1. 1 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Towards Ubiquitous Networked Society -From Mobile, Personal, and to Ubiquitous- Shingo Ohmori National Institute of Information and Communications Technology shingo@nict.go.jp June 3, 2004 Cluster Day @Oulu

2. 2 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology April 1, 2004 N ational Institute of I nformation and C ommunications T echnology changed to

3. 3 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Contents Government policy on ICT of Japan Activities of YRP NICT in YRP Some R&D examples in YRP Towards Ubiquitous Networked Society Conclusion

4. 4 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Government Policy in Information and Communications Technology The IT Fundamental Law was enacted in January 2001 “e-Japan Strategy” was issued in January 2001 “e-Japan Priority Plan” was established in March 2001 – To make Japan to be one of the most advanced IT nations within 5 years – Major Objectives to be Completed by 2005 » 10 million households get the environment with a super-high-speed internet (30-100 Mbps/ADSL, FTTH, Cable) achieved in 2003.5 15 million as of March 2004 (About 30% of Households) » 30 million households can access a high-speed internet ) achieved in 2002.10 “e-Japan Strategy” was updated every year. “e-Japan Priority Plan” was updated every year.

5. 5 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology ％ 0510152025 Taiwan Hong Kong Belgium USA Singapore Korea Japan  Broadband users (@100 people) Canada (cited from ITU) ﾄﾞﾙ 32 USA Hong Kong Belgium Korea 01 Taiwan Singapore Canada Japan  Cost/month (@100kbps) Cheapest in the world 12th in the world Cost & Users of Broadband Access

6. 6 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology New Strategy after e-Japan program “Policy Roundtable for Realizing Ubiquitous Network Society” – On March 1, 2004, MPHPT held the first meeting of the "Policy Roundtable for Realizing Ubiquitous Network Society“ – in order to exchange wide-ranging opinions regarding the concrete picture of a ubiquitous network society and measures for realization thereof. Background and purposes – New IT policies of the government after 2006, – This Policy Roundtable will from a wider viewpoint toward the realization of the full-fledged ubiquitous network society, exchange opinions on how to » i) encourage "individuals" to foster their potentials through use of digital technologies, » ii) realize a secure, safe and convenient society in any local community, and » iii) improve Japan's international competitiveness and contributions to the international community. Items to be deliberated upon – i) Grand design of the ubiquitous network society and measures for realizing thereof – ii) Promotion measures to prepare an environment for creating new businesses and developing human resources – iii) Countermeasures against negative aspects of the ubiquitous network society – iv) Others Schedule – Starting from March 1, 2004 – the Roundtable will compile its findings as a final report by December 2004. March 11, 2004, Vol. 14, No. 23

7. 7 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Ubiquitous Network Society in 2010 (u-Japan) MPHPT Communications News, March 11, 2004, Vol. 14, No. 23March 11, 2004, Vol. 14, No. 23

8. 8 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Opened in October 1997 YRP has been planned and promoted by MPT since the middle of 1980. YRP has a very close relations with NICT and MPHPT. Over 60 organizations have R&D offices in YRP 11 university have their labs in YRP. YRP R&D Promotion Committee consists of over 150 members.

9. 9 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology NICT Yokosuka Radio Communications Research Center -Strategy for Cooperative Projects with Industry and Academia- Strategy of R&D at NICT Yokosuka – To play a core role in carrying out research projects based on collaborative projects with industries and academia. – To carry out user-oriented strategic research on ICT and contribute to the global standards. – To play a core role in the Asia-Pacific region with collaboration and competition with western countries

10. 10 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology NICT Asia Research Center -Opened in October 2002- Wireless communications Laboratory Japan Kingdom of Thailand Republic of Singapore Asia Research Center The Role of Asia Research Center 1.Research based on collaboration with Asian countries. 2.Promotion of International standardization related to Asia-Pacific nations. 3.Expand overseas research activities in Asian countries. Thai Computational Linguistics Laboratory

11. 11 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Phase I: 1997-2002 Phase II: 2003-2008

