1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/238r0 Submission January 2006 Simon Barber, Devicescape Software IncSlide 1 Process for simultaneous balloting 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 Date: 2006-01-27 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/238r0 Submission January 2006 Simon Barber, Devicescape Software IncSlide 2 Abstract This document describes a process for 1.Preparing an Amendment when a Revision is in progress. 2.Preparing an Amendment when another Amendment is in process and expected to be send for approval prior to it. These notes come from a conference call between the IEEE 802.11 WG CAC and the IEEE-SA on 27 th Jan 2006. Present from IEEE 802.11 WG CAC Bruce Kramer, Clint Chaplin, Richard Paine, Bob O’Hara, Tom Siep (attending for Adrian Stephens), Donald Eastlake, Simon Barber Present from IEEE-SA Mike Kipness, Michael Fisher, Dave Ringle, Michelle Turner, Yvette

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/238r0 Submission January 2006 Simon Barber, Devicescape Software IncSlide 3 When a revision is in progress Amendments expected to be sent for approval after the approval of the revision: –Should be based on the latest draft of the revision text. –Should be sent for sponsor balloting with: the current, complete approved base text (prior to the revision), AND the latest draft of the revision AND the amendment being balloted. –If a technical change happens in a part of the revision text that is relevant to the amendment then the amendment should be re- circulated. Relevant technical change is decided by the ballot resolution group (the TG itself in 802.11’s case)

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/238r0 Submission January 2006 Simon Barber, Devicescape Software IncSlide 4 When an amendment and a revision are in progress A second amendment expected to be sent for approval after the approval of first amendment: –Should be based on the latest draft of the revision text AND the latest draft of the first amendment text –Should be sent for sponsor balloting with: the current, complete approved base text (prior to the revision), AND the latest draft of the revision AND the latest draft of the first amendment AND –Only included if the first amendment makes technical changes that are relevant to the second amendment. the second amendment being balloted. –If a technical change happens in a part of the revision text or part of the first amendment text that is relevant to the second amendment then the second amendment should be re-circulated. Relevant technical change is decided by the ballot resolution group (the TG itself in 802.11’s case)

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/238r0 Submission January 2006 Simon Barber, Devicescape Software IncSlide 5 In general – handling an amendment with other drafts in progress: An amendment expected to be sent for approval after the approval of prior drafts: –Should be based on If there is a revision in progress: –the latest draft of any revision in progress Otherwise –the current complete approved base text (base + any approved amendments) the latest draft of any amendment expected to be approved first –Should be sent for sponsor balloting with: the current, complete approved base text (base + all approved amendments), AND If a revision is in progress: –the latest draft of the revision AND The latest drafts of any amendments in progress that are expected to be approved prior first, and that make technical changes that are relevant to the amendment. the second amendment being balloted. –If a technical change happens in a part of the revision text or part of the first amendment text that is relevant to the second amendment then the second amendment should be re-circulated. Relevant technical change is decided by the ballot resolution group (the TG itself in 802.11’s case)

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-06/238r0 Submission January 2006 Simon Barber, Devicescape Software IncSlide 6 References