November 99 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [Proposal for WPAN High Rate Study Group] Date Submitted: [10 November, 1999] Source: [James D. Allen] Company: [Eastman Kodak Co.] Address: [1669 Eastman Ave. Rochester, NY, 14650-2015] Voice:[(716) 588-1906], FAX: [(716) 722-9053], E-Mail:[jimallen@kodak.com] Re: [ ] Abstract: [This presentation to 802.15 describes a proposal for a multi-mode WPAN High Data Rate, consumer priced PHY and MAC in order to satisfy the wireless needs of multimedia and digital imaging applications. ] Purpose: [To present background information and make a motion to create a WPAN High Data Rate Study group.] 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. James D. Allen, Kodak

WPAN - High Rate Study Group Proposal November 99 doc.: IEEE 802.15-99/115r0 November 99 WPAN - High Rate Study Group Proposal Jim Allen jimallen@kodak.com Walt Davis epag25@email.mot.com William Bailey wbailey@cisco.com James D. Allen, Kodak Allen Heberling, Kodak

Proposal November 99 The purpose of this project is to provide high speed PHY and MAC enhancement to 802.15 Task Group 1 for applications which involve Imaging, Multimedia, and networks with more than 8 users. Bi - Modal PHY Compatible with 802.15 Task Group 1 20 Mbps Multimedia Capable MAC Isochronous Enhancements to 802.15 Task Group 1 Not to impede Task Group 1 progress James D. Allen, Kodak

Broad Market Potential November 99 Broad Market Potential Today, low bandwidth wireless systems do not satisfy the needs for consumer priced, embedded, high data rate systems. Applications include: Digital (Still) Imaging Multimedia (Video, Voice over IP) Many-user systems Support currently includes Motorola, Eastman Kodak, Cisco Systems. James D. Allen, Kodak

Compatibility Bi-Modal November 99 Compatibility Bi-Modal The proposal will be backward compatible to the Task Group 1 1Mbps mode using the dual mode PHY layer and MAC. Is intended to conform to the 802 standards guidelines imposed on 802.15. Study Group will work with Coexistence Task Group. James D. Allen, Kodak

November 99 Distinct Identity 20 Mbps High Speed Personal Area Network is not currently recognized as a Standards study group. 802.11b addresses the speed, but not the requirements of an embeddable consumer oriented WPAN. 802.15.1 addresses the requirements of an embeddable consumer oriented WPAN, but not the speed. James D. Allen, Kodak

Technical Feasibility November 99 Technical Feasibility PHY - A 20 Mbps prototype is operational. ASIC architecture has passed internal feasibility review Prototype performance testing has started MAC - Several enhancements to 802.15 TG1 are being modeled and simulated at the Protocol and Network levels. Technology is scaleable to higher data rates and 5.8 GHz. James D. Allen, Kodak

Economical Feasibility November 99 Economical Feasibility Bill of Materials expected to be consistent with current Task Group 1 estimates. Current ASIC estimates and discrete bill of materials provide validation. James D. Allen, Kodak

November 99 Questions & Answers James D. Allen, Kodak

Motion to the Working Group November 99 Motion to the Working Group Move to form a Study Group with the charter of drafting a PAR and 5 Criteria for a High Rate WPAN which will have a fall back mode fully compliant with the proposed Task Group 1 draft standard. James D. Allen, Kodak

Nominations Chair Vice Chair Secretary Technical Editor November 99 James D. Allen, Kodak