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March 9, 1999 (TOKYO) -- The Mobile Computing Promotion Consortium (MCPC)
published a set of guidelines covering enterprise system implementation
for mobile computers.
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The guidelines describe a principle for deploying an easy-to-use information
system for users of mobile computers or personal digital assistants
(PDAs) in remote places. The guidelines are being distributed to the
member companies of the consortium.
According to the consortium, the guidelines cover data processing methods
by application, the benefits of using mobile devices and measures to
solve a variety of issues.
For example, a mobile system will accelerate the processing speed of
transactions on the spot in such applications as logistics and sales
management. On the other hand, the guidelines recommend that only a
part of the application be processed by the mobile device to reduce
the load on its CPU.
Also, the guidelines refer to required features and functions for servers
accessed by mobile computers. The basic features must include automatic
line disconnection when data transfer is completed, a capability for
automatically reconnecting the line when data transfer is interrupted
and a monitoring feature for all packets transferred.
The guidelines say that optional features may include proxy capability
to use a Web and email protocol like IMAP4.
Miscellaneous items include ways to manage network products and communication
lines, and items concerning the communication protocol to be implemented.
MCPC
was established in June 1997 to promote mobile computer usage. It has
74 member companies, including computer makers, communications carriers
and publishers.
(BizTech News Dept.)
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