Interoperability between machine-to-machine communication system and IP multimedia subsystem

Abstract

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication is communication between two or more M2M devices, with no need for a direct human intervention. The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a standardized architecture for IP-based multimedia services that enables audio/video communication, instant messaging, and presence services in telecommunication network. These services are well-controlled by the IMS operators, in terms of, for example, Quality of Service (QoS), security, and accounting, which can be used for M2M application. In this paper, a focus is set on interworking between M2M communication system and an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. The paper analyzes current standards and proposes interworking possibilities. In one case, regarding home security, the proposed solution, was applied.