1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 1 Report of TGv – November 2006 DATE: November 2006 Author(s) NameCompanyAddressPhoneemail Pat R. CalhounCisco Systems, Inc 170 West Tasman Dr., San Jose, CA 95134 408 853 5269pcalhoun@cisco.com Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.11. 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 grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.11. Patent Policy and Procedures: The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802 Patent Policy and Procedures, including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including 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." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE 802.11 Working Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at http:// ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdfstuart.kerry@philips.compatcom@ieee.org

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 2 Abstract Report of the meeting of TGv at the November 2006 session.

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 3 Goals for November 2006 Revised normative text submissions Motions on proposals Address Internal Review Comments

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 4 Submissions Submissions for November Meeting –11-06-0387-01-000v-BSS Channel Switch –11-06-0645-02-000v-interference-diagnostic –11-06-0350-04-000v-Idle Mode Operation in IEEE 802.11 WLANs –11-06-1461-00-000v-Speculative Power Save Concept –11-05-1068-07-000v-multilevelrfpower –11-06-1462-00-000v-Preferred Channel Power Saving –STA Service Request –Load Balancing Considering QoS –802.1AS Time Synchronization Proposal –11-06-1671-00-000v-location-capability-negotiation –11-06-1672-00-000v-sta-provided-location –11-06-1650-00-000v_proposed-changes-to-802-11v-draft –Framework for Medium Congestion Control (Wells) –11-06-1615-05-000v-tgv-internal-review-comment-submissions

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 5 Monday Ad-Hoc Proposed Agenda Ad Hoc Meeting Call to Order Address Internal Review Comments –11-06-1615-05-000v-tgv-internal-review-comment-submissions

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 6 Tuesday Proposed Agenda Review IEEE patent policy Approve Agenda Approve minutes from last meeting Review weekly goals and objectives TGv Text Submissions –16:39-17:09 - 11-06-0387-01-000v-BSS Channel Switch –17:09-17:39 - 11-06-0645-02-000v-interference-diagnostic –17:39-18:00 - 11-06-1650-00-000v_proposed-changes-to-802-11v- draft 18:00 - Recess for the day

7. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 7 Wednesday Proposed Agenda TGv Text Submissions –08:00-08:45 – 11-06-0350-04-000v-Idle Mode Operation in IEEE 802.11 WLANs –08:45-09:15 - 802.1AS Time Synchronization Proposal –09:15-10:00 - 11-06-1461-00-000v-Speculative Power Save Concept 10:00 - Recess for the day

8. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 8 Thursday Proposed Agenda TGv Text Submissions –08:00-08:30 - 11-05-1068-07-000v-multilevelrfpower –08:30-09:15 – 11-06-1462-00-000v-Preferred Channel Power Saving –09:15-10:00 – STA Service Request TGv Text Submissions –16:00-16:30 – Load Balancing Considering QoS Address Internal Review Comments Timeline Chart Discussion Objectives Review Plans for November New/Old Business Adjourn

9. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 9 Motion to approve TGv September 2006 minutes Moved: to approve meeting minutes in 11-06-1551-00- 000v-tgv-minutes-september-2006-session Mover: Seconder: Passes:

10. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 10 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 whose infringement is, or in the case of patent applications, potential future infringement the applicant asserts will be, unavoidable in a compliant implementation of either mandatory or optional portions of the standard [essential patents]. This assurance shall be provided without coercion. The patent holder or applicant should provide this assurance as soon as reasonably feasible in the standards development process. This assurance shall be provided no later than the approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent or patent application becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be 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 either mandatory or optional portions of the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity complying with the standard; or b) A statement that a license for such implementation 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 Slide #1 Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised January 2006)

11. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 11 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings Don’t discuss the validity/essentiality of patents/patent claims Don’t discuss the cost of specific patent use 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-SA Standards Board Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@ieee.org or visit http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/index.html This slide set is available at http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/pat-slideset.ppt Slide #2 Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised January 2006)

12. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 12 Strawpoll Text In favor: Not in favor:

13. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 13 Motion Move to … Moved: Seconded: Yes: No: Abstain: Motion [Fails/Passes]:

14. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 14 TGv Proposed Timeline The following time table will be used by TGv –Base line accepted: January 06 (Completed) –Submissions addressing objectives: Start in March 06 –TG Ad-Hoc Draft Internal Review: October 06 (Completed) Internal review created 411 comments –First WG Letter Ballot: May 07

15. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 15 Work completed The following normative text has been accepted and will be integrated into the next TGv draft

16. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 16 Attendance Attendance: –Monday: –Tuesday: –Wednesday –Thursday:

17. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 17 Output Documents 11-05/0827r10 – TGv Objectives D0.05 TGv Draft Specification 11-06/1702r0 – TGv September 2006 meeting report (this document) 11-06/xxxxr0 – TGv September 2006 closing report 11-06/xxxxr0 – TGv September 2006 meeting minutes

18. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 18 Goals for January Comment Resolution TGv Proposals –11-06-0387-01-000v-BSS Channel Switch –11-06-0350-04-000v-Idle Mode Operation in IEEE 802.11 WLANs –11-06-0645-02-000v-interference-diagnostic –11-06-1461-00-000v-Speculative Power Save Concept –11-06-1462-00-000v-Preferred Channel Power Saving (unsure) –11-05-1068-02-000v-multilevelrfpower –Reporting Enhancements (Thomson) –STA Service Request (Stanley) –Load Balancing Considering QoS (Lan) Review updated objectives draft

19. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1702r0 Meeting Report September 2006 Pat R. Calhoun, CiscoSlide 19 Adjourn Meeting adjourned at xx:xx on November 16 th, 2006