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Kick Off Meeting
Island of San Servolo - Venice, Italy
11th to 13th February 2008
M2M Communication Systems
Telit Communications SpA - Guido Walcher
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Agenda
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Telit
What is M2M
Telit M2M modules
Features of Telit M2M modules
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GPS
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Easy Script
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FOTA
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Easy GPRS
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Other
Evolution of Telit M2M modules
Other wireless technologies
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ZigBee
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Bluetooth
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Wi-Fi
Developing embedded applications
Telit tasks and competences for EURIDICE
Integration of RFID with cellular technologies
Power management
Testing and validation
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Telit
1986
The company's origins as an engineering organization selling research and
development services to the telecom industry.
1989
First cellular phone (450 MHz RTMS Italian system) is developed.
First vehicular & transportable TACS cell phone in production.
Engaging OEM and ODM contracts
1992
First E-TACS (900MHz) handset.
Development and production of CT1 cordless phones.
1995
1999
2001
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2006
first vehicular GSM phone
Development and production of dual band GSM/DCS handset,
dual mode GSM/Globalstar handset
First version of GM862GSM
Major change in company strategy: from handset development to module
development. Development and production of enhanced three band
GSM/DCS/PCS, GPRS terminals
Smaller M2M product presented to market in 3GSM: GE864. First PTCRB
certification. Application design for IBM.
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Competencies overview
Competencies of Telit Communications S.p.A.
Fully equipped test laboratories for CE, UL, R&TTE, FCC. GCF, PTCRB testing
Pre-measurements service for Telit customers
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Core values
Quality
ISO 9001:2000 certified at global
corporate level. Telit is
committed to continously
improve the quality levels of its
mission area assets: R&D,
Operations, Sales and Customer
Service.
Investment protection
Products are designed to bring
technology enhancements to the
integrators such as higher data
rates and new wireless
standards while maintaining
backward compatibility in form
factor and logical interfaces.
Business scalable
Product families that enable
integrators to easily move
between products without having
to redevelop their application in
order to address issues such as
an increase in mass volume
production.
Ease of integration
Product and service offerings
are designed to accelerate the
integrator’s time-to-market and
improve the overall development
experience.
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Global structure and coverage
TELIT WIRELESS SOLUTIONS – AMERICAS
Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc.
TELIT WIRELESS SOLUTIONS – APAC
Telit Wireless Solutions Co. Ltd.
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Regional headquarters
Regional product certification
Regional product management
Regional Technical support
Sales & Marketing for Americas
TELIT WIRELESS SOLUTIONS – EMEA
Telit Communications S.p.A.
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Regional headquarters
Product developement,
CDMA & UMTS/HSDPA
Product management & Manufacturing
Regional Technical support
Regional Sales & Marketing for APAC
Global headquarters
Global coordination of all disciplines
Product developement, GSM/GPRS
Product management & Manufacturing
Technical support
Regional Sales & Marketing for EMEA
 Telit has more than 2000 active customers in 56 countries
 Our customers are served through a global network of 32 specialized distributors
 Our 10 largest end-customers represent less than 30% of revenues
 Our customers cover the whole spectrum of the M2M market
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Trieste site
 Headquarters of Telit Wireless Solutions
since it’s foundation
 Global Center of Competence for GSM/GPRS
platform and product development
 More than 20 years experience in development, design
and production of cellular handsets and applications
 More than 150 employees in all relevant functions
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Cagliari (Sardinia) site - Design Center
The Cagliari design center team offers a variety of services
to customers:
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The mission of Telit Design Center is to design short range
communication systems and customer solutions and being
the Centre of Competence for ZigBee, WiFi, Bluetooth,
GPS, short-range-RF and it’s convergence to long range
RF.
Today, the site includes 30 engineers from the most
important development fields: HW, SW, testing and it is in
process of further recruitment. Most members of the team
are young and highly motivated
engineers, mostly
graduated at the local university of Cagliari.
Multiple customer support projects have been started from
small sized to medium sized as well as multinational
companies.
