<month year> doc.: IEEE 802.15-<030158r0> November 2003 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [15.4-study-group-closing-report ] Date Submitted: [12 November 2003] Source: [Larry Taylor] Company [Staccato Communications] Address [5893 Oberlin Dr., San Diego, CA, USA] Voice:[(858) 642 0111], FAX: [(858) 642 0161],E-Mail:[larry.taylor@staccatocommunications.com] Re: [Study Group 15.4a Closing Report] Abstract: [Closing Plenary Report on IEEE 802.15. SG4a] Purpose: [To inform the WG on progress in the Alt PHY Study Group for 15.4.] Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. 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 acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P802.15. Larry Taylor (Staccato) <author>, <company>

Objectives CFA Responses November 2003 Objectives CFA Responses CFA closed 7 November 2003 Distill the responses as input to the 5C and PAR Progress the PAR and 5C Larry Taylor (Staccato)

Progress Remaining 4 responses presented November 2003 Progress Remaining 4 responses presented 19 responses in total Applications Categories updated doc # 03/442r1 Response distillation in progress Applications Requirements Matrix (doc # 03/489) Key differentiators being identified and refined Power consumption emerging as a key focus As well as those already identified Precision location (high resolution positioning) High aggregate throughput (burst modes) Larry Taylor (Staccato)

Request for extension of SG status November 2003 Request for extension of SG status Good level of response to the CFA Wide range of applications topics Active membership committed to new work Poll results For 64, Against 0, Abstention 1 Need further time to complete Applications Requirements analysis 5C and PAR Larry Taylor (Staccato)

Motion To extend SG 4a until the March 2004 plenary November 2003 Motion To extend SG 4a until the March 2004 plenary Proposed by Larry Taylor Seconded by For Against Abstain Larry Taylor (Staccato)