Mobile Computing

1. Introduction

2. Mobile Computing Architecture

3. Mobile Computing through Telephony

4. Emerging Technologies

5. Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)

6. Short Message Service (SMS)

7. General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)

8. Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)

9. CDMA and 3G

10. Wireless LAN

11. Intelligent Networks and Interworking

12. Client Programming

13. Programming for the Palm OS

14. Wireless Devices with Symbian OS

15. J2ME

16. Wireless Devices with Windows CE

17. Voice Over Internet Protocol and Convergence

18. Multimedia

19. IP Multimedia Subsystems

20. Security Issues in Mobile Computing

21. Next Generation Networks

Mobile computing technology addresses challenges that enable the realization of a global village concept where people can seamlessly access any information anywhere anytime through any device. Written by professionals who have worked on several technologies, the book covers all communication technologies starting from First Generation to Beyond Third Generation (B3G) mobile technologies, wired telecommunication technology, wireless LAN (WiFi), and wireless broadband (WiMax). Also, Intelligent Networks (IN) and emerging technologies like mobile IP, IPv6, and VoIP have been included.
The revised edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the technology changes from 2005 to 2010. Three new chapters covering Multimedia, IP Multimedia Service (IMS), and Next Generation Networks (NGN) have been added. Besides these, the book additionally covers:
Mobile Computing Principles and Architecture
Computer Telephony Interface and VoiceXML
Personal Communication System-Architecture--Handoff--Roaming
Mobility Management, GSM, and GPRS networks
Short Message Service (SMS) technology and application creation
IMT 2000-Evolution of 3G & 2G Vs 3G
CDMA 2000 & WCDMA-Protocol Architecture-Physical Channels and Logical Channels
SS7, Telecommunications, and Intelligent Networks
Wireless LAN, WiFi, and WLL (Wireless Local Loop) Architecture
IPsec and VPN (Virtual Private Network)
.Bluetooth, RFID, and Satellite Communications System-Infrastructure
Mobile application development environments like J2ME, Symbian, SIM card, etc.
Security issues in Mobile Communications and Mobile Computing environment
Packed with illustrations, examples, programs, and questions, Mobile Computing will serve the needs of professionals, teachers and students.