http://www.ini.cmu.edu/WIRELESS/ (PC Press Internet CD, 03/1996)
Brief History |
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| In 1992, the Information Networking Institute (INI) began its wireless research program. The overall objective of the program is to stimulate wireless information networking research within Carnegie Mellon University. The efforts to date owe much to the support and cooperation of Bell Communications Research, Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, and others. | ||
| The wireless initiative has three dimensions: |
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| Research: into several aspects of wireless technology to make mobile communication and computation a highly functional tool and a seamless service that is easy to use; |
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| Infrastructure: development of a campus-wide and Pittsburgh-wide research network including both the mobile computers and the networks needed to serve as a platform for the research activities of CMU faculty and sponsors; and |
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| Applications: development and evaluation of applications to support and integrate research efforts. |
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Focus and Goals of Program |
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| In contrast to the present public switched telephone network, it is unlikely that a single wireless network will emerge. The Wireless Initiative research activities are aimed at making many networks useful and cost-effective for mobile users of voice and computing services. | ||
A Partnership Opportunity |
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| The work so far has mainly been sponsored by: AEG Transportation, AT&T, Bell Communications Research, Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, Daimler Benz, the National Science Foundation, and the Institute itself. Other partners have included: Bellvue Police Department, Hewlett Packard, and South Hills Health Systems. | ||
| The Information Networking Institute actively seeks further partners to help speed the progress towards its research goals. | ||
| More information is available from: | E-Mail: | ini-director+@andrew.cmu.edu |
| Mail: | Information Networking Institute A020 Hamburg Hall 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
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| Phone: | (412) 268-7195 |
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| Fax: | (412) 268-7196 |
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| Ask for: | Ben Bennington, Director of the Institute. |
| Last Updated - February 18, 1996 [09:05pm EST] | ini-webmaster+@andrew.cmu.edu |