Applications showcase

Push personalised public information services  by NEC

 

Here we can see how small cell cell technology supports and enhances delivery of services on an indoor mobile network. In this application, femtocells exchange individual customer information and location information with the flight controlling system and the airport service centre.

This system offers information and services optimized for the location and situation of the customer.

Local breakout, presence & location detection by Alcatel-Lucent 

Here the advantages of the location detection ability of small cells are demonstrated.  From the provision of local information when on the street to the instant download of previously selected films on arrival home, the access device provides many services.

At the same time, none of these detract from the user’s regular experience with the phone.

Advanced shopping-guidance services by NEC 

This video shows how small cell cell technology can benefit both retailer and customer.  In this application small cells enable individually chosen souvenirs to be recommended to the busy traveller, who is then guided to the airport souvenir shop to enable him to make his purchases.

Another instance of information being optimized for the location and situation of the customer.

Signal Rescue - Williams family story by Vodafone 

“Finally I feel like I’m not living in a hole anymore.”  The Williams family from Craster village in Northumberland find the coverage provided by a femtocell has made both their business and social lives much easier.

Signal Rescue - Steven Carnie's story by Vodafone

“People think that if you’re living in a city that you’ve got perfect reception.”  Despite living in Edinburgh Steven Carnie could only get a mobile signal on one window ledge of his basement flat.  Now, with a femtocell installed, he can make and receive calls from the comfort of his sofa.

Converged multimedia services for the digital home by NEC 

Here we see how a small cell can enhance the consumer’s multi-media experience.  By being able to swiftly download his favourite television programmes, regardless of size, the business man is able to watch the programme in the taxi on his way home and then, once entering his living room, the programme is automatically transferred to his television screen.

A seamless service that is available anywhere and anytime.

Signal Rescue - Annie Hamilton-Gibney's story by Vodafone

“I’m the only person who can’t respond to an emergency.”  Annie Hamilton-Gibney is a trained community first responder.  Without the coverage provided by the femtocell she would be unable to respond to first aid emergencies in Cumbria, one of the remote areas of the UK.

Convenient, Effective "Smart Delivery" by NEC

 This video shows how by triggering the femtocell presence function the consumer can enjoy the unique services of the “Smart delivery system”.  Of benefit to both delivery companies, who avoid wasted journeys, and customers, who no longer need to stay at home, this is another example of how femtocells make life easier.

Lifestyle evolution with NEC femtocell by NEC

The small cell provides effective indoor service coverage for voice, data and a range of new applications.  Its advanced locator enables in-building information services; the practical presence management leads to personalised services and the greater capacity available provides richer content services.  The combined effect is one that energises your lifestyle, being convenient, intuitive and with user friendly services.

Signal Rescue - Margot Phelan's story by Vodafone

“It feels like I’m a lot further away than I really am.”  Margot Phelan works in the City of London.  Now with a femtocell installed in her London flat, she is able to speak with her parents who live in rural Ireland whenever she wishes.