Introduction to Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Overview The course will provide a technical insight into the functionality of MMS and the features that can be provided to the customer. It will provide technical information on the MMS network architecture for the implementation of MMS within an existing GSM network and will provide you with the tools you need to plan your company’s involvement in one of the most important commercial opportunities arising from the third generation of mobile communications. Duration - 2 Days.
Who will benefit
This course provides a technical introduction to MMS technical managers and their personnel. This course would also be useful for technical project managers for network implementation.
Prerequisites
None.
By the end of the course delegates will be able to describe:
By the end of the course delegates will be able to: • Describe the GSM/ GPRS and UMTS network configurations • Identify and describe the function of the MMS elements within the mobile network • Describe the services offered by the Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) • Describe the function of the MMS architecture • Describe the function of the MMS architecture • Describe the function the MMS service protocol • Comprehend the supporting functions in the MMS service architecture • State the procedure for management and billing techniques within MMS
Course Content
MMS in the 2.5/3G Network Architecture The Mobile Station (MS), Base Transceiver Station (BTS), the Base Station Controller (BSC), the Base Station Subsystem (BSS), the Mobile Services Switching Centre (MSC), the Home Location Register (HLR), the Visitor Location Register (VLR). The new network entities required for GPRS. How billing will work in the GPRS network. System architecture. Radio Network Controller (RNC) and Node B functionality. Protocol model. Iu interface for Circuit and Packet switching. The Iur interface and RNSAP. RNC node B interface and NBAP. MMS architectural elements. MMS Relays and Servers, MMS user agents, MMS user databases. MMS Architecture and Network Elements MMS User Agent, MMS User Agent operations Minimum set of supported formats for – text, speech, still image and video File Format for dynamic media Additional suggested codecs MMS Relay/Server Persistent Network-based Storage (MMBoxes) External Servers MMS User Databases and HLR MMS VAS Applications MMS Reference Architecture Protocol Framework MMS Relay/Server – MMS User Agent MM2: MMS Relay – MMS Server MM3: MMS Relay/Server – External Servers MM4: Interworking of different MMSEs MM5: MMS Relay/Server – HLR MM6: MMS Relay/Server – MMS User Databases MM7: MMS Relay/Server – MMS VAS Applications MM8: MMS Relay/Server – Billing system.	MMS Services Submission of a Multimedia Message in the originator MMSE Reception of a Multimedia Message in the recipient MMSE Multimedia Message Notification Retrieval of a Multimedia Message in the recipient MMSE Terminal Capability Negotiation Forwarding of a Multimedia Message Delivery Report Read-Reply Report Support for Streaming in MMS Support for Prepaid Service in MMS Address Hiding in 33 MMS Protocol and Feature Application Technical realisation of MMS on reference point MM1 Authentication Mechanisms for MM1 Detection of Duplicate MMs Submission of Multimedia Message Multimedia Message Notification Retrieval of Multimedia Message Forwarding of Multimedia Message Delivery Report Read-Reply Report Storing and Updating Multimedia Messages in an MMBox View the MMBox Uploading and Persistently Storing Multimedia Messages Deletion of Stored Multimedia Messages. Marketing MMS Applications The extensive opportunities for MMS to extend into a wider range of commercial and personal applications. Commercial applications, Personal applications, Charging options for MMS services Commercial and technical implications of each approach toward charging the customer.