads us to 2G

Wireless Networks

Evolution

2G

TDMATime Division

Multiple Access

messageorigin

message destination

time slot 1 =“I love beer”time slot 2 = “How are

you?”time slot 3 = “Call me back”

I How Call love are me beer you back1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

Messages reassembled by

original timeslots

3 separate user messages carried over same channel

sidebar wireless network standards: TDMA and CDMA move to multiple access

still circuit-switched

Wireless Networks

Evolution

2Gsidebar

CDMACode Division

Multiple Access

messageorigin

wireless network standards: TDMA and CDMA

code A5 =“I love beer”code B2 = “How are

you?”code X7 = “Call me back”

I How Call love are me beer you backA5 B2 X7 A5 B2 X7 A5 B2 X7

up to 6 separate user messages carried over same channel

Fact: 2G CDMA can provide approximately 10 to 20 times the capacity of analog AMPS and four to six times the capacity of TDMA

message destination

Messages reassembled by original assigned

codes

move to multiple accessstill circuit-switched

IS-95cdmaOne

GSM

Wireless Networks

Evolution

14.4 - 33 kbps 14.4 - 58 kbps

CDPDDataTACMobitex

19.2 kbps

dedicated data networks (no

voice)

IS-136

TDMACDMA

2G

CDPD =Cellular Digital Packet DataGSM =Global System for Mobile Comm.CDMA = Code Division Multiple AccessTDMA = Time Division Multiple Access

Voice

AMPS

move to multiple accessstill circuit-switched

analog digital

move to multiple accessstill circuit-switched

IS-95cdmaOne

GSM

Wireless Networks

Evolution

14.4 - 33 kbps 14.4 - 58 kbps

CDPDDataTACMobitex

19.2 kbps

dedicated data networks (no

voice)

IS-136

TDMACDMA

2G

CDPD =Cellular Digital Packet DataGSM =Global System for Mobile Comm.CDMA = Code Division Multiple AccessTDMA = Time Division Multiple Access

analog digital

Voice

AMPS

challenges• multimedia data content of the ‘wireless web’

(i.e. graphics, video) requires much greater bandwidth

• latency issues associated with dial-up

solutions• expand data capacity of wireless networks

• move to packet-switched (IP-based) network

leads us to 2.5 and 3+G

Wireless Networks

Evolution

Voice

AMPS

384 kbpsGPRS

EDGE

EDGE = Enhanced Data Rates for GSM EvolutionGPRS = General Packet Radio Service

2.5Gmove from ‘dial-up’

circuit-switched data to ‘always on’ packet-

switched data

1xRTT1xEV

IS-95cdmaOne

GSM

14.4 - 33 kbps 14.4 - 58 kbps

CDPDDataTACMobitex

19.2 kbps

dedicated data networks (no

voice)

IS-136

115 kbps144+ kbps

TDMACDMA

IS-136+GPRS-136

analog digital

Wireless Networks

Evolution3+G

high-speed data services to support multimedia applications

Voice

W-CDMA = Wideband CDMAUMTS= Universal Mobile Telecommunications SystemIMT-2000= International Mobile Telecommunications in the year 2000 (IMT-2000)

TDMACDMA

W-CDMAUMTS

IMT-2000

cdma2000IMT-2000

384 kbps

GPRSEDGE

1xRTT1xEV

IS-95cdmaOne

GSM

14.4 - 33 kbps 14.4 - 58 kbps

CDPDDataTACMobitex

19.2 kbps

dedicated data networks (no

voice)

IS-136

115 kbps144 kbps

(up to 5 mbps)

AMPS

IS-136+GPRS-136

2+ mbps 2+ mbps

analog digital

Wireless Networks

Evolution3+G

high-speed data services to support multimedia applications analog digital

Voice

AMPS

384 kbps

GPRS EDGE

W-CDMA = Wideband CDMA

1xRTT1xEV

IS-95cdmaOne

GSM

14.4 - 33 kbps 14.4 - 58 kbps

CDPDDataTACMobitex

19.2 kbps

dedicated data networks (no

voice)

IS-136D-AMPS

TDMACDMA

W-CDMACDMA2000

current challenges

• device manufacturers need to develop network compatible products• wireless spectrum auctions were a huge money grab for governments, left little money left for carriers to actually build & deploy networks• BUT capital markets have dried up for telecom market -- for carriers and manufacturers alike

3G and beyond will likely not be achieved before 2005, and some are now speculating 2007

Wireless Networks

Flavours

TerrestrialNational / Regional / Urban areas

GSM - Microcell (Fido) CDMA - Bell Mobility, TELUS Mobility, Verizon TDMA IS-136 - Rogers AT&T, AT&T Wireless

GPRS - Microcell (Fido), Rogers AT&T W-CDMA (using iMode) - AT&T Wireless

CDPD - Bell Mobility, TELUS Mobility, Verizon Mobitex - Rogers AT&T, Cingular

DataTAC (ARDIS) - Motient Ricochet - Metricom (US cities)

SMS (various) Paging (various)

Wireless Networks

Flavours

Satellite: Rural arease.g. Iridium, GlobalStar, Teledesic

Wireless LANs: Campuse.g. UBC, Microsoft

Your HomeWi-Fi (802.11b)

Very short-rangeBluetooth, Infraredwireless mouse, ID badges, etc.

TerrestrialNational / Regional / Urban areas

DevicesWirelessNetworks

Where are We?

