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Wireless Instant Messaging (WIM): Bridges the gap between wired and wireless networks. WIM seamlessly allows a desktop user to instantly send a message to a handset.

Wireless Intelligent Network (WIN): The architecture needed to match the capabilities of the wireline intelligent network. In addition to transparent roaming, selective call screening, short message service and pre-paid billin . . . View Full Definition

Wireless Markup Language (WML): The languages used to create WAP pages. WML is similar to the way HTML is used to create web pages and WMLScript is based on JavaScript. Both are adapted and optimized for a wireless environ . . . View Full Definition

Wireless Telephone Base Station: The combination of antennas and electronic equipment used to receive and transmit wireless telephone signals. Sometimes called a base station.

Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS): The security layer of the WAP which provides privacy, data integrity and authentication for WAP services. WTLS, designed specifically for the wireless environment, is needed for the client a . . . View Full Definition

Wireless Communications Services (WCS): The variety of services available using frequencies in the 2.3 GHz band for general fixed wireless use.

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP): An open standard for communication between handsets and the Internet. WAP is a wireless communications environment for delivering web data to wireless terminals with minimal screen display. . . . View Full Definition

Instant Picture Camera: Camera, usually with simple controls, producing a finished photographic print within minutes of the film being exposed, (e.g. Polaroid cameras and materials).

Instant Taste: Reflects fewer of the organoleptic characteristics that typify home-brewed coffee.

Interactive Messaging: Short Message Service that allows users to send alphanumeric messages from their wireless handset to other wireless handsets or to email addresses. Interactive Messaging also allows the user . . . View Full Definition