The document discusses the current mobile ecosystem landscape, including major players like wireless networks, OEMs, operating systems, developers, and services/infrastructure providers. It describes key aspects of each component, such as common wireless network types, trends in mobile device hardware, popular mobile operating systems, challenges with platform fragmentation, and emerging services enabled by cloud computing and location awareness. The mobile ecosystem is characterized as fragile and experimental as standards continue to evolve through organic adoption.

1. Mobile Ecosystems: Current Landscape, Emerging Technologies & TrendsPragati Ogal Raipragatiogal@gmail.comhttp://pragatiogalrai.blogspot.comSilicon Valley Code Camp October 08, 2011

2. AgendaMobile EcosystemMobile DevicesCurrent Landscape of Mobile EcosystemWireless NetworksOEMsOperating SystemsDevelopersServices & InfrastructureSilicon Valley Code Camp 20112

3. What is Mobile Ecosystem?What are mobile devices?Who are the major players driving the mobile market?What role do these players play?Who are the consumers of the mobile market?Where do we stand now?What’s happening next?Silicon Valley Code Camp 20113

4. Mobile DevicesSilicon Valley Code Camp 20114

5. Mobile DevicesMember of Consumer Electronics Devices (CED) familySome CEDs are Connected Electronic DevicesComputing capability + runs softwareSilicon Valley Code Camp 20115

6. Mobile Devices: ExamplesMobile Phones and Smart PhonesTablet computersPDAs, PagersGame ConsolesMobile ComputersInformation AppliancesSilicon Valley Code Camp 20116

7. Mobile Devices: AttributesPortablePersonalConnectedIt is with you most of the timeConvenient to useSilicon Valley Code Camp 20117

8. Mobile Devices: ChallengesSmall Form FactorLimited computing resourcesPower consumptionStorage Security viewpointInput FacilitiesUsabilityDevice Independent Security SolutionsSilicon Valley Code Camp 20118

9. Mobile EcosystemSilicon Valley Code Camp 20119

10. What does mobile ecosystem look like today?SecurityOS VendorsOEMsConsumersServices & InfrastructureDevelopersCarriersWireless NetworksSilicon Valley Code Camp 201110

11. Mobile Ecosystem: Major PlayersWireless networks carriersOEMsOperating SystemsDevelopersServices & Infrastructure ProvidersConsumersSecurity StandardsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201111

12. Wireless NetworksSilicon Valley Code Camp 201112

13. Wireless Networks: Current LandscapeWireless LANsCellular NetworksBroadband Wireless AccessProximity TechnologiesSilicon Valley Code Camp 201113

14. Wireless LANsHome & enterprise hotspots High data rates Easy to use, plug & play componentsIntegrated in hardwareLimited coverage area802.11 family of standardsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201114

15. Cellular NetworksHigh mobilityInitially designed for voice Real time, always-onExtended to offer Internet & multimediaData rates lower than wifiDeployed successfully all over the worldHigh error ratesWeak and proprietary cryptographic algorithms like COMP128Silicon Valley Code Camp 201115

16. Broadband Wireless AccessFixed wireless applicationsSpectrum range over 2 GHzProprietary systems802.16/WiMax open standardsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201116

17. Proximity TechnologiesNear Field Communication (NFC)InchesSecureBluetoothBluetooth versions 3 & 4Security issuesProximity detection & battery powerSilicon Valley Code Camp 201117

18. Wireless Networks: Use CasesMobile TVMobile GamesVideo/Audio StreamingConferencingContent Download M2M ApplicationsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201118

19. Wireless Networks: RequirementsHigh data ratesAdvanced radio technologies Lower costsSeamless mobilitySupport for multiple servicesSilicon Valley Code Camp 201119

20. Cellular Radio TechnologiesSilicon Valley Code Camp 201120

21. Seamless Mobility: All-IP Based NetworksEnterprise NetworkHotspotBroadband WirelessCellular NetworksSilicon Valley Code Camp 201121

22. Seamless Mobility: All-IP Based NetworksDual core networks Packet switched core networks for data Circuit switched core networks for voiceSingle core networksAll IP basedOne core networkVoice services by VoIP Seamless mobility & user experienceSilicon Valley Code Camp 201122

23. All IP Based Networks: Why?http://www.distributednetworks.com/linux-network-administration/module2/tcpip-protocol-layers.phpSilicon Valley Code Camp 201123

24. Multimedia Broadcast Multicast ServicesPoint to multipoint deliverySingle frequency modelReal time streamingSubscription based model e.g. TVNon-subscription based model e.g. radio or emergency alertsDVB-H/DVB-T, DVB-SH, DMB, ESM-DAB, and MediaFLO, Huawei’s CMBSilicon Valley Code Camp 201124

25. OEMsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201125

26. OEMWhy device manufacturer is a key player in mobile ecosystem?OEM decides device characteristicsDevice hardware and specificationsOperating systemProprietary softwareExpose or hide hardware capabilitiesSilicon Valley Code Camp 201126

27. OEMFragmentation – technology & business levelDevelopers are limited by OEMSecurityMemorySpeedPage renderingColor schemeSilicon Valley Code Camp 201127

