Priority Programme #2
Priority Programme #02: Converged Devices & Access Points
The FMCA Priority Programme #02 underpins the Alliance's strategy, which is to;
Accelerate the development and availability of fit for purpose converged multi-mode (cellular/Wi-Fi / WiMAX / LTE) devices, without neglecting other priority Convergent Devices (Wi-Fi UMA, etc.) and including Access Point and Interoperability aspects
Aims & Objectives:
Driven by the customer needs identified by the FMCA Operators, this Programme is focused on collaborating with industry to ensure the end-user experience with Convergence Devices is as good as the one of traditional mobile handsets:
- Generate FMCA handset roadmaps (incl. technology splits where possible)
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List, assess and define key Convergence Handset Product Requirements, according to market requirements and use cases identified by FMCA community
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Ensure the Customer has a large choice of models available.
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Address interoperability between Netwrok, Handset and Access Points, through trials and plugtests etc
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Ensure standard solutions are available, to allow operators to offer Commercial Off The Shelf products
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In multi mode handsets, drive the integration of non cellular technologies with the "phone" applications, as the normal mobile communication stack.
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Work with standards and certification organisations to address critical issues such as Wi-Fi Simple Configuration, QoS, Device-Access Point Interoperability, Battery Life, RF Performance, etc.
Programme Deliverables:
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Key outcome for year 2008 is the release of the FMCA Product Requirements Definition, PRD 4.0
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Interoperability Week which focussed on the key test areas, User Interface, Wi-Fi Association, Mobility and Service Continuity and Quality of Service - More information can be found
here
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Prioritisation of FMCA product requirements for Convergent devices and Access, where applicable, by order of importance
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Comparison of FMCA product requirements with Vendors' implementation roadmaps.
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Provide timely contributions to standard and certification organisations with whom the FMCA has co-operation agreements; e.g. HGI, Wi-Fi Alliance, 3GPP, ETSI
The current target date for the release of the FMCA Product Requirements Definition, PRD Release 4.0, is the end of October 2008.
Click here to access the latest FMCA Product Requirements Definition.