12. 12 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology YRP R&D Promotion Committee Promotion Bodies YRP is operated by the bodies consisting of the members that are responsible for organizing and implementing profitable activities for the members. Chairman Project Discussion Group YRP Academia Collaboration Network Steering Committee YRP Directors Exchange Society New Generation Mobile Systems (Beyond 3G) Stratospheric Network UWB Millimeter-Wave Ad-hoc General Assembly Planning Promotion Group Planning Group ITS IPR Handling Group Broadband Millimeter- Wave Executive Committee Advisory Committee Experiment Station Management Committee President Vice-President Auditor Planning for publicity, improvement of life & research environment Discussing strategies & measures for cooperation between Industry, Academia & government ① Arranging for better R&D, R&D ground, & activity ② Improving the exchange ground ③ Promoting cooperation between Industry, Academia & Government Running YRP Academia Collaboration Network Exchange for YRP Directors Receiving overseas delegations Application for experiment stations Operation & coordination of Experiment Station Advice & suggestions to YRP Planning （ Planning ）（ Exchange programs ）（ Joint R&D projects ）（ Radio license ） Secretariat Total Members About 150

13. 13 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology YRP R&D Promotion Committee To improve YRP as a world-level R&D center for radio and telecommunications technology by promoting R&D on basic and advanced technologies for the domestic and global progress of communications technology and for the creation of sophisticated networked ssocieties in the 21st century. To promote fruitful alliance among domestic and overseas research organizations and human resources in radio and telecommunications technologies. To provide R&D facilities (Test bed) with an aim of creating profitable collaborative projects for the members. Aims & Major Activities of YRP YRP R&D Promotion Committee aims to achieve the following objectives.

14. 14 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology YRP R&D Promotion Committee - Framework of Joint R&D with Industry, Academia & Government- User Industry University Venture YRC Foreign countries YRP R&D Promotion Committee (NICT/Industry/ MPHPT ） YRP R&D Promotion Committee (NICT/Industry/ MPHPT ） Output NICT Consortium University Industry Contract Result University Proposal Idea Looking for partners R&D Consortium

15. 15 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology YRP R&D Promotion Committee Positive (+) Spiral for R&D on Radio and Telecommunications Technology YRP will launch new joint research projects every year as well as achieve the state of “Critical Mass” or the circumstances for spontaneously producing and increasing joint research projects and technical alliance between industries, academia and governments not only domestic but also overseas. YRP expands R&D activities from mobile telecommunications to new areas. New areas will include next-generation broadcasting technologies, network technologies based on IP network architecture. Top priority in the new vision is to invite key players in broadcast and Internet areas.

16. 16 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology YRP R&D Promotion Committee R&D Ground to be Improved and Substantiated To make R&D on wireless telecommunications technology short-termed and efficient, YRP has continuously improved the R&D environments for R&D not only hard facilities, but also soft aspect including hosting international conferences and technical exchange programs. Hard Aspect Testbeds for radio-using trials and interoperability tests in YRP. An environment of gigabit networks for high-speed communications Soft Aspect International conferences such as WPMC and AP-NeGeM. Exchange of MOU with many international Science Parks such as these in Oulu in Finland, Aalborg in Denmark and Bangkok in Thailand.

17. 17 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology YRP R&D Promotion Committee Alliance with YRP’s Counterparts & Key Persons Technical exchange to be promoted, according to regional needs and ends for alliance. MOU signatories or future signatories Contributions to APT Close cooperation with neighboring countries to be promoted Alliance with domestic research parks Support to R&D efforts in the neighboring countries Technical exchange through WPMC Alliance & cooperation among research organizations to be promoted

18. 18 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Tele-medicine Online-Government Cyber Theater Welfare Wireless Access Cellular HAPS Satellit e ITS System Handover SkyNet System Handover Switch Base station New Generation Mobile Cyber Attack Broadband Backbone Networks Networked Society Social Activities In Networked Society -Bridging the Digital Divide- Online Commerce

19. 19 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Three Categories of Future Mobile Communications Broadband and seamless – Cellular (High mobility, wide coverage) – ITS (High mobility, broadband) – Wireless access (Broadband, hotspot) – New Generation Mobile Communications (Seamless) Ad-hoc Wireless – Bluetooth – Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Information Barrier Free – Wireless support for senior and handicapped people – Easy access to the Information for social activities

20. 20 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Main Research Programs at NICT Yokosuka Collaborative Programs promoted by YRP – New Generation Mobile Communication Systems – Ultra Wideband Communications (UWB) – Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) – High Altitude Platform Communication Systems (HAPS) – Millimeter wave Communication Systems Key Technologies for advanced wireless communication systems – Smart antenna, Radio on fiber, Software Radio – Millimeter-wave devices for communication Harmonized and Safe use of electromagnetic waves – Electromagnetic compatibility and interference – Hazards to human

21. 21 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Next-Generation Mobile Communication Systems -Integrated networks by seamless roaming among different systems-

22. 22 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Dark blue color indicates existing capabilities, medium blue color indicates enhancements to IMT-2000, and the lighter blue color indicates new capabilities of Systems Beyond IMT-2000 Future Mobile Communication Systems - ITU-R WP8F : Illustration of Capabilities of IMT2000 and Systems Beyond -

