4 Watt Road Show February 2006

©2005 GS1 2 Making our Vision a Reality Agenda UHF spectrum Why 4 Watts? History Current Status 4 Watt Authorisation Procedures Authorised site obligations Lessons learned so far Future

©2005 GS1 3 Making our Vision a Reality Background The UHF tags will be able to be read by readers operating within 860 – 960 MHz range. The readers will be restricted to a small subset of this range depending on where in the world they are being operated. There are also regulations on the amount of power emitted by the readers depending on where the readers are being used. Therefore, a tag may be applied to an item and shipped anywhere in the world, but a reader has to be specifically set up for the region or country

©2005 GS1 4 Making our Vision a Reality Map of the ITU regions

©2005 GS1 5 Making our Vision a Reality UHF band legislation Need to consider performance NB linear scales Europe (proposed) Europe (current) North America Australia Japan (RFID only) Freq (MHz) 4 Power (W)

©2005 GS1 6 Making our Vision a Reality Why is 4 Watts essential? Internationally, most countries are moving towards 4 Watts North America – 4 Watts EIRP Europe – 2 Watts ERP Asia region – most countries are 4 Watts EIRP Proven that 4 Watts is required for efficient industry adoption Increased read range Improved read rates Faster movement through RFID area

©2005 GS1 7 Making our Vision a Reality 2 metres 1 Watt Why is 4 Watts essential? 5.5 metres 5 metres 4 Watts

©2005 GS1 8 Making our Vision a Reality Current Licensing arrangements RFID Is Here GSM Services Cordless phones RLAN’s Radiolocation Used by DoD CDMA Services Land Mobile Services RLAN’s Sound outside broadcast

©2005 GS1 9 Making our Vision a Reality Current Licensing arrangements Operates under class licensing regime Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000 Places minimal restrictions on services Frequency Power Additional Limitations where necessary No protection/No interference

©2005 GS1 10 Making our Vision a Reality Current Licensing arrangements

©2005 GS1 11 Making our Vision a Reality 1 Watt RFID output The problem with increasing to 4 Watts Class licence ensures services do not interfere Increasing to 4 Watts increases interference probabilities 4 Watt RFID output 1 Watt RFID output GSM interference level 918 MHz 915 MHz

©2005 GS1 12 Making our Vision a Reality The Way Forward There is a chance of interference, but not sure how much ACMA considered testing as the best way forward ACMA provided GS1 with an Australian wide Scientific Licence Working with ACMA on this for over 2 years Neutral body Not-for-profit organisation

©2005 GS1 13 Making our Vision a Reality Terms of the Licence Initial Licence to run for 1 year From July 12 th 2005 to July 11 th Watts EIRP 920 – 926 MHz No interference/no protection GS1 to maintain database of all RFID sites Operator details Location Equipment GS1 to manage interference disputes GS1 to report all interference incidents to ACMA

©2005 GS1 14 Making our Vision a Reality Applying for Authorisation Step 1 Apply to GS1 Aust by visiting the website Paper based application Download form Complete all details Fax application form (including diagram of location) Fax Third party Authorisation Online application Complete on-line application Fax diagram of location Fax Third Party Authorisation

©2005 GS1 15 Making our Vision a Reality Applying for Authorisation Step 2 GS1 Aust will check registration details Ensure all details are filled in correctly Ensure 3 rd Party Authorisation is signed Check proximity of RFID site to GSM base station using location diagram Lat/Long coordinates provided Make decision on approval of authorisation History of applicant will be considered

©2005 GS1 16 Making our Vision a Reality Applying for Authorisation Step 3 GS1 will respond to applicant to indicate initial approval status Step 4 Payment to be made to GS1 Aust Cheque Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Credit card

©2005 GS1 17 Making our Vision a Reality Applying for Authorisation Step 5 Once payment is received, official authorisation will be sent via followed by hardcopy. If approved sites are within 1 km of GSM base station Site applicant will be made aware GSM provider will be made aware Closer monitoring for interference for these sites

©2005 GS1 18 Making our Vision a Reality Requirements of Applicant Ensure RFID devices operate within specification As stated in application Maintain Log of use Benefits both applicant and ACMA Used to determine if RFID in operation when/if GSM services are interfered with Agree to halt operations if interference occurs Work with solution provider to find a solution to interference issues Provide solution to GS1 Australia

©2005 GS1 19 Making our Vision a Reality Sites operating outside of Rules ACMA will be monitoring spectrum ACMA will take action on sites found to be operating Outside of the licence agreement At 4 Watts with no authorisation agreement Under the Radiocommunications Act 1992, ACMA can: Fine operators up to $100,000 Seize all infringing devices Act as witness to any civil claims Interfered adjacent users can: Seek compensation for degraded service

©2005 GS1 20 Making our Vision a Reality Authorisation details Cost of application GS1 is working on a cost recovery only basis $140 per site Amendments to sites are free One company may have many sites in one building Readers Groups separated by more than 200m The application is only valid till 11 th July 2006

©2005 GS1 21 Making our Vision a Reality Sites

©2005 GS1 22 Making our Vision a Reality Sites

©2005 GS1 23 Making our Vision a Reality Lessons learned so far Interference issues already for two sites Found to be operating out of band Incident reports Possible additional requirements for sites found to have previously caused interference

©2005 GS1 24 Making our Vision a Reality Spectrum Analysers Buying an analyser Either portable or fixed Only need to read up to 1 GHz Some models: Rohde & Schwarz FSH3 (handheld) Anritsu MS2711D Colour Portable Spectrum Analyser HP 8591E 1.8 GHz Spectrum Analyser Renting an analyser Tech rentals National Company Between $250 - $400 a day

©2005 GS1 25 Making our Vision a Reality Ultimate Goal Obtaining a change to the LIPD class licence for UHF RFID services to operate at 4 Watts Only happen if we have enough data Need applicants to share information Need applicants to follow the rules Consequences if industry does not support this initiative and need to ensure comply with requirements

©2005 GS1 26 Making our Vision a Reality Contact details Fiona Wilson General Manager Standards Development D GS1 Australia Axxess Corporate Park Unit 100/45 Gilby Rd Mt Waverley VIC 3149 T F W. Main 4 Watt RFID Contact: Gabriel Phillips Standards Development Coordinator EPC Network D