Title :
Introduction to the ITU-T NGN focus group release 1: target environment, services, and capabilities
Author :
Carugi, Marco ; Hirschman, C. Brent ; Narita, Atsunobu
Abstract :
This article starts by introducing some interesting use cases of set-vices and capabilities to be supported in next-generation networks. The target environment, relevant services, and some critical capabilities identified by the ITU-T Focus Group on NGN for the first phase of NGN deployments - NGN Release 1 - are then described. Finally, some examples of services to capabilities mapping are provided.
Keywords :
multimedia communication; subscriber loops; telecommunication security; telecommunication services; ITU-T Focus Group; access network multiplicity; enhanced security; increased service enabler interaction; multimedia services; next generation network; seamless mobility; Biomedical imaging; DSL; Focusing; Hospitals; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Mobile communication; Next generation networking; Quality of service; Telemedicine; Wireless LAN;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2005.1522123
