The current diversity of wireless protocols, where infra-red (IR), Bluetooth, and the 802.11a/b/g family of protocols are all widely used in often overlapping situations, has made management of wireless devices complicated. Recently though, software-controlled radio has been emerging as a standard which might resolve this issue.
Another emerging trend is the growth in the use of location-based services such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Eventually, such location-specific services will interface with sites like Google Maps to provide a better driving experience. This is one area where the semantic web can have a positive impact on the lives of individuals.
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Balaji Prasad has 23 years of IT industry experience and represents EDS on the W3C Advisory Committee. He is a published author and frequent speaker at industry conferences on a variety of subjects that include emerging technologies and architectures, sensors, nanotechnology, and knowledge management. Prasad has worked in the telematics and mobile wireless space for the last seven years in a chief technologist role. His education includes a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration.
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