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LGE Mobile Research, USA

CDG Technology ForumLas Vegas, Oct. 7, 2005

Multiple Dimensions in Convergence and Related Issues

S.R. SubramanyaLG Electronics

2 10/5/2005 LGE Mobile Research, USA

Talk OutlineTalk Outline

• Introduction» Convergence Layers (Dimensions)

• Convergence Outcomes» Different view points – Content, Purpose,

Device, Transport, Consumer, Provider

• Major Issues» Content, Device, Transport, Consumer,

Provider

• Conclusions


Introduction


Industry Trends Driven by ConvergenceIndustry Trends Driven by Convergence

• Google’s (planned) Wi-Fi Service• Intel’s VIIV initiative• Motorola–Apple collaboration (ROKR phone)• Internet Enabled/Controlled Appliances

Newer ‘words’ due to Convergence• Blog (Information – Communication)• Mobisode (Entertainment – Mobile Communication)• Podcast (Entertainment – Communication)


Fundamental QuestionsFundamental Questions

• What is being Produced?• What is being Communicated?

» How much?

• What is being Consumed?» How of what?

• Where are these (Production, Communication, Consumption) being done?

• How are these (Production, Communication, Consumption) being done?


Convergence Layers (Dimensions)Convergence Layers (Dimensions)

Transport Networks

Devices

Purpose

Content

Transport Modes

Voice Data Media

Commu-nication

Phones/PDAs

PSTN, Cellular

Circuit Switched

Packet Switched

LAN, MAN, Internet, WiFiComputersInforma-tion

Broadcast / Multicast

Broadcast, Cable, Home NWsCE DevicesEntertain-ment


Convergence Trends of Computing, Convergence Trends of Computing, Communications, Consumer Communications, Consumer Electronics, and AppliancesElectronics, and Appliances

Data and Communication Networks

PANLANMANWAN

Internet

POTS

Cable NWs

Satellite Systems

Mobile / Wireless NWs

Desktops

LaptopsPDAs

TVsDVD Players

MP3 Players

Digital Cameras

Digicams

Mobile Phones

Blackberry/Treo-like devices

ComputingConsumer Electronics

Appliances

MicrowaveStove / Oven

Air conditioners

Washer / Dryer

Refrigerator

Home NWs


Convergence Outcomes

Content, Purpose, Devices, Transport, Consumer, Provider


Convergence Outcomes Convergence Outcomes –– ContentContent

• Rich Multimedia» Text, Speech/Audio, Video, Images, Graphics, Animation

• A Variety of Formats and Standards• Personalized Content


Major Outcomes Major Outcomes –– PurposePurpose

Media

Numeric Data

Passive Consumption

Interaction / Participation

Sharing Experience

Exchange of Information

Knowledge Processing / Management

Data Processing / Management


Convergence Outcomes Convergence Outcomes –– DevicesDevices

• Smart Devices» Location-aware, Situation-aware, Environment-aware

• Rich set of Features» On-device, Off-device (Network)

• Hardware also as Service Enablers» Specialized hardware, External plug-ins, Hardware

options for software functions, Configurable

• Novel User Interfaces


Convergence Outcomes Convergence Outcomes –– TransportTransport

• Unobtrusive, always-on system• Heterogeneous Environment• Support for Seamless Mobility• All-IP Broadband


Convergence Outcomes Convergence Outcomes –– ConsumerConsumer

• Flexibility – Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow» Communication, Content Consumption

• Reasonable Cost» Various cost models, amortization, options

• Availability» Space-time agnostic

• Access to wide range of Content» Efficient and effective distribution

• Networks galore» Interoperability: Communications, Entertainment, Data

• Ubiquity – Vanishing rigidity of space and time» On-demand delivery and consumption of content


Convergence Outcomes Convergence Outcomes –– ProviderProvider

• Increased Competitiveness• Changes in Vertical Service Structures• Deployment of Novel Services

» Personalization

• Opportunities for Innovative Hardware• Increased Revenue


Major Issues

Content, Devices, Transport, Consumer, Provider


Major Issues Major Issues –– ContentContent

• Support for multiple Formats and Standards• Scalable Content Production• Personalization• Digital Rights Management• Security / Privacy


Major Issues Major Issues –– DevicesDevices

• Support for multiple Formats / Standards• Tariffs / Billing• Optimal Usage of Limited Resources• Support for Multiple Functions

» Multimedia, Communication, Computation, Monitoring/Control, Diagnostics, Tracking, Personalization, Payment


Major Issues Major Issues –– TransportTransport

• Support Heterogeneity• Seamless Mobility• Adaptability to Varying Network Conditions• Robustness• Optimal Resource Usage


Major Issues Major Issues –– ConsumerConsumer

• Ease of Use» Natural, intuitive user interfaces

• Cost-effectiveness» Cost model for services

• Scalability» Services scaling to Devices, Networks

• Availability• Security / Privacy


Major Issues Major Issues –– ProviderProvider

• Provision of Novel, Value-added Services» Basic, Enhanced, Value-added, Personalized, On-

Demand, etc

• Cost Models, Cost Amortization• Tariff Structure• Billing / Payment


Designing for ConvergenceDesigning for Convergence

• Swiss Army Knife V/s Wallet» (M. Satyanarayanan’s editorial in Pervasive Computing)

• Avoid ‘complexity curse’• Need not be ‘all-in-one’• Modularization• Co-existence• Seamless / Transparency


Other Emerging NetworksOther Emerging Networks

• Sensor Networks» Environmental, Medical/Health Care

• Automotive (Controller Area Networks – CAN)• Personal Area Networks (PAN)


SummarySummary

• Rapid Advances and Convergence of Technologies» Device, Content, Network, Service

• Interesting Outcomes• Issues at Several Convergence Layers

(Dimensions) need to be addressed


The most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.

– Mark Weiser (Xerox PARC)


Thank you

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