1. Automated Home Care Messaging System (AHCMS) Supervisor: Prof. Trevor W. Pearce Prof. Ian Marsland Project Member: Wen Chan Chang Jan. 26, 2005 Department of System and Computer Engineering 4 th Year Project Presentation

2. Overview Introduction to AHCMS and motivation Introduction to AHCMS and motivation Benefits of text messaging Benefits of text messaging Text messaging technologies Text messaging technologies System design and project status System design and project status Conclusion and Question Conclusion and Question

3. Introduction to AHCMS Automated Home Care Messaging System (AHCMS)  A prototype of wireless messaging application  Automated wireless messaging delivery  Pre-scheduled medication or appointment reminders

4. Motivation

5. Benefits of Text Messaging over Voice Messaging  Cost effective  Non-intrusive  Guaranteed delivery

6. Types of Wireless Text Messaging EmailMessagingSMSMessaging ProtocolSMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) SNPP (Simple Network Paging Protocol ) WMP (Wireless Messaging Protocol) Implementation Easy to get access to SMTP server Hard to get access to SMSC (Short Message Service Center) Real Time Application NoYes

7. Email Messaging Basics  Unique Cell Phone Email Address Area code + phone number@ domain name from the service provider Area code + phone number@ domain name from the service provider (i.e. 6131111111@mobile.rogers.com) Service Provider Email Domain Name Rogers@mobile.rogers.com Fido@fido.ca Telus@msg.telus.com Bell@txt.bellmobility.ca

8. Protocol for Email Messaging  SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) AHCMS Local SMTP Server Receiver SMTP Server User cell phone Short Message Service Center

9. Email Messaging Demo Screenshot

10. SMS Messaging Basics Supported by GSM, CDMA and TDMA wireless networks Supported by GSM, CDMA and TDMA wireless networks Quick and reliable communication Quick and reliable communication Only need phone number of the cell phone user Only need phone number of the cell phone user Up to 160 characters limitations Up to 160 characters limitations

11. Wireless Messaging Protocol Developed by Simplewire Co. Developed by Simplewire Co. supports over 300 networks in 118 countries supports over 300 networks in 118 countries SMS Software Development Kit (SDK) SMS Software Development Kit (SDK) Virtual Mobile Phone Virtual Mobile Phone

12. SMS Messaging Demo Screenshot

13. AHCMS Components Diagram & Project Progress

14. Conclusion On track to complete a working prototype On track to complete a working prototype Prove this home care messaging concept works!! Prove this home care messaging concept works!!

15. Questions Project Web Link: http://xperts.sce.carleton.ca /2004-05/AHCMS/index.html Email Address: wcchang@connect.carleton.ca