1. TGu Agenda Date: 2005-05-16 Authors: May 2005 May 2005
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TGu Agenda
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2. May 2005
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Abstract
Agenda for TGu Interworking with External Networks for May 2005, Cairns, Australia.
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3. Monday I 16 May 2005, 10:30 – 12:30 Call to Order
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Monday I 16 May 2005, 10:30 – 12:30
Call to Order
On-line Attendance reminder
Review IEEE 802 and Policies and Procedures
Intellectual Property
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

4. IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards
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IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards
6. Patents
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. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of 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 the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or
b) A statement that a license 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 shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period.
Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002
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5. Patent Committee Ruling – January 6, 2005
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Patent Committee Ruling – January 6, 2005
At the December 2004 meeting of the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee (PatCom), Paul Nikolich (Chair, 802) on behalf of Stuart Kerry (Chair, )led discussion on an agenda item titled 'Discussion of P802.11n Protest'. You noted that some members of the P802.11n working group requested a clarification of policy from PatCom regarding what would be acceptable to discuss during a working group technical presentation, regarding patent information/statements. PatCom is charged with providing oversight for the use of patents and patent information in IEEE Standards. PatCom is also charged with reviewing patent information submitted to the IEEE Standards Department to determine conformity with patent procedures and guidelines. As empowered by the IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws, PatCom has reviewed the information presented and rendered its decision by interpreting the policies and procedures of the IEEE and the IEEE-SA relevant to the issues. In regards to the presentation of information to a standards development group, PatCom has decided the following: 1. After a patent letter of assurance (LoA) has been accepted by PatCom, it is allowable for a presenter to state that an LoA has been filed by a Patent Holder, accepted by PatCom, and listed in the online listing of LoAs at Anyone seeking a copy of the accepted LoA should contact the PatCom Administrator. 2. Discussion of the content of accepted, submitted, or proposed LoAs is prohibited. 3. Discussion of licensing terms and conditions is prohibited.
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6. Inappropriate Topics for IEEE TG Meetings
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Inappropriate Topics for IEEE TG Meetings
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 Patent Committee Administrator at
Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

7. May 2005
Meeting Etiquette
"Individuals are to address the comments of others only, not the person"
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8. Monday I (cont.) 16 May 2005, 10:30 – 12:30 Minutes Approve Agenda
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Monday I (cont.) 16 May 2005, 10:30 – 12:30
Minutes
Approval of Minutes of March 2005 meeting
u-minutes-march-2005.doc
Approve Agenda
Overview of last TGu meeting
u-closing-report.ppt
Teleconference Minutes
u-teleconference-minutes-april-2005.doc
u-teleconference-minutes-may-2005.doc
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

9. Monday I (cont.) 16 May 2005, 10:30 – 12:30 Liaison Issues
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Monday I (cont.) 16 May 2005, 10:30 – 12:30
Liaison Issues
Incoming
Outgoing
Volunteers
TGu Timeline Review
u-timeline.ppt
External bodies documentation
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

10. Joint Session with TGp (WAVE)
May 2005
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Monday II 16 May 2005, 13:30 – 15:30
Joint Session with TGp (WAVE)
Vision and Overview of TGp and TGu
Architecture Issues
Data and Management Flows
Security
Implications of TGp on TGu
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

11. Tuesday I 17 May 2005, 16:00 – 18:00 Joint Session with IEEE 802.21
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Tuesday I 17 May 2005, 16:00 – 18:00
Joint Session with IEEE
Review IETF IAB Internet Drafts with IEEE
u-liaison-to-ietf-from-ieee and-ieee doc
liaison_to_ietf_from_IEEE802_11_and_IEEE802_21.doc
Architectural Implications of Link Indications
Discussion about IEEE requirements which impact IEEE u
Review of TGu requirements document
u-suggested-tgu-functional-requirements.doc
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

12. Tuesday II 17 May 2005, 19:30 – 21:30 Technical Presentation
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Tuesday II 17 May 2005, 19:30 – 21:30
Technical Presentation
Multiple BSSIDs (TeliaSonera)
TGu documentation Review
u-terms-and-definitions.doc
u-draft-scope-scenarios-and-assumptions.doc
u-suggested-tgu-functional-requirements.doc
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

13. May 2005
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Thursday I 19 May 2005, 08:00 – 10:00
Review of IETF MOBOPTS internet – draft
"A Framework of Media-Independent Pre-Authentication (MPA)"
Technical Presentation
Boeing
Continue Documentation review
Selection Criteria discussions
Liaisons
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

14. Thursday II 19 May 2005, 10:30 – 11:30 Joint Session with TGs (MESH)
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Thursday II 19 May 2005, 10:30 – 11:30
Joint Session with TGs (MESH)
Overview of TGp and TGu
Architecture Issues
Data and Management Flows
Security
Implications of TGs on TGu
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

15. Thursday II (cont.) 19 May 2005, 11:30 – 12:30
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Thursday II (cont.) 19 May 2005, 11:30 – 12:30
Teleconference requirements
Preparation for July 2005 Interim Meeting
Requirements review/refinement
Open Issues -> Requirements
Liaison creation
Down Selection issues
AOB
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Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor