1. doc.: 15-04-0237-09-004b Submission January 2006 Marco Naeve, Eaton Corp. Slide 1 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [IEEE 802.15.4b timeline] Date Submitted: [ 17 January, 2006] Source: [Marco Naeve] Company [Eaton Corporation] Address [4201 North 27 th Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA] Voice:[Add telephone number], FAX: [Add FAX number], E-Mail:[marconaeve@eaton.com] Re: [IEEE 802.15-04-0237-08-004b] Abstract:[This document contains the schedule and timeline for the work of the 4b task group] Purpose:[For informational purposes.] 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.: 15-04-0237-09-004b Submission January 2006 Marco Naeve, Eaton Corp. Slide 2 IEEE 802.15.4b Timeline

3. doc.: 15-04-0237-09-004b Submission January 2006 Marco Naeve, Eaton Corp. Slide 3 Schedule [4] Present proposals at the Jul04 plenary and Sep04 vote on the individual contributions that will comprise the draft at the Sep04 meeting. [5] Draft complete by Jan05 Interim. [6] At Jan05 meeting, we move the draft be put to letter ballot. [7] 40 day letter ballot period between Jan05 and Mar05 meetings. [8] Mar05 meeting and following is comment resolution. [9] Put draft into recirc ballot at Mar05 May05 meeting.

4. doc.: 15-04-0237-09-004b Submission January 2006 Marco Naeve, Eaton Corp. Slide 4 Schedule [10] 15 day recirculation ballot immediately following the May05 meeting [11] Comment resolution during May05 Jul05 meeting. [11a] Put draft into recirc ballot at May05 Jul05 meeting. [11b] 15 day recirculation ballot following Jul05 meeting [11c] Comment resolution after close of recirculation ballot at Sep05 meeting.

5. doc.: 15-04-0237-09-004b Submission January 2006 Marco Naeve, Eaton Corp. Slide 5 Schedule [11d] Put draft into recirc ballot at Sep05 meeting and draft invitation for sponsor ballot. [11e] 15 day recirculation ballot following the Sep05 meeting [11f] Closing editorial comments at the Nov05 meeting. [12] At Jul05 Nov05 meeting, seek approval from ExCom to go to sponsor ballot.

6. doc.: 15-04-0237-09-004b Submission January 2006 Marco Naeve, Eaton Corp. Slide 6 Schedule [13] 30 day sponsor ballot between Jul05 Nov05 and Sep05 Jan06 meetings [14] Comment resolution during Sep05 Jan06 meeting [15] 10 day recirculation ballot between Sep05 Jan06 and Nov05 Mar06 meetings [16] At Nov05 Mar06 meeting, seek approval from ExCom to submit draft to RevCom. [17] RevCom meets in June. Agenda deadline 4/28/06. [18] At Mar06 May06 meeting, rejoice and drink champagne.

7. doc.: 15-04-0237-09-004b Submission January 2006 Marco Naeve, Eaton Corp. Slide 7 Timeline Graph