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Bluetooth
Cutting Wires
As a new technology for wireless connectivity, Bluetooth cuts the wires that
used to tie up digital devices. Based on a low-cost, short-range radio link,
Bluetooth can connect many types of digital devices without a single cable in
sight, giving you more freedom to roam. And that, after all, is what mobility
is all about.
To establish a connection, two Bluetooth-equipped devices simply have to come
within a 10 meter range of each other. And because Bluetooth utilizes a radio-based
link, it does not even require a line-of-sight connection in order to communicate.
Your laptop could send information to a printer in the next room, or you could
use your mobile phone to control your home alarm system.
Bluetooth has already become a global de facto standard for wireless connectivity.
In the future, Bluetooth is likely to be a standard in tens of millions of mobile
phones, PCs, laptops, and a whole range of other electronic devices. As a result,
the market is going to demand new innovative applications, value-added services,
and end-to-end solutions.
The possibilities Bluetooth has given us for wireless connectivity are practically
limitless. Additionally, because the radio frequency used is globally available,
Bluetooth can offer fast and secure access to wireless connectivity all over
the world. With potential like that, it's no wonder that Bluetooth is set to
become one of the fastest adopted technologies in history.
GPRS
With General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) you can enjoy a continuous wireless
connection to data networks and access your favorite information and entertainment
services. GPRS technology allows mobile phones to be used for sending and receiving
data over an Internet Protocol (IP)-based network. GPRS as such is a data bearer
that enables wireless access to data networks like the Internet. The applications
using GPRS are WAP, MMS, SMS, Java and the PC dial-up (for example, Internet
and e-mail).
The GPRS availability depends on the network, please contact your network operator
or service provider for more information. The GPRS functionality is product
dependent, for more information please contact your nearest Nokia retailer.
Java
Getting Personal
Many people have begun to personalize their mobile phones with downloadable
ring tones and screen savers. Thanks to Java™ technology, you can further
enhance your phone by downloading life management tools, travel-related applications,
information tools, and interactive games. When they are no longer needed, removing
them is as simple as saving them.
Enabled by Java technology, phone users can now not only decide what applications
they want on their phones, but also the look and feel of them. Developers can
customize the user interface (UI), giving users the freedom to download the
application versions they prefer.
Applications can be searched using the wireless application protocol (WAP)
browser, and bookmarks and push messages are provided to direct the user to
sites with Java applications. New Nokia handsets have an Applications folder
where applications can be downloaded and stored.
The possibilities are virtually limitless with Java technology, and countless
application developers are using the opportunity to put their creative skills
to work for the world of wireless communication.
A Platform to New Heights
Java technology itself consists of both a programming language and a software
platform, the latter of which can run on top of several operating systems. Nokia
supports the standardization of Java technology, driven by the Java Community
Process (JCP), to avoid the fragmentation of Java. Java implementation is now
based on JCP specifications.
As a result, applications created with the standard Java application programming
interface (API) are able to run on all Nokia and other Java-enabled phones,
while still providing an open platform for developers.
The latest Java platform to be released is known as Java 2 Platform. The version
for small consumer electronics devices - such as mobile phones, Communicators,
and personal data/digital assistants (PDAs) - is known as Java 2 Micro Edition
(J2ME™).
MMS
Send More Than Just Words
One of the most recent developments in mobile messaging is known as multimedia
messaging service (MMS). Just as the traditional short message service (SMS),
multimedia messaging provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal messages.
Unlike the SMS however, MMS allows mobile phone users to enhance their messages
by incorporating sound, images, and other rich content, transforming it into
a personalized visual and audio message.
But MMS technology offers more than just a broadening of message content. With
MMS, it is not only possible to send your multimedia messages from one phone
to another, but also from phone to email, and vice versa. This feature dramatically
increases the possibilities of mobile communication, both for private and corporate
use.
Multimedia messaging reshapes the landscape of mobile communication, making
it more personal, more versatile, and more expressive than ever before. That's
why we're thrilled by it, and we think you will be too. To see more of the new
MMS technology, and to have a look at the amazing new MMS-enabled mobile phones
by Nokia.
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Content
Although MMS encompasses a wide range of content types, it is a logical extension
of SMS, making it easily adoptable for today's generation of mobile users. Another
advantage of MMS is that the message is a multimedia presentation in a single
entry, not a text file with attachments, making it much simpler and user-friendly.