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Seoul site
 Regional headquarter for APAC markets and
CDMA / UMTS development
 In May 2006 Telit acquired Korean M2M division from Bellwave,
the local market leader
 Seoul R&D site involves today more than 60 highly qualified engineers
developing CDMA and WCDMA, M2M solutions
 Telit’s Korean site is becoming the High-Tech centre for UMTS/HSDPA
technology and M2M solutions
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Telit in EU projects - eCall
eCall (emergency Call) is one of the projects established by the
European Commission under the eSafety Initiative.
eCall is an emergency call either generated manually by vehicle
occupants or automatically via activation of in-vehicle sensors
when an accident occurs.
Telit on 17 August 05 signed the e Call Memorandum of
Understanding.
GSM/GPR
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host
processor
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Telit M2M
GSM/GPRS + GPS
module
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Telit in EU projects
EMILY (European Mobile Integrated Location System)
Telit participated to the European Commission project EMILY since
January 2001 through March 2005.
The project developed a hybrid localization system combining the
localization from terrestrial cellular systems (based on OTD-Observed
Time Difference) with the localization from GPS.
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What is M2M
Machine 2 Machine, Machine 2 Mobile, Machine 2 Man
or vice-versa.
It is a communication between devices, systems and people.
M2M connects any remote asset to central IT systems
enhancing operations through real-time information, enabling
organizations to make intelligent decisions based on machine
data.
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What is M2M Technology
It is a technology platform that streamlines the way data are
collected from the real world assets and incorporated into the
company IT systems.
It can ride on both wireless and fixed line infrastructures.
The increase of wireless technologies’ use and the evolution of
the M2M modules reinforce and favour the synergies between
Information and Telecommunication Technology (ICT).
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The components of M2M technology
There are 3 major components of M2M, namely:
 Application - is the program that processes the data and
presents information to decision makers.
 Device - is the machine or the physical asset where efficiency
or revenue is to be gained.
 Connectivity - is the piece which makes it possible to get the
information from the device to the application, or get action
from the application to the device.
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The components of M2M technology
Module
Device
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Connectivity
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M2M data flow
M2M is about enabling -- it enables other segments & applications
M2M enables applications that allow businesses to increase productivity and
competitiveness through increased efficiencies, cost-savings, and improved levels
of service.
…automated communication between remote machines and
central management systems…
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Areas of application of M2M technology
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What is an M2M module
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Information usually flows from a machine over a network, and
then through a gateway to a system where it can be reviewed
and acted on.
The M2M module has the aim to connect the machine to the
network.
The main technology used for the connectivity of the M2M
modules is cellular (GSM/GPRS – UMTS - CDMA).
Technologies such as ZigBee, WiFi, Bluetooth, can also be
used for M2M applications.
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An application of M2M to industrial automation
database
M2M module
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An application of M2M to fleet management
M2M module
GSM/GPRS+GPS
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The Telit position in M2M market
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In the M2M market, partnerships with leading technology suppliers are
essential to meet the future requirements of end-to-end solutions.
Telit is targeting cooperations with leading vertical system integrators in
order to supply wireless solutions that integrate 100% with the IT
landscape of the end customer.
Telit cooperates with all relevant network carriers on global level and
certifies its products on their networks to guarantee compatibility.
Telit aims at reducing total cost of ownership of its clients,
e.g. integrating GPS, short range wireless and processing power
technology into the M2M modules.
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Telit M2M modules
PRELIMINARY
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Evaluation Kit EVK 2
Designed for:
 All Telit modules
 Different interface boards
GM862, GE863, GE864,
GC864, UC864, CC864
 Full featured evaluation kit
 Programming/updating
Interfaces for:
 2 x DB9 RS-232 connector
 USB 1.1 port
 5 - 40 V DC power supply range
 Portable: setup to run from
rechargeable Lithium Ion battery
 External SIM card reader
 Full I/O management,
oscilloscope ports, analogue voice
ports for hands free and headset
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Features: GPS
GSM/GPRS modules with integrated GPS receiver.
They integrate the Telit’s GSM/GPRS core technology with the
latest SiRFstarIII™ high sensitivity single-chip GPS receiver.
TWO FAMILIES WITH
GPS RECEIVER
EMBEDDED
DIFFERENT
FORM FACTOR
SAME
PERFORMANCES
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Features: Easy Script®
Easy Script® is a complete software platform that allows embedding
and running proprietary software applications on M2M modules in a
high-level open-sourced language:
Easy Script® allows the implementation of low complexity
applications that manages I/O pins through the AT command interface
eliminating the need of an external microcontroller.
