TGs Process, January Date: 2006-01-15 Authors: January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 TGs Process, January Date: 2006-01-15 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.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>. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 Abstract Slides for discussion of the IEEE 802.11 TGs process in getting through Working Group Letter Ballot and Beyond. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Mesh Networking Task Group Process January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 Mesh Networking Task Group Process TGs Motto: “Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away.” Donald E. Eastlake 3rd <Donald.Eastlake@motorola.com> +1-508-786-7554 Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 Process of Getting to Letter Ballot and Beyond Completed Steps | Future Steps Adoption of PAR and 5 Criteria Technical Presentations and Discussions Specify Any Additional Requirements, Comparison Criteria, or Other Documents Call For Proposals Presentation of Proposals Select from Submitted Complete Proposals to Produce a Draft Refine Draft 1st Letter Ballot – November 2006 – Fails Revise Draft – (resolve comments?) 2nd Letter Ballot – March 2007(?) Recirculation Sponsor Ballot – November 2007(?) Final WG/EC Approval IEEE SB REVCOM Approval Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Process for Refining Draft January 2007 Process for Refining Draft Call for informal comments was issued with a deadline of 1 May 2006. The Draft was improved through resolution of these comments. See 11-06/602r17. Letter Ballot authorized at November 2006 meeting. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Process for Developing Submissions and Comment Resolutions January 2007 Process for Developing Submissions and Comment Resolutions You can not have a half way official body in 802.11. While it is hard to cover all contingencies in a concise statement, there are generally two choices: TGs can have regular sessions at 802.11 meetings and can have ad hoc meetings and teleconferences in accordance with the 802.11 rules with the required prior notice to all 802.11 members and minutes published afterwards. It can also break into subgroups during such official meetings, the notice and minutes requirements generally being met by the notice and minutes of the TGs meeting. One or more individual 802.11 members can develop submissions. In this case, TGs can not, in general direct how they meet or communicate. They can not claim their submission / group has any special status. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

3 Cycles of Comments and Resolution January 2007 3 Cycles of Comments and Resolution Call for Informal Comments Comment Resolution WG Letter Ballot Comment Resolution, Recirculation Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution, Recirculation Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Schedule Projected at Dallas, Texas (November) Meeting January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 Schedule Projected at Dallas, Texas (November) Meeting November 2006 (Dallas, Texas) Further Refinement of Draft, Letter Ballot Authorized by WG January 2007 (London, England) Comment Resolution March 2007 (Orlando, Florida) First Letter Ballot Re-circulation authorized May 2007 (Montreal, Quebec) Second Letter Ballot Re-circulation July 2007 (San Francisco, California) Third Letter Ballot Re-circulation September 2007 (Waikoloa, Hawai‘i) Sponsor Ballot Authorization by WG November 2007 (Atlanta, Georgia) Sponsor Ballot Comment Resolution January 2008 (Sydney, New South Wales) First Sponsor Ballot Re-circulation Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

Multi-Meeting Process Flow January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 Multi-Meeting Process Flow November Meeting Dallas, Texas Jan. Meeting Lodon, UK Mar. Meeting Orlando, Florida Hillsboro Ad Hoc Meeting Complete Comment Resolution Comment Resolution Complete Comment Resolution Comment Resolution and Agenda Telecons WG Letter Ballot on Draft 1.0 Draft D1.0n WG Letter Ballot on Draft 2.0 Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

March – Orlando Meeting Schedule January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 March – Orlando Meeting Schedule Hours based on the 12 hours (6 sessions) we will probably get: 0.5 hr Opening Session: Administrivia, Minutes, Agenda, Process 8.5 hr Comment Resolution 2.0hr Joint meeting with 802.15.5, 802.16j ? 1 hr Closing Session: Process, Teleconferences/Ad Hocs Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

TGs Activity Between Meetings January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 TGs Activity Between Meetings TGs Activities Between Meetings Requiring Notice: One or more face to face ad hoc meetings, requires 30 days notice (P&P clause 3.6.2). One or multiple Teleconferences, requires 10 days notice, not more often than weekly (P&P clause 3.6.3). Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

TGs Activity Between Meetings January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 TGs Activity Between Meetings Suggested between Meeting Activities: Three teleconferences before the March meeting such as at 5pm Wednesdays to resolve comments and review the March meeting agenda. Pre-approved ad hoc 6-8 February in Hillsboro, Oregon. Could pre-approve an ad hoc in April to be cancelled if we go to Letter Ballot again from the March meeting. Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola

References Earlier TGs Process Submissions January 2007 doc.: IEEE 802.11-07/0059r0 January 2007 References Earlier TGs Process Submissions November 2006, 11-06/1753r2, Dallas Texas September 2006, 11-06/1386, Melbourne, Australia July 2006, 11-06/1028r2, San Diego, California June 2006, 11-06/840r2, Hillsboro, Oregon (ad hoc) March 2006, 11-06/340r1, Denver, Colorado January 2006, 11-06/130r1, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i November 2005, 11-05/1137r1, Vancouver, British Columbia September 2005, 11-05/878r1, Garden Grove, California July 2005, 11-05/662r1, San Francisco, California May 2005, 11-05/366r1, Cairns, Queensland March 2005, 11-05/207r3, Atlanta, Georgia 11-06/328r0, 11-06/329r3, Confirmed Proposal 11-06/602r17, Informal Comments Resolution Spreadsheet Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola Donald Eastlake 3rd, Motorola