Compatibility
The MMS standard lists JPEG, GIF, text, AMR voice, and other formats as supported
media types, while unsupported formats are handled in a controlled way. Like
SMS, MMS is an open industry standard, and MMS messages can be delivered using
existing networks and protocols. MMS is also bearer-independent, which means
it is not limited to GSM or WCDMA networks.
Performance
The speed of MMS transmission, although quick, is still dependent on the message
size and on the bearer used. However, since the receiver is not aware of the
ongoing transmission before the message has been delivered, the delay is imperceptible,
making MMS as convenient to use as SMS.
Mobile Commerce
Enabling the Mobile Marketplace
Mobile commerce is creating entirely new opportunities, both for
mobile phones, as well as services such as banking, payments,
and ticketing. Mobile commerce technologies let you make monetary
transactions using a wireless device and a data connection, resulting
in the transfer of funds in exchange for information, goods, or
services.
Convenience is one of the key drivers of mobile commerce, together with immediacy,
user-friendliness, personalization, and location awareness. Nokia's mobile commerce
solutions have been created with these factors in mind.
New technologies also bring new business models that need the support of mobile
infrastructures. With new media types in the mobile domain, the amount of digital
content is growing exponentially. Digital rights management (DRM) technologies
play a key role here, enabling the copyright owners to protect their business.
Nokia is actively working on the DRM concept, and is driving the process to
standardize the mobile DRM structure, thus ensuring the interoperability of
mobile terminals in the DRM area.
The solutions Nokia offers for mobile commerce include:
The wallet application makes mobile shopping a convenient experience, allowing
you to easliy use your credit card to pay for goods and services while on the
move. The wallet is a password-protected area in your phone where you can store
personal information such as credit card numbers or loyalty card details. When
you choose to buy something, you only need your 'virtual' credit card to complete
the purchase.
In addition to the wallet application, several Nokia mobile phones support
the security functions used for non-repudiated payments. The wireless identity
module (WIM) is a security module enabling digital signatures required for non-repudiated
mobile transactions. A digital signature is the electronic equivalent of signing
a receipt.
Nokia Payment Solution is a server software product that enables mobile network
operators and other service providers to position themselves as a payment mediator,
offering consumers a convenient way to pay, using a wide range of payment methods
in a secured environment.
Mobile Streaming
View Multimedia on the Internet!
As streaming enters the mobile environment, Nokia blazes a trail
to help bring you closer to the opportunities and advantages of
mobile streaming. The Nokia 9210i Communicator is the first Nokia
product that supports video and audio streaming over high-speed
circuit-switched data (HSCSD) networks.
With the help of streaming, you can enjoy multimedia content without having
to download an entire file. The latest news, your favorite songs, sports highlights,
and even live broadcasts are all within your reach.
Surviving the Ultimate Reliability Test
Take the net traveler's word for it: when trekking up the highest mountains,
or forging through the deepest jungles, there is no room for surprises. Whether
you have to double-check the best route back to base camp, or research the social
customs of local cultures, it all comes down to trusting your source of information.
There is no reason for the net traveler to worry, as long as he hangs on to
his Nokia 9210i Communicator, providing him with full Internet access and a
video player. Check out some of his toughest moments - you'll never settle for
anything less.
Symbian
Background
Nokia is a leading member of Symbian, a consortium owned by Nokia, Motorola,
Panasonic, Sony Ericsson, Psion, and recently Siemens, who were welcomed by
Nokia and the other owners as a new Symbian shareholder. Founded in 1998 with
its headquarters in London, Symbian's aim is to provide a de facto standard
operating system for wireless devices such as smartphones. Symbian is one of
the major driving forces behind the international wireless industry.
All the shareholders either have produced or have announced plans for Symbian-based
products. Licenses for future products have also been acquired by Kenwood, Fujitsu,
Sanyo, Siemens, Sony, and other manufacturers. For further information about
Symbian, go to the Symbian website.
Nokia Products using Symbian Operating System (OS)
The first open Symbian OS-based product available was the Nokia 9210 Communicator.
The full range of Symbian-powered phones now manufactured by Nokia include:
Nokia 3650
Nokia 9210 Communicator
Nokia 9210i Communicator
Nokia 7650 Imaging Phone
Strategy
Nokia support for Symbian is based on our commitment to open platforms, common
standards, and co-operation. This commitment brings benefits to customers and
stimulates growth in the wireless industry. The Symbian OS platform provides
a secure and reliable operating system for mobile information devices. Specifically
designed for mobile devices - with low power consumption and a small memory
footprint - Symbian provides a stable platform for the telecommunications industry
as we adopt new technologies such as GPRS, Bluetooth, SyncML, and ultimately,
third generation technology (3G). Approximately half of all Nokia 3G terminals
will use Symbian OS by 2004.
