隨著行動化概念的產生,無線網路的發展日趨重要。未來大部分的網路通訊勢必都將以成本較低,架設更方便的無線通訊技術所取代。預估至西元二○○五年無線數據通訊將佔所有傳輸量的70%至80%。因此,如何將無線通訊與網際網路兩者結合成為無線網際網路(Wireless Internet),已成為重要的研究課題之一。 另一方面,隨著處理能力、通訊技術與應用服務需求的日新月異,行動電話的功能已不再侷限於語音的傳輸而已。為了有效擷取網際網路上的資訊,便發展出WAP的通訊協定。 本論文主要探討一個以WAP為基礎之數位生活(e-Life)的架構與設計方法,並發展各種的應用系統,包括智慧型個人助理(Intelligent Personal Assistant)、生活資訊服務(Information Services)、區域性服務(Location-bound Services)、個人投資理財(Personal Financial Management)與行動辦公室(Mobile Office)等。
The explosion of wireless phones has changed how people communicate with others. Now, the Web-enabled devices provide a new method to use the Internet. In a recent study about wireless Internet versus wired, it predicts that more people will access the Web via a wireless device than by a PC. Therefore, there is a new network communication protocol called “Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)” has been developed. It is an open, global specification that empowers mobile users with wireless devices to easily access and interact with information and telephony services instantly. In this thesis, we have developed and implemented a WAP-based e-Life application services. Our system essentially consists of Intelligent Personal Assistant, Real-Time Information Services, Location-bound Services, Personal Financial Management, and Mobile Office. The issues related to the design of these modules are also discussed.