移动计算（影印版）

.2.2.4 file transfer application
2.2.5 multimedia
2.3 generic horizontal applications requiring extensive customization
2.3.1 database access from an information server
2.3.2 computer-aided dispatch (cad)
2.3.3 intrasite and intersite mobility application
2.3.4 marine ship-to-shore connectivity applications
2.3.5 gps- and gls-bassd applications
2.3.6 field audit and inspection application
2.3.7 disastsr recovery applications of wireless networks and mobile computing
2.4 vertical applications: industry specific
2.4.1 financial industry: insurance and financial planning
2.4.2 financial industry: banks
2.4.3 financial industry: stocktreding
2.4.4 mobile computing in the retail and distribution industries
2.4.5 airline and railway industries
2.4.6 wireless networks in the manufacturing and mining industries
2.4.7 health care applications
2.4.8 public sector: law enforcement and public safety
2.4.9 public sector: general office
2.4.10 public sector: natural resources and environmental control
2.4.11 public sector: miscellaneous applications
2.4.12 utilities
2.4.13 transportstlon (courier and trucking) industry
2.4.14 car rental agency application
2.4.15 electronic news communication
2.4.16 hospitality industry
2.5 miscellaneous industry applications
2.5.1 automstedtoll collection
2.5.2 automated information collection: meter reading
2.5.3 electronic maps for real estate, insurance appraisers, and others
2.5.4 special events: sports, exhibitions, and conferences
2.6 application case studies
2.6.1 ups parcel delivery status application
2.6.2 ontario government public safety pilot project summery
chapter 3. business process reengirleering: mobile computing
as enabling technology
about this chapter
3.1 what is bpr?
3.2 the need for reengineerlng current business processes
3.2.1 bpr in the mobile computing context
3.3 steps involved in bpr
3.4 mobile computing as enabler of reengineering
3.5 bpr examples
3.5.1 courier industry application
3.5.2 law enforcement--electronic citation/ticket application
3.6 principles of business innovation
summary
chapter 4. the business case for mobile computing
about this chapter
4.1 methodology for developing a business case
4.1.1 quantifying unquantifiable benefits
4.1.2 enheoced weight assignment scheme
4.1.3 overall procsss for evaluating tangible and intsngibls
costs and benefits
4.2 costs
4.2.1 tangible coats
4.2.2 intangible costs
4.3 benefits
4.3.1 tangible benefits
4.3.2 intangible benefits
4.4 return on investment
4.5 industry experience of return on investment
summery
part 2 end-to-end mobile computing technology architecture
chapter 5. an end-to-end technology architecture for mobile computing
about this chapter
5.1 mobile business users' intsrconnectivity needs and factors affecting technology architecture
5.2 hardware technology architecture
5.2.1 characteristics of a basic mobile computing configuration
5.2.2 characteristics of a large mobile computing configuration
5.3 network architecture for mobile computing
5.3.1 simple wireless network model
5.3.2 hierarchical architecture of a wireless network
5.3.3 wireless network characteristics
5.4 softwaretechnology architecture
5.4.1 current state of software architecture for mobilecomputing
5.4.2 software components
5.5 logical technology architecture
5.5.1 application data flow architecture
5.5.2 system control flow architecture
5.6 interoperability considerations from an architectural perspective
5.7 technology principles for an integrated architectural framework
5.8 methodology for developing a technology architecture
summary
part 3 mobile computing components
chapter 6. end-user devices for mobile computing
about this chapter
6.1 notebooks and powerbooks
6.1.1 hardware architecture
6.1.2 considerations in the selection of notebooks for mobile applications
6.2 the pen-based computer: a slightly different notebook
6.2.1 palmpadversion of pen-based notebooks
6.3 handheld computers
6.4 personal digital assistants (pdas)
6.4.1 newton messagepad
6.4.2 simon
6.4.3 evolution of pdas
6.5 pagers
6.6 mobile printers
6.7 pc card (pcmcia) peripherals
6.7.1 pcmcla memory cards
6.7.2 removable hard disk pc cards
6.7.3 pc card (pcmcias) for lan:wired and wireless
6.7.4 pc card (pcmcia) for modem: wired and wireless
6.7.5 pc card (pcmcia) wireless radio modems
6.7.6 pc card (pcmcia) isdn cards
6.7.7 pc card (pcmcia) paging cards
6.7.8 pc card for global positioning system
6.7.9 multimedia pc cards
6.7.10 encryption pc (pcmcia) cards
6.7.11 mulfifunction pcmcia cards
6.8 mobile fax machines
6.8 specialized end-user devices
6.10 infrared links for peripheral devices
summary
chapter 7. wireless lans: a platform for mobile computing
in metropolitan areas
about this chapter
7.1 the need forwlreless lans
7.2 the differences between wired and wireless lans
7.3 three major scenarios of wireless lan implementations
7.3.1 true wireless lan
7.3.2 flexible mobile lans
7.3.3 lan-to-lan bridging in a campus environment
7.4 wireless lan components
7.5 how does wireless lan technology work?