23. 23 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology ITS Experiments at Yokosuka Research Park Front Vehicle (Transmitter) Back vehicle (Receivers) Antenna & RF Devices for Diversity Antenna & RF Devices Test site in YRP

24. 24 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Concept of ITS Communication Systems Control Station ITS Backbone NW G/W Other NW Local Base Station Optical Cable Radio on Fiber 60GHz 36-37GHz Road-Vehicle Inter-Vehicle Software-Defined-Radio

25. 25 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Advanced PCS Advanced terminals High-speed WAN Multimedia services Broadband INTERNET SkyNet STA/MPT SkyNet STA/MPT SkyNet STA/MPT SkyNet STA/MPT Merged services Optical inter-platform links Subscriber access radio links Stratospheric Broad-band Access Network -Skynet : High speed network using Airship stations-

26. 26 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Altitude : 20km, Max.wind : 30m ／ s Solar Cells Side Propeller Regenerati ve Fuel Cells Helium Gas Bag Catenar y Curtain Back Propell er X-shaped Tail Assembly Unmanned large aircraft which stays stationary in the stratosphere. Ideal for radio relay stations (HAPS) and for remote sensing. HAPS : High Altitude Platform Station What is a Stratospheric Platform? Conceptual Image of the Platform Airship

27. 27 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology IMT-2000 Experiments at 20km altitude User terminal Mobile phone (DoCoMo FOMA) Experiments on Voice (12kbps) Video (64kbps) Internet (384kbps) Ground Base station 2 GHz Evaluations on communications performance access in a long time delay payloads in stratospheric environment

28. 28 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Experiments using Stratospheric platform (July 2002 at Hawaii) Pathfinder-Plus Wing length: 36.3m Wing width: 3.4m Propeller: 8-DC motors Payload: 50kg Mission power: 600W AeroVironment developed for NASA (Environmental Research Aircraft and Sensor Technology) In 1998, The world first unmanned flight at 24 km altitude with solar power.

29. 29 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Three Categories of Future Mobile Communications Broadband and seamless – Cellular (High mobility, wide coverage) – ITS (High mobility, broadband) – Wireless access (Broadband, hotspot) – New Generation Mobile Communications (Seamless) Ad-hoc Wireless – Bluetooth – Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Information Barrier Free – Wireless support for senior and handicapped people – Easy access to the Information for social activities

30. 30 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Ultra Wide Band (UWB) project Project leader and consortium members – Professor Kohno, Yokohama National University – Two consortiums, Microwave and millimeter wave – Over 50 companies are members of each consortium. YRP UWB system – Proposing SS system for IEEE standardization meetings. – Strong competition with OFDM group. (60:40) Demonstration – Succeeded in transmitting 320 Mbps data over the developed UWB terminal.

31. 31 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Three Categories of Future Mobile Communications Broadband and seamless – Cellular (High mobility, wide coverage) – ITS (High mobility, broadband) – Wireless access (Broadband, hotspot) – New Generation Mobile Communications (Seamless) Ad-hoc Wireless – Bluetooth – Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Information Barrier Free – Wireless support for senior and handicapped people – Easy access to the Information for social activities

32. 32 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Ubiquitous Home -Demonstration at NICT-

33. 33 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Towards Aging Society

34. 34 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Real-world assistance of recognition, actuation and information access Aged Users Information post & Environment monitor Mobile terminal Assistant Vehicle information Computer networks Mobile Communication System for Aged using Networks

35. 35 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Computer Networks OK. Assistant mobile vehicle Mobile terminal Information post and Environment Monitor Camera get information via internet Nothing is coming from here. A bicycle is coming! Be careful! O.K. I’ll wait at the corner till it goes past. No obstacles here. How can I get to the station ? Get on a bus at two blocks ahead. You can walk safety now. Don’t worry. He is looking aside now. But no problem! I’ll avoid the puddle. Example of System connected to Networks

36. 36 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Assistant Vehicle (prototype) Information post and Environment Monitor Camera GPS PC Wireless LAN Battery Infrared, Supersonic Sensors Camera Touch Panel

37. 37 National Institute of Information and Communications Technology Conclusion Mobile communication systems will advance to Ubiquitous networks, which will change our social activities. The Technical keywords of the future communications are: – “Seamless roaming among different systems”. – “From mobile to ubiquitous”. The Social keywords of the future communications is: – “Ubiquitous networks to assist our social acuities”. International collaborations become more important.