TGu Agenda Date: 2006-11-13 Authors: November 2006 November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 TGu Agenda Date: 2006-11-13 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>. Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Abstract Agenda for TGu Interworking with External Networks for November 2006, Dallas, Texas, USA. Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 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 is irrevocable once submitted and accepted and shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard’s approval to the date of the standard’s withdrawal. Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised February 2006) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings November 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 February 2006) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 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 The Copyright Act of 1976 made a dramatic change to U.S. copyright law. Copyright was now deemed to exist from the moment of creation. Thus anything that is created is deemed to be owned by its creator. Additionally, a work no longer needs to be published in order to be protected. Therefore, even your scribbles on a piece of note paper constitute copyrighted material that you own and control. The NII (National Information Infrastructure) and the GII (Global Information Infrastructure) are causing lawmakers and copyright owners to assess the ability of current copyright law to protect owners rights in a digital environment. While at this point the changes being talked about are not significant, they will make it clear that copyright protection is afforded to owners in the digital environment making it a requirement to honor the rights accorded to owners. It is a requirement under the IEEE Bylaws that copyright ownership of all material published by the IEEE resides with the IEEE. The Standards Department accomplishes the transfer of copyright ownership from the volunteer authors to the Institute via the Project Authorization Request (PAR) form. Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 IEEE Member Pledge “We, the members of the IEEE, in recognition of the importance of our technologies in affecting the quality of life throughout the world, and in accepting a personal obligation to our profession, its members and the communities we serve, do hereby commit ourselves to the highest and ethical and professional conduct.” Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Attendance, Voting & Document Status November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 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 Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Attendance http://newton/11/attendance Register Indicate attendance November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Attendance http://newton/11/attendance Register Indicate attendance http://10.128.0.10/11/attendance/ Local server (no VPN) Must register before logging attendance Must log attendance during each 2 hour session Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Monday Ad Hoc 13 November 2006, 08:00 – 09:30 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Monday Ad Hoc 13 November 2006, 08:00 – 09:30 Call to Order Ad-Hoc meeting description Review IEEE 802 and 802.11 Policies and Procedures Intellectual Property Technical Presentations Sessions with 802.21 Short overview of 11-06-1543r0 Monday 16:00 – 17:00 (informal) Wednesday 08:00 – 10:00 (formal joint session) Liaison Discussions NEMA (incoming) WFA (outgoing) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Tuesday 14 November 2006, 13:30 – 15:30 Call to Order doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Tuesday 14 November 2006, 13:30 – 15:30 Call to Order Review IEEE 802 and 802.11 Policies and Procedures Intellectual Property Approval of Melbourne 2006 Minutes 11-06-1441-03-000u-tgu-meeting-minutes-september-2006-melbourne-australia.doc Approve Agenda 11-06-1653r0 (this document) Overview of last TGu meeting 11-06-xxxx-00-000u-closing-report.ppt Document Review 11-06-0550-00-000u-vision.doc 11-05-0822-12-000u-tgu-requirements.doc (Canpolat) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Tuesday (cont.) 14 November 2006, 13:30 – 15:30 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Tuesday (cont.) 14 November 2006, 13:30 – 15:30 Draft D0.01 – D0.02 changes (Canpolat) Quick summary Downselect Procedure 11-06-1567-00-000u-revised-tgu-downselect.ppt (Gast) Technical Presentations 11-06-1647 (Emergency Calls – Donghee) 11-06-1648 (Location of Emergency Calls – Donghee) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Wednesday 15 November 2006, 08:00 – 10:00 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Wednesday 15 November 2006, 08:00 – 10:00 Joint Session with IEEE 802.21 11-06-1543-00-000u-planning-november-2006-joint-session-between-802-21-and-802-11u.ppt (Stephenson) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Thursday 16 November 2006, 10:30 – 12:30 Draft D0.02 discussion doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Thursday 16 November 2006, 10:30 – 12:30 Draft D0.02 discussion Comments Informal review form Timeline for informal review Informal Comment resolution team Letter Ballot January or March 2007? Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Thursday 16 November 2006, 16:00 – 18:00 Timeline document review doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Thursday 16 November 2006, 16:00 – 18:00 Timeline document review 11-06-0701-03-000u-timeline.ppt http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/11/802.11_Timelines.htm Teleconferences/Ad Hocs Preparation for January 2007 Interim Meeting AOB Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Teleconferences December xx 2006 January xx 2007 November 2006 doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/1653r0 November 2006 Teleconferences December xx 2006 January xx 2007 Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor