UMTS and Mobile Computing

Alexander Joseph Huber · Josef Franz Huber

sij 2002. · Artech House

O ovoj e-knjizi

This unique book bridges the gap between ubiquitous computing (UBICOMP) and third generation mobile communication. A first-of-its-kind, this resource helps you decide which are the most promising technologies to use for specific mobile communication applications. Scenarios indicate how new applications will be developed and how to implement them. It points out each technology's distinguishing characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, to help you determine if a certain implementation is feasible and what performance level you might expect. The book features an informative discussion on how mobile network operators plan ongoing services and manage resources. Moreover, you learn how Internet providers, portal operators and content providers develop the right platforms for multimedia services, content aggregation and selection towards mobile Internet applications. In addition, future trends are considered. This book is an authoritative, practical reference for all your current and future projects in the field.

O autoru

Alexander Joseph Huber received his M.Sc. in computer science from the Technische Universität München (TUM), and Certificate dAuditeur in computer science from Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, France. He is examiner at the European Patent Office, Munich, Germany, in the field of computer systems. Josef Franz Huber received his M.Sc. in electrical engineering at the Technical University of Vienna, Austria. Mr. Huber is senior vice president, Mobile Network Business Unit, Siemens AG, Munich, Germany. He presently holds the position of the Chairman of the Mobile Industry Group at BITKOM, Germany, and is Vice Chairman of the UMTS Forum.