• Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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• v.11 no.12
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• pp.977-983
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• 2005

In this paper, novel ubiquitous concept of real reality robot game controlled by a mobile server robot is proposed. Real reality robot game means that two real robots controlled by humans/computers through the internet are playing a boxing game. The mobile server robot captures playing images of the boxing game and sends them to GUI on the screen of human operators' PC. The human operator can login to the boxing game from any computer in any place if he/she is permitted. Remote control of a boxing robot by a motion capture system through network is implemented. Successful motion control of a boxing robot remotely controlled by a motion capture system through network can be achieved. In addition, real boxing games between a human and a computer are demonstrated.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.16 no.2 s.68
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• pp.63-72
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• 2001

이동전화시장에 경쟁된 이후 국내 이동전화시장은 사업자간의 치열한 경쟁으로 인해 보급률이 58%에 달하는 등 급격한 성장을 이룩하여 왔다. 그러나 이러한 외형적인 성장에 비추어 이용자 입장에서의 경쟁 활성화 효과는 극히 미미한 실정이다. 오히려 이동전화서비스에 대한 소비자들의 불만이 갈수록 높아지고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 문제의 근본 원인은 이동망을 운영하고 있는 사업자들이 일단 가입자가 확보되면 확보된 가입자에게는 거의 독점적인 권한을 행사할 수 있는 시장구조에서 비롯되고 있다. 본 고에서는 이러한 이동망의 배타적 사용문제를 해결하고 경쟁을 활성화하기 위한 수단으로써 가상이동망사업자(Mobile Virtual Network Operator: MVNO) 제도를 검토하고 그 구체적 운영방안을 외국사례를 중심으로 살펴보고자 한다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.7 no.5
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• pp.138-145
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• 2007

Mobile network evolution and development of USN technologies introduce new business model based on context awareness. Cellular operators provide friend finding service using cell based location information and telematics service using GPS location information. Recently cellular operators provide yellow page service based cell based location information. In this paper, we develop mobile tour application on WIPI platform based on location information. Mobile tour information services provide the best information based on context awareness using user location information from LBS(Location Based Service) Platform, season, weather conditions, time from Web server, and personal preference information stored in database. Mobile tour information service application is developed on WIPI platform.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2003.05a
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• pp.57-61
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• 2003

Many countries in the world introduced MVNO regulations to improve the competitiveness in mobile networks. Fixed operator in U.K. like British Telecom (BT) started MVNO business with Mobile Network Operator (O2) on October 1, 2002. For Korean fixed operator such as Dacom, Hanaro Telecom, Korea Telecom (KT), and Onse Telecom are focusing on MVNO market. Thus, this paper suggests possible regulation plans for mobile communication industry in Korea to enter the mobile market successfully.

• Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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• v.12 no.4
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• pp.93-106
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• 2011

The Korean mobile telecom market has undergone a sea change since Apple created a new mobile ecosystem with Appstore and iPhone. Many non-telecom operators have been trying hard to come up with new business strategies to gain a competitive edge. The shifting competition landscape requires a new communications policy that can further stimulate the evolving market. This is why countries around the world are upgrading their communications policies: to renew the market foundation and better respond to the ever-changing industry environment. Using the ANP(Analytic Network Process) model, this study identifies policy variables and performs quantitative analysis on their priorities. The analysis results will help prioritize policy variables under the limited amount of resources, and serve as useful guidelines for making mobile ecosystem policies.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2018.10a
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• pp.457-460
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• 2018

The mobile communication based train control is the train control system by utilizing wireless communication rather than conventional wired communication. Traditional train control operates train occupation, safety integrity and moving authority using fixed block wired railway signal system. Since introduction of mobile communication in railway area, railway operators can provide improved passager services. Futhermore, it can replace inefficient train onboard equipments and railway ground facilities for economic benefits. In this paper we introduce mobile communication based railway system currently in operation around the world. Moreover, we provide the minimum requirements of the radio communication performance. Proposed minimum requirements of the radio communication improve more secure and efficient mobile communication based train control system.

• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.513-522
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• 2016

We propose a mechanism for monitoring load in quality of service (QoS)-enabled wireless networks and show how it can be used for network management as well as for dynamic pricing. Mobile network traffic, especially video, has grown exponentially over the last few years and it is anticipated that this trend will continue into the future. Driving factors include the availability of new affordable, smart devices, such as smart-phones and tablets, together with the expectation of high quality user experience for video as one would obtain at home. Although new technologies such as long term evolution (LTE) are expected to help satisfy this demand, the fact is that several other mechanisms will be needed to manage overload and congestion in the network. Therefore, the efficient management of the expected huge data traffic demands is critical if operators are to maintain acceptable service quality while making a profit. In the current work, we address this issue by first investigating how the network load can be accurately monitored and then we show how this load metric can then be used to provide creative pricing plans. In addition, we describe its applications to features like traffic offloading and user satisfaction tracking.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.36 no.3B
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• pp.231-239
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• 2011

This paper reviews the recent theoretical and empirical studies on the European countries that the bill and keep settlement between mobile operators is superior to the financial settlement like CPNP from the perspectives of social welfare and fare competition in market. Besides these the recent studies, considering the change of mobile wholesale market in Korea, the necessity to introduce the bill and keep settlement as an alternative for the current CPNP as well as policy implication is examined.

• Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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• v.37 no.5
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• pp.70-81
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• 2022

This study derived implications regarding competition policy to establish a reasonable spectrum allocation draft of a 3.7 GHz spectrum band by indepth analysis of 5G spectrum auctions. The following general features were identified by examining auctions of three countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Denmark, were completed in 2021. First, securing the minimum bandwidth that is essential for service competition was guaranteed by applying the spectrum cap. Second, a continuous spectrum band was allocated to all mobile network operators. Third, certain requirements were implemented to encourage the expansion of 5G service coverage. The spectrum cap that was implemented in Korea during the most recent spectrum auction was ineffective regarding competition policy. Additionally, it is anticipated that the allocation of 3.7-4.0 GHz spectrum will considerably impact market competition because the continuity of spectrum band is different among mobile service operators. Therefore, it is time to discuss promoting the 5G service competition in Korea by revising related laws.

• ETRI Journal
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.51-61
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• 2009

We present a unified explanation of the internationalization strategies of major mobile network operators (MNOs). We have developed a framework that analyzes the strategies of major international MNOs in terms of the relationship between their degree of involvement in international business operations and the degree of equity participation. The results show a positive association between these two dimensions as expected, but they also reveal some exceptional cases in which certain MNOs are actively involved in the business operations of other foreign MNOs, even with minor (or zero) equity investments. In this paper, we argue that the strategic actions of the major MNOs which are the largest shareholders of foreign MNOs are in an equilibrium status because these major MNOs derive maximum benefit from full or considerable management control and active involvement. Finally, we predict that latecomers (MNOs who are just about to enter foreign telecommunications markets) may adopt an incremental investment approach because most developed markets and deregulated emerging markets with growth potential are already preempted by major MNOs. Therefore, the window of opportunity for internationalization in those markets is currently small.