Siemens, Roke Manor (Recording Secretary ) doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1131r0 November 2005 November 2005 WNG SC Committee Report IEEE 802.11, Vancouver, Canada, November 14 - 19, 2005 TK Tan, Philips (Chair) Stephen McCann, Siemens, Roke Manor (Recording Secretary ) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors)

WNG SC Opening Report Date: 2005-09-19 Authors: Name Company Address doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1131r0 November 2005 November 2005 WNG SC Opening Report Date: 2005-09-19 Authors: Name Company Address Phone email TK Tan Philips 1151 McKay Drive M/S SJ48A San Jose CA 95131-1706 USA +1 408 474 5193 tktan@ieee.org Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.11. 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 grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.11. Patent Policy and Procedures: The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802 Patent Policy and Procedures <http:// ieee802.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdf>, including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair <stuart.kerry@philips.com> as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE 802.11 Working Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at <patcom@ieee.org>. TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors)

Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1131r0 November 2005 November 2005 1. Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions or market share Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object. If you have questions, contact the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@ieee.org TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors)

IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1131r0 November 2005 November 2005 1. IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – May 2004 6. Patents IEEE standards may include the known use of essential patents and patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of either: a) A general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee will not enforce any of its present or future patent(s) whose use would be required to implement the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or b) A statement that a license will be made available without compensation or under reasonable rates, with reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination This assurance shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period. TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors)

Agenda Overview Monday Nov 14 16:00 – 18:00 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1131r0 November 2005 November 2005 Agenda Overview Monday Nov 14 16:00 – 18:00 1 - Administration/Minutes/Agenda Minutes from September 2005 meeting: 11-05-987r0 2 – Alternative PHY layer for Space Applications - McCann Tuesday Nov 15 8:00 – 10:00 1 – Presentation - 2 – Presentation - 3 – Presentation - TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors)

Objectives for January 2006, Big Island, Hawaii, USA doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1131r0 November 2005 November 2005 Objectives for January 2006, Big Island, Hawaii, USA Updates Prepare for March 2006 meeting TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors)

Objectives for Nov 2005, Vancouver, Canada doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/1131r0 November 2005 November 2005 Objectives for Nov 2005, Vancouver, Canada Alternative PHY layer for Space Applications Prepare for January 2006 Interim meeting TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors) TK Tan (Philips Semiconductors)