The Evolution of Wireless Telecommunications - Standards, Architectures and Services

Bernd J. Kurz

Professor, Faculty of Computer Science, University of New Brunswick https://www.cs.unb.ca/profs/kurz/
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Place: Head Hall, Room HC-25, The ADI room.
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton

Abstract:
A review of wireless data telecommunications technologies and services is presented for both public cellular and computer networks. The historical evolution of data-oriented wireless technologies in North America and overseas is used as a backdrop to analyze the current state, and project the future of next-generation integrated multi-network wireless telecommunications for global mobility. Some of the technologies under review are UMTS, CDMA, GSM, DECT, 802.11, Bluetooth.

For a related and detailed report, please see

"Personal Digital Wireless Telecommunications: An Investigation and Evaluation of Technologies and Services", Final Report, prepared for Business New Brunswick by Bernd Kurz, Information Technology Centre, Faculty of Computer Science, University of New Brunswick, 30 April 2002.

which is available for download at: Business New Brunswick Report, 2002 April 30.

About the speaker:
Bernd J. Kurz is currently a Professor and Assistant Dean in Computer Science at the University of New Brunswick. His active research centers around data communications, in particular emerging integrated wireless telecommunications systems and their mobility aspects, and protocol design for non-conventional media. He has been working extensively with industry and government in this area.

Note:
The talk is sponsored by the IEEE New Brunswick Communications Chapter. This seminar is open. It is not necessary to reserve a place or ask if you are permitted to attend. Light refreshments will be available from 9:40 a.m. to 11:20 a.m..