| Unlicensed Mobile Access Technology: Protocols, Architectures, Security, Standards and Applications Contributor(s): Zhang, Yan (Editor), Yang, Laurence T. (Editor), Ma, Jianhua (Editor) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1420055372 ISBN-13: 9781420055375 Publisher: Auerbach Publications OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2008 Annotation: Unlicensed mobile access (UMA) technology offers seamless access to GSM and GPRS mobile services networks over unlicensed spectrum technologies, including Bluetooth, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi. This book provides a complete cross-reference source for UMA technology and UMA-relevant technologies. Presenting a fundamental introduction with definitions of concepts, explanations of protocols and emerging standards, as well as detailed discussions of applications, it covers important topics such as system/network architecture, capacity, mobility management, vertical handoff, routing, medium access control, scheduling, congestion control, adaptive channel assignment, and security. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Mobile & Wireless Communications - Technology & Engineering | Electrical - Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications |
| Dewey: 004.165 |
| LCCN: 2008008315 |
| Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.98" W x 10.29" (2.08 lbs) 420 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The goal of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) is to provide seamless access to GSM and GPRS mobile service networks via unlicensed spectrum technologies, including Bluetooth, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi. Expanding on the level of knowledge in this growing field, Unlicensed Mobile Access Technology: Protocols, Architectures, Security, Standards, and Applications presents the first complete cross-referenced resource exploring UMA and UMA-relevant technologies. When operating successfully, the technology supporting dual-mode enabled mobile terminals allows subscribers to roam freely and seamlessly between cellular networks. However, various technical challenges still occasionally impede clear communication. This book explores the complex issue of mobility management and emphasizes the need for intelligently designed vertical and horizontal handoff algorithms that will improve adaptability in heterogeneous wireless environments. In addition, it reviews the various strategies to guarantee Quality-of-Service (QoS) during movement and handoff. The first chapters introduce the basic technology of these systems and discuss QoS, resource management, mobility management, and security issues in UMA technology. The middle section concentrates on protocols and security challenges in UMA-related technologies, which include Bluetooth, WirelessPAN, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) and WiMAX (IEEE 802.16). The final chapters present standard specifications and various applications. Comprised of contributions from world-wide experts, this book is a complete reference, offering guidance on all aspects of the technical and practical issues in UMA technology. |