Chapter Seven
Specification of the work scope The main work scope of the project includes the followings: M2M Middleware platform for M2M devices, as a form of SDK RDK for M2M device hardware development Standardized M2M communication module especially for WiMax and LTE Advanced M2M technologies especially for low power consumption, QoS, and M2M gateway M2M server platform Test-bed for trial of new M2M services and applications Finding New M2M service models
Participating organizations In order to fulfill the project successfully, four organizations which have appropriate technologies and rich experiences for M2M device, server, gateway, and standardization are actively involved. Modacom, as the leading company of the project has been in charge of M2M device technologies including SDK, RDK, and communication modules for M2M device developers. It also established the M2M test-bed. KT, as the biggest network and IT service provider in Korea has been involved for the development of the M2M service platform. PicosNet and Ajou University have joined for the M2M gateway and standardization. In addition, Korea’s major mobile network/service providers such as SKT and LG U+ have joined an advisory committee to review of the direction and design of the project. The specification of the work and the role of each participating organizations for the project is shown in Figure 1.
Outputs of the project As outputs of the project, an SDK which includes an M2M middleware platform and an RDK, 4G mobile communication modules, M2M gateway and M2M service platforms were produced. Also, an M2M service test-bed to verify the project results and to test the feasibility of new services and applications is another ouput. The development of new M2M services and applications and their trials for e-Health, automotive, and video surveillance are other results of the project. 319