7.5.1 understanding the basic terms
7.5.2 technologies and frequencies
7.6 wireless lan products
7.7 wireless lan applications
7.7.1 health care industry
7.7.2 industrial and manufacturing industries
7.7.3 stock trading floor
7.7.4 hospitality industry
7.7.6 retail industry
7.7.6 distribution industry
7.7.7 all industries: lan bridging
7.8 wireless lan technology evaluation considerations
7.9 design and implementation considerations for wireless lans
7.10 wireless lan market summary
chapter 8. wireless/radio networks: mobile computing's
information highways
about this chapter
8.1 theory of radio communications
8.1.1 electromagnetic spectrum
8.1.2 use of radio frequencies for different forms of wireless
communication
8.1.3 modulation process: adding information to the
electromagnetic spectrum
8.1.4 basic multiplexing techniques for wireless/radio: using frequency efficiently
8.1.5 stretching the frequency use/frequency reuse concept in wireless technology
8.2 components of a wireless/radio network
8.2.1 base stations
8.2.2 repeaters
8.2.3 satellites as repeaters forwirelesa networks
8.2.4 higher-level nodes for wireless networks
8.2.5 connection of wireless networks to a wired infrastructure
8.2.6 general considerations affecting performance of radio transmissions
8.3 specialized mobile radio (smr) networks
8.3.1 what la an smr?
8.3.2 common applications and an example of smr service
8.3.3 allocated frequency band and fcc regulations for smr
8.3.4 smr licensing requirements
8.3.5 components of an smr system
8.3.6 the smr industry today
8.3.7 typical cost of an smr system
8.4 specialty networks: paging and wireless messaging
8.4.1 paging networks
8.4.2 radiomail
8.4.3 skytel network
8.5 cellular networks
8.5.1 basics of cellular transmission
8.5.2 circuit-switched cellular for data
8.5.3 cdpd
8.5.4 comparison of cdpd and circuit-switched cellular data
8.6 packet radio data networks
8.6.1 ardis packet radio network
8.6.2 ram mobitex packet radio network
8.7 enhanced specialized mobile radio (esmr) networks
8.7.1 nextel network description
8.7.2 geotek
8.8 pcs/pcn
8.8.1 theory behind the pcs vision
8.8.2 components of a pcs network
8.8.3 technologies and standards behind pcs
8.8.4 pcs functions and mobile computing applications
8.8.5 where is pcs now?
8.8.6 integration with current cellular technology
8.8.7 pcs cost considerations
8.8.8 comparison with other networks
8.9 global system for mobile communications (gsm)
8.10 satellite-based wireless infrastructure networks
8.10.1 satellite networks:the universal wireless networks
8.10.2 leo: iridium
8.10.3 qualcomm's satellite-based omnitracs network
8.10.4 other satellite systems
8.11 comparison of the features of wireless networks
8.12 choosing the right network for mobile applications
8.13 wireless network design issues
summary
chapter 9. the international wireless network scene
about this chapter
9.1 the global nature of wireless networks
9.2 canada: a pcs country
9.3 europe's gsmtechnology
9.3.1 basic objectives of gsm
9.3.2 evolution of gsm services
9.3.3 global scope of the gsm
9.3.4 frequency bands and channels
9.3.5 components of a gsm network
9.3.6 typical costs of gsm service
9.3.7 gsm in the united states
9.4 europe: a gsm continent
9.4.1 england
9.4.2 germany
9.4.3 france
9.4.4 other european countries
9.5 japan
9.6 asia/africa
9.7 south america
9.8 mobltex and ram mobile data network coverage around the world
summary
chapter 10. remote network access solutions
for mobile computing
about this chapter
10.1 rna
10.2 business users of rna
10.2.1 rna market size
10.2.2 rapid but haphazarcl growth
10.3 remote network access options
10.3.1 remoteterminal emulation mode
10.3.2 remote control mode
10.3.3 remote node mode
10.3.4 general purpose remote access communications server
10.4 components of rna
10.5 isdn aa a high-speed switched digital unk for rna
10.5.1 what is isdn?
10.5.2 how does isdn work?
10.5.3 isdn reference points
10.5.4 isdn bandwidth management options
10.5.5 how much does isdn cost?
