Overview:
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications is an emerging technology and industry sub-segment poised to change the way that business is conducted, impacting everything from traditional telephony and IT operations to ERP, SCM, public safety, homeland security, and more. Written by Stephen Dye, an industry expert who has actually designed, implemented and operated M2M applications, End-to-End M2M provides invaluable information for anyone seeking to better understand the technology, applications, business and regulatory issues. End-to-End M2M distinguishes itself from other publications on this topic by providing the reader with an understanding of what is M2M, what are the technologies involved in M2M, reasons to use M2M, what are the key M2M applications, the challenges in deploying M2M, and more.
The Third Edition of End-to-End M2M builds upon version two (published in November 2008) and has been expanded to cover the following address topics:
New in the Third Edition
Embedded Systems
Real-Time Embedded Systems
Networked Embedded Systems
Power Aware Computing
Security in Embedded Systems
System-on-Chip Design
Testing of Embedded Core-Based Integrated Circuits
Embedded Applications
Automotive Networks
Industrial Automation
M2M Sensor Specifications
RFID and Automatic Identification Systems
Embedded Systems, Applications and Business Cases
Six (6) New M2M Case Studies
Target Audience:
Those involved in the M2M industry will find the business modeling, case studies, and expert analysis to be an extremely valuable as tool in considering business expansion, M2M applications, and new projects
Those new to the M2M industry will find this entire publication an invaluable resource and significant opportunity for cost savings versus the effort and pain of simply learning by trial and error
This is a must-have resource for anyone engaged in business or technology planning and engineering involving M2M
Investors, analysts, and consultants in the M2M industry will find that this report provides all they need to know about M2M
Industry segments that will benefit most from this report are suppliers and service providers of wireless (including cellular and unlicensed spectrum), telemetry and telematics, enterprise users and beneficiaries of improved business process communications in areas such as SCM and ERP, and government, public safety, and homeland security personnel
Table of Contents:
M2M 101: Definition and History. 13
M2M Building Blocks. 14
M2M Evolution. 15
The major components of M2M... 16
Wireless M2M Devices. 17
Wireless Transport of M2M Data to and from the Monitoring Facility. 17
The Back-end Operations and Support Infrastructure. 18
M2M Solution Building Blocks: a More In-Depth View.. 19
The Machine The Customer Intends To Monitor And Control 19
The In-Field Hardware Device Created By The Hardware Vendor 19
Wireless Network. 19
The Back-End Server 20
The Internet 20
The Customer Facility For Monitoring And Controlling The Machines. 20
Part 2: M2M Technology. 21
The Field-Deployed Hardware And Firmware Technology. 21
Analog to Digital Converter, Digital to Analog Converter (ADC / DAC) 22
Memory. 23
Input / Output (I/O) 23
Power Module. 23
Processor and Clock. 23
Wireless Service Technology and Protocols. 25
GSM-(Global System Mobile) 25
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) 26
iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) 26
Analog or AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Service) 26
The Technologies. 28
GPRS (General Purpose Radio Service) 29
1xRTT or CDMA2000. 29
iDEN Packet 29
High-Level Features Of 3G Wireless. 29
Immediacy. 29
Packet Switched-Internet Protocol (IP) Compatibility. 30
Spectrum Efficiency. 30
CPDP (Cellular Packet Data Protocol) 30
Control Channel-SMS, Analog Control Channel. 30
SMS-The Short Message Service. 30
The Advantages of SMS. 31
Analog Control Channel 33
Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) 33
Wireless Technology Recommendation for M2M... 34
GSM-SMS and GPRS. 34
CDMA0inRTT. 34
Embedded Systems. 35
Real-Time Embedded Systems. 38
Networked Embedded Systems. 39
Power Aware Computing. 41
Security in Embedded Systems. 42
System-on-Chip Design. 42
Testing of Embedded Core-Based Integrated Circuits. 44
Embedded Applications. 45
Automotive Networks. 45
Industrial Automation. 46
Intelligent Sensors. 46
Technology Strategy. 48
Hardware Budget 48
Scope of Deployment-Domestic or International 48
Ease of Creating The Application. 48
Wireless Service Options. 48
Wireless Access Costs. 49
Further Technology Considerations. 49
IP Addresses: Static, Dynamic and Persistent 49
Back-end Server Technology. 50
Gateway to Wireless Carrier or Service Provider. 51
3G-GPRS, 1xRTT iDEN Packet 51
Delivery of SMS to the Internet 51
Server That Processes Inbound And Outbound M2M Messages. 53
Adds A Layer Of Security. 53
Provides Billing Services. 53
Enables Customer Care. 53
Logs and Manages Traffic. 54
Interprets inbound and outbound M2M messages. 54
PART-Two -B- RFID.. 55
Automatic Identi?cation Systems. 56
Barcode systems. 56
Optical character recognition. 56
Biometric procedures. 57
Fingerprinting procedures (dactyloscopy)
Smart cards. 58
Memory cards. 58
Microprocessor cards. 58
RFID systems. 59
Components of an RFID System.. 61
Types of RFID Systems. 61
Types of Tags. 61
Passive Tags. 62
Semi Passive RFID Tags. 62
Active RFID Tags. 62
Active Tags with Sensors/GPS. 62
Difference between Active and Passive RFID.. 63
Application Field. 63
Comparison between RFID and the different available tracking techniques. 65
Part 3: M2M Business Dynamics. 66
Why M2M is taking place-what happened. 66
Differences Between Telemetry/SCADA And M2M Systems. 66
M2M Opportunities:
Hardware Services. 68
Wireless Devices. 68
Custom Interfaces. 69
Standards Approval 69
Manufacturing. 69
Support 69
Wireless Services. 70
Software and Back-End Services. 72
Revenue Models. 73
Recurring Revenue Flow.. 77
Business and Technology Strategies. 79
Choosing a Wireless Service Provider. 79
SIM Cards. 79
Activations. 79
Cost per SMS / Data Block. 80
SMS / Data Retry Scheme. 80
SMS Delivery Receipt 80
Store and Forward. 81
Roaming. 81
SLAs. 81
SMS with GPRS and 3G.. 81
Billing Services. 81
Assessing A Wireless Services Provider's Capability. 82
Wireless Service Level Agreement: Key Criteria. 84
Return on Investment (ROI) 87
Reducing Costs By Replacing Existing Processes And Procedures. 87
Increasing Efficiency Of An Operation. 87
Using M2M To Remain Competitive. 87
Billing Business and System Considerations. 88
Wireless Carrier 88
Wireless Aggregator and VAR.. 89
Wireless Services Reseller 89
Itemized Billing. 89
Recommended Billing Service Features. 90
Accept Raw Input Data From Wireless Carrier For Any Data Technology. 91
Create Single/ Multiple Invoices Based On User-Defined Rates. 91
Add And Modify New And Existing Rate Plans. 91
Add And Modify New And Existing Revenue Sharing Schemes. 91
Create User-Defined Statistical Information Requests. 92
Calculate Overages And Carry Over Amounts Of Data. 92
Invoice For Local Taxes, FCC And Other Federal / State Fees. 92
Indicate Roaming Instances And Invoice As Appropriate. 93
Part 4: M2M Politics, Privacy and Regulatory. 94
M2M Regulatory issues. 94
Approvals. 94
GSM Conformance Testing. 95
PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) 95
M2M And Telematics: Political And Privacy Issues. 96
M2M: Asset Tracking Using RFID Tags In Retail Stores. 96
Telematics: Vehicle Tracking And Navigational Assistance. 97
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