Wireless in Government Jamie Walker, Partner US Government
Agenda What devices are out there? How are they being used? Example: Case Study Video Next Steps/Implications
What’s out there? Combination devices Wireless LAN Always-on access GPS
Digital Pen and Paper Digital Pen –An ink pen equipped with electronic sensors to allow it to digitally capture what the Digital Pen writes and transmit it back to a computer Digital Paper –A normal piece of paper with a unique pattern printed in the background –Pattern allows the Pen to orient itself on the paper, enabling it to understand where it is writing on the page 1000 Sensor Data Points Per Keystroke –Location, Speed, Pressure, Timestamp, Inclination and Rotations Always Connected –Bluetooth or USB for syncing
Multimedia Response 300 Million Camera Phones/year by Billion Images/year by 2008 Today: 90% of Cameras shipped in Japan had cameras in year ended 3/31. Majority of new models likely to be camera phones by next year. Nokia will become world’s largest camera maker.
Monitoring crucial functions of an organization and delivering to a wireless device Notify user whenever a crucial indicator is triggered or a decision is needed. Instant links can be established with assistants, work forces or fellow executives, so everyone can act quickly, wherever they are. The application is "always on.“ Whenever a hotspot appears, it will notify the user instantly by the chosen prompt—be it a ring, vibration or illumination. Three converging technologies—J2ME, Java Phones, and "always on" wireless networks — make this application possible. Mobile Decision Support
Location-Based Services GPS Wireless allows the user of a hand-held device to identify a desired location, download information including maps, driving directions, sound and video, ask questions and retrieve answers or enter into live conversation with relevant parties. Turning location-based services into geo- coded knowledge management.
Example: Case Study
Next Steps/Implications Untethered... flexible... completely exposed? Data security Personal privacy Data ownership Coverage Public vs. Private Spectrum
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