28. Device Hardware: TrendsHighly optimized CPU e.g. ARM processorPower efficientMemory (ROM, RAM, EEPROM, etc.)Solid state disks for high capacity, low power, lightweightTouch ScreensSilicon Valley Code Camp 201128

29. Operating SystemsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201129

30. Mobile Device ArchitectureApplicationsSoftware StackOperating SystemDevice HardwareSilicon Valley Code Camp 201130

31. Operating Systems: CEDsReal Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Limited capacity, minimalSpecific use caseCompactEfficientOpen Source and proprietary RTOS (BeRTOS, FreeRTOS, VxWorks, PikesOS, LynxOS, Nucleus RTOS)Silicon Valley Code Camp 201131

32. Operating Systems: Smart PhonesFeature rich Modern OSCapabilities and servicesFree and proprietary OS (J2ME, Symbian, FreeBSD, Linux variants like HP WebOS, Maemo)Silicon Valley Code Camp 201132

33. Operating Systems & OEMsOEMs bake OS into the deviceOS cannot be changedOS defines key features of deviceSecurity characteristicsMultithreadingResource sharingSilicon Valley Code Camp 201133

34. Software StackSoftware layer put on top of OSMiddleware or mobile platformAPIs exposed to developersOpen source & proprietary (Android, iPhone, Blackberry OS)Silicon Valley Code Camp 201134

35. Software Stack: why is it important?Stack exposes device capabilitiesUnpublished or private APIsDefines application structureSilicon Valley Code Camp 201135

36. Android Architecturehttp://developer.android.com/guide/basics/what-is-android.htmlSilicon Valley Code Camp 201136

37. Symbian Architecture http://www.developer.nokia.com/Community/Wiki/images/7/78/Symbian_Arc.png?20090412093457Silicon Valley Code Camp 201137

38. iPhone Architecturehttp://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/Security/Conceptual/Security_Overview/Architecture/Architecture.htmlSilicon Valley Code Camp 201138

39. DevelopersSilicon Valley Code Camp 201139

40. Developers: who?EnterprisesUsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201140

41. Mobile Device ArchitectureApplicationsSoftware StackOperating SystemDevice HardwareSilicon Valley Code Camp 201141

42. ApplicationsApplication development depends on:Mobile stackUnderlying OSHardwareCarrierSilicon Valley Code Camp 201142

43. Content Distribution ChannelsAppStores: coined by AppleOver 125 AppStores todaySingle or multiple platform supportControl over ecosystemEconomical reasonsAppStores to provide broader set of servicesSilicon Valley Code Camp 201143

44. Content Distribution ChannelsCarriers (VzAppStore, Sprint's Software Store)OEMs (Motorola, Samsung) OS Providers (Palm's AppCatalog, Nokia's Ovistore, Android Market, AppStore,)Third party Companies (GetJar, AndSpot)AppStores for devices (PlayStation Store, DSi Shop for Nintendo Dsi)Silicon Valley Code Camp 201144

45. Cross Platform DevelopmentPhoneGap, AppceleratorWrite once run anywhereHTML5, JavascriptEasy to write and useDevice IntegrationUser ExperienceSilicon Valley Code Camp 201145

46. Mobile WebApps render on browserDeveloped using web technologies (HTML5, JSON, CSS)W3C standards for mobile application developmentNative vs. web applications Economic reasonsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201146

47. Mobile Web: Application Development PlatformSilicon Valley Code Camp 201147http://www.w3.org/2011/02/mobile-web-app-state.html

48. TrendsMobile ContentMobile CommerceSocial NetworkingLocation Aware applicationsMobile + Social + local = ConvergenceMobile WidgetsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201148

49. Services & InfrastructureSilicon Valley Code Camp 201149

50. Services & InfrastructureCloud ServicesAnalyticsTesting & MonitoringCommerce PlatformsAdvertising Platforms & ServicesSilicon Valley Code Camp 201150

51. What does mobile ecosystem look like today?SecurityOS VendorsOEMsConsumersServices & InfrastructureDevelopersCarriersWireless NetworksSilicon Valley Code Camp 201151

52. What does mobile ecosystem look like today?FragileNascentExperimentationFragmentationStandards are evolvingOrganic adoptionSilicon Valley Code Camp 201152

53. Referenceshttp://developer.android.comhttp://developer.apple.comWikipediaWeb Commerce Security Design and Development by Hadi Nahari & Ronald L. Krutz, Wiley Publishing, Inc.Programming the Mobile Web by Maximiliano Firtman, O’Reilly PublicationsSilicon Valley Code Camp 201153

54. ImagesDeveloper: www.winceron.com/dotnetdevelopers.aspxCarriers: www.gev.comOS: http://tftscdn.nexus404.com/Blog/wp-content/uploads2/2010/03/Mobile-OS-Logos.jpgOEMs: http://hotcellularphone.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/top-five.jpgStandards: whywebstandards.org/Wireless Networks: http://www.tech-faq.com/wp-content/uploads/images/wireless-networks.gifMobile Devices: http://www.w3.org/2006/Talks/1106-MoMoParis/mobilechristmas2004.jpegMobile Ecosystem: http://www.w3.org/2006/Talks/1106-MoMoParis/mobilechristmas2004.jpegSilicon Valley Code Camp 201154