Submission Title: Opening Report for the TG6 Session in September 2008 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: Opening Report for the TG6 Session in September 2008 Date Submitted: September 8, 2008 Source: Arthur Astrin Contact: Arthur Astrin, Astrin Radio Voice: +1 (650) 704 2517, E-Mail: astrin@ieee.org Re: TG6 Opening Report for September 2008 Session Abstract: Report for the TG6 Session. Purpose: To summarize activities during the meeting 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 maybe made publicly available by P802.15. Arthur Astrin

5th Meeting as a Task Group 6 September 2008 IEEE 802.15 TG6 Body Area Network Opening Report 5th Meeting as a Task Group 6 Kona, HI 8 September, 2008 Arthur Astrin

5th Meeting as a Task Group 6 September 2008 IEEE 802.15 TG6 Body Area Network Opening Report 5th Meeting as a Task Group 6 Kona, HI 8 September, 2008 Arthur Astrin

Plans for September 2008 meeting Presentations of responses to TG Call for presentations Approve TG6 Applications Document Approve TG6 Regulatory Document Approve TG6 Technical Requirement Document Edit Channel Model document Call for Proposals (CFP) to issue Arthur Astrin

Timeline 08 September 2008 Arthur Astrin > ^ ^ 2008 2009 1 2 3 4 5   2008 2009 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TG CFA (Call for Applications) > Affirm Apps matrix ^ TRD (Technical Requirements Doc) SCD (Select Criteria Document) Channel Model CFI (Call for Intent) CFP (Call for Proposals) Issue CFP Close CFP ^  Hear Proposals Base line selection Technical editorial team in place Technical Comments Resolution Draft ready for letter ballot Draft ready for Sponsor ballot Arthur Astrin

Objectives for next few sessions September 2008 Objectives for next few sessions Presentations of proposal responses to Call for Proposals Form partnerships, merge proposals Select proposal that accommodates the requirements closest. Drive towards comprehensive Baseline Document (3/09) Appoint Technical Editors (11/08) Arthur Astrin

Thank You ! Any Questions ? September 2008 Thank You ! Any Questions ? Arthur Astrin