1. August, 2012 MBANS FCC Rules Summary Information document for SRD/MG on the FCC adopted MBAN rules under part 95 MedRadio service on 24 May 2012

2. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 2 –The MBAN rules adopted 24 May 2012 by the FCC offer a lot of flexibility for device manufactures while protecting the primary users –MBAN operates on a secondary basis, so should deploy appropriate wireless technology to promote coexistence and to avoid interference –There is no protocol requirements within the rules as the FCC expect other standard bodies (IEEE) will promote such outcome –The allocation is 40MHz, 2360-2400 MHz 2360-2390 MHz band can only be accessed via control message and appropriate coordination between MBAN coordinator and AMT coordinator. 2390-2400 MHz can be used anywhere, no restrictions apply –FCC will issue a separate NPRM to determine the MBAN coordinator, expected to be assigned by Jun 2013 –MBAN device can be certified within a few months after rules are published in the Federal register. FCC has kept certification as simple as possible. MBAN FCC rules under part 95

3. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 3 Technical Rules –95.628 (a) (2) MBAN spectrum allocation 2360-2400 MHz –95.628 (c) MBAN must have automatic control message to access 2360-2390 MHz under registration and coordination process If MBAN cannot hear control message, devices must automatically cease operation in 2360-2390 MHz or segments of 2360-2390 MHz MBAN operation only in 2390-2400MHz have not requirements under this section of the rules. –95.628 (d) Frequency stability +/- 100 ppm –0 deg.C to 55 deg.C, MBAN transmitters MBAN FCC rules under part 95

4. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 4 –95.633 Emission Bandwidth (e)(1) Operation in 2360-2400MHz, maximum emission bandwidth is 5 MHz –95.635 Unwanted Emission (d)(1)(v)(7) Unwanted emission at first 2.5MHz outside 2360-2400 MHz band is attenuated by at least 20dB relative to max EIRP in a 1MHz bandwidth. Measured to 10x operating frequency. –95.639 Maximum Transmitter Power (f)(3) In 2360-2390 MHz, maximum EIRP shall not exceed the lesser of 1mW or 10*log (B) dBm, where B is the 20dB emission bandwidth in MHz (f)(4) In 2390-2400 MHz, maximum EIRP shall not exceed the lesser of 20mW or 16+10*log (B) dBm, where B is the 20dB emission bandwidth in MHz (f)(5) Antenna is integrated, EIRP measured per 95.627(g) or 95.628 (h) MBAN FCC rules under part 95

5. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 5 –95.1203 Authorized Locations 2360-2390 MHz, MBAN is limited to indoor (inside healthcare facility providing beyond 24 hours medical treatment) use only. –If MBAN device leaves healthcare facility it must automatically cease operation in 2360-2390 MHz. This is ensured by control message to active MBAN devices. 2390-2400 MHz, MBAN use permitted anywhere per 95.405 –95.1209 Permissible Communication (g) MBAN devices may relay information to MBAN controller transmitter (hub device) that is part of same Medical Body Area Network. –95.1211 Channel Use Policy (c) MBAN operation is subject to condition that no harmful interference to primary stations in 2360-2400 MHz MBAN FCC rules under part 95

6. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 6 –95.1213 Antennas Except for 2390-2400 MHz band, MBAN antenna shall not be configured for permanent outdoor use. Any MBAN antenna used in 2390-2400 MHz for outdoor must not exceed a height of 3 meters (9.8 ft) above ground. –95.1215 Disclosures (c) Statement relates to secondary use apply, no interference to primary users, no voice communication is permitted. MBAN devices must accept interference from primary users. –95.1217 Labeling (a)(3) Statement on MBAN control transmitters relates to secondary use or in user manual if not feasible to add statement to device (c) In 2360-2400 MHz, MBAN control transmitters must be identified with serial number. FCC ID does not have to be on MBAN sensors if cannot fit on device, can be placed in manual. MBAN FCC rules under part 95

7. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 7 –95.1223 Registration and frequency coordination in 2360-2390 MHz (a) Healthcare facility must register all MBAN devices using 2360-2390 MHz with MBAN frequency coordinator under 95.1225. (b) Healthcare facility must notify MBAN coordinator of material changes, to determine if further coordination is need with AMT before the new location can be activated. MBAN FCC rules under part 95

8. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 8 –95.1223 Registration and frequency coordination in 2360-2390 MHz (c) Coordination procedures –Determine if healthcare facility is within line of sight (LOS) –(1) If MBAN is beyond LOS of AMT receiver facility, it may operate without prior coordination with AMT operator (95% of hospital fall in this class) provided MBAN coordinator provides AMT coordinator with MBAN registration info, and AMT concurs that the MBAN is beyond LOS. –(2) If MBAN is within LOS to AMT receive facility, MBAN coordinator reach mutual agreement with AMT coordinator that AMT is protected to ITU recommendation ITU-R M.1459. The coordination agreement contains the detail to manage this analysis. –(3) If an AMT operator plans to operate a receiver not previously analyzed by MBAN coordinator. AMT operator shall consider using location non-LOS to healthcare facility. If AMT operator must operate LOS to healthcare facility, AMT coordinator shall notify MBAN coordinator upon no less that 7 days notice for healthcare facility to cease operation in 2360-2390 MHz, unless mutual agreement is reached under (c)(2). MBAN FCC rules under part 95

9. Ruud van Bokhorst, Philips 9 –95.1225 Frequency coordinator (a) FCC to assign MBAN coordinator, there is a further NPRM issued to pick the coordinator, and install by Jun 2013 (b) Coordinator functions –(1) Register healthcare facilities with MBAN in 2360-2390 MHz, maintain database of MBAN location and operation parameters, provide info to FCC on request –(2) Determine if MBAN is within LOS to AMT receive facility, coordinate with AMT coordinator. –(3) Notify registered healthcare facilities when MBAN frequencies need to change with 2360-2390 MHz or cease operation in the band. –(4) Develop procedures to ensure registered healthcare facilities operate MBAN to procedures 95.1223 –(5) Identify the MBAN that is source of interference in response to complaint from AMT coordinator and notify healthcare facility of alternative for MBAN use or to cease operation. MBAN FCC rules under part 95