The wireless network provides the mechanisms required to find the destination station(s) and transports short messages between the base station and wirless stations (Armor, 2002).
The benefits of SMS to subscribers center around convenience, flexibility, and seamless integration of messaging services and data access. Looking at things from this point of view the primary benefit is the use of the handset as an extension of the computer (Armor, 2002). In order to make this vision of wireless technology a reality many people are depending on the implementation and adoption of 3G technology (Nadel, 2002).
The Next (Third) Generation (3G): 3G can be defined as the next (third) generation of wireless technology beyond personal communications services (Armor, 2002). 3G can be referred to as a catch all phrase that sub sequentially describes the next step in mobile phones. Speeds of 100 Kbps and up can be attained by sending and receiving all data and voice traffic in packets. Portable bandwidth will rise to the level of wired bradband connections through the use of 3G technology, thus enabling instant messaging, videoconferencing, gaming, and son forth. Handsets are projected to become a useful part of our lives just like PCs increased in usefulness and value when they connected to one another and the Internet (Nadel, 2002).
Java Intelligent Network Infrastructure (Jini): Jini may be the best-known component of the pervasive computing technology because of the marketing efforts of Sun. Jini regulates the communication between computers and other devices I the network and allows peripherals to be connected to the network without special configurations and used immediately. The self-identifying devices transmit their technical specifications and eliminate the need for "manual- driver selection (Armor, 2002). .
Bluetooth: Bluetooth is the specification for small form-factor, low-cost, short-range radio links between mobile PCs, phones, and other portable devices.