TGp September Opening Presentation Month Year doc.: IEEE 802.11-yy/xxxxr0 September 2006 TGp September Opening Presentation Date: 2006-09-18 Authors: 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 <http:// ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdf>, 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 <stuart.kerry@philips.com> 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 <patcom@ieee.org>. Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc. John Doe, Some Company

Month Year doc.: IEEE 802.11-yy/xxxxr0 September 2006 Abstract Introduction and opening statements for September TGp meetings. Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc. John Doe, Some Company

Membership & Anti-Trust September 2006 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. Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.

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Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings Month Year doc.: IEEE 802.11-yy/xxxxr0 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings September 2006 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 Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised January 2006) Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc. John Doe, Some Company

Attendance, Voting & Document Status September 2006 Attendance, Voting & Document Status Make sure your badges are correct Questions on Voting status, Ballot pool, Access to Reflector or member’s area see Harry Worstell – hworstell@att.com If you plan to make a submission be sure it does not contain company logos or advertising Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.

Attendance http://newton/11/attendance Register Indicate attendance September 2006 Attendance http://newton/11/attendance Register Indicate attendance Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.

September 2006 Goals of meeting Review outcome of previous meetings and teleconferences – new draft version 1.1 Approve new draft 1.1 as basis for remaining work Plan for letter ballot Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.

September 2006 Agenda As posted in original 802.11: 11-06-0933-01-0000-802-11-wg-tentative-agenda-september-2006.xls Lee Armstrong, Armstrong Consulting, Inc.