Next Generation Wireless Applications Creating Mobile Applications in a Web 2.0 and Mobile 2.0 World

by Golding, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780470725061
• ISBN10: 0470725060
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-19
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

This new edition builds on the success of its predecessor, providing comprehensively expanded content. It is a holistic guide to mobile application development, assessing the applicability of new mobile applications. The author explains why the various technologies are needed and will guide the reader to a deeper understanding of their significance and benefits.This book also: Provides unique coverage of the state-of-the-art software development technologies appropriate in a wireless context. Brings together software development expertise with an understanding of wireless issues. Demonstrates how technologies fit together and may be used together to enhance functionality. Describes both strengths and weaknesses of particular technologies, short-cuts and potential pit-falls.

Author Biography

Paul Golding has over fifteen years experience in the wireless and mobile technology industry. Paul runs his own consultancy company Magic E Company and is currently consulting?in the area of IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC). He has worked as senior consultant within Motorola's newly formed mobile applications team involving numerous encounters with operators globally and with numerous mobile applications vendors. He also has a popular blog which features a series of 100 Mobile Ideas, which has been followed by various industry participants, including prominent companies (e.g. Yahoo, Vodafone, O2, Etisalat).

Table of Contents

Dedication

Preface

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations and Acronyms?

Prelude - The Next Generation Experience

Introduction

Becoming an Operator 2.0

Introduction to Mobile Service Architectures and Paradigms

IP-Centric Mobile Ecosystem and Web 2.0

Client-Server Platforms for Mobile Services

HTTP, WAP, AJAX and P"P Protocols

J2EE Presentation Layer

Using J2EE for Mobile Services

Mobile Devices

Mobile Application Paradigms

The RF Network

Mobile Location Services

Mobile 2.0 and IMS

Mobilizing Media and TV

Index

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