10.6 rnatechnology issues
10.6.1 performance optimization in rna configurations
10.7 understanding the benefits and costs of rna solutions
10.7.1 benefits
10.7.2 typical costs of an rna configuration
10.8 wireless network support in rna servere summary
chapter 11. mobile computing communications server/switch about this chapter
11.1 the logical architecture of a mobile communications server/switch
11.2 functional description of a generalized mcss
11.2.1 communications services
11.2.2 protocol conversion
11.2.3 gateway into legacy systems
11.2.4 transaction switching
11.2.5 miscellaneous mcss specifications
11.2.6 capacity and distribution issues
11.2.7 physical versus logical design: one/multiple boxes
11.3 low- and high-end mcssa
11.4 prominent industry implementations of mcss
11.4.1 rna vendors' communications servers aa mcsss
11.4.2 teknique'e specialized wireless getaways
11.4.3 research in motlon's rimgate protocol converter
11.4.4 ibm's artour
11.4.5 motorola radio/wireless controllers
11.4.6 custom-developed mcss8
11.5 selecting the best mcss summary
chapter 12. mobile computing software
about this chapter
12.1 mobile computing software architecture models
12.2 the overell software architecture of mobile computing
12.3 client operating systems and user interfaces
12.3.1 do we need a new os for mobile devices?
12.4 client device software drivers and network connectivity
12.4.1 early mobile connectivity software approach
12.4.2 emerging mobile connectivity software requirements
12.4.3 new client workstation connectivity software architecture
12.4.4 new client workstation software support of mobile application model
12.4.5 approaches to improving mobile connectivity software using windows 95
12.4.6 packet radio networks look to windows 95
12.5 clientworketafionapla
12.5.1 pen computing apl for windows: a step up from the keyboard
12.5.2 voice input software: providing mobile applications with a natural interface
12.5.3 rim's rad i/o: easing mobile application development and conversion
12.5.4 general magic's application interface: a revolutionary new approach
12.5.5 other pda operating systems: geos and newtoh intelligence
12.6 middleware's role in mobile computing
12.6.1 what is mlddleware?
12.6.2 what does middleware do?
12.6.3 basic principles of messaging middleware
12.6.4 role of middleware in mobile computing:
to use it or not to uae it?
12.7 protocol conversion and gateways to legacy applications
12.8 emerging mobile application engines
12.9 two-way messaging software protocol for paging networks
12.10 agent-based cllent/server software solutions
12.10.1 agent-based softweretechnology
12.11 thetransport layer: mobiletcp/ip
summary
references
chapter 13. mobile computing application development
tools and strategies
about this chapter
13.1 pen application developmenttools
13.1.1 pen forwindows with vb
13.1.2 pen-based application sdks
13.1.3 penright for windows
13.1.4 pen for os/2 sdk
13.1.5 sdks for pda application development
13.1.6 pda enterprise sdk
13.1.7 development tools for handheld computers
13.2 network-specific sdks
13.2.1 rad-i/o for ram mobitex networks
13.2.2 ardis's wireless sdk
13.2.3 cdpd sdk
13.2.4 motorola radloware program
13.3 agent-based cllent/server mobile application development engines
13.3.1 oracle mobile agents
13.3.2 sybase enterprise messaging system (ems) for mobile computing
13.3.3 ibm's as/400 mobile network access engine
13.4 strategies for mobile application development architectures
13.4.1 what is different about mobile applications?
13.4.2 current state of mobile computing application development
13.4.3 strategic application development issues
13.5 strategies: making applications mobile-aware
13.5.1 systems or infrastructure design considerations
13.5.2 application design considerations summary
references
part 4 understanding thevendor offerings
chapter 14. mobile computing vendor product strategies
about this chapter
14.1 mobile computing vendortypes
14.2 major infrastructure products vendors
14.2.1 motorola
14.2.2 ericsson
14.2.3 northern telecom
14.2.4 ibm as a mobile computing vendor
14.3 network services infrastructure vendors
14.3.1 ardis
14.3.2 ram mobile data (ram)
14.3.3 qualcomm
14.3.4 at&t
14.3.5 the cdpdvendor forum
14.3.6 skytel
14.3.7 radiomail
14.4 full-service solutions suppliers
14.4.1 telxon
14.4.2 norand
14.4.3 psion
14.5 mobile computing component suppliers
14.5.1 end-user hardware suppliers
14.5.2 pc card (pcmcia) adapter supplier: xircorn
14.5.3 wireless lan suppliers
14.6 mobile communications server/switch and connectivity software suppliers
14.6.1 wireless mcss suppliers
14.6.2 rna vendors
14.7 software suppliers: middleware and application software
14.7.1 oracle corporation
14.7.2 sybase
14.8 application development companies
14.9 mobile communications and application integration services vendors
14.9.1 racotek
14.9.2 xcelinet
14.10 mobile computing innovation vendor: general magic
14.11 systems integratlon companies
14.12 mobile computing value-added resellers (vars)
14.13 vendor products and resources summary
part 5 systems design and integration: gluing the components together
chapter 15. technical design and ergonomic issues in mobile computing about this chapter
15.1 technical design issues
15.1.1 network design
15.1.2 capecity planning and response time calculations on wireless networks
