1. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 1 Project: IEEE 802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [WG-SG3b Closing Report Jan04] Date Submitted: [17Mar2004] Source: [John Barr] Company [Motorola] Address [1303 E. Golf Road, Schuamburg, IL 60196] Voice:[+1 847 576-8706], FAX: [+1 847 576-6758], E-Mail:[John.Barr@Motorola.com] Re: [15-04-0072-03-003b-mar04-sg3b-agenda.xls] Abstract:[SG3b Chair Report to 802.15 WG] Purpose:[SG3b chair report to WG to update them from the last session on all work items.] Notice:This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE 802.15. 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 802.15.

2. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 2 Submission Contents (04/131) Entry using comment tool and supporting documentation: –Clear statement of the problem Rationale for the request Indicate technical or editorial –What part of the standard is affected Clause, paragraph and page numbers –Suggested modification Text, figures and tables to be deleted, added or changed Comment Data Base will be created by May

3. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 3 SG3b March Session SG3b met Tuesday morning and Wednesday to review submissions and plan work for TG3b. Presentations:  JPKG Editorial Comments – 04/131  CTA Advertisements – 04/91 oBridge node aided universal relay – 04/107  OUI Octet Order – 04/134  Share beacon timing with DME – 03/444  Primitives for synchronization support – 03/444  John Sarallo recommendations – 04/138  Broadcast to Broadcast CTAs – 04/142 oAssociation Status IE – 04/144

4. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 4 Cooperation with Other Task Groups SG3b will need to coordinate information and solutions with SG5 –Schedule joint session in May?

5. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 5 New Items Correct Delayed ACK – Jin-Meng Definition of back off slot – Jin-Meng Dynamic Channel Access – Jin-Meng Association process correction – Jin-Meng –See 04/142, 04/144 Piconet Announcements - Odman

6. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 6 Project Time Line Call for submissions – 3-2004 Accept and Review Submissions – 3:5-2004 Final submission approval – 5:7-2004 First amendment draft – 7-2004 WG letter ballot – 8-2004 Forward to sponsor ballot – 11-2004 Sponsor ballot approved – 4-2005

7. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 7 MBOA Liaison and CE SIG Liaison Contacted principals involved with the MBOA MAC and requested submissions to improve the 802.15.3 MAC via amendments. SG3b would also like to hear updated submissions from CE SIG in May.

8. doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0160r0 Submission March 2004 Dr. John R. Barr, MotorolaSlide 8 Goals for May (Anaheim) Conference calls to discuss proposed amendments–bi-weekly –First Call: April 6 at 10 AM CST –Obtain list of attendees and time zones –Pick more appropriate time if possible Several email threads on addition work –Association Device IE –Sharing of Beacon Timing Additional Submissions