IEEE Coexistence Study Group July 2001 doc.: IEEE 802.15-347 July 2001 IEEE Coexistence Study Group Recommendations to create a Coexistence Technical Advisory Group (CTAG) Organization Voting Rules of engagement Output Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation
Proposed TAG Organization July 2001 doc.: IEEE 802.15-347 July 2001 Proposed TAG Organization CTAG voting members are from 11/15/16; WG voting rules Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation
CTAG Voting WG voting model Chair voted on by ExComm July 2001 doc.: IEEE 802.15-347 July 2001 CTAG Voting WG voting model One representative, one vote Voters from .11, .15, .16 Voting members + editor + chair determine majority Majority opinion gets to write the leading sections Minority opinion writes dissenting section Chair voted on by ExComm Under existing WG rules Editor selected by attendees at TAG meeting Nominations from chair or from the floor TAG meetings completely open Straw polls encouraged Minutes and other documents to be posted on web site Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation
TAG Rules of Engagement (ROG) July 2001 doc.: IEEE 802.15-347 July 2001 TAG Rules of Engagement (ROG) TAG can be asked for an opinion by: Chair, IEEE 802 Majority of 802.11, 15, 16 chairs Opinion can be initiated: At beginning of standards process (PAR) Before a letter or sponsor ballot Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation
TAG Output TAG does not create a recommended practice July 2001 doc.: IEEE 802.15-347 July 2001 TAG Output TAG does not create a recommended practice While rules permit it, CTAG will not write recommended practice documents TAGs do not write standards TAG does create a summary document Outlines issues in coexistence problem Majority opinion and recommendations Minority opinion Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation
Summary Fair representation from 802.11/15/16 July 2001 doc.: IEEE 802.15-347 July 2001 Summary Fair representation from 802.11/15/16 Recommends course of action to ExComm During PAR evaluation, OR Before letter/sponsor ballot Gives 802 a venue to discuss/clarify/resolve coexistence issues with wireless standards in unlicensed bands Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation Jim Lansford, Mobilian Corporation