Nomadic Computing
- 1. Nomadic ComputingNan Jia JanetJeremy Shafer
- 2. What is Nomadic Computing?Nomadic Computing TechnologiesHow is Nomadic Computing used today?Value to OrganizationsCurrent LimitationsFuture Growth AreasSuggested projectAgenda
- 3. The definition of the term “nomadic computing” has changed over time:According to the WiMAX forum, nomadic = semimobile. Semimobile means “At a minimum, the client mobile device is transportable to secondary fixed locations with no connection while in transit.”In broader industry, nomadic = mobileMobile computing takes place when portable computing devices interact in some fashion with a central information system. Users access the Internet and data on their home or work computers while away from the normal, fixed workplace What is Nomadic computing?
- 4. More about mobile computing:Enables the mobile worker to: create, access, process, store, communicate information without being constrained to a single locationEnables interaction with organizational personnel that were previously disconnectedIdeally, users are not constrained to a single deviceMobile computing aims to be “Ubiquitous and Pervasive”What is Nomadic computing?
- 5. Mobile computing is accomplished using a combination of: computer hardware, system and applications software, some form of communications mediumHardware : Palmtop, Clamshell , Handheld Penkey , Penslate , Laptop Software : MSDOS , Windows 3.1/3.11/95/98/NT , Windows for Pen Computing , Windows CE , PenDOS , PenRight , Palm OS , Psion EPOC32 , UnixCommunication technologies : Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) , Satellite , Cellular Digital Packet Data (CDPD) , Personal Communications Systems (PCS) , Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) , RAM and ARDIS data networks , Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service , one and two-way paging , plain old telephone system (POTS) , Internet , infra-red,docking (serial, parallel, LAN),disk swappingNomadic computing technology
- 6. Some popular mobile devices:Apple iPhoneBlackberry CurveHTC TouchHelio OceanNokia N95Samsung Upstage… this is just a short list.Nomadic computing technologies
- 7. Some wireless network options:Nomadic computing technologies
- 8. For individual users, performs functions such as: email, Web browsing , word processing , scheduling , contact management , to-do lists , messaging , presentation-Mobile devices: laptop computers, handheld devices (PDA, mobile phone, pager, video camera, digital camera)-Wearable devices (smart watches and digital glasses)How is nomadic computing used?
- 9. For Estate AgentsEmergency ServicesIn courtsIn companiesStock Information Collation/ControlCredit Card VerificationTaxi/Truck DispatchElectronic Mail/PagingHow is nomadic computing used?
- 10. Improved Information AccessibilityIncreased Operational Efficiency Field Sales
- 13. Hotel Operations
- 14. News Reporting
- 15. Health Care
- 17. Fieldwork
- 18. Mobile AutomationIncreased Management EffectivenessValue for organizations
- 19. Disconnection Low bandwidthHigh bandwidth variability Low power and resources Security and Privacy risks Wide variety of devices with different capabilitiesDevice attributes Fit more functionality into single, smaller deviceLimitations
- 21. A suggested exploratory/experimental project“Good Citizen Software”Addresses a basic human function ... to warn
- 22. GCS Phase IObjective: Build a simple notification agent that can run on multiple nomadic platforms. Build public good will.Partner with government and/or news organizations. Maximize the install base.Use only as needed.Establish test schedule.Profit Model: None / Charitable service
- 23. GCS Phase IIDescription: Leverage GPS technology to allow users to tag physical spaceObjective: Build a popular nomadic social network. Do not over-notify users. This service works because:It is mobileIt is freeIt is platform independentProfit Model: None / Entertainment service
- 24. GCS Phase IIIDescription: Market the data with business value.Objective: Establish a revenue stream.Profit Model: Market Intelligence
- 25. GCS Phase IVDescription: Leverage a ubiquitous and pervasive install base.Objective: To be determinedProfit Model: To be determined
- 26. Questions?