(Auto) mobile communication in a heterogeneous and converged world

Author

Kellerer, Wolfgang ; Bettstetter, Christian ; Schwingenschlogl, C.

Author_Institution

Technische Univ. Munchen

Volume

8

Issue

6

fYear

2001

fDate

12/1/2001 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

41

Lastpage

47

Abstract

We discuss services and system architecture issues for future wireless communication in the vehicular environment. We consider the problem of wireless network heterogeneity that will be a consequence of emerging technologies such as wireless LANs, ad hoc networks, and broadcast systems, in addition to third-generation cellular standards like UMTS. In particular, a communication gateway architecture is proposed as an essential building block in future automobile systems. It enables services and applications within the car to transparently use different wireless communication systems. Our article gives a high-level view of the component architecture of the gateway and its adaptation layer to the wireless infrastructure

Keywords

automobiles; cellular radio; land mobile radio; packet radio networks; radio access networks; technological forecasting; telecommunication network planning; UMTS; ad hoc networks; adaptation layer; automobile systems; broadcast systems; communication gateway architecture; component architecture; future wireless communication; system architecture; third-generation cellular standards; vehicular environment; wireless LAN; wireless infrastructure; wireless network heterogeneity; 3G mobile communication; Ad hoc networks; Automobiles; Broadcast technology; Broadcasting; Cellular networks; Mobile communication; Wireless LAN; Wireless communication; Wireless networks;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Personal Communications, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1070-9916

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/98.972167

Filename

972167