Overview:
 
Machine-to-machine (M2M) communications is an emerging technology and industry sub-segment poised to change the way that business is conducted, impacting everything from traditional telephony and IT operations to ERP, SCM, public safety, homeland security, and more. Written by Stephen Dye, an industry expert who has actually designed, implemented and operated M2M applications, End-to-End M2M provides invaluable information for anyone seeking to better understand the technology, applications, business and regulatory issues. End-to-End M2M distinguishes itself from other publications on this topic by providing the reader with an understanding of what is M2M, what are the technologies involved in M2M, reasons to use M2M, what are the key M2M applications, the challenges in deploying M2M, and more.
 
The Third Edition of End-to-End M2M builds upon version two (published in November 2008) and has been expanded to cover the following address topics:
 
New in the Third Edition
 
Embedded Systems
 
Real-Time Embedded Systems 
Networked Embedded Systems
Power Aware Computing           
Security in Embedded Systems
System-on-Chip Design
Testing of Embedded Core-Based Integrated Circuits    
Embedded Applications           
Automotive Networks   
Industrial Automation
 
M2M Sensor Specifications
 
RFID and Automatic Identification Systems
 
Embedded Systems, Applications and Business Cases
 
Six (6) New M2M Case Studies
 
Target Audience:

Those involved in the M2M industry will find the business modeling, case studies, and expert analysis to be an extremely valuable as tool in considering business expansion, M2M applications, and new projects
Those new to the M2M industry will find this entire publication an invaluable resource and significant opportunity for cost savings versus the effort and pain of simply learning by trial and error.

This is a must-have resource for anyone engaged in business or technology planning and engineering involving M2M Investors, analysts, and consultants in the M2M industry will find that this report provides all they need to know about M2M Industry segments that will benefit most from this report are suppliers and service providers of wireless (including cellular and unlicensed spectrum), telemetry and telematics, enterprise users and beneficiaries of improved business process communications in areas such as SCM and ERP, and government, public safety, and homeland security personnel

