New Generation of IP-Phone Enabled Mobile Devices

Abstract

This paper describes how IP-phone communication and real-world user interface can become a new standard for mobile terminals. Current wireless broadband networks such as the 802.11a/b will eventually lead to IP mobile phones. As “smart” appliances emerge on the market, mobile terminals can play a new role in the ubiquitous computing environment. This paper integrates IP-phone communication capability and intuitive user interface into a mobile terminal. It explains the use of the “pick-and-drop” technique as a controlling interface for voice sessions and music streams, enabling both usability and security, important in a practical ubiquitous computing environment. Finally, a prototype implementation will be briefly described.