{"title":"No guarantees [mobile Internet]","authors":"C. Guy","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060408","url":null,"abstract":"While various radio-based access networks are available for mobile users, the most commonly available network that offers performance sufficient for video applications is the third generation (3G) mobile phone. Download data rates are expected to improve when high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) becomes widely available. The network of choice may shift to WiMAX networks as soon as they become more available but when this will happen remains unclear. For low speed users, Wi-Fi hotspots are available as these offer the highest download data rates and the adoption of WMM allows QoS levels to be defined.","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125371392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The buzz around control","authors":"J. Walko","doi":"10.1049/ce:20060409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/ce:20060409","url":null,"abstract":"Realizing the huge emerging opportunity in home automation, a number of big semiconductor manufacturers and end user product specialists have been forming industry alliances that would allow them to offer interoperable and standardized networks based on either the ZigBee or Z-wave technology.","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131752443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How the cavity magnetron defeated the wolf pack","authors":"A. Marvin","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060213","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"73 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121815080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"EMC of Networks","authors":"R. Marshall","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060206","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060206","url":null,"abstract":"This paper argues that proper consideration should be given to the potential electromagnetic leakage from wired data networks that are continuously being enhanced to deliver faster services. Given the present hiatus in European and international network standards development, it may be necessary to revisit national enforcement standards, extending those already in place to meet the new requirements.","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115542942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Putting Triple Play to the test","authors":"B. Ellett","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060205","url":null,"abstract":"The implementation of Triple Play services in the telecom network requires some major changes in network architecture. These changes involve moving away from ATM to Ethernet networking technology, shifting from session-based connectivity to clientless connectivity, and changing how subscribers are connected to the network to allow access to high-speed services. Just as the network architecture has to undergo significant change, test techniques and test equipment also need radical change to assure the quality of the services provided. It is necessary for quality of service (QoS) purposes to assure performance and quality of Triple Play service delivery from content/application provider through to the customer premises equipment. It is also essential that the individual elements of the network are adequately tested during installation and commissioning.","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124914995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What axactly is ... inside your mobile phone","authors":"I. Poole","doi":"10.1049/ce:20060214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/ce:20060214","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125508419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Will viruses leap to mobiles","authors":"D. Sandham","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060203","url":null,"abstract":"While mobile phones continue to become more sophisticated, the risk that these phones will be infected by viruses or worms also increases. Examples of worms that have been identified to infect mobile devices are the Crossover and Cabir.AA worms. Viruses commonly spread from mobile to mobile via Bluetooth, but they can also infect via SD cards or via email. To combat these viruses, mobile operators such as Orange have started offering automatic antivirus service. Users can get an antivirus download directly to their mobile phone from the mobile Internet portal, and receive automatic updates regularly.","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"11 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122036025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Putting radios in order","authors":"J. Conti","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060202","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses how lawmakers and regulators across Europe intend to manage the limited resources available in the radio frequency spectrum with new wireless technology emerging almost every week. Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, is evaluating the spectrum usage rights, which is essentially property rights for spectrum and a way of restating spectrum licenses in a fashion such that it's neutral of technology and usage. This piece of regulation is part of the wider Spectrum Framework Review, which also includes the concept of spectrum trading. This innovative radio management approach allows holders of certain types of wireless licenses to transfer all or part of their rights and obligations to another party. For its part, the EU intends to regulate the price cellular operators charge subscribers for using their phones abroad. The plan is to force carriers to charge the same prices for both national and international roaming services within the UK.","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123438755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High noon for timing standards","authors":"C. Curry","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060302","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060302","url":null,"abstract":"This paper discusses an ongoing debate as to which standard will predominate the next generation networks (NGN). On the one hand sits the Geneva-based International Telecommunications Union (ITU), while on the other is the Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). At the heart of the debate is how the information relating to telecom traffic's relative position and speed is passed from one network node to another. In the meantime, both wireline and wireless carriers are expected to wait as alternative solutions vie for acceptance and adoption.","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"09 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127216865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From the archives: The French connection","authors":"A. Marvin","doi":"10.1049/CE:20060311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1049/CE:20060311","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":371133,"journal":{"name":"Communications Engineer","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2006-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126754293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}