M2M 101: Definition and History. 13
 
M2M Building Blocks. 14
 
M2M Evolution. 15
 
The major components of M2M... 16
 
Wireless M2M Devices. 17
 
Wireless Transport of M2M Data to and from the Monitoring Facility. 17
 
The Back-end Operations and Support Infrastructure. 18
 
M2M Solution Building Blocks: a More In-Depth View.. 19
 
The Machine The Customer Intends To Monitor And Control 19
 
The In-Field Hardware Device Created By The Hardware Vendor 19
 
Wireless Network. 19
 
The Back-End Server 20
 
The Internet 20
 
The Customer Facility For Monitoring And Controlling The Machines. 20
 
Part Two: M2M Technology. 21
 
The Field-Deployed Hardware And Firmware Technology. 21
 
Analog to Digital Converter, Digital to Analog Converter (ADC / DAC) 22
 
Memory. 23
 
Input / Output (I/O) 23
 
Power Module. 23
 
Processor and Clock. 23
 
Wireless Service Technology and Protocols. 25
 
GSM- (Global System Mobile) 25
 
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) 26
 
iDEN   (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) 26
 
Analog or AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Service) 26
 
The Technologies. 28
 
GPRS (General Purpose Radio Service) 29
 
1xRTT or CDMA2000. 29
 
iDEN Packet 29
 
High-Level Features Of 3G Wireless. 29
 
Immediacy. 29
 
Packet Switched- Internet Protocol (IP) Compatibility. 30
 
Spectrum Efficiency. 30
 
CPDP (Cellular Packet Data Protocol) 30
 
Control Channel - SMS, Analog Control Channel. 30
 
SMS-The Short Message Service. 30
 
The Advantages of SMS. 31
 
Analog Control Channel 33
 
Circuit-Switched Data (CSD) 33
 
Wireless Technology Recommendation for M2M... 34
 
GSM-SMS and GPRS. 34
 
CDMA0inRTT. 34
 
Embedded Systems. 35
 
Real-Time Embedded Systems. 38
 
Networked Embedded Systems. 39
 
Power Aware Computing. 41
 
Security in Embedded Systems. 42
 
System-on-Chip Design. 42
 
Testing of Embedded Core-Based Integrated Circuits. 44
 
Embedded Applications. 45
 
Automotive Networks. 45
 
Industrial Automation. 46
 
Intelligent Sensors. 46
 
Technology Strategy. 48
 
Hardware Budget 48
 
Scope of Deployment-Domestic or International 48
 
Ease of Creating The Application. 48
 
Wireless Service Options. 48
 
Wireless Access Costs. 49
 
Further Technology Considerations. 49
 
IP Addresses: Static, Dynamic and Persistent 49
 
Back-end Server Technology. 50
 
Gateway to Wireless Carrier or Service Provider. 51
 
3G-GPRS, 1xRTT iDEN Packet 51
 
Delivery of SMS to the Internet 51
 
Server That Processes Inbound And Outbound M2M Messages. 53
 
Adds A Layer Of Security. 53
 
Provides Billing Services. 53
 
Enables Customer Care. 53
 
Logs and Manages Traffic. 54
 
Interprets inbound and outbound M2M messages. 54
 
PART - Two -B- RFID.. 55
 
Automatic Identification Systems. 56
 
Barcode systems. 56
 
Optical character recognition. 56
 
Biometric procedures. 57
 
Fingerprinting procedures (dactyloscopy) 57
 
Smart cards. 58
 
Memory cards. 58
 
Microprocessor cards. 58
 
RFID systems. 59
 
Components of an RFID System.. 61
 
Types of RFID Systems. 61
 
Types of Tags. 61
 
Passive Tags. 62
 
Semi Passive RFID Tags. 62
 
Active RFID Tags. 62
 
Active Tags with Sensors/GPS. 62
 
Difference between Active and Passive RFID.. 63
 
Application Field. 63
 
Comparison between RFID and the different available tracking techniques. 65
 
Part 3: M2M Business Dynamics. 66
 
Why M2M is taking place-what happened. 66
 
Differences Between Telemetry/SCADA And M2M Systems. 66
 
M2M Opportunities: Services Companies Can Offer. 67
 
Hardware Services. 68
 
Wireless Devices. 68
 
Custom Interfaces. 69
 
Standards Approval 69
 
Manufacturing. 69
 
Support 69
 
Wireless Services. 70
 
Software and Back-End Services. 72
 
Revenue Models. 73
 
Recurring Revenue Flow.. 77
 
Business and Technology Strategies. 79
 
Choosing a Wireless Service Provider. 79
 
SIM Cards. 79
 
Activations. 79
 
Cost per SMS / Data Block. 80
 
SMS / Data Retry Scheme. 80
 
SMS Delivery Receipt 80
 
Store and Forward. 81
 
Roaming. 81
 
SLAs. 81
 
SMS with GPRS and 3G.. 81
 
Billing Services. 81
 
