1. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 1 802.15 51st Session of meetings of the IEEE 802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks November 11-16, 2007 Hyatt Regency 265 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30303, USA Closing Report Bob Heile, ZigBee Alliance, Chair

2. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 2 802.15 Organization Chart To add your name to the WG/SG/TG reflectors please go to www.ieee802.org/15www.ieee802.org/15

3. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 3 Objectives of the Atlanta Session November 11-16, 2007 TASK GROUP 3c –mmWave PHY for 15.3 1.Presentaion of merged Proposal 2.Confirmation of merged Proposal 3.Organize drafting effort STUDY GROUP 4c Alternate PHY layer: 1.CWPAN Status/Update and Next Steps 2.Hear Proposals/Updates 3.Next Steps & Timeline

4. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 4 TASK GROUP 4D Alternate PHY layer: 1.Japanese Regulatory Status Update and presentation of draft regulations 2.Discussion and Comment on Draft 3.Prepare supplementary information for Call for Proposals TASK GROUP 5 –Mesh Networking: 1.Technical Presentations & Discussions 2.Finalizing Draft for WG letter ballot 3.Election of Editor 4.Discussion of project plan Objectives of the Atlanta Session November 11-16, 2007

5. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 5 STUDY GROUP-Body Area Networks 1.Gain EC approval on PAR and 5C documents 2.Work on Applications, Channel Model and TR documents 3.Refine Project Timeline STUDY GROUP-4e MAC Enhancements 1.Gain EC approval on PAR and 5C documents 2.Refine Project Timeline Objectives of the Atlanta Session November 11-16, 2007

6. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 6 INTEREST GROUP-RFID 1.Develop Objectives 2.Identify groups that should be contacted to participate NEW PROJECTS SUBCOMMITTEE 1.Report on sub-group progress 2.New presentations Objectives of the Atlanta Session November 11-16, 2007

7. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 7

8. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 8 TG3c 16 th Meeting, Atlanta GA Closing Report 15 November, 2007

9. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 9 1.16:00 Monday, November 12. Call to order. 2.TG3c Leadership: Chair: R. Fisher. vice Chair: A Mathew, S. Kato Secretary : H. Ikeda, T. Baykas, C.S. Sum Technical Editor: J. Gilb Sub Editors: A. Astrin, S. Skafidas, I. Lakkis, C. Ngo, T. Baykas, C.S. Sum, A. Kasher, B. Gaffney 3. Attendance Approx. 100 attendees in each slot. 4. Twelve 2-hour time slots are allocated 、 and eleven slots were used. 5. 14:15 November 15 Meeting adjourned Nov. 12 (Mon) Nov. 13 (Tue) Nov. 14 (Wed) Nov. 15 (Thu) AM1XXX AM2XX PM1XXX PM2XXXCancelled

10. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 10 Meeting Accomplishments 2 proposals from Hawaii were merged to one proposal, and the final proposal was presented. The confirmation roll call vote was carried and the Proposal was successfully confirmed. Presented 4 technical contributions. TG3c project timeline updated, 05/311r17.

11. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 11 Report of TG3c Proposal Confirmation Vote November 15 th, 2007 TG-3c AM1 TG3c Proposal Roll Call Confirmation Vote managed by R. Alfvin For Joint Proposal of 07/934r1 + 07/942r2 Voting Results Yes: 87 (87%) > 75% Threshold No: 13 (13%) Abstain: 10 Total vote: 110 Proposal was confirmed

12. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 12 List of Contributions and Proposals

13. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 13 Plan to Get to Baseline Document November 2007: Two remaining Proposals in Hawaii were merged to one. Confirmation Roll Call vote was carried and confirmed. Future plan: January 2008: Draft baseline text completed 05/311r17

14. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 14 Ballot plan March 2008 – First letter ballot completed, start comment resolution July 2008 – Resolution of comments completed, begin re-circulation ballot September 2008 – re-circulation ballot completed, comment resolution, and Start Sponsor ballot November 2008 – 802 Sponsor Ballot completed, comment resolution, start recirculation ballot January 2009 – 802 Sponsor Ballot re-circulation completed and, submit to RevCom for final approval May 2009 – Approval by RevCom 05/311r17

15. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 15 Project timeline 05/311r17

16. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 16 TG4c 15.4 Alt PHY for China Closing Report Atlanta GA Clint Powell, Freescale, Chair 15 November, 2007

17. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 17 TG4c Purpose To draft an amendment to IEEE 802.15.4-2006 to include a sub-GHz PHY appropriate for use in China.

18. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 18 Meeting Objectives Approve Minutes/Agenda/Objectives Hear Chinese WPAN Update Hear Proposal  Updates Discuss Proposals as they Relate to PAR Discuss Direction and Next Steps Discuss & Review Timeline Selection of Editor(s) Review PHY  Outline Document Begin Process of Drafting Amendment

19. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 19 Meeting Achievements Reviewed/Modified and Approved Agenda –See doc. # 15-07-0884-01-004c-tg4c-agenda-nov-2007-mtg Approved & Updated Waikoloa Mtg. Minutes –See doc. # 15-07-0876-01-004c-tg4c-session-minutes-waikaloa- september-2007 Heard Chinese WPAN Status Update Heard PHY Proposal Delta Updates, see doc. #’s –15-07-0825-05-004c-mpsk-modulation-phy-layer-proposal- chinese-band –15-07-0734-04-004c-respond-to-call-intent Discussed Proposals as they Relate to PAR –doc. # 15-07-0951-01-004c_proposals_at_high_level used as a tool to build discussion around

20. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 20 Meeting Achievements (cont’d.) Discuss Direction and Next Steps Motion Made: To adopt the O-QPSK proposal as the Mandatory PHY in the drafting of the amendment for 4c. IEEE TG4c will adopt the MPSK PHY (as presented at the Nov. 2007 IEEE mtg.) as a co- alternative PHY by the IEEE 802 March 2008 Plenary mtg. under the condition that the CWPAN Standards Body adopts both the MPSK and the O-QPSK PHYs as co-alternative PHYs by the IEEE 802 March 2008 Plenary mtg. Results of Vote: 18 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstain - Motion Passed Discuss & Review Timeline –Next slide and/or doc. # 15-07-0953-01-004c-tg4c-project-plan

21. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 21 TG4c Ballot Plan Timeline May 2008 – First letter ballot completed, start comment resolution July 2008 – Resolution of comments completed, and begin 1 st re-circulation ballot September 2008 – 1 st re-circulation ballot completed, comment resolution, and begin 2 nd re-circulation ballot November 2008 – 2 nd re-circulation ballot completed, comment resolution, and Start Sponsor ballot Jan 2009 – Sponsor ballot completed, comment resolution, and Start Sponsor ballot recirculation March 2009 – 802 Sponsor Ballot re-circulation completed and submit to RevCom for final approval

22. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 22 Meeting Achievements (cont’d.) Selection of Editor(s) Kuor-Hsin Chang and Jay Bain Reviewed & Updated PHY  Outline Document –See doc. # 15-07-0849-02-004c-phy-delta-outline Time Ended –Did not Begin Process of Drafting Amendment TG4c ADJOURNED

23. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 23 Future Plans Prepare initial draft amendment for O-QPSK PHY Update and revise initial draft amendment for O-QPSK PHY in Tai Pei Mtg.

24. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 24 Acknowledgements Chinese WPAN Standard’s Body and Atmel/Freescale/Integration for preparing and presenting proposals updates. Liang Li for continuing role as Liaison to Chinese WPAN Standards body. Kuor-Hsin Chang for continuing to serve as Secretary and acting Vice-Chair. Jay Bain for help in updating outline doc. All in attendance at sessions for productive discussions, comments and feedback.

25. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 25 TG4d 15.4 Alt PHY for Japan Closing Report Atlanta GA Phil Beecher, Integration, Chair 15 November, 2007

26. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 26 TG4d Purpose To amend 802.15.4-2006 to include a sub-GHz PHY appropriate for use in Japan.

27. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 27 Meeting Achievements Heard current status of Japanese Regulation Heard presentation of Draft for Public Comment of Japanese 950 MHz Regulation and supporting documents Discussion and consideration of the draft Approved Call for Proposals 15-07-860-02 and supporting documentation.

28. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 28 TG4d Presentations and documents Presentations –15-07-0907-01-004d-underlying-considerations-behind-proposed- consultation-japanese-950mhz-usage-by-wpan.pdf –15-07-0918-01-004d-technical-requirements-950mhz-low-power- active-radio-systems.ppt –15-07-0837-01-004d-Report-of-japanese-committee.doc –15-07-0914-00-004d-progress-japanese-committee.ppt Other documents –15-07-0860-02-004d-call-proposals.doc –15-07-0959-00-004d-phy-system-parameters.doc –15-07-0862-00-004d technical-requirements-proposals.doc

29. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 29 Immediate objectives Continue discussion of MIC Draft for public comment (email reflector and conf calls) Comment submission by individual participants/companies by December 1 2007 Issue Call for Proposals

30. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 30 Objectives for January 2008 meeting Hear first round of proposals

31. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 31 Acknowledgements Vice Chair / Secretary Contributors Participants And particularly the translators of the MIC Draft for Public Comment Thank you all!

32. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 32 SG4e 15.4 MAC Enhancements Closing Report Atlanta GA Pat Kinney, Chair 15 November, 2007

33. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 33 SG4e Purpose Study group investigating 802.15.4-2006 MAC enhancements such as: Support for Determinism e.g. TDMA supporting from a few to 10,000s slots Mixed service and power savings levels in one network (dynamic transmit power control) Frequency diversity for retransmissions for improved reliability Low duty cycle operation with beacons for power efficiency Distributed management of time slots and frequency hopping patterns for fast recovery from regional failures 2ms per hop latency including 1 retransmission Direct communication between Reduced Functionality Devices in the network

34. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 34 Meeting Goals Hear SG4e presentations from contributors Resolve WG comments in accordance with WG approval Resolve NesCom comments Seek WG and ExCom approval of PAR and 5C

35. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 35 TG4e (amended)PAR Scope of Proposed Standard The intent of this amendment is to enhance and add functionality to the 802.15.4-2006 MAC to a) better support the industrial markets and b) permit compatibility with modifications being proposed within the Chinese WPAN. Specifically, the MAC enhancements are limited to: TDMA: to provide a)determinism, b)enhanced utilization of bandwidth Channel Hopping: to provide additional robustness in high interfering environments and enhance coexistence with other wireless networks GTS: to increase its flexibility such as a) supporting peer to peer, b)the length of the slot, and c) number of slots CSMA: to improve throughput and reduce energy consumption Security: to add support for additional options such as asymmetrical keys Low latency: to reduce end to end delivery time such as needed for control applications

36. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 36 Purpose of Proposed Standard (amended) This functionality facilitates Industrial applications (such as addressed by HART 7 and the ISA100 proposed standards), and those enhancements defined by the proposed Chinese WPAN standard that aren't included in TG4c. This amendment addresses coexistence with wireless protocols such as 802.11, 802.15.1, 802.15.3, and 802.15.4.

37. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 37 Call for Applications SG4e drafted a call for applications (15-07- 0936-00-004e) –Intent of this call is to solicit market requirements for the anticipated TG4e –Call requests submissions by the start of the Taipei meeting in January 2008

38. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 38 Relevant Documents 15-07-892-04-004e SG4e agenda 15-07-928-00-004e opening report 15-07-859-03-wng0 PAR 15-07-861-00-wng0 5c 15-07-936-00-004e Call for applications

39. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 39 TG5 Recommend Practice for Mesh Networking Closing Report Atlanta GA Myung Lee, Samsung, Chair 15 November, 2007

40. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 40 TG5 WPAN Mesh November 15, 2007, Atlanta Closing Report Meeting Objectives Technical Presentation Editing Draft HR Editor Election Project plan Discussion

41. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 41 Editing the TG5 Draft Low Rate: –Presentation on the synchronous power saving mode (Doc. 15-07- 0927r0): Changsub Shin –Comments on Portability were resolved. –Flow chart for routing algorithm presented :Allan –Resolutions were discussed for asynchronous power saving mode High Rate –Presentation on HR drafting (Doc. 15-07-0920r0): Sangsung Choi –Presentation on synchronization algorithm for HR (Doc. 15-07- 0929r0): Seonghee Lee –Comments were made and discussed –Discussions on simplifying mesh algorithms were discussed. Combined draft –The group decided to combine two documents into one file: LR part 1, HR part2

42. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 42 HR Editor Sangsung Choi was selected to be the HR editor

43. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 43 Project Plan The Group moved to forward TG5 Draft Standard to WG for the approval of the letter ballot (y6/n0/abs1) Teleconferences are scheduled: –Date: Nov 28 th, Dec 12 th, Jan 9 th –Time: 6:00PM, EST (8AM Korea, 3PM PST, 7AM China)

44. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 44 Motion: To move Draft Standard P802.15.5- D0.01_WPAN_Mesh.doc to Letter Ballot Moved: Myung Lee Second: Vote: y/n/a

45. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 45 SG-BAN Body Area Networking Closing Report Atlanta GA Art Astrin, Chair 15 November, 2007

46. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 46Arthur AstrinSlide 46 Body Area Network study items Applications characteristics and requirements Usage scenarios and applications Device classes, application specific devices and services BAN topology, technology, channel models and metrics BAN Scalability, bit rate / throughput, range, QoS, power consumption, power saving support BAN Security, safety requirements and models Regulatory compliance, spectrum allocation and coexistence Call for Use Cases Call for Technology Call for Regulatory compliance Call for Body Area Network Antenna Patterns

47. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 47Arthur AstrinSlide 47 Objectives for this session Presentations of responses to Call for Technology and Regulatory issues  Presentations of responses to Call for presentations of Use Cases  Presentations of responses to Call for Body Antenna Patterns  Edit –Application Matrix –Technical Requirements Document –BAN channel model Document –BAN Regulatory Document 

48. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 48Arthur AstrinSlide 48 Meeting Achievements Presentations of “Call for Technology”, “Call for Regulatory compliance”, “Call for Use Cases” and “Call for Body Area Network Antenna Patterns” responses. Reviewed the deliverables of the three subcommittees: –BAN Applications, reviewed the Application Matrix –BAN Regulatory –BAN Channel Model Edited documents: –Technical Requirements Document –BAN channel model Document –BAN Regulatory Document Reviewed the project timeline Scheduled next teleconference on Nov 29, 2007

49. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 49 Motions SG level): To approve editorial changes to the BAN PAR doc.# 0575-09 in response to comments. Moved: Huan Bang Li Second: Kamran Sayrafian Approved: Unanimously To approve editorial changes to the BAN 5C doc.# 0488-08 in response to comments. Moved: Tetsushi Ikegami Second: Kamya Yazdandoost Approved: Unanimously Arthur AstrinSlide 49

50. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 50 Motion(WG level) : To approve editorial changes to the BAN PAR doc.# 0575-09 and the BAN 5C doc.# 0488-08 in response to comments. Moved: Arthur Astrin Second: Rick Alfvin Vote: 70, 0, 4 Arthur AstrinSlide 50

51. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 51Arthur AstrinSlide 51 Contributions List Sessions: 5 Attendees: 74 (max) 15-07-0735-06-0ban-ban-application-matrix.xls 15-07-0948-01-0ban-data-rate-discussion.ppt 15-07-0939-00-0ban-ieee-802-15-6-regulation-subcommittee-report.doc 15-07-0867-02-0ban-ban-technical-requrement.doc 15-07-0890-04-0ban-objectives-and-agenda-nov-2007-meeting.xls 15-07-0947-00-0ban-mood-detection-application-and-parameters-ban-sg-application-matrix.ppt 15-07-0943-00-0ban-ban-draft-channel-model.doc 15-07-0575-09-0ban-ban-draft-par-doc.rtf 15-06-0488-08-0ban-sg-ban-project-draft-5c.doc 15-07-0930-01-0ban-scenario-in-standardization-phymac-wearable-and-implant-bans.pdf 15-07-0933-00-0ban-binary-cdma-ban.ppt 15-07-0931-00-0ban-some-lead-ban-user-requirements-and-constraints.ppt 15-07-0930-00-0ban-scenario-in-standardization-phymac-wearable-and-implant-bans.pdf 15-07-0913-00-0ban-collaborative-wireless-networking-cowin-using-ban.ppt 15-07-0925-01-0ban-proposal-wireless-ban-frequency-band-allocation.ppt 15-07-0926-00-0ban-relationship-between-power-loss-and-frequency-band-medical-implanted-communications.ppt 15-07-0919-01-0ban-efficient-physical-layer-encryption.ppt

52. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 52Arthur AstrinSlide 52 Plans for January 2008 meeting Presentations of “Call for BAN Use Cases” responses Presentations of “Call for Technology” responses Presentations of “Call for Regulatory compliance” responses Presentations of “Call for BAN Antenna Patterns” responses Review deliverables of the subcommittees on: –BAN Applications –BAN Regulatory –BAN Channel Model –Technical Requirements –Selection Procedure Start the TG-like work Have regular teleconferences on Thursdays starting 11/29

53. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 53 November 2007 Arthur AstrinSlide 53 Thank You ! Any Questions ?

54. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 54 RFID-IG 1st Meeting, Atlanta, GA Closing Report Mike McInnis, Boeing, Chair 15 November, 2007

55. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 55 1. RFID-IG Volunteer Chair: M McInnis 2. Two each 2-hour time slots were allocated during this session. 3. Attendance: Approx. 40 attendees in Tuesday AM1 slot. Approx. 11 attendees in Thursday PM1 slot. 4. Relative Documents: Meeting Organization and Orientation 15-07-0905-03-rfid-IG-RFID-Agenda-Nov-2007-mtg 15-07-0906-03-rfid-interest-group-opening-introduction Presentation 11-07-2787-01-0000-rfid-tutorial from Richard Paine 5. At 14:56 on Thursday November 15 the Meeting adjourned

56. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 56 Purpose of RFID Interest Group Determine whether there is sufficient interest in creating an RFID Study Group for the purpose of developing an RFID ultra-low energy tag and sensor PHY and MAC draft standard.

57. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 57 Meeting Achievements Agreed upon a general scope and purpose Agreed that a Study Group should be formed Agreed to take a motion to the 802.15 WG

58. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 58 General Scope and Purpose There is a project opportunity for a Study Group to develop a PAR and 5 Criteria for a draft standard for a PHY and MAC targeting RFID ultra-low energy tag and sensor applications. This is not addressed elsewhere, such as in EPCglobal and ISO 18000. Specific problem areas include; ambiguous radio definitions, lack of co-existence, and insufficient security. The management of EPCglobal is supportive of having a wireless standard which addresses these issues and is more specifically defined such as in IEEE 802 wireless standards. The Study Group will define the required co-ordination needed with groups such as the IEEE, the EPCglobal group, ISO/IEC 18000, and others(?).

59. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 59 Motion to the 802.15 Working Group Move that 802.15 WG seek approval to form a Study Group to develop a PAR and 5 Criteria for a draft standard for a PHY and MAC targeting RFID ultra- low energy tag and sensor applications. Moved: Mike McInnis Seconded: James Gilb –Vote: 25/1/4 –Motion Passed

60. doc.: IEEE 15-08-0010-00-0000 Submission November 2007 Bob Heile, ZigBee AllianceSlide 60 Upcoming Sessions January, 13-18, 2008, Howard Hotel, Taipei, Interim March 16-21, 2008, Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, FL, USA, 802 Plenary Meeting. May 11-16, 2008, Hyatt, Jacksonville, FL, Interim July 13-18, 2008, Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado USA, 802 Plenary Meeting. Sept 7-12, 2008, Hilton Waikoloa Villiage, Big Island, HI, USA Interim November 9-14, 2008, Hyatt Regency Dallas, TX, USA, 802 Plenary Meeting