Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication Betty XU Nov 27, 2014.

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication

Betty XU Nov 27, 2014

It’s the Internet of Things

50 Billion Things will be connected on the web by 2020, changing the way we live and do business.

Forbes, “Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends.” October 23, 2012

Agenda

Introduction

Motivation

Technology

Benefits Growth

Challenges

Introduction

• Communicate among machines, sensors, devices or “things”

• Over wired or wireless communication network • No human intervention whilst devices are

communicating end-to-end

Motivation

• Efficiency & Productivity• Mature Technology

• Wireless Communication (e.g. 4G)• Rise of Cloud

• Lower cost• Electronic devices • Connectivity

• Regulatory Mandates

Technology

Layer Key Components Functions

Application Layer Fleet Management/Health Care/Retail Business Intelligence

Management Layer Service Management, OSS/BSS/NMS Data Analysis

Communication Layer WiMax/2G/3G/LTE Data Transmission

Sensing Layer M2M device with Camera; RFID, GPS, Sensors & Actuators Data Collection

M2M System Architecture

Technology

Source: ECN 2012

Sensing - Data Collection

Source: Harbor Research

Communication - Data Transmission

Communication - Data Transmission

Access Network • Wired Solution - dedicated cabling between sensor and gateway

(E.G. cable, xDSL, PLC, optical, etc.)• Wireless Capillary Solution - short-range link

(E.G. Wi-Fi, RFID, Bluetooth, WLAN, ZigBee, etc.)• Wireless Cellular Solution - cellular link

(E.G. GSM, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, LTE-M, WiMAX, etc.)

Communication - Data Transmission

Source: Harbor Research

Communication - Data Transmission

Gateway • Connect access and core networks• Network address translation• Packet fragmentation/defragmentation

Core Network • Connect to computer system• IPv6-enabled Internet

Management - Data Analysis

Data Assessment • Enterprise software application• Standalone system

Response• Automate a business process by automating the flow of data• Right data, right place, and right way

Example:• Data Normalization - Extract data and convert into standard format• Rules Engine - Apply rules to data for modelling• Device intelligence - Add intelligence to device for control

Cloud – Scalability, Flexibility & Security

End-to-End Architecture

End-to-End Communication

Source: Stratecast 2010

Applications

•Telemedicine & home healthcare•Emergency services management

Healthcare

•Remote meter reading•Energy usage and optimization•Street light management

Utilities

•Navigation and routing•Route optimization•Fleet Management

Transportation

• Remote Monitoring• Remote asset

management• Prototype testing

Manufacturing

• Stock Control• POS / Vending

Machine• Digital signage

Retail

• Water and animal control

• Environment monitoring at sea

Natural Resources

Benefits

• Increase operational efficiencies• Streamlined delivery processes• Greater control and management of assets• Better decision-making• Identify critical situations• Sustainability • Generate new revenue streams• Improve Customer experience• etc...

M2M is in a growing trend...

Connections• Global M2M connections reached 195 million in 2013,

growing at almost 40% per year (38% CAGR) • M2M connections now account for 2.8% of all global

mobile connections, double the 1.4% share recorded in 2010

Device• 12.5 million M2M-capable devices by 2020

Revenue• 23 percent annual growth rate, rising from $121 billion in

annually derived revenue in 2012 to become a $948 billion business by 2020

(GSMA Intelligence 2014)

M2M is in a growing trend...

Source: Berg Insight 2012

Challenges

• Lack of universal standards• Network Scalability

• Large, distributed networks• Congestion • Complex data management

• Low latency and high reliability • Power consumption of M2M devices• Fragmented value chain

Reference

1. S.Kechiche, D.George and N.Jain, "From concept to delivery: the M2M market today ", GSMA Intelligence, London, UK, Feb.2014

2. J.Easwaramony, "APAC M2M Outlook", Frost & Sullivan, New York, June.2011

3. T.Ryberg, "The Global Wireless M2M Market", Berg Insight, Sweden, April.2012

4. M.Cullinen, "Machine to machine technologies: unlocking the potential of a $1 trillion industry", The Carbon War Room, 2013

5. A.Maedaer, P.Rost and D.Staehle, "The Challenge of M2M Communications for the Cellular Radio Access Network", EuroView2011, 2011

Q&A

Appendix

Link for the video on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2MxwBcOIpE