August, 2012 MBANS FCC Rules Summary Information document for SRD/MG on the FCC adopted MBAN rules under part 95 MedRadio service on 24 May 2012

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 2 –The MBAN rules adopted 24 May 2012 by the FCC offer a lot of flexibility for device manufactures while protecting the primary users –MBAN operates on a secondary basis, so should deploy appropriate wireless technology to promote coexistence and to avoid interference –There is no protocol requirements within the rules as the FCC expect other standard bodies (IEEE) will promote such outcome –The allocation is 40MHz, MHz MHz band can only be accessed via control message and appropriate coordination between MBAN coordinator and AMT coordinator MHz can be used anywhere, no restrictions apply –FCC will issue a separate NPRM to determine the MBAN coordinator, expected to be assigned by Jun 2013 –MBAN device can be certified within a few months after rules are published in the Federal register. FCC has kept certification as simple as possible. MBAN FCC rules under part 95

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 3 Technical Rules – (a) (2) MBAN spectrum allocation MHz – (c) MBAN must have automatic control message to access MHz under registration and coordination process If MBAN cannot hear control message, devices must automatically cease operation in MHz or segments of MHz MBAN operation only in MHz have not requirements under this section of the rules. – (d) Frequency stability +/- 100 ppm –0 deg.C to 55 deg.C, MBAN transmitters MBAN FCC rules under part 95

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 4 – Emission Bandwidth (e)(1) Operation in MHz, maximum emission bandwidth is 5 MHz – Unwanted Emission (d)(1)(v)(7) Unwanted emission at first 2.5MHz outside MHz band is attenuated by at least 20dB relative to max EIRP in a 1MHz bandwidth. Measured to 10x operating frequency. – Maximum Transmitter Power (f)(3) In MHz, maximum EIRP shall not exceed the lesser of 1mW or 10*log (B) dBm, where B is the 20dB emission bandwidth in MHz (f)(4) In MHz, maximum EIRP shall not exceed the lesser of 20mW or 16+10*log (B) dBm, where B is the 20dB emission bandwidth in MHz (f)(5) Antenna is integrated, EIRP measured per (g) or (h) MBAN FCC rules under part 95

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 5 – Authorized Locations MHz, MBAN is limited to indoor (inside healthcare facility providing beyond 24 hours medical treatment) use only. –If MBAN device leaves healthcare facility it must automatically cease operation in MHz. This is ensured by control message to active MBAN devices MHz, MBAN use permitted anywhere per – Permissible Communication (g) MBAN devices may relay information to MBAN controller transmitter (hub device) that is part of same Medical Body Area Network. – Channel Use Policy (c) MBAN operation is subject to condition that no harmful interference to primary stations in MHz MBAN FCC rules under part 95

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 6 – Antennas Except for MHz band, MBAN antenna shall not be configured for permanent outdoor use. Any MBAN antenna used in MHz for outdoor must not exceed a height of 3 meters (9.8 ft) above ground. – Disclosures (c) Statement relates to secondary use apply, no interference to primary users, no voice communication is permitted. MBAN devices must accept interference from primary users. – Labeling (a)(3) Statement on MBAN control transmitters relates to secondary use or in user manual if not feasible to add statement to device (c) In MHz, MBAN control transmitters must be identified with serial number. FCC ID does not have to be on MBAN sensors if cannot fit on device, can be placed in manual. MBAN FCC rules under part 95

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 7 – Registration and frequency coordination in MHz (a) Healthcare facility must register all MBAN devices using MHz with MBAN frequency coordinator under (b) Healthcare facility must notify MBAN coordinator of material changes, to determine if further coordination is need with AMT before the new location can be activated. MBAN FCC rules under part 95

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 8 – Registration and frequency coordination in MHz (c) Coordination procedures –Determine if healthcare facility is within line of sight (LOS) –(1) If MBAN is beyond LOS of AMT receiver facility, it may operate without prior coordination with AMT operator (95% of hospital fall in this class) provided MBAN coordinator provides AMT coordinator with MBAN registration info, and AMT concurs that the MBAN is beyond LOS. –(2) If MBAN is within LOS to AMT receive facility, MBAN coordinator reach mutual agreement with AMT coordinator that AMT is protected to ITU recommendation ITU-R M The coordination agreement contains the detail to manage this analysis. –(3) If an AMT operator plans to operate a receiver not previously analyzed by MBAN coordinator. AMT operator shall consider using location non-LOS to healthcare facility. If AMT operator must operate LOS to healthcare facility, AMT coordinator shall notify MBAN coordinator upon no less that 7 days notice for healthcare facility to cease operation in MHz, unless mutual agreement is reached under (c)(2). MBAN FCC rules under part 95

Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 9 – Frequency coordinator (a) FCC to assign MBAN coordinator, there is a further NPRM issued to pick the coordinator, and install by Jun 2013 (b) Coordinator functions –(1) Register healthcare facilities with MBAN in MHz, maintain database of MBAN location and operation parameters, provide info to FCC on request –(2) Determine if MBAN is within LOS to AMT receive facility, coordinate with AMT coordinator. –(3) Notify registered healthcare facilities when MBAN frequencies need to change with MHz or cease operation in the band. –(4) Develop procedures to ensure registered healthcare facilities operate MBAN to procedures –(5) Identify the MBAN that is source of interference in response to complaint from AMT coordinator and notify healthcare facility of alternative for MBAN use or to cease operation. MBAN FCC rules under part 95