The document discusses the logical elements in basic system architecture configuration. It describes the functions of key elements including:
- User Equipment (UE) which provides the end user interface and identifies and authenticates the user.
- eNodeB which acts as a layer 2 bridge and controls radio functions like mobility management and resource allocation.
- Mobility Management Entity (MME) which handles authentication, security, mobility tracking, and managing subscription profiles.
- Serving Gateway (S-GW) which manages tunnels and acts as the local mobility anchor during handovers.
Logical elements in basic system architecture configuration
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8. 3G Handsets Forecast to Reach >57% of Shipments by 2011 Source: Average of Strategy Analytics (July 2007), ABI (Q1 2007), WCIS (Apr 2007)
9. Growth of New Broadband Services and the Importance of Embedded TEs Source: IDC’s Fixed Line Tracker 1H08, Mobile Wireless Tracker, and Carrier Capex Tracker
12. Growing Consumer Trends Worldwide Media Downloads Video Streaming Online Gaming Social Networking VoIP Instant Messenger Email Search Anytime, anywhere and on any device 100 million videos viewed / day You Tube 200 million users MySpace 54 million unique monthly visitors in January 2009 Facebook 5 billion Songs downloaded Apple iTunes 31 billion daily Google Search ~65 billion “ minutes” in 2008 Skype
13. Learn from the past – Innovate for the future Do we really need it?
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