1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0288r0 Submission March 2005 Sean Coffey, Realtek.Slide 1 TGn Editor election statement 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: 2005-03-14 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0288r0 Submission March 2005 Sean Coffey, Realtek.Slide 2 Abstract This document is a summary of personal background and experience, and a statement of proposed approach to the editorial process

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0288r0 Submission March 2005 Sean Coffey, Realtek.Slide 3 Background Represented Texas Instruments in Task Group g –July 2000-June 2003 Represented Texas Instruments in TGn (and HT-SG) –March 2002-January 2005 –Founding member of both TGnSync and WWiSE Worked extensively on baseband product development in TI for both TGg and TGn, July 2000-January 2005 Realtek SemiconductorSince February 2005, have been with Realtek Semiconductor Prior to Texas Instruments, was faculty member with University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, EECS Department, 1989-2000 –Research and teaching in all aspects of physical layer communications

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0288r0 Submission March 2005 Sean Coffey, Realtek.Slide 4 The role of volunteer editors IEEE 802.11 works within a wider industry context –The standards are intertwined with product development taking place at many different companies –Wi-Fi Alliance develops testing for interoperability and backward compatibility, and develops its own mandatory/optional requirements and certification A key role of volunteer editors is to bring this wider context to the standards drafting process

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0288r0 Submission March 2005 Sean Coffey, Realtek.Slide 5 Organization The editorial task is becoming too large for any one person –For the more complex amendments, such as TGe, it is already difficult for one person –TGn is more complex still Better and more productive to have an editorial team –Speeds the task, helps assure more thorough review, leverages different specializations –If elected, I intend to organize such an editorial team

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0288r0 Submission March 2005 Sean Coffey, Realtek.Slide 6 Requirements on Editor (or Editorial team) Clear and unambiguous technical specification, and Clear “chain of evidence”: –Description of how the technical aspects follow from votes of the Task Group membership My approach is that Editors have narrow and specific powers, rather than broad editorial discretion Will work to provide the Task Group maximum visibility and input into the process