Mobile-to-mobile convergence definition
Mobile-to-mobile convergence (MMC) refers to a framework for integrating mobile devices and improving their communication directly with each other, sharing resources, and providing a unified user experience across various devices. MMC includes features such as data synchronization, cross-device applications, and interconnected services.
See also: Converged infrastructure, NFC tag
How does mobile-to-mobile convergence work?
MMC involves the use of various technologies and protocols that enable mobile devices to communicate and interact seamlessly. For example, Bluetooth and NFC enable short-range communication and data exchange, Wi-Fi Direct allows the devices to connect to each other directly, and various cloud services sync and store data.
Mobile-to-mobile convergence use cases
- 1.Seamless data synchronization. It greatly boosts convenience and productivity. For example, users can take photos on their smartphones and access them instantly on their tablets, notebooks, and TVs.
- 2.Unified communication. It allows users to change devices while communicating without interruption. For example, a user who starts a video chat on a phone with low battery power can seamlessly move to another device without interruption.
- 3.Resource sharing. It improves efficiency because the devices can share internet connectivity, processing power, or storage. A smartphone could share its internet connection with a smartwatch or other IoT devices.
- 4.IoT integration enables users to control their devices over IoT ecosystems, such as accessing a home device from work via their smartphone.
