Glossary
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EMS (Enhanced Message Service)
Network service sending and receiving messages
that include images, sounds, and/or animations to
and from another user without having to speak to
the correspondent.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
New non-voice value-added service that allows
information to be sent and received across a mobile
telephone network. GPRS guarantees continuous
connection to the Internet for mobile phone and
computer users. It is based on the Global System
for Mobile Communication (GSM) circuit-switched
cellular phone connections and the Short Message
Service (SMS).
GSM (Global System for Mobile
Communication)
International standard for cellular communication,
guaranteeing compatibility between the various
network operators. GSM covers most European
countries and many other parts of the world.
IrDA(Infrared Data Association)
A standard defined by the IrDA consortium. It
specifies a way to wirelessly transfer data via
infrared radiation. The IrDA specifications include
standards for both the physical devices and the
protocols they use to communicate with each other.