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Features: FOTA (Firmware Over The Air)
FOTA technology enables device manufacturers and network
operators to deliver updated firmware to mobile terminals without
connecting them to a PC.
The upgrade of the firmware is performed sending only a “delta”
firmware with limited dimension (100/200KByte).
FOTA is a
technology by
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Features: Easy GPRS
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Telit M2M modules have an embedded TCP/IP protocol stack that
allows the devices interfacing to the module the use of the GPRS
and Internet packet service without the need to have an internal
TCP/IP stack since this function is embedded inside the module.
The Easy GPRS feature, based on the embedded TCP/IP protocol
stack, allows a Telit module to configure and establish a connection
with a remote server over the Internet network, simply using the
appropriate AT commands.
This feature can be seen as a way to obtain a "virtual" serial
connection between the controller of the module and the software
application on the remote machine.
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Features: Easy GPRS
Easy GPRS outgoing connection
CLIENT
SERVER
Easy GPRS incoming connection
CLIENT
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Other features
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FTP client based on embedded TCP/IP protocol stack.
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SMTP client based on embedded TCP/IP protocol stack.
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Multisocket
An extension of Easy GPRS feature, which allows the user to
have two contexts activated (with two different IP addresses),
more than one socket connection (with a maximum of 6) and
simultaneous FTP client service.
CMUX
An RS 232 multiplexer that enables one physical serial port to
be multiplexed into four different virtual serial ports.
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Evolution of Telit M2M modules
GE863-PRO3
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First real-time dual-core M2M module.
It includes a powerful ARM9™ 200 MIPS processor core
exclusively dedicated to customer applications.
It incorporates much of the necessary hardware for
communicating microcontroller solutions.
Extended programming capabilities in C++ and Python.
It allows the integration of external peripherals such as
camera, keyboard, display, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, SmartCard,
SD Card, Ethernet, ZigBee®, GPS.
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Evolution of Telit M2M modules
GE863-PRO3
Antenna Conn.
8MB
SDRAM
4MB
SPI
FLASH
GSM Radio
Data
SPI
Bus
Bus
ARM9 AT91SAM9260
GSM/GPRS Baseband
Processor
Peripherals
internal 32KHz
Ball Grid Array
External Interconnections between ARM
processor and GSM/GPRS baseband
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ZigBee
Telit is evaluating the feasibility of the integration of an M2M
GSM/GPRS module with a ZB network coordinator module.
The aim is to develop a gateway unit which bridges between the
local ZB network and the wide area network.
ZB node
ZB node
Telit M2M
Module
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ZB node
ZB node
ZB
Coordinator
Module
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Bluetooth
Telit is developing a Python application that controls M2M and
BT subsystems.
Remote
device
Python
Application
BT link
Telit M2M
Module
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Wi-Fi
Telit is developing a dual mode Wi-Fi & GSM/GPRS module.
Internet
Cellular link
Wi-Fi & GSM/GPRS module
Access Point
LAN
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Developing embedded applications
Standard application configuration with external controller.
EXTERNAL CONTROLLER
RAM
FLASH ROM
PHYSICAL AT SERIAL PORT
GSM-GPRS
Protocol Stack
FLASH
ROM
memory
AT commands
GPRS MODEM ENGINE
RAM for
GSM-GPRS
modem
Protocol Stack
HARDWARE RESOURCES
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Developing embedded Python applications
Application using a Python powered module: the external controller
can be eliminated.
FLASH ROM
Available User
NVM FLASH
Memory (3Mbyte)
GSM-GPRS
Protocol Stack
FLASH
ROM
memory
PYTHON INTERPRETER
ENGINE
MDM module
VIRTUAL INTERNAL
AT SERIAL PORT
AT commands
GPRS MODEM ENGINE
RAM
Available RAM for
Python Interpreter
(1.5Mbyte)
RAM for
GSM-GPRS
modem
Protocol Stack
HARDWARE RESOURCES
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Developing embedded Python applications
Python scripts are text files that can be edited and tested with Telit
Python© Package and with the Python© Win tool for Windows.
Python© scripts are stored in the flash memory inside the Telit module.
