doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [WG-PC Opening Report Jan03] Date Submitted: [05 January, 2003] Source: [Glyn Roberts] Company: [STMicroelectronics, Inc] Address: [1060 East Brokaw Road, San Jose, CA 95131] Voice:[ ], FAX: [ ], Re: [] Abstract:[WG15 PC Opening Report for January 2003] Purpose:[Inform WG PC activities since last meeting] Notice:This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P 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 P

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc New Additions to the WG15 Tutorials Page IEEE TUTORIALS The IEEE Working Group for WPANs has organized, provided input or participated in the following presentations during IEEE 802 Plenary and Interim, Ad Hoc, and Liaison Meetings and/or Industry Sponsored events. Additionally, there are also numerous IEEE 802 Plenary Conference Tutorials and IEEE-SA Training Presentations available for your review.IEEE 802 Plenary Conference TutorialsIEEE-SA Training Presentations The following provides links to the latest tutorials for primary drafts being developed by the various Task Groups. IEEE TG DRAFT TUTORIALS “Overview of WPAN Task Groups and Study Groups”, Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, in MS PowerPoint (42KB) "IEEE Tutorial", Tom Siep, Texas Instruments, in MS PowerPoint (1825KB) "IEEE Tutorial", Stephen J. Shellhammer, Symbol Technologies, Inc., in MS PowerPoint (254KB) "IEEE Tutorial", James P. K. Gilb, Mobilian, in MS PowerPoint (90KB) IEEE TBA MIT Wireless Forum, 12 Sep 2001

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc IEEE Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Work Group Task Group 1 WPAN/Bluetooth™ Task Group 2 Coexistence Task Group 3 WPAN High Rate Task Group 3a WPAN Alt. High Rate Task Group 4 WPAN Low Rate IEEE Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Work Group IEEE Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) Work Group IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Sensor Standards Work Group and the other IEEE Wireless Standards Areas

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc Work Group 15: Wireless Personal Area Networks Synopsis: WG15 focuses on the development of consensus standards for Personal Area Networks or short distance wireless networks. These WPANs address wireless networking of portable and mobile computing devices such as PCs, PDAs, peripherals, cell phones and consumer electronics. The goal is to publish standards, recommended practices, or guides that have broad market applicability and deal effectively with the issues of coexistence and interoperability with other wired and wireless networking solutions. WG15 is part of the 802 Local and Metropolitan Area Network Standards Committee of the IEEE Computer Society. The IEEE-SA is an international membership organization serving today's industries with a complete portfolio of standards programs. The latest status of WG15 and other IEEE802 activities is available at

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc Task Group 1: WPAN/Bluetooth™ Synopsis: Bluetooth is an industry specification for short-range RF-based connectivity for portable personal devices. The WPAN/Bluetooth™ Task Group (TG1) has reviewed and provided a standard adaptation of the Bluetooth Specification v1.1 Foundation MAC and PHY (L2CAP, LMP, Baseband, and radio). Also specified are: a clause on SAPs which includes a LLC/MAC interface for the ISO/IEC LLC; a normative annex which provides a Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement (PICS) proforma; and a informative high level behavioral ITU-T Z.100 Specification and Description Language (SDL) model for an integrated Bluetooth MAC Sublayer. Current Status (as of Dec. 31 st, 2002): The IEEE Std ™-2002 was published 14Jun02. The Task Group is in hibernation. More info is available at

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc Task Group 2: Coexistence Synopsis: The Coexistence Task Group (TG2) is developing Recommended Practices to facilitate coexistence of Wireless Personal Area Networks (802.15) and Wireless Local Area Networks (802.11). The group is developing a Coexistence Model to quantify the mutual interference of a WLAN and a WPAN. They are also developing a set of Coexistence Mechanisms to facilitate coexistence of WLAN and WPAN devices. Current Status (as of Dec. 31 st, 2002): A recirculation of Letter Ballot for the Coexistence Standard is in process. This provides WG11 and WG15 an opportunity to review the new draft. The project was granted conditional approval to proceed to Sponsor Ballot. TG2 is targeting mid-2003 to complete the standard. More info is available at

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc Task Group 3: WPAN High Rate Synopsis: The WPAN High Rate Task Group (TG3) for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs™) is chartered to draft and publish a new standard for high-rate (20Mbps or greater) WPANs. Besides a high data rate, the new standard will provide for low power, low cost solutions addressing the needs of portable consumer digital imaging and multimedia applications. Current Status (as of Jan. 2 nd, 2002): The draft specification has received Sponsor Ballot approval. Final comment resolutions will take place before submission to REVCOM anticipated for mid year. More info is available at

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc Task Group 3a: WPAN Alternate High Rate Synopsis: The WPAN High Rate Alternate PHY Task Group (TG3a) is chartered to draft and publish a new standard which will provide a higher speed (110 Mbps or greater) PHY enhancement to the standard. This will address streaming video and other multimedia applications. The new PHY will use the MAC with limited modification. Current Status (as of Dec. 31 st, 2002): Study Group 3a was dissolved in Nov after successfully completing its mission to investigate the viability of an Alt. PHY project. A PAR and C5 criteria were approved IEEE New Projects Committee. This newly formed Task Group will have their first meeting in Jan were it is anticipated that an RFP prepared by SG3a will be released. The RFP will seek proposals for technical solutions to the very high rate PHY requirements. More info is available at

doc.: IEEE /016 Submission 09 January, 2003 Glyn Roberts, STMicroelectronics, Inc Task Group 4: WPAN Low Rate Synopsis: The WPAN Low Rate Task Group (TG4) is chartered to investigate a low data rate solution with multi-month to multi-year battery life and very low complexity. It is intended to operate in an unlicensed, international frequency band. Potential applications are sensors, interactive toys, smart badges, remote controls, and home automation. Current Status (as of Dec 31 st, 2002): An initial Sponsor Ballot was returned in Nov with 97% approval. The TG is currently working to resolve all comments and target March 03 for moving into REVCOM approval. More info is available at