15.1.3 data compression considerations
15.1.4 fault-tolerent design for higher availability
15.1.5 security issues in mobile computing
15.2 ergonomic and logistics design
15.2.1 form factors of end-user devices
15.2.2 battery life
15.2.3 input: keyboard, touch, pen, or speech
15.2.4 ruggedness
15.2.5 health and safety issues
15.2.6 fixed or portable summary
chapter 16. the functional specifications of a mobile
computing solution
about this chapter
16.1 functional specifications of s mobile computing solution
16.1.1 the mobile computing scenario
16.1.2 end-user device specifications
16.1.3 mobile user client software specifications
16.1.4 application-integration specifications
16.1.5 mobile communications server switch (mcss) requirements
16.1.6 logical network architecture specifications
16.1.7 wireless network specifications
16.1.8 open-solution specifications
16.1.9 systems integration experience specifications
16.1.10 thecurrenttechnology environment
16.2 matching specifications against implementation
16.3 evaluation criteria
16.4 evaluation methodologies for determining an optimal solution summary
chapter 17. implementation plan for a mobile computing project about this chapter
17.1 implementation strategy for a mobile computing project
17.1.1 pilot before rollout
17.1.2 application-intagretlon responsibility
17.1.3 intamal versus external systems integration
17.1.4 single vendor versus vendor consortium
17.2 major teaks
17.2.1 business analysis and business process reengineerlng (bpr)
17.2.2 initial technology architecture of the solution
17.2.3 technology research
17.2.4 wireless network selection
17.2.5 wireless network coverage
17.2.6 vendor product selection
17.2.7 prime vendor selection
17.2.8 determining staff resource requirements and training
17.2.9 project management
17.2.10 development of mobile-aware applications
17.2.11 integration of applications with chosen communications software
17.2.12 back-end server changes
17.2.13 security design
17.2.14 end-to-end optimization andtuning
17.2.15 stress testing
17.2.16 training and technical support
17.2.17 implementing networkmanagement
17.3 resource planning
17.4 a sample project plan
summary
chapter 18. operational management of mobile computing networks
about this chapter
18.1 mobile computing operational management requirements
18.1.1 network problem management
18.1.2 network asset management
18.1.3 network change management
18.1.4 network performance monitoring
18.1.5 software upgrade requirements
18.2 the mobile help desk
18.2.1 do we have mobile computing management solutions?
18.3 mobile network management tools
18.3.1 the mmtf initiative
18.3.2 remote-control software
18.3.3 symboltechnology's netvlsiontools
18.3.4 plug-and-play with windows 95
18.3.5 individual hardware vendor approaches
18.3.6 individual software vendor approaches
18.3.7 an mcss ss a network management hub
18.4 the intagratad network management of a mobile infrastructure
18.5 wireless network management lags behind rna
18.6 policy and procedures to support technology-based network management
18.7 who should be responsible for mobile computer management? summary reference
part 6 mobile computing challenges, opportunities, and trends
chapter 19. the challenges and opportunities in mobile computing about this chapter
19.1 challenge 1: lack of fast, reliable, and cost-effective wireless networks
19.2 challenge 2: an absence of standards-based mobile computing products and services
19.3 challenge 3: no universal communications interface for information servers
19.4 challenge 4: absence of bpr strategies in mobile computing projects
19.5 challenge 5: few currently available business applications are mobile-aware
19.6 challenge 6: abeence of mobile-aware application development tools
19.7 challenge 7: failure of resellers to provide a "cookie cutter,, installation approach
19.8 challenge 8: low priority of mobile computing projects in the total it projects mix
19.9 challenge 9: complexity of systems integration
19.10 challenge 10: lack of trained resources
19.11 converting challenges into opportunities summary
reference
chapter 20. technology trends affecting mobile computing progress about this chapter
20.1 trend 1: m0re network options now but convergence in future
20.2 trend 2: the transmission speeds of wireless networks will increase
20.3 trend 3: network prices will continue to fall in the short-term future
20.4 trend 4: global coverage for wireless networks
20.5 trend 5: rna industry support for wireless networks
20.6 trend 6: more mobile-aware middleware for application development
20.7 trend 7: client-agent-server will become the predominant application model
20.8 trend 6: speech recognition as the primary form of input for mobile applications
20.9 trend 9: consolidation of end-user devices
20.10 trend 10: mobile end-user devices will become more powerful
20.11 trend 11: the internet and electronic commerce will greatly assist mobile computing
20.12 trend 12: mobile computing will become mainstream in two years the last word
appendix a. mobile computing products and services
appendix b. mobile computing vendors
appendix c. mobile computing standards
appendix d. spectrum allocation
appendix e. mobile computing information resources
appendix f. rule-of-thumb costs for various mobile
computing components
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