Assessing A Wireless Services Provider's Capability. 82
 
Wireless Service Level Agreement: Key Criteria. 84
 
Return on Investment (ROI) 87
 
Reducing Costs By Replacing Existing Processes And Procedures. 87
 
Increasing Efficiency Of An Operation. 87
 
Using M2M To Remain Competitive. 87
 
Billing Business and System Considerations. 88
 
Wireless Carrier 88
 
Wireless Aggregator and VAR.. 89
 
Wireless Services Reseller 89
 
Itemized Billing. 89
 
Recommended Billing Service Features. 90
 
Accept Raw Input Data From Wireless Carrier For Any Data Technology. 91
 
Create Single/ Multiple Invoices Based On User-Defined Rates. 91
 
Add And Modify New And Existing Rate Plans. 91
 
Add And Modify New And Existing Revenue Sharing Schemes. 91
 
Create User-Defined Statistical Information Requests. 92
 
Calculate Overages And Carry Over Amounts Of Data. 92
 
Invoice For Local Taxes, FCC And Other Federal / State Fees. 92
 
Indicate Roaming Instances And Invoice As Appropriate. 93
 
Part Four: M2M Politics, Privacy and Regulatory. 94
 
M2M Regulatory issues. 94
 
Approvals. 94
 
GSM Conformance Testing. 95
 
PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) 95
 
M2M And Telematics: Political And Privacy Issues. 96
 
M2M: Asset Tracking Using RFID Tags In Retail Stores. 96
 
Telematics: Vehicle Tracking And Navigational Assistance. 97
 
Part 5: M2M Applications and Case Studies. 99
 
M2M Applications. 99
 
Utility Company Applications. 99
 
AMR Business Dynamics. 100
 
AMR Benefits. 100
 
General Measurement And Detection Applications. 101
 
Heating Venting, Air Conditioning (HVAC) 101
 
Alarm, Presence and Intrusion Detection. 102
 
Environment 102
 
Vending and Copier Machine Monitoring. 102
 
Vending Machine Business Dynamics. 102
 
Office Copiers. 103
 
Radio Masts and Towers. 104
 
Railroad Level Crossing. 104
 
Parking and Traffic Control 104
 
Asset and Inventory Tracking / Management 105
 
Vehicle and Fleet Management 105
 
Homeland Security. 106
 
Medical and Healthcare. 107
 
Part 5a: M2M The Next Level. 108
 
Importance of M2M... 108
 
M2M Employer Value Chain Analysis. 109
 
M2M Needs From Employers Perspective. 109
 
Part 5b: M2M Technological Advances. 115
 
M2M Sensors. 115
 
M2M Sensors:  challenges. 116
 
M2M Sensor Requirement 118
 
M2M Sensor Networks. 119
 
M2M Sensor Specifications. 120
 
Latest Developments in Home Networking. 121
 
Home Security using Sensor Networks. 122
 
Home Entertainment Systems. 123
 
Concepts. 124
 
Existing Standards. 124
 
Limitations. 125
 
Evaluations. 125
 
Comparison. 128
 
Part 5c: M2M Communication Protocols. 129
 
M2M Standards for RFID.. 132
 
M2M Case Studies. 138
 
Hypothetical Case Study. 138
 
Integrating an M2M solution to a Field Service Repair Company. 138
 
Enterprise Profile (FBS, Inc.) 138
 
Areas Of Inefficiency For FBS. 139
 
Recommended Wireless IM (M2M) Solution Components. 139
 
Post M2M Integration Work Flow.. 139
 
Wireless Instant Messaging Solution Costs. 142
 
Gross Profit Analysis. 143
 
Return on Investment Analysis. 143
 
Case Study on Jasper Wireless: M2M Services and Application. 146
 
About the company. 146
 
Global SIM... 146
 
Service Management Tool: Jasper Control Center 147
 
Professional Design and Certification. 147
 
Customers. 148
 
Latest Developments. 148
 
Case Study: Amersam Car Park Management 150
 
Application Requirements. 150
 
Amersam: The Car Park Management Company. 150
 
Individual Monitoring of Every Parking Space. 151
 
Monitoring and Control of Other Facility Systems. 152
 
Author's Note. 153
 
Case Study: BioLab. 154
 
The Challenge. 154
 
The Solution. 154
 
The Results. 155
 
Author's Note. 156
 
Case Study: Brookstone Equipment Co. 156
 
The Challenge. 156
 
The Solution. 157
 
Author's Note. 159
 
Case Study: ADT - Monitoring Parolees. 160
 
The Challenge. 160
 
The Solution. 160
 
Some Key Benefits Of This Solution. 161
 
Author's Note. 161
 
Case Study: Mobile Cardiac Telemetry. 162
 
CardioNet 162
 
The Challenge. 162
 
The Solution. 163
 
Author's Note. 163
 
