Sony Ericsson P802 Synchronization & Data Transfer, SyncML An Open Standard for Synchronisation

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For Internal Use Only

P800 Smartphone

 

White Paper, May 2002

Synchronization & Data Transfer

In everyday life, access to an updated calendar and details of friends and business colleagues is greatly appreciated. To be truly mobile, users must be able to carry their important information with them. Equipping mobile phones with Personal Information Manager (PIM) programs like calendars, task lists and address books gives users access to their most important data anywhere and anytime. The information is kept updated by synchronizing with the information at the office or at home. The growing use of groupware such as Microsoft® Outlook® and Lotus® Notes® means that more and more meetings are booked electronically in daily business life.

The P800 uses the SyncML protocol for synchronisation. This means that it has compatibility to synchronise with a wide variety of devices over a number of different communications media.

SyncML – An Open Standard for Synchronisation

SyncML Background

Leading the way in providing remote synchronization capability, Sony Ericsson realizes that interoperability of remote synchronization is of utmost importance if mobile data usage is to become as widespread as generally predicted. That is why Ericsson, along with IBM, Lotus, Motorola, Matsushita, Nokia, Palm Inc., Psion and Starfish Software, founded the SyncML initiative in February 2000. Supported by more than 600 software and hardware developers, the SyncML initiative seeks to develop and promote a globally open standard for remote synchronization, called SyncML. Unlike many other synchronization platforms, SyncML is an open industry specification that offers universal interoperability. Because it uses a common language, called XML, for specifying the messages that synchronize devices and applications, SyncML has been called the only truly future-proof platform for enabling reliable and immediate update of data. The benefit for the end user is that SyncML can be used almost anywhere and in a wide variety of devices, regardless of application or operating system

What is SyncML?

SyncML is the common language for synchronizing all devices and applications over any network. SyncML leverages Extensible Markup Language (XML), making SyncML a truly future- proof platform. With SyncML any personal information, such as E-Mail, calendars, task lists, contact information and other relevant data, will be consistent, accessible and up to date, no matter where the information is stored. For example, a calendar entry made to a mobile device on a business trip is equally available to a secretary in a network calendar. SyncML is the ultimate choice for remote synchronization.

The P800 uses SyncML for both local synchronization (for example, with a PC using Bluetooth or a cable connection) and remote synchronisation over HTTP.

Designed for the requirements of the wireless world

SyncML is designed specifically with the wireless world’s tight requirements in mind. SyncML minimizes the use of bandwidth and can deal with the special challenges of wireless synchronization, such as relatively low connection reliability and high network latency. SyncML supports synchronization over WAP, fixed networks, infrared, cable or Bluetooth wireless technology. As an open, future-proof standard, SyncML is the synchronization choice for any device or application of the mobile information society. For more information on SyncML, see http://www.syncml.org/.

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Contents P800/P802 Smartphone Model Markets Characteristics PrefaceContents Receiving a multimedia message on other terminals Gprs Maximum Data Rates kbps Hscsd Maximum Data Rates kbps For Internal Use Only P800/802 Smartphone Overview P800 Standard Version and P802 Chinese VersionP800 Standard Version P800c/P802 Chinese version Features and Specification Summary GeneralAccessories Integrated BrowserP800 Connectors P800 Controls and OperationFlip Closed FC mode Flip Open FO mode Flip Removed Application MMI Outline Status Bar User Storage Phone and PIM Applications PhoneFor Internal Use Only Contacts Calendar TasksJotter Clock, Voice Memo and CalculatorImaging Built-In CommuniCamUsing Images Image Viewer3GPP PSS Packet Switched Streaming Standard Video Playback and StreamingMPEG-4 Standard Applications User scenariosStandards, architecture and protocol P800 Video Player Locally Stored ClipsStreaming Support in the P800 EMS more than just words EMS Enhanced Messaging ServiceMessaging Sounds and melodiesExamples of EMS contents and applications New possibilities with messagingFor Internal Use Only EMS in the P800 MMS Multimedia Messaging Service BenefitsMMS objects Audio Smil presentationsText PicturesTemplates NotificationInteroperability and Conformance Media Object Summary Standard Media Confor Render TypeComposing a multimedia message Receiving a multimedia message Receiving a multimedia message on other terminalsMMS technical features Message conversionOTA configuration MailArchitecture Browser, M-Services and MeT ServicesMeT Mobile electronic Transactions MeT Example Content Types Supported P800 BrowserBrowser MMI WAP Security Browser SecurityWorld Wide Web CertificatesService Loading SL Push ServicesService Indication SI WIM Locks PIN CodesSymbian OS Operating System Open EnvironmentJava PersonalJavaTMJ2ME CLDC/MIDP SandboxSony Ericsson Advanced Developer Support Developer SupportSecurity Sony Ericsson Basic Developer SupportWallpaper and Application Shortcuts CustomisationUser Customisation Screen SaverRingtones Over-The-Air OTA CustomisationPicture Phone Book Other Audio Customisation Sony Ericsson WAP Configurator Factory CustomisationBluetoothTM Wireless Technology Benefits of Bluetooth wireless technology in the P800Laptop PC / PDA Bluetooth Usage Cases with the P800Bluetooth Headset Mobile DevicesSynchronization & Data Transfer What is SyncML?Designed for the requirements of the wireless world SyncML An Open Standard for SynchronisationWhich information can be synchronized? Application Remote LocalBluetooth, Infrared or Cable Remote SynchronisationLocal Synchronisation Intelligent process Backup and RestoreAutomatic synchronization CompatibilityMail Bearer BluetoothObject Exchange ‘Send As’ Application Data TypeUsing the P800 as a Modem GPRS, Hscsd and CSD ConnectionsFor Internal Use Only Circuit Switched Data CSD Technical Explanation of CSD, Hscsd and GprsHigh Speed Circuit Switched Data Hscsd 6kbps per 14.4kbps per Timeslot Analogue and Isdn V110 Bearer Service Types GprsCS-1 05kbps CS-2 13.4kbps 36.2 53.613.4 For Internal Use Only Input Methods P800c/P802 In DetailProduct Name and Languages FC Character InputFO Character Input Virtual KeyboardHandwriting Recognition Chinese Dictionary Lunar CalendarWuZiQi Five Stone Chess SIM-AT Services supported by the P800 Service DescriptionSIM Application Toolkit Profile Download DPY Kit Contents Consumer Kit and CD-ROMLanguage Support P800 Standard VersionP800c/P802 Chinese Version CD-ROM Contents Terminology and Abbreviations 3GPPFor Internal Use Only JVM RAS VPN Related Information Useful References MMSTrademarks and Acknowledgements Technical Specifications MMI Languages KeypadInput Third Party Application SupportIntegrated CommuniCam TelephonyPersonal Organiser Image ViewerImage Editor MeT Integrated browser technical dataServices User CustomisationPC Connectivity Solutions Bluetooth Wireless Technology technical dataInfrared Transceiver technical data Remote SynchronisationRemote Configuration Location Based ServicesSecurity