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Abstract-This paper presents the various standards and technologies with respect to various applications in the field of mobile commerce. It also compares J2ME with other technologies and standards are also compared so that more understanding of the various issues can be had while designing the mobile commerce applications.This paper analyzes the various technologies used for mobile commerce along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Index Terms-M-commerce, J2ME, i-mode, sixth term
I. INTRODUCTION
M-Commerce, stands for Mobile Commerce and refers to commercial transactions being conducted over cellular and mobile devices. M-Commerce originated around 90s. Mobile Commerce is defined as the use of information technologies and communication technologies for the purpose of mobile integration of different value chains and business processes, and for the purpose of management of business relationships. The various generations that represent technology are:
1G: 1979-1992 wireless technology
2G: current wireless technology; mainly accommodates text
2.5G: interim technology accommodates graphics
3G: 3rd generation technology supports rich media (video clips)
4G: will provide faster multimedia display
A. M-COMMERCE VERSUS E-COMMERCE
In comparison to e-commerce, m-commerce offers both advantages and disadvantages. The following list summarizes the advantages of m-commerce:
* Ubiquity: The use of wireless device enables the user to receive information and conduct transactions anywhere, at anytime.
* Accessibility: Mobile device enables the user to be contacted at virtually anytime and place. The user also has the choice to limit their accessibility to particular persons or times.
* Convenience: The portability of the wireless device and its functions from storing data to access to information or persons.
* Localization: The emergence of location-specific based applications will enable the user to receive relevant information on which to act.
* Instant Connectivity (2.5G): Instant connectivity or "always on" is becoming more prevalent will the emergence of 2.5 G networks, GPRS or EDGE.
Personalization: The combination of localization and personalization will create a new channel/business opportunity for reaching and attracting customers.
* Time Sensitivity - Access to real-time information such as a stock quote that can be acted upon immediately or a sale at a local boutique.
* Security - depending on the specific end user device, the device offers a certain level of inherent security.
B. MOBILE COMMERCE STANDARDS
The categorization of mobile commerce standards is...