Personal Area Networks: Solutions and Market Opportunities

Publisher: Mind Commerce
Publication Date: January 2008
Length: 103 Pages
Author: Sanjay Chatterjee
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Overview: With almost all the media attention on the evolution of 3G/4G Wide Area Networks (WAN), advancements in Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) technologies such as WiMAX, and Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) improvements through 802.11n and MIMO, many people do not realize the role, importance and market opportunities for Personal Area Network (PAN) solutions. Whereas WAN, MAN, and LAN solutions are often focused mainly on coverage for bearer communications, PAN provides a "last meter" solution for application personalization as well as opportunities for non-voice communications, machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, and a variety of next generation applications and application-enablers such as presence detection, identify recognition, and more.

This report provides the reader with everything needed to understand Personal Area Network technology, solutions and market opportunities. The report covers technical options, standards, commercial applications, trends and the future of PAN. It also discusses PAN vendors and products. The report also addresses more advanced topics such as security and quality of service (QoS). The report also provides a case study analysis for implementing a location tracking system with Zigbee-based active RFID.

Target Audience

• Wireless service providers including cellular mobile network operators, WiMAX, WLAN, and others
• Anyone seeking an understanding of how to leverage PAN to complement their network
• Investors in the area of wireless application personalization
• Wireless component vendors and OEM manufacturers
• Application developers and systems integrators
• Wireless application and content providers

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Introduction

Section I: Introduction to Networks

Network Classifications:

• PANs: Personal Area Networks
• LANs: Local Area Networks
• MANs: Metropolitan Area Networks
• WANs: Wide-area Networks
• SANs: Storage-Area Networks

Types of Network

Section II: Standards

• Infra-red Technology
• Bluetooth - IEEE 802.15.1
• Wireless USB
• Ad hoc WiFi Networks
• Wibree
• ZigBee - IEEE 802.15.4

Section III: PAN Technology

• Frequency Bands and Characteristics
• Evaluation of Major PAN Standards
• Mobility Management
• Handoff
• Security Issues in PAN

 Section IV: PAN Deployment Guide

• Scenario Evaluation
• Different Criteria of Consideration
• Market Potential
• Cost Factor
• Compatibility
• Available Standards Comparison
• Security Features Analysis

 Section V: The Commercial Aspects of PAN

 Company Analysis

1. HP
2. Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, and Samsung Consortium
3. Cannon
4. Sony
5. Helicomm
6. IBM
7. Intel
8. POC

PAN: Products for Commercial Deployment

• HP's MultiPort module with Bluetooth® wireless technology
• HP's deskjet 450wbt mobile printer
• Nokia 6600 and others, Motorola V3x, Sony Ericsson w models etc
• Cannon BU-10 Adapters for Printers
• Sony PSP (Play Station Portable)
• Helicomm Location Tracking System
• Rxx based laptops with WiFi Technology
• Intel 802.11 based embedded devices for Laptop/PDA
• Wearable Sensor Devices from POC
• JIT watch
• Dell Axim, Palm Tungsten, Ipaq
• Personal Area Network Microfleece Pullover

Applications focusing on the PAN Domain
Personal Area Network Company Comparison

Section VI: PAN in the Commercial Market

Business Aspects of PAN
Probable Target Applications

• Packet Analyzers
• Test Tools and Network Management Applications
• Application for Portable Systems
• Application for Cell Phones
• Sensor Network Monitor
• Location Tracking System

Probable Target Products

Section-VII: Future of PAN

Next Generation Networks
Mesh Networks
Multi-Protocol Networks
Sensor Networks
Cognitive Radio

• Spectrum Sensing
• Spectrum Management
• Spectrum Mobility
• Spectrum Sharing

Section VII: Advanced Topics

Quality of Service (QoS)
Resource Control

• Monitoring Network Resources
• Custom Designed Services
• Prioritization of Applications
• Compact Network

Power Management and Power Control
Self Configuring PANs
Role and Importance of Network Simulators 

Section IX: Opportunities for PAN Products, Providers, Solutions

Market Analysis
Key Findings
Cost Analysis
Conclusion
 

Section X: Case Study Analysis: Implementing a Location Tracking System with ZigBee Based Active RFID

Introduction
System Design
Technical Information of the Devices
Prototype Implementation
System Architecture Schematic

Section XI: Breakthrough PAN Products

Low Cost Handheld Messaging System
Architecture
Message Passing System for PAN
Regulatory Issues
Cable Replacement
Automated Meter Reading
Sensor Based Pollution Monitoring System

Section XII: Conclusions

 

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