Recent Activities of the Fifth Generation Mobile Communications Promotion Forum (5GMF) in Japan

Towards Realization of Crossover Collaboration for 5G Eco-society

Authors

  • Susumu Yoshida 5GMF, Japan
  • Kohei Satoh 5GMF, Japan
  • Yoshinori Ohmura 5GMF, Japan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jicts2245-800X.533

Keywords:

Fifth Generation Mobile Communications, 5G, IMT for 2020, Global 5G Event, Eco-society

Abstract

This article describes recent activities of the Fifth Generation Mobile Communications Promotion Forum (5GMF) and gives an outline of its major outcomes.

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Author Biographies

Susumu Yoshida, 5GMF, Japan

Susumu Yoshida received the B.E., M.E. and Ph.D. degrees all in electrical engineering from Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan in 1971, 1973 and 1978, respectively. Since 1973, he had been with the Faculty of Engineering of Kyoto University and was a full professor there until his retirement, i.e., from March 1992 till March 2013. He is currently a Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University.

During his 40 years career at Kyoto University, he had been mainly engaged in the fundamental research and education of mobile radio communication techniques.

He served as a President of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE). Currently, he is a chairman of 5GMF as well as members of Science Council of Japan and Radio Regulatory Council of Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications of Japan.

He received several awards including the IEICE Best Paper Award, IEICE Distinguished Achievement and Contributions Award, Radio Day Ministerial Commendations, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ericsson Telecommunications Award and Okawa Prize.

Kohei Satoh, 5GMF, Japan

Kohei Satoh joined the Electrical Communication Laboratories, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corporation (NTT), Japan, in 1975, and transferred to NTT Mobile Communications Network, Inc. (NTT DOCOMO) in 1992. Since 1975, he has been engaged in the research on radio propagation for satellite communication systems, research and development of mobile satellite communications and mobile communications systems. After 1985, he has been also engaged in standardization activities of mobile satellite services in ITU-R and international alliance activities for IMT-2000.

In July 2002, he moved from NTT DoCoMo to the Association of Radio Industries and Businesses (ARIB). He is now an Executive Manager on Standardization of ARIB, and his current job is to promote R&D and standardization activities for the 5th Generation Mobile Communications System. And, he is Chairman of APT Wireless Group and Secretary General of the 5th Generation Mobile Communications Promotion Forum (5GMF).

Dr. Satoh is a member of the IEEE and the Institute of Electronics, Information, and Communication Engineers of Japan, and a Fellow of Wireless World Research Forum.

Yoshinori Ohmura, 5GMF, Japan

Yoshinori Ohmura joined KDD Co. Ltd. (currently KDDI Corporation) in 1981 and was engaged in the applied technology planning of mobile communications, and management of mobile joint venture in the overseas business field.

He is currently engaged in the promoting to realize the new generation mobile systems in ARIB (Association of Radio Industries and Businesses). He also serves as Deputy Secretary General of 5GMF (The 5th Generation Mobile Communications Promotion Forum) in Japan.

References

5GMF, White Paper on “5G Mobile Communications Systems for 2020 and beyond”, Version 1.1, Sept. 2017. Available at: http://5gmf. jp/en/whitepaper/5gmf-white-paper-1-1/

ARIB 2020 and Beyond Ad Hoc Group, White Paper on “Mobile Communications Systems for 2020 and beyond”, Oct. 2014. Available at: https://www.arib.or.jp/english/image/committee/adwics/02-00_2020 bah/20bah-wp-100.pdf

International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Recommendation on “IMT Vision – Framework and overall objectives of the future development of IMT for 2020 and beyond (Recommendation ITU-R M.2083)”, Sept. 2015.

MIC, Report of Round-table Conference on Radio Policies 2020, July 2016

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Published

2018-04-20

How to Cite

Yoshida, S. ., Satoh, K. ., & Ohmura, Y. . (2018). Recent Activities of the Fifth Generation Mobile Communications Promotion Forum (5GMF) in Japan: Towards Realization of Crossover Collaboration for 5G Eco-society . Journal of ICT Standardization, 5(3), 251–264. https://doi.org/10.13052/jicts2245-800X.533

Issue

2017: Vol 5 Iss 3

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Articles