Devices

“Through at least 2003,

35% of knowledge workers

will rely on a mix of three

or more devices during the

business day (e.g. laptop,

phone & PDA)”

- Gartner Group

PhonesTypes• WebPhones (browser-only) - ‘old school’ WAP phones - 2G• SmartPhones (PIM functionality)

Tri-Mode GPRS Phones• Motorola P280 and Motorola v66• Tri-mode i.e. operates at 800, 900, 1900 MHz• meaning what? You can use this same phone in South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, OceaniaWhat can these phones do?• 2-way text messaging (like RIM), predictive text input• charged by data volume, not airtime used - ‘always on’ (like RIM)• PIM (calendaring, contacts - like Palm)• voice-activated dialing• games, currency conversion, etc etc

Handheld Devices

ExamplesPalm O/S• Handspring Visor• Sony Clie• PalmPocket PC O/S• Compaq iPAQ• HP, CasioRIM O/S• RIM Handhelds

Types• PDAs• Pagers

Wireless Modems

AirBoard PDA Adapters

AirCardType 2 PC Cards

Embedded Modules

Vehicle Mounted Rugged Mobiles

Wireless Modems

• AirCard 300 – CDPD– 19.2 Kbps* – Flat rate pricing – “always

on”

• AirCard 510 – CDMA– 14.4 Kbps

*kilobytes per second

Sierra Wireless ‘AirCards’ for Laptops

DevicesWirelessNetworks

Applications

Where are We?

Applications

The Search for the Next Killer App

Wireless Internet

Killer App Criteria

Immediate, spontaneous accessTake advantage of niche time

PersonalizedTimeliness of information

Location-basedPresence or context based

Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Right Information , Right Place, Right Time

Business ApplicationsSupply Chain Execution**

Shipment tracking and stock-level monitoring

Scheduling and Dispatch**

Database Inquiry**License Registration

Location MonitoringTruck tracking - GPS

Fixed Telemetry**Remote device monitoring and control (e.g. meter reading and remote diagnostics)

Wireless eCommerce

Business & Government

Right Information , Right Place, Right Time

** Noted as one of the most important wireless application markets [IBM research]

Consumer Applications

Consumer

Account-based Transactions**

e.g. Stock Quotes, Banking, Member ticket purchases, travel itinerary mods

PIM Services**e.g. Instant Messaging

Organizer Synching

Location based e.g. Restaurants, Movies,

Commerce….coupons, tracking (kids, pets)

Entertainment e.g. Games

Automobile platforms** e.g. navigation and safety

GMs OnStar serviceRight Information , Right Place, Right Time

** Noted as one of the most important wireless application markets [IBM research]

Applications

Business Consumer

Individuals can belong to both groups

Creates new opportunities and challenges- Voice-enabled devices“Our research is conclusive. More people can talk than type.” [President, Sprint]

- Billing & Security- Intellectual Property carriers new value as distributors (like television)

DevicesWirelessNetworks

Middleware Applications

Where are We?

Middleware

The Broker

Wireline

Why Middleware?

Modem Modem

Application on

Server

Application on Mobile

Device

Application on

Server

Application on Mobile

Device

Modem ModemWireless

•unreliable connection•limited bandwidth

Why Middleware?

Application on

Server

Application on Mobile

Device

Modem ModemWireless

Middleware Middleware

Middleware handles•Security•Compression•Content Transformation•SessionConnection Mgmt

Why Middleware?

WirelessSolution

DevicesWirelessNetworks

Middleware Applications

Wireless Development

Tidbits

Things to KnowDevelopment

Standards: WAP, iMode (proprietary) -> XML (XHTML, VoiceXML)

Languages: WML 2.0 (WAP), cHTML (iMode), HTMLImages: WML (WBMP), HTML (GIF, JPEG), cHTML (GIF), HDML

(nope)

Things to KnowDevelopment

Standards: WAP, iMode (proprietary) -> XML (XHTML, VoiceXML)

Languages: WML 2.0 (WAP), cHTML (iMode), HTMLImages: WML (WBMP), HTML (GIF, JPEG), cHTML (GIF), HDML

(nope)

Browser types

vary per device type Laptops: IE, Netscape, Others (HTML) Phones: HDML (older ones) or WML

PDAs: WML, HTML (for MS Pocket PC platform) devices, cHTML (iMode -- coming soon -- AT&T / NTT partnership)

note: WAP 2.0 browsers can now display cHTML and XHTML

Things to Know

Terminology Web site = Deck

data loads into device one deck at a time (limit due to memory constraints - 1.5 to 3 Kb)

Web page = Card

Things to Know

Terminology Web site = Deck

data loads into device one deck at a time (limit due to memory constraints - 1.5 to 3 Kb)

Web page = Card

Duplication, maintenance2 site versions? Right.

On-the-fly tag conversion (www.clearigo.com - middleware) based on device / browser type

Things to Know

Design based on device ‘form factors’: screen real estate

user input interface (numeric keys, touch screen, voice and handwriting recognition)

Battery lifeMemory / storage capabilities

Things to Know

Design based on device ‘form factors’: screen real estate

user input interface (numeric keys, touch screen, voice and handwriting recognition)

Battery lifeMemory / storage capabilities

Cellular Coverage Offline processing and storage requirements (memory & battery

limits)Data synchronization

The Future

Wireline vs. Wireless Subscriber GrowthWorldwide

Source: Credit Suisse First Boston - October 16, 2000

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Reality Check

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Source: Yankee Group 2000

Mobile Data Users by Market Segment 1998 - 2005

Future Devices

Nokia 5510

Future Devices

• WindowsCE only• 206Mhz/32Mb• CDMA 1900• Bluetooth I/F to

handset

FutureCom Global e-phone

Future Devices

Panasonic VideoPhone

Future Devices

Panasonic GPS Phone

Future Devices

Bluetooth EarbudCamera

with3 Rotate-

outScreens

Psion GPRS Concept Phone

Future Devices

Concept Watch Phones

thank you!

Mike Prokopsonik consulting groupwww.sonikgroup.com