Series 60 Platform
The Series 60 Platform is targeted at a new class of mobile devices known as
smartphones. The platform includes a graphical user interface (GUI), a suite
of applications, and a Series 60 software developer's kit (SDK) for developers,
all built upon the Symbian OS.
Built according to the principles of the Open Mobile Alliance, of which Symbian
is a member, the Series 60 Platform empowers software developers, operators,
and device manufacturers to create their own solutions - driving a large unified
applications market.
Available in Q2, 2002, the Nokia 7650 is the first product based on the Series
60 platform.
Both Siemens and Panasonic have concluded agreements to license Series 60 for
use in their products.
3rd Party Developers
Forum.Nokia.com is a central point of contact for more than 800,000 developers.
It provides them with the tools and resources needed for content and application
development, as well as the channels for sales to operators, enterprises and
consumers. Registration is free of charge. Users have access to many kinds of
resources:
Information on new devices and technologies available in each region
Tools, SDKs and emulators
White papers, FAQs and technical support
Participation in the Nokia OK program
Access to multiple sales channels targeted at consumers, enterprises and operators
Available in Forum Nokia free of charge, the Nokia 9200 Communicator series
SDK for Symbian OS, and the Nokia Series 60 SDK for Symbian OS (compatible with
Nokia 7650) enable developers to create superior applications for the Nokia
9200 Communicator series devices and the Nokia 7650. The Series 60 Platform
Information Kit - also available free of charge through Forum Nokia - contains
information about software technologies and software markets for smartphones
and mobile phones. Additionally, market studies, application development resources,
and product demonstrations, along with technology overviews such as Symbian,
Java, MMS, XHTML and Bluetooth, are featured by this kit.
SyncML
Synchronization Today
We depend on our mobile computing and communications devices for
the ability to instantly send and receive information. This data
can then be modified and updated in various locations, and later
synchronized with compatible applications at the office, or at
home. However, the ability to synchronize data has been limited
by various sets of proprietary protocols, each functioning with
only a few specific devices, systems, and data types. The limitations
that these non-interoperable technologies have placed on the access
to, and delivery of data have restricted the true mobility of
mobile phone users. SyncML aims to provide a solution to this
problem.
The Synchronization Solution for the Mobile World
Along with our partners in the industry, Nokia is at the forefront of a new
initiative to create an innovative solution to synchronization problems. SyncML
aims to deliver an open, industry-wide specification for the universal synchronization
of remote data and personal information across multiple networks, platforms,
and devices. Our aim is to develop and promote a single, common data synchronization
protocol that could be used in every compatible device and application.
WAP
People on the move need services, information and entertainment that can keep
up with them. With access to mobile services, decisions and interactions happen
here and now. The value of mobile services to end-users is boosted by three
separate elements: personalization, time-sensitivity and location awareness.
Combining these three effectively adds even more value.
Wireless application protocol (WAP) is a protocol that has successfully established
a de facto standard for the way in which wireless technology is used for Internet
access. WAP technology has been optimized for information delivery to thin-client
devices, such as mobile phones.
Mobile services powered by Nokia and WAP have been widely accepted by users.
By 2004, the number of WAP users in Western Europe is estimated to grow to well
over 200 million (source: Cahners, In-Stat Group). In part, this growth is driven
by the introduction of General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), WAP 2.0, Bluetooth
and Mobile Commerce.
Wireless Lan
Increased mobility is a common trend within the business community. People
are spending more and more time away from their office desks, yet they want
to have reliable access to their corporate network, an email account, or the
Internet.The Nokia Wireless LAN provides an excellent solution by extending
the reach of local area networks (LANs).
Instead of plugging into a wired LAN wall outlet, you can quickly connect to
the corporate network through your PC and wireless LAN card for easy access
to broadband data rates without wires. Special zones for accessing a wireless
LAN connection, for instance at airports or hotels, also allow users to connect
to their corporate network via the Internet, while a full range of security
features offers users safe and reliable access to network resources.
Go Multi-mode with WLAN/GPRS/HSCSD
Now you can browse the Web and send or receive emails from almost anywhere.
The Nokia D211 multi-mode radio card for your PC gives you network access through
wireless communication systems such as GPRS, HSCSD, or Wireless LAN networks.
You can even send text messages and faxes!
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