SG4a Project Timeline January 2003 doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/056r0 Interest Group ‘a’ Activities Nov 02: Interest Group ‘a’ formed Mar 03: Issued informal Call For Applications Jul 03: Study Group ‘a’ approved Aug 03 Issued official Call For Applications (CFA) Sep 03 Session #1 Develop SG work plan and project timeline Hear responses to CFA Begin discussion of PAR & 5C Begin work of channel model subcommittee Begin characterization of applications Nov 03 Session #2 Derive Application Requirements from CFA Continue subcommittee activities, work on channel models Continue discussion / drafting on PAR & 5C Jan 04 Session #3 Continue subcommittee activities, including channel model development Start developing Technical Requirements Draft and submit PAR & 5 Criteria Motion to have PAR & 5C adopted to form Task Group (24 March 2004) Mar 04 Session #4 Complete Technical Requirements Start drafting Selection Criteria May 04 Session #5 – First Task Group 15.4a Meeting Complete Selection Criteria Establish Down-Selection Procedure Channel Model selection and approval Issue Call for Proposals Project Authorization Request - PAR Larry Taylor / Jason Ellis

15.4SGa Approved Informal CFA January 2003 doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/056r0 January 2004 SG4a Project Timeline 15.4IGa Formed PAR & 5C Complete 2004 2003 N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D 2 Study Group Terms TG15.4a Approved 15.4SGa Approved Informal CFA Today * Assumes PAR & 5C warrants new standard Larry Taylor / Jason Ellis