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Telit main tasks
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Priority focus on tasks T14.2 (Communication Services
Definition) and T14.3 (Wireless Connectivity) in
workpackage WP14 (Services Authoring and Orchestration)
to define the specific features for the communication services
and to characterize the different wireless links to enable the
identification of the best possible wireless communication
solution.
Deliverable ID14.1
Wireless Connectivity Characterization.
Participation to WP26 (pilot application for public authorities
and logistic infrastructures).
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Telit competences for EURIDICE
Field Users
Cargo
Item
Cargo
Agents
Cargo Connectivity
RFID Rx / Tx
GNSS Rx
GPRS Rx/Tx
WLAN Rx/Tx
short range
(ZigBee, WiBree)
Software-defined
Radio Technologies
Authentication
& Authorisation
Security
Mobile
Device
Mobile Applications
Cargo Intelligence
Data processing
Distributed data
analysis
Knowledge
Discovery
Event prediction
Trend detection
Anomaly detection
Services Platform
Vehicle
Back-office
Users
Mobile services
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Fixed services
Infrastructure
services
Orchestration
Stakeholders Systems
Industry
(ERP, SCM,
SCE, WMS)
Logistc
Operators
(Transportation Planning,
Monitoring, Track & Trace)
Authorities
& Infrastructures
(Control, Authorization
Terminal Management)
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Telit competences for EURIDICE
Management
system
DATABASE
SERVER
ICT platform
OTHER
USERS
RAILWAY
COMPANIES
SATELLITE
GPSSIGNAL
GPS-MODULE
BATTERY
ACCUMULATOR
LOCATION
DATA
BY
GPRS-SIGNAL
CUSTOMER'S
PURCHASING
DEPT.
INTERNET
CUSTOMER'S
PRODUCTION
PLANNING DEPT.
GPRSMODULE
TRAIN
WAGGON
REAL TIME
LOCATION
INDICATO
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INDUCTION
COIL
POWER
GENERATOR
SYSTEM
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INTERMODAL
OPERATOR
OPERATOR'S
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Integration of RFID and cellular technologies
The RFID tag sends identification
data through RF frequencies to the
RFID reader, the M2M module
module transmits it over the GSM
network and, then, it reaches the
centralized management station.
This activity will be exploited jointly
by Telit and CAEN.
Telit M2M
module
RFID
reader
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Power management
General issues:
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Power management is a key issue dealing with
telecommunication devices mounted on containers or wagons
and subjected to extreme environmental conditions.
Moreover, another issue to consider is the duration of the
batteries and the possibility to recharge them.
A complete power management design can only be done
when also the consumption of the devices is known (it
depends also on the amount of time a device is transmitting,
receiving or idle).
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Power management
Batteries:
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Primary Batteries (Non Rechargeable). This type of
batteries fit applications with high range of temperature, low
consumption of the devices and with long period of working
without maintenance. Appropriate batteries for this scenario
are the Thionyl Chloride Lithium Battery (Li/SOCl2).
Secondary Batteries (Rechargeable). They can be used
when a source of energy for the recharge is available. The
Alcad NiCad batteries are designed for the use in extreme
conditions. They are characterized by long life, high range of
working temperature, optimum endurance to the cycles of
charge-discharge.
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Power management
Sources of energy:
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Solar photovoltaic panels. Solar photovoltaic panels can be
used for recharge batteries, but its performances highly
depend on the climatic conditions where they are working. If
the charge current was under a certain threshold, the charge
would not occur.
Other solutions, like eolian energy or the use of a rotating
mechanical part (e.g. a wheel) to convert mechanical energy
to electric energy, are difficult to accomplish and should be
analyzed in the specific application.
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Testing and Validation
Field test:
Field test activities are based on a proprietary tracing system
embedded into the protocol stack of the modules.
It’s a flexibile system that permits to trace every activity of the
module, e.g. internal protocol messages, data exchanged, RF
mesaurements, etc.
All activities selected can be logged into a report through a
dedicated application via serial connection.
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Testing and Validation
Field test:
The same trace system allows to gather also the information
about the activities of the devices interfaced with the M2M
module, e.g. the GPS.
Hence, we are able to monitor in detail the activities of an M2M
complex application working in a real environment, helping the
debug of prototypes.
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Testing and Validation
Trace system:
RFID
M2M
GPS
DSRC
Serial port
Real time trace
M2M
GPS
RFID
DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications)
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Thank you
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