1. doc.: IEEE 15-12-0173-00-wng0 SCWNGSlide 1 March 2012 Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC Slide 1 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: WNG Closing Report for March 2012 Date Submitted: 14 Mar 2012 Source: Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC Contact: Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC Voice: +1 847 960-3715, E-Mail: pat.kinney@ieee.org Re: WNG Closing Report for Mar 2012 Session Abstract: WNG Closing Report for Waikoloa Purpose: Information to 802.15 WG 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.

2. doc.: IEEE 15-12-0173-00-wng0 SCWNG SC WNG Presentations The WNG meeting included four presentations: 1.Ultra low power (ULP) technologies that can be applied to wireless sensor networks (WSN) 2.Presentation/discussion exploring joint work between 802.21 and 802.15 3.Enhancement of IEEE 802.15.7 Specification for LBS (location-based service) Applications 4.Overview and Applications of LED-ID System and Visible RFID System Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC Slide 2 March 2012

3. doc.: IEEE 15-12-0173-00-wng0 SCWNG Towards Next Gen ULP Technologies (15-12- 0139-02) Presented by by S Emami (Samsung) Significant interest was evidenced by the large number of people queued for questions and comments. Many comments expressed the belief that it would be appropriate for a study group to investigate the numerous aspects of this concept. A straw poll of those who would support the formation of a study group including those interested in participating in a study group resulted in a response of 34 approve and one against. Shahriar Emami volunteered to chair this study group should it be formed. Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC Slide 3 March 2012

4. doc.: IEEE 15-12-0173-00-wng0 SCWNG 802.21d Group Management Framework (21-12-0028-03) Presented by Yoshihiro Ohba and Toru Kambayashi (Toshiba), Antonio de la Oliva (UC3M), Stephen Chasko and Ruben Salazar (Landis+Gyr), Subir Das (ACS) Presenter’s conclusion was that input and active participation from 802.15 members was encouraged Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC Slide 4 March 2012

5. doc.: IEEE 15-12-0173-00-wng0 SCWNG Enhancement of IEEE 802.15.7 Specification for LBS Applications (15-12-0164-00), Overview and Applications of LED-ID System and Visible RFID System (15-12-0165-00) by Yeong Min Jang (Kookmin University) Straw poll conducted to show the amount of support in forming an interest group with the mission of investigating as to how this effort would coordinate with 802.15.7 resulted with 5 willing to participate. Yeong Min Jang volunteered to chair this interest group. Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC Slide 5 March 2012