4G And Its Evolution
[ Source: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd ]
May 2009-
This paper focuses on 4G -- its features, initiatives, architectures, business models, specifications like physical and MAC layer, channel access, error control coding, and OFDM. Higher-layer issues, like mobility, congestion, and QoS are also discussed.
The Value of Smartphones and Handheld Devices for Government Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Response
[ Source: Palm ]
January 2008-
This white paper discusses the value of smartphones and handheld devices as part of government COOP and emergency response strategies. The first section reviews COOP challenges, including the limitations of ordinary cell phones, laptops, and the public switched telephone network (PSTN) during emergencies. The next section describes smartphone solutions that enable government to continue delivering services during emergencies or disruptions. The white paper concludes by describing characteristics of smartphones that maximize their value for COOP ....
Speakers-on-a-Chip: The Convergence Solution for Audio Entertainment and Voice Communication Peripherals
[ Source: Conexant Systems, Inc. ]
May 2008-
The PC is at the center of the convergence of audio entertainment and voice communication in homes and offices today. In addition to using PCs for surfing the Internet and as productivity tools, a growing number of people are using their PCs for entertainment and communication. To maximize the user experience for each audio application, consumers usually have desks full of audio peripherals for their PCs. Depending on the task, the user needs to ....