1. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 1 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: TG4b Opening/Closing Report for Denver, CO Date Submitted: March 2006 Source: Robert Poor, Adozu, Incorporated Contact: Robert Poor, Adozu, Incorporated Voice: e-mail: rpoor@ieee.org Re: TG4b Opening/Closing Report for March 2006 Session Abstract: Opening/Closing Report for the TG4b session in Denver, CO Purpose:To provide information on define enhancements and corrections to the existing standard, IEEE 802.15.4-2003. Notice:This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release:The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P802.15.

2. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 2 TG4b Scope This project will define enhancements and corrections to the existing standard. The revised standard will be backward compatible with IEEE P802.15.4-2003. The considered enhancements shall be limited to: A method for shared time-base distribution. Support for new frequency allocations for Europe, China, and Japan. Extension of 2.4GHz derivative modulation yielding higher data rates for the lower frequency bands. Mechanism for communicating the revision level.

3. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 3 TG4b Scope (continued) The considered corrections are: Resolving ambiguities. Removing unnecessary complexity, such as making GTS support optional and eliminating BUSY_RX, BUSY_TX, and FORCE_TRX_OFF from the PHY enumerations. Resolving issues such as long association time for non-beacon networks, inflexible security use, adding support for multicast, reducing MAC overhead and MAC header compression.

4. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 4 TG4b Purpose The purpose of this revision is to extend the market applicability of IEEE 802.15.4-2003 and to remove ambiguities in the standard. Implementations of the current approved standard have revealed potential areas of improvements. Additional frequency bands are being made available in various countries that are attractive for this application space.

5. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 5 Meeting Objectives Approve Hawaii MinutesDONE Approve Agenda & ObjectivesDONE Review Recirculation Ballot resultsDONE Comment Resolution & EditingDONE Prepare Working Group motion for submitting Draft to RevCom DONE Plan TG4b Activity & Revise Schedule DONE

6. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 6 RECIRC-1 RESULTS Ballot Open Date:24-Feb-06 Ballot Close Date:6-Mar-06 RESPONSE RATEThis ballot has met the 75% returned ballot requirement. 142 eligible people in this ballot group. 107affirmative votes 10negative votes with comments 0negative votes without comments 10abstention votes 127total, 89% returned, 8% abstention APPROVAL RATEThe 75% affirmation requirement is being met. 107affirmative votes 10negative votes with comments 117total, 91% affirmative COMMENT SUMMARY 40Approve Editorial 3Approve General 21Approve Technical 28Disapprove Editorial 2Disapprove General 24Disapprove Technical 118Total (valid) comments

7. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 7 D3  D4 CONVERSION "Disapprove Technical" voters# of voters New in Sponsor Ballot (D3)14 New in Recirculation 1 (D4)1

8. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 8 COMMENT RESOLUTION Recirc-1 closed Monday 6 March with 118 comments The team resolved 116 of the comments. The remaining two will be resolved next Monday 13 March.

9. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 9 Comment Resolution Details VOTE/CATEGORYtotalacceptrejectwithdrawnpending APPROVE EDITORIAL41311000 DISAPPROVE EDITORIAL2824310 APPROVE GENERAL32100 DISAPPROVE GENERAL20200 APPROVE TECHNICAL2115510 DISAPPROVE TECHNICAL2412192

10. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 10 New Presentations Liang Lee presented an update on the Chinese WPAN regulatory agencies. See document 15-06-115-00-004b. The group moved that “Liang Lee be appointed the official Liaison between 802.14.5 TG4b and the Chinese Regulatory WPAN body.” Passed by unanimous consent.

11. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 11 Plan April 13: Start 10 Day Recirc-2 (WITH CA document attached!) April 23: Recirc-2 Closes April 28: Submit draft to RevCom for Continuous Approval Process Option: Submit to RevCom for June meeting.

12. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 12 Special Thanks Eric Gnoske - Secretary Gerald Wineinger - Secretary Pro Tem. The entire TG4b team.

13. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 13 Major Activity & Documents Since Garden Grove: Weekly phone calls for MAC, PHY, Security. Recirc-1 (D4) Comments: 15-06-0188-00-004b Denver minutes: 15-06-0143-01-004b Opening/Closing report: 15-06-0126-01-004b

14. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 14 Membership & Anti-Trust Individual membership –In all IEEE standards meetings, membership is by individual, hence you do not represent a company or organization. Anti-Trust laws –The Anti-Trust laws forbid the discussion of prices within our meetings.

15. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 15 Operating Policies and Procedures Operating Policies and Procedures in order of priority –IEEE Project 802 LMSC Policies and Procedures http://ieee802.org/rules.pdf –IEEE 802.15 Working Group Policies and Procedures Document 99001r7P802-15_Working-Group-Policies-and-Procedures.doc –Robert’s Rules of Order Latest Edition

16. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 16 6. Patents IEEE standards may include the known use of essential patents, and patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of either a) A general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee will not enforce any of its present or future patent(s) whose use would be required to implement the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or b) A statement that a license will be made available without compensation or under reasonable rates, with reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination This assurance shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period. IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board –, March 2003, September 2004

17. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 17 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions or market share Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@ieee.org Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002

18. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 18 Copyright Under the current US copyright law — the author of information is deemed to own the copyright from the moment of creation The IEEE Bylaws require copyright of all material to be held by the IEEE –Must consult with IEEE for re-use of copyright material The IEEE Standards accomplishes transfer of copyright ownership through the Project Authorization Request (PAR) process

19. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06-0126-02-004b TG4b March 2006 Robert Poor - Adozu, IncSlide 19 Anti-Trust Statement Each Member acknowledges that the Members are committed to fostering competition in the development of new products and services. The Members further acknowledge that they may compete with one another in various lines of business and that it is therefore imperative that they and their representatives act in a manner which does not violate any applicable antitrust laws and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Members acknowledge that the Members will not discuss issues relating to product pricing, methods or channels of product distribution, any division of markets, or allocation of customers or any other topic which should not be discussed among competitors.