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Nomadic Computing
Nan Jia JanetJeremy Shafer
What is Nomadic Computing? Nomadic Computing Technologies How is Nomadic Computing used today? Value to Organizations Current Limitations Future Growth Areas Suggested project
Agenda
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 = mobile◦ Mobile 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?
More about mobile computing: Enables the mobile worker to: create, access,
process, store, communicate information without being constrained to a single location
Enables interaction with organizational personnel that were previously disconnected
Ideally, users are not constrained to a single device
Mobile computing aims to be “Ubiquitous and Pervasive”
What is Nomadic computing?
Some popular mobile devices:
Apple iPhone Blackberry Curve HTC Touch Helio Ocean Nokia N95 Samsung Upstage… this is just a short list.
Nomadic computing technologies
Some wireless network options:
Nomadic computing technologies
WiMAX, CDMA2000, LTE
(~50 Kilometers)
Bluetooth (10 meters)
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?
For Estate Agents Emergency Services In courts In companies Stock Information Collation/Control Credit Card Verification Taxi/Truck Dispatch Electronic Mail/Paging
How is nomadic computing used?
Improved Information Accessibility Increased Operational Efficiency
- Field Sales- Transportation and Shipping- General Dispatching- Hotel Operations- News Reporting- Health Care- Car Rental Agencies- Fieldwork- Mobile Automation
Increased Management Effectiveness
Value for organizations
Disconnection Low bandwidth High bandwidth variability Low power and resources Security and Privacy risks Wide variety of devices with different capabilities Device attributes Fit more functionality into single, smaller device
Limitations
Wireless: Capacity,
Range, and Cost
Applications: Functionality
driven by mobile context
Mobile Devices: Size,
Diversity, Input Modes,
and Cost
Future Growth Areas
A suggested exploratory/experimental project
“Good Citizen Software” Addresses a basic human function ... to
warn
GCS Phase I
Objective: 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
GCS Phase II
Description: 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 independent
Profit Model: None / Entertainment service
GCS Phase III
Description: Market the data with business value.Objective: Establish a revenue stream.Profit Model: Market Intelligence
GCS Phase IV
Description: Leverage a ubiquitous and pervasive install base.Objective: To be determinedProfit Model: To be determined
Questions?