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Learn about the Wireless Interoperability Executive Committee in Kentucky and the importance of establishing De-jure and De-facto standards for wireless data communication interoperability. Discover how the Wireless Data Infrastructure and Exchange components facilitate data exchange across networks. Explore the criteria for selecting the appropriate standard and the Working Group's recommendation for the IPMobileNet Wireless Data Specification Standard.
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Kentucky Wireless Interoperability Executive Committee (KWIEC) Wireless Data Communication Interoperability Wireless Data Infrastructure Wireless Data Exchange Ken BornCommonwealth Office of Technology Architecture & Standards Working Group
What is Required for Wireless Data Communication Interoperability? • At a minimum, the physical and logical interface components are necessary for wireless data interoperability: • Wireless Data Infrastructure • Wireless Data Exchange • When used together, these two components enable users to interoperate and exchange data communications directly between units and across networks.
Types of Standards • De-jure Standards: • Are those defined and approved by a recognized standardization body such as the TIA, ISO and IEEE. • Are open standards and ensure compatibility between different vendor’s products. • De-facto Standards: • Are developed by one or several companies that have established itself as the preponderant standard with the vast majority of users in the market place.
De-jure Wireless Data Standard • Project 25 Data Interface Standard: • Open standard developed by APCO. • Allows for data transport at 9.6 KBs using digital technologies. • Enables different public safety agencies to interact with one another and to exchange critical information in emergencies even though they may be out of their own primary coverage area.
De-facto Wireless Data Standard • An assessment survey was sent out to various wireless data communication vendors asking for: • Vendor Information • Public Safety Agency Information • Wireless Data Communication Interoperability • Frequency Band of Operation • Over the Air Protocol • Number of Base Stations • Number of Mobile Units • Identify the Coverage Footprint • To determine a preponderant standard with the vast majority of users in the market place.
Identify the Standard to Use • De-jure • Is the data throughput of 9.6 KBs too limited for wireless data communications for public safety agencies? • De-facto • Is there a predominant presence of a particular vendor to establish a De-facto Standard?
Working Group Findings • The Working Group believes the adoption of a De-jure standard would be inadequate for the requirements of public safety wireless data applications. • The Working Group believes it is important to adopt a De-facto standard to improve wireless data interoperability in the Commonwealth. • The Working Group believes there is a De-facto standard established by one vendor due to the “preponderant and vast majority of public safety users” in the Commonwealth and recommends the De-facto IPMobileNet Wireless Data Specification Standard to be used for the Commonwealth’s Public Safety Wireless Data Communication Infrastructure operating in the 800 MHz Frequency Band.
Wireless Data Communication Interoperability usingDe-jure or De-facto Standards Questions ?