Task Group Process Overview November 2008 doc.: IEEE 802.11-08/1395r0 November 2008 Task Group Process Overview Date: 2008-11-12 Authors: Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks

November 2008 doc.: IEEE 802.11-08/1395r0 November 2008 Abstract An overview of the typical task group process as it relates to TGac. Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks

Overview of Task Group Steps November 2008 Overview of Task Group Steps Form Study Group (SG) Study (is the task feasible?) Construct PAR Form Task Group (TG) Staff the task group Chair Secretary Leaders for the 4 controlling docs Prepare controlling docs Issue RFP Hear proposals Select from amongst proposals Internal review of draft (letter ballot) Incremental revisions(1) - as challenges/ opportunities are uncovered External review of draft (sponsor ballot) Incremental revisions(2)? - as challenges/ opportunities are uncovered Publish draft as an 802.11 amendment Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks

Controlling Documents (envisioned) November 2008 Controlling Documents (envisioned) Functional requirements Channel models Comparison criteria Selection procedure Recommend prioritizing that list (in the order shown) Although some can be done in parallel Preferred completion order is as shown Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks

Other Considerations Discuss/ agree upon TG working process. November 2008 Other Considerations Discuss/ agree upon TG working process. When issue CFP? Identify work areas that can be developed in conjunction with VHT60: MAC functions, e.g. “session mgmt” Space-time channel management Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks

References 11-08-1392-00-0vht-inputs-for-a-vht-selection-procedure.ppt November 2008 References 11-08-1392-00-0vht-inputs-for-a-vht-selection-procedure.ppt 11-08-1036-05-0vht-september-report.ppt 11-08-0579-01-0vht-towards-an-improved-proposal-development-process-for-vht.ppt 11-08-0807-04-0vht-below-6-ghz-par-nescom-form-plus-5cs.doc Darwin Engwer, Nortel Networks