Managing the Device, Network and Applications [DNA] Cameron Coursey AVP, Product Development AT&T Emerging Devices
The DNA of Wireless Service 3 DNA is a Double Helix Two intertwining strands with links across the middle
Wireless is a Double Helix With two intertwining strands Devices & Network With Applications Linking them
The Device Components Radio Display Processor Battery
The Network of Possibilities Components Radio Access Network Core Network
AT&T Network Architecture BSC: Base Station Controller BTS: Base Transceiver Station HLR: Home Location Register GERAN: GSM EDGE Radio Access Network GGSN: Gateway GPRS Support Network LTE: Long Term Evolution MSC: Mobile Switching Center P-GW: PND Gateway RNC: Radio network Controller SGSN: Serving GPRS Support Network S-GW: Serving Gateway UTRAN: Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network BSC GERAN Abis BTS 2G A Gb IP Network SGSN Iu-ps GGSN PS Core PSTN MSC VLR CS Core D HLR RNC UTRAN Iub Iur Node B 3G MGw Iu-cs IMS Core CSCFPDF AS HSS SIMUSIM USIM/ISIM eUTRAN eNode B X2 LTE S1- U S-Gw MME S1- MME P-Gw Elements in RED are new LTE Components and Interfaces
The Application Trends HTML 5 The Cloud Open APIs Growth iTunes >425,000 apps >15 billion downloads Android >200,000 apps >4.5 billion downloads
AT&T view of HTML5 Ecosystem
A New Generation of Connected Devices PNDs Digital Cameras/ Camcorders Computing In-Car, Telematics Digital Home eReaders The AT&T Networks Wireless + Broadband Wi-Fi + International Tracking Devices Picture Frames Tablets Healthcare Gaming Devices
The Maze of Certification
12 Certification This Way
Mobile Broadband Accelerator Advantages Speeds certification Lowers costs Data speeds
14 Module A Basic Multipurpose Module B High-End Multipurpose Module C Computing Entry Level Premium M2M High End Consumer Electronics LGA Package GPRS/EDGE 850/1900 MHz HSDPA 3.6 Mbps 850/1900 MHz R99 Uplink LGA Package GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Class 12) HSDPA 3.6 Mbps 850/1900/2100 MHz R99 uplink (384kbps) RX Diversity AGPS PCI Express Package GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900MHz (Class 12) HSDPA /1900/2100MHz HSUPA 2.0 Mbps RX Diversity AGPS A Choice of Modules Consumer Modules Common Traits High End Computing Low End Computing
Prepare for Certification Complete FCC and PTCRB certification Comply with E-911 regulations Be a data-only device or data-with-voice device (no voice-only devices) Include support for the 850 and 1900 bands Include AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) support for voice devices Incorporate an AT&T-certified radio module Have support for ENS (Enhanced Network Selection) Meet AT&T's minimum TIS/TRP RF performance requirements Be submitted in the most current hardware, software, and firmware versions
Network Ready Program Criteria 1.For devices that are not AT&T branded 2.User Experience left to OEM 3.Streamlined tests validate the network is protected
Device Certification at AT&T Lab Dedicated teams for traditional and non-traditional devices >1,000 Devices Certified
What’s the next big thing? Tablets? Gaming? mHealth?