Title :
Evolution of personal multimedia communications services in Japan
Author :
Rase, Takehirmou ; Ohyama, Minoru
Author_Institution :
NTT Adv. Technol. Corp., Japan
fDate :
12/1/1998 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The sudden increase in the number of pagers and cellular phones, reflects the rising demand for person-to-person communication. This article introduces the latest personal multimedia communication services and advanced techniques based on wireless access. Subjects discussed in some detail are digital data communication services using PHS terminals, personal mobility using premises intelligent network, and the nomad office using communication satellites. Possible future personal communication services are also proposed
Keywords :
business communication; cellular radio; data communication; digital radio; intelligent networks; mobile satellite communication; multimedia communication; personal communication networks; Japan; PHS terminals; communication satellites; digital data communication services; nomad office; person-to-person communication; personal mobility; personal multimedia communications services; premises intelligent network; wireless access; Asynchronous transfer mode; Cellular phones; Laboratories; Mobile communication; Multiaccess communication; Multimedia communication; Multimedia systems; Personal communication networks; Switches; Wideband;
Journal_Title :
Personal Communications, IEEE