Case Study Kansas City Power & Light 164
 
The Challenge. 164
 
The Solution. 164
 
FleetBoss Telematics Case Studies. 167
 
B&A Distributing, Inc., Beverage Distribution. 167
 
The Challenge. 167
 
The Solution. 167
 
Benefits. 167
 
Maverick Materials-Building Materials Supply. 167
 
Challenge. 167
 
The Solution. 167
 
Benefits. 167
 
Bayer AG-Inventory Management - ATplan Case Study. 168
 
The Challenge. 168
 
The Solution. 169
 
Benefits. 170
 
American Red Cross Case Study - Numerex. 171
 
The Challenge. 171
 
The Solution. 171
 
Benefits. 172
 
Ballarat Health Services - Opto 22 - Australia - Case Study. 173
 
The Challenge. 173
 
The Solution. 174
 
Benefits. 175
 
AIRS - Advanced Incident Response System - Cisco Case Study. 176
 
The Challenge. 176
 
The Solution. 176
 
Benefits. 177
 
Tridum - ABB Zurich - Case Study. 178
 
The Challenge. 178
 
The Solution. 178
 
Benefits. 179
 
Cole Plumbing. 180
 
Challenge. 180
 
The Solution. 180
 
Benefits. 180
 
Springer Equipment Forklift Sales, Parts, Service, Rentals, Leasing. 180
 
Challenge. 180
 
The Solution. 180
 
Benefits. 180
 
Provider Profiles. 180
 
AIRDESK.. 180
 
Airalliance™ Partner Network. 181
 
Activation. 182
 
Technology. 182
 
Professional Services & Support 182
 
FleetBoss. 183
 
Software, Firmware, Hardware Development 183
 
nPhase. 184
 
Wireless Gateway Services. 184
 
M2M Developer Program.. 184
 
Direct, Wireless Service Providers. 184
 
Telemetrix. 184
 
Case Study on U.S. Naval Air Systems Command. 185
 
Location - Naval Air Systems Command, U.S. 185
 
Project - A Distributed, Intelligent Network of Unmanned Systems. 185
 
Company - Augusta Systems, Inc. 185
 
The Challenge. 185
 
The Solution. 185
 
Benefits. 186
 
Case Study on United States Navy. 187
 
Location - U.S. Navy Regional Supply Office in Norfolk, Va. 187
 
Project - Aviation Spare Parts Tracking. 187
 
Company - Intermec RFID.. 187
 
The Challenge. 187
 
The Solution. 187
 
Benefits. 188
 
Case Study on St. Olavs Hospital, Norway. 189
 
Location - St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim, Norway. 189
 
Project - Using RFID for Garments and Laundry. 189
 
Company - Texi AS. 189
 
The Challenge. 189
 
The Solution. 189
 
Benefits. 191
 
Case Study on Heinz. 192
 
Location - Heinz, U.S. 192
 
Project - Inventory Tracking. 192
 
Company - IBM... 192
 
The Challenge. 192
 
The Solution. 192
 
Benefits. 193
 
Case Study on U.S. Army: Land Warrior. 194
 
Location - U.S. 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Fort Lewis. 194
 
Project - Codename Land Warrior. 194
 
Company - N.A. (U.S. Defence Research and Development) 194
 
The Challenge. 194
 
The Solution. 194
 
Benefits. 195
 
Case Study on Automated Meter Reading System (China Gas) 196
 
Location - China, Asia. 196
 
Project - Automated Meter Reading System.. 196
 
Company - Wavenis Technology, Coronis and HowDeep Technology. 196
 
The Challenge. 196
 
The Solution. 196
 
Benefits. 197
 
Case Study on GPS based Fleet and Asset Tracking. 198
 
Location - Toronto, Canada and Johannesburg. 198
 
Project - GPS  based Tracking. 198
 
Company - Geotab. 198
 
The Challenge. 198
 
The Solution. 198
 
Benefits. 199
 
Part Six: M2M Requirement, Roles and Market Analysis. 200
 
Part Six- a - Future Applications and Prototypes. 205
 
Prototypes. 209
 
Asset and warehouse management 210
 
Automotive. 211
 
Building monitoring and control 211
 
Environmental monitoring. 211
 
Health care. 212
 
Military battlefield awareness. 212
 
Security and surveillance. 213
 
Future Research. 213
 
Secure systems. 213
 
Embedded Operating Systems. 214
 
Groups Management 214
 
Lightweight Signal Processing. 214
 
High-Data-Rate Sensors. 215
 
Applications. 216
 
Asset and warehouse management 217
 
Automotive. 217
 
Building monitoring and control 218
 
Environmental monitoring. 218
 
Health care. 218
 
Military battlefield awareness. 219
 
Security and surveillance. 219
 
Secure systems. 220
 
Embedded Operating Systems. 220
 
Groups Management 221
 
Lightweight Signal Processing. 221
 
High-Data-Rate Sensors. 221