Cellular Phones in Japan

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that the cell phone technology within the United States is in its infancy compared to the Japanese, who are so enamored of their cell phones and new cell phone technologies that Japanese companies are striving to create novel and powerful products to keep pace with the overwhelming demand. The author points out that, within the United States, cell phones are still regarded as a "safety" or practical device mainly for use when one gets a flat tire or needs to remind junior to come home to do his homework; the Japanese, in contrast, realize that their phones offer them a whole world beyond simple "calling".The paper relates that Japanese consumers have virtually no problem receiving or sending phone signals anywhere in Japan because, unlike the United States, Japanese cellular companies scatter what is known as "micro cells", or mini-transmission stations, throughout the country to fill difficult coverage areas such as parking garages or the highest point of Mount Fuji.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Discussion
It's an Accessory, Baby
It's All about the Signal
Let Me Entertain You
Serious Gaming
Movies and Music
I'm Lost!
Who Needs Cash?
Conclusions

From the Paper:

"Of course, by far the most interesting technology to the average consumer is the newest development on the Japanese cell phone scene namely, what is known as "Cell-Phone Wallet." Today, even in the United States, much of the world is moving to a system of payment in which actual cash is not utilized. Instead, growing numbers of individuals and businesses are doing business electronically via debit and credit card transactions. Due to this reality in which essentially the entire consumer transaction is done via computer, phone, and internet connections, it only makes sense to incorporate the cellular phone into the mix. Japanese cell phone manufacturers are doing just that."

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