Wireless Next Generation (WNG) Agenda March 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0359r0 March 2007 Wireless Next Generation (WNG) Agenda Date: 2007-03-13 Authors: 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@ok-brit.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>. Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

March 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0359r0 March 2007 Abstract Agenda for Wireless Next Generation (WNG) Standing Committee (SC) for March 2007, Orlando, Florida, USA. Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards March 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0359r0 March 2007 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 whose infringement is, or in the case of patent applications, potential future infringement the applicant asserts will be, unavoidable in a compliant implementation of either mandatory or optional portions of the standard [essential patents]. This assurance shall be provided without coercion. The patent holder or applicant should provide this assurance as soon as reasonably feasible in the standards development process. This assurance shall be provided no later than the approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent or patent application becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be 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 either mandatory or optional portions of the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity complying with the standard; or b) A statement that a license for such implementation 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 is irrevocable once submitted and accepted and shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard’s approval to the date of the standard’s withdrawal. Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised February 2006) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings March 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0359r0 Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG Meetings March 2007 Don’t discuss the validity/essentiality of patents/patent claims Don’t discuss the cost of specific patent use 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 or visit http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/index.html This slide set is available at http://standards.ieee.org/board/pat/pat-slideset.ppt Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – March 2003 (Revised February 2006) Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Attendance http://newton/11/attendance Register Indicate attendance March 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0359r0 March 2007 Attendance http://newton/11/attendance Register Indicate attendance http://172.16.0.10/bin/attendance.cgi/802.11?claim_meeting_credit Must register before logging attendance Must log attendance during each 2 hour session Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Tuesday 13 March 2007, 08:00 – 10:00 Call to Order doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0359r0 March 2007 Tuesday 13 March 2007, 08:00 – 10:00 Call to Order Review IEEE 802 and 802.11 Policies and Procedures Intellectual Property Approve Agenda 11-07-0359r0 (this document) Approval of London 2007 Minutes 11-07-0189-00-0wng-minutes-january-2007-session.doc Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor

Tuesday 16 January 2007, 08:00 – 10:00 Presentations March 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0359r0 March 2007 Tuesday 16 January 2007, 08:00 – 10:00 Presentations New Technologies : Hamilton Yong 11-07-0247-00-0wng-fairness-direct-link.ppt : Yongho Seok, Jiyoung Huh 11-07-0314-00-0wng-802-11-vs-wmm-analysis.xls : Darwin Engwer 11-07-0xxx-00-0wng-video-streaming-over-802.11.ppt : Ganesh Venkatesan IPN-WLAN: IPN enabled Wireless LANs : Pirzada Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor Stephen McCann, Siemens Roke Manor