Analysis of notification methods with respect to mobile system characteristics

Recently, there has been an increasing need for secure, efficient and simple notification methods for mobile systems. Such systems are meant to provide users with precise tools best suited for work or leisure environments and a lot of effort has been put into creating a multitude of mobile applications. However, not much research has been put at the same time into determining which of the available protocols are best suited for individual tasks. Here a number of basic notification methods are presented and tests are performed for the most promising ones. An attempt is made to determine which methods have the best throughput, latency, security and other characteristics. A comprehensive comparison is provided, which can be used to select the right method for a specific project. Finally, conclusions are provided and the results of all the tests conducted are discussed.