1. November 99
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: [Proposal for WPAN High Rate Study Group]
Date Submitted: [10 November, 1999]
Source: [James D. Allen] Company: [Eastman Kodak Co.]
Address: [1669 Eastman Ave. Rochester, NY, ]
Voice:[(716) ], FAX: [(716) ],
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Abstract: [This presentation to describes a proposal for a multi-mode WPAN High Data Rate, consumer priced PHY and MAC in order to satisfy the wireless needs of multimedia and digital imaging applications. ]
Purpose: [To present background information and make a motion to create a WPAN High Data Rate Study group.]
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James D. Allen, Kodak

2. WPAN - High Rate Study Group Proposal
November 99
doc.: IEEE /115r0
November 99
WPAN - High Rate Study Group Proposal
Jim Allen
Walt Davis
William Bailey
James D. Allen, Kodak
Allen Heberling, Kodak

3. Proposal
November 99
The purpose of this project is to provide high speed PHY and MAC enhancement to Task Group 1 for applications which involve Imaging, Multimedia, and networks with more than 8 users.
Bi - Modal PHY
Compatible with Task Group 1
20 Mbps Multimedia Capable
MAC
Isochronous
Enhancements to Task Group 1
Not to impede Task Group 1 progress
James D. Allen, Kodak

4. Broad Market Potential
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Broad Market Potential
Today, low bandwidth wireless systems do not satisfy the needs for consumer priced, embedded, high data rate systems.
Applications include:
Digital (Still) Imaging
Multimedia (Video, Voice over IP)
Many-user systems
Support currently includes Motorola, Eastman Kodak, Cisco Systems.
James D. Allen, Kodak

5. Compatibility Bi-Modal
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Compatibility
Bi-Modal
The proposal will be backward compatible to the Task Group 1 1Mbps mode using the dual mode PHY layer and MAC.
Is intended to conform to the 802 standards guidelines imposed on
Study Group will work with Coexistence Task Group.
James D. Allen, Kodak

6. November 99
Distinct Identity
20 Mbps High Speed Personal Area Network is not currently recognized as a Standards study group.
802.11b addresses the speed, but not the requirements of an embeddable consumer oriented WPAN.
addresses the requirements of an embeddable consumer oriented WPAN, but not the speed.
James D. Allen, Kodak

7. Technical Feasibility
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Technical Feasibility
PHY - A 20 Mbps prototype is operational.
ASIC architecture has passed internal feasibility review
Prototype performance testing has started
MAC - Several enhancements to TG1 are being modeled and simulated at the Protocol and Network levels.
Technology is scaleable to higher data rates and 5.8 GHz.
James D. Allen, Kodak

8. Economical Feasibility
November 99
Economical Feasibility
Bill of Materials expected to be consistent with current Task Group 1 estimates.
Current ASIC estimates and discrete bill of materials provide validation.
James D. Allen, Kodak

9. November 99
Questions & Answers
James D. Allen, Kodak

10. Motion to the Working Group
November 99
Motion to the Working Group
Move to form a Study Group with the charter of drafting a PAR and 5 Criteria for a High Rate WPAN which will have a fall back mode fully compliant with the proposed Task Group 1 draft standard.
James D. Allen, Kodak

11. Nominations Chair Vice Chair Secretary Technical Editor November 99
James D. Allen, Kodak