Location Based Services - Changing Mobile Dynamics
Focus: The value web of the Location Based Services (LBS) and its challenges. Defining LBS : LBS is a location technology that can be provided on any mobile unit (PDA, SmartPhone, personal navigation Device). The location of the mobile can be computed by triangulating the device by three adjacent Mobils Switching Centers (MSC) or by GPS imbedded in the device. To make an LBS Service work , the following components talk seamlessly to each other. These include: The Mobile Unit (PDA, Mobile, Smart Phone, GPS etc.) The GSM Network of the Mobile Service Provider All the other OSS systems of the Network operator (for security, validation and authentication of user) The Location Enabling hardware and Software The systems of the Application Service provider (The LBS Provider responsible for fulfilling the request from mobile user) Enterprise Servers of other Business Service Providers (Like Pizza Hut, Travel Agents, Hotels, etc.) The LBS Engine and the GIS Applications and Databases. How LB