The device unifying service

Citation
D. Van Thanh et al., The device unifying service, J INST BR T, 2, 2001, pp. 35-40
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTION OF BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS
ISSN journal
14705826 → ACNP
Volume
2
Year of publication
2001
Part
2
Pages
35 - 40
Database
ISI
SICI code
1470-5826(200104/06)2:<35:TDUS>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
This article presents a novel service, the device unifying service (DUS), w hich is aiming at assisting the end-user in the management of his/her diffe rent types of electronic devices. It introduces the concept where all of th e user's different devices are considered as one big virtual terminal, whic h takes care of the management, coordination and configuration of all the d evices it contains. The functions of the DUS are described in detail with u se cases dagger. In addition, various technologies required for the impleme ntation of the DUS are also discussed.