Abstract
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 PAN 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
- HP
- Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, and Samsung Consortium
- Cannon
- Sony
- Helicomm
- IBM
- Intel
- POC
- PAN: Products for Commercial Deployment
- HP' s MultiPort module with BluetoothR 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
