“The Acceleration of Wireless Communications” Kicks-Off Stanford University’s Center for Telecommunications
STANFORD, Calif. — May 8, 1991 — Businesses targeting the fast-growing market for wireless communications must confront issues of federal spectrum allocation, standards issues and correct assessment of market size and window, according to a panel of industry experts who will present at "The Acceleration of Wireless Communications" to be held May 22 and 23 at Stanford University.
The symposium serves as the unveiling of Stanford University's Center for Telecommunications, which provides a channel for industry access of Stanford's research and teaching through its Industry Affiliates Program.
Motorola's Dr. Edward Staiano, president, General Systems Sector, will set the tone with his keynote speech "The Global Wireless Marketplace," which includes the assessment of market opportunities that has been the foundation of Motorola's commitment to wireless communications.
Other speakers at the two-day event include Jack Goeken, chairman, In-Flight Phone Corp.; Jack Blumenstein, president, ARDIS; Dr. Irwin Jacobs, president, Qualcomm; Janice Obuchowski of the National Telecommunications Industry Association; Dennis Rucker, Senior Director of Science and Technology at Ameritech Mobile, and a host of professors at Stanford associated with the center (agenda follows).
Program chairman is Dr. Charlie Bass, co-founder of Ungermann-Bass and general partner of Bass Associates.
Current industry affiliates include Motorola, Apple, Xerox and HP, according to Dale Harris, director of the Center for Telecommunications at Stanford. Hewlett-Packard has recently made a grant to the center in the form of $1 million worth of equipment, the majority of which will be used for optical research in its new Optical Systems Laboratory.
Corporate members of the center have the opportunity to influence and participate in its research programs and to participate without charge in activities such as the symposium.
Wireless communications is just one of the areas in the broad spectrum of telecommunications addressed by Stanford's Center for Telecommunications. Formed in December 1990, it has been involved with Pacific Bell's SMDS (Switched Multimegabit Data Services) trials between the Stanford's SUNet campus-wide LAN and Pac Bell's San Ramon, Calif., headquarters.
Creating and managing industry liaisons such as this is the main focus of the Center for Telecommunications, according to Harris.
"Through its industry affiliates program, the Center provides companies access to Stanford's extensive research in telecommunications," said Harris, who joined Stanford in January from Pacific Bell, where he was executive director of advanced technology.
"We are providing a collaborative environment wherein university researchers and industry affiliates address the technical issues surrounding the growth of telecommunications."
There are 17 Stanford faculty associated with the center, among them Professor Bruce Lusignan, a pioneer in the field of narrowband networking.
"The Acceleration of Wireless Communications" is being held at Stanford's Linear Accelerator Auditorium near Palo Alto, Calif. It is cosponsored by Accel Partners, a private venture capital firm which has assisted in the development of many successful telecommunications companies.
Cost is $300 up until May 22 as space permits. Interested attendees may call Brenda Santomauro at Stanford to register at 415/723-3471 or fax their name, address and phone number to her attention at fax number 415/725-7298.
Please see following agenda for a complete schedule.
"The Acceleration of Wireless Communications"
Agenda
May 22, 1991 Perspectives on a Wireless World
8:15 – 9:00 Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome
Dr. Dale Harris, Director Center for Telecommunications at Stanford
9:10 – 9:40 Keynote Address
Dr. Edward Staiano, President, General Systems Sector, Motorola, Inc.: "The International Wireless Marketplace"
9:40 – 10:40 Wireless LANs and PBXs
John McNulty, President, Rose Communications: "Wireless — The Challenge, Opportunities and Likely Evolution"
Gregory Hopkins, President, WINDATA Communications "Wireless LAN's: Opportunities and Requirements for Success"
10:40 – 10:55 Break
10:55 – 12:15 Mobile Voice and Data Communications
Session Chairman Jack Blumenstein, President, ARDIS
Richard Cortese, President, RaCoTek: "Overview of Mobile Data Market"
Roger Linquist, President, Page Mart
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Jack Goeken, Chairman, In-Flight Phone Corporation: "Mobile Communications in the '90's"
Dr. Irwin Jacobs, President, Qualcom, Inc.: "The Reality of CDMA for Personal Communications in the Cellular Band"
12:15 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 2:45 Federal Spectrum Policy
Janice Obuchowski, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, NTIA U.S. Department of Commerce: "The Effects of Government Policy on Wireless Communications"
Bennett Z. Kobb, Editor, Federal Communications Tech News: "Licensing and Spectrum Issues"
2:45 – 3:00 Break
3:00 – 5:00 Telco Agenda
Don Cox, Division Manager, Radio Research Group, Bellcore "Tetherless Personal Communications: The Local Exchange Network Alternative"
Dr. William C.Y. Lee, VP, Research and Technology, PacTel Cellular: "The Future of Personal Communications Services"
Kiyoyuki Tsujimura, Director, Mobile Communications Division, NTT: "Mobile Communications in Japan"
Dennis M. Rucker, Senior Director of Science & Technology, Ameritech Mobile: "Digital Cellular — A Prelude to Personal Communications Services"
Eric Ensor, Director, Worldwide Strategy, BellSouth: "BellSouth Wireless Trials/Vision"
5:00 – 6:30 Reception
May 23, 1991 Research Influencing Wireless Technology
8:30 – 9:00 Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 Prof. Bruce Lusignan: "Radio Frequency Planning for Personal Communications"
Prof. Teresa Meng: "Video Compression for Wireless Communications"
Prof. Tom Cover: "Limits of Multiple Access Communication"
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:15 Prof John Cioffi: "Transmission Research for Wireless Communications"
Prof. Fouad Tobagi: "Packet Radio Networks"
12:15 Adjourn
CONTACT:
Stanford Center for Telecommunications
Dale Harris, 415/725-0433
or
Sharyn Sears Communications (Contact for press only)
Sharyn Sears, 415/759-8840