Mobile

Communication
and Computing
Includes Lab Exercises

THE BOOK COVERS

Introduction to Mobile Computing

GSM Cellular Telephony - Architecture and System
Aspects
Mobile Network
Third and Fourth Generation Systems
Mobility Management
Wireless Local Area Networks
Introduction to Android
Security Issues in Mobile Computing

ABOUT THE BOOK

` 399/ISBN: 9789351197171 Pages: 376 Author: Dr. G T. Thampi

The book introduces you to the basic concepts and principles of mobile computing. It covers the major techniques involved and network
and system issues for the design and implementation of mobile computing systems and applications. The book explores both the
theoretical and practical issues of mobile computing and provides an opportunity for the readers to understand the key components and
technologies involved for gaining hands-on experiences in building mobile applications.

IN THIS BOOK, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT

Mobile Computing: Wireless communication; cellular systems; GEO; LEO; MEO; GPRS: architecture, network nodes, and support nodes
GSM Cellular Telephony - Architecture and System Aspects: Basic GSM architecture; radio transmission parameters; logical channel description; GSM time
hierarchy; GSM burst structures
Mobile Network: Mobile IP; IP packet delivery; agent advertisement and discovery; registration; tunneling and encapsulation; optimization; reverse tunneling;
mobile TCP; fast retransmit; selective retransmission
Third and Fourth Generation Systems: W-CDMA; CDMA 2000; quality services in 3G; deployment issues; wireless local loop technologies; TETRA; UMTS and
IMT-2000; UMTS basic architecture; UTRA FDD mode; UTRA TDD mode; 4G architecture; comparison between 3G and 4G
Mobility Management: Co-channel interference; types of handoffs; location management; HLR-VLR scheme; hierarchical scheme; predictive location
management schemes; cellular IP; PSTN
Wireless Local Area Networks: Types of WLANs; HIPERLAN Type 1; HIPERLAN/1 MAC sublayer; HIPERLAN/1 CAC layer; HIPERLAN/1 physical layer; IEEE 802.11
physical layer; IEEE 802.11 MAC sublayer; HIPERLAN/2 physical layer; HIPERLAN/2 data link control layer; bluetooth
Android: Layers; android components; mapping application to process; android SDK features; hardware tools; software tools; android development basics
Security Issues in Mobile Computing: Security issues; authentication; encryption; cryptographic tools; hash; message authentication code (MAC); digital
signature certificate; Secure Socket Layer (SSL); characteristics of SIM; equipment identification

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Dr. G T. Thampi is Principal of Thadomal Sahani Engineering College, Mumbai. He is having more than 60 publications in various Journals and
conference proceedings. He was member of numerous academic bodies of University of Mumbai. He has been carrying out research on Developing
procedures, templates and Methodologies based upon cognitive load theories to make learning of Computer Programming and Computer Aided
Engineering Procedures effective and inducing a temperament for learning information technologies in pupils and learners. He has immense
experience in academic project guided with Computer Aided Procedures and continuing education program conducted for teachers. He has
successfully supervised 6 research scholars to be awarded with PhD degrees by University of Mumbai. Currently supervising 8 PhD scholars in the
University of Mumbai. Last but not least he remain focused for evangelizing the concept and construct of Supply Chain of Intellectual Capital for
Indian Knowledge Economy
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction to Mobile Computing
yy Wireless Communication

Wireless Local Loop Architecture

Deployment Issues
TR-45 Service Description
Wireless Local Loop Technologies
TETRA
IMT-2000 and UMTS
UMTS Basic Architecture
UTRA FDD Mode
UTRA TDD Mode
4G Architecture
Comparison between 3G and 4G ...and more

Linux Kernel
Libraries
Android Runtime
Application Framework
Application
Mapping Application to Process
Android SDK Features
Hardware Tools
Touchscreen
GPS
Accelerometer
SD Card
Software Tools
Android Development Basics
The Application Components
The Manifest File
Downloading and Installing Android
Exploring the Development Environment
Developing and Executing the First Android
Application
Creating Activities
Using Intents
Image Views
Embedding Web Browser in an Activity
Handling Telephony
...and more

Types of Mobility
Characteristics of Communication Devices
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yy Applications of Mobile and Wireless Devices
yy
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Vehicles
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y
y
Emergencies
yy
yy
Business
y
y
Replacement of Wired Networks
yy
Infotainment
yy
Location-Dependent Services
5 Mobility Management
Mobile and Wireless Devices
yy
yy Cellular Systems
yy Co-Channel Interference
yy
yy Antennas
Causes of Co-Channel Interference
yy Satellite System
Reducing Co-Channel Interference
Satellite Basics
yy Mobility Management in Wireless
Communication
GEO
Handoff Management and Its Types
LEO31
Location Management
MEO
y
y
Cellular
IP
yy GPRS
...and more
y
y
PSTN
2 GSM Cellular Telephony-Architecture and
Network Topology
System Aspects
Hierarchy of PSTN
yy Basic GSM Architecture
Access and Transmission Facilities
yy Basic Radio Transmission Parameters of the
GSM System
CO
...and more
8 Security Issues in Mobile Computing
yy Logical Channel Description
6 Wireless Local Area Networks
yy Security Issues in Mobile Communication and
yy GSM Burst Structures
yy Types of WLANs
Computing
yy GSM Time Hierarchy
Infrastructure-Based Wireless Networks
Mobile Communication Security Concerns
yy Description of the Call Set-Up Procedure
Ad Hoc Wireless Networks
Traditional Issues in Security Management
yy Handover
yy Hidden Station Problem
Mobile Computing Security Issues
yy Ensuring Privacy and Authentication of a User
yy HIPERLAN Type 1
yy Authentication in Mobile Communication
yy Modifications and Derivatives
HIPERLAN/1 MAC Sublayer
Authentication Credentials
of GSM
...and more
HIPERLAN/1 CAC Layer
Categories and Factors of Authentication
3 Mobile Network
HIPERLAN/1 Physical Layer
Assurance Levels in Authentication
yy Mobile IP
yy IEEE 802.11 WLAN Standards
Process of Authentication
IP Packet Delivery
IEEE 802.11 Physical Layer
yy Encryption
Agent Advertisement and Discovery
IEEE 802.11 MAC Sublayer
Private Key Encryption
Registration
yy IEEE 802.11 and HIPERLAN Standards for 5
Public Key Encryption
yy Route Optimization
GHz Band
Understanding Cryptanalysis
yy Reverse Tunneling
HIPERLAN/2 Physical Layer
Describing Code Breaking Methodologies
yy Mobile TCP
HIPERLAN/2 Data Link Control Layer
Cryptographic Attacks
yy Fast Retransmit/Fast Recovery
yy Bluetooth
yy Cryptographic Tools
yy Transmission/Timeout Freezing
User Scenario
Hash Function
yy Selective Retransmission
...and more
Architecture
MAC
Protocol
...and more
4 Third and Fourth Generation Systems
Digital Signature

yy
yy
yy
yy

W-CDMA
CDMA 2000
Quality of Services in 3G
Wireless Local Loop

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7 Introduction to Android

SSL

yy Listing the Version History of Android Platform

yy Discussing Android APIs
yy Layers of Android Architecture

yy Characteristics of SIM
yy Equipment Identification
yy Lab Session

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