1. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 1 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: 15WNG Guidelines for New Work Items Date Submitted: January 2006 Source: Erik Schylander, Philips Voice: +31 40 273 5585, E-Mail: erik.schylander@philips.com Abstract: Opening Report for the 15WNG Session in, USA. 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 may be made publicly available by P802.15.

2. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 2 15WNG - Guidelines for New Work Items opening report Hilton Waikaloa Village, Big Island, HI, USA January, 2006 Erik Schylander

3. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 3 Content 1.Guidelines Outline 2.Guidelines rev_0 3.Open Issues

4. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 4 WG 802.15 New Work Guidelines 1.Introduction - intended usage and scope of the GL 2.New Work Process - description from ideas to a new TG project 3.SC 15 WNG - charter, scope, and way of working 4.Criteria for starting a SG 5.SG charter

5. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 5 1. Introduction This document is intended to be used as guidelines for how to start New Work in 802.15. It describes the process from ideas presented in the 15WNG (wireless next generation), starting a SG (study group) to prepare the PAR & 5C needed by the WG to launch a new TG standardization project. The role of the 15WNG is instrumental to guide this process.

6. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 6 2. Process for a new 802.15 TG project 1.New Work ideas are presented in the 15WNG 2.Further discussions on the intentions and SG criteria by email reflector, phone conference and WNG meetings. 3.Check that the criteria for starting a SG are fulfilled. If not the work item can be discarded or kept for further investigations / discussions. 4.Create a motion to the 802.15 WG to start a SG to be approved by a straw poll. 5.The WG to approve the SG motion. 6.The SG charter is to produce the PAR and 5C documents for approval by the WG and ExCom.

7. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 7 3. Role of SC 15WNG Charter –To facilitate and stimulate presentations and discussions on new Wireless related Technologies within the defined scope, that may be subject for new 802.15TG standardization projects (or does not fit within the current projects). Scope –WPAN technologies in general, not limited to only MAC/PHY layer (Not WLAN, WRAN or Infrastructure, and no legacy constrains) Way of working –Presentations: To notify WNG Chair be email and/or 15WNG of intention to contribute,and indicate the time needed for presentation and Q&A Upload the contribution before presentation The presentation can be about a new technology or a Use Case etc. –Discussions on Email reflector, phone conferences and at the 15WNG sessions. –To use straw poll for eventual decisions on further actions –15WNG may decide by straw poll to recommend the 802.15 WG to start a SG to produce PAR & 5C for a New Work item

8. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 8 Examples of New Work Extreme low power radios and Energy efficient data transfers Use of MIMO for WPAN SW defined radios Multi-band chirp spread spectrum NFC and RFID Multi-packet / Contention-Free MAC / PHY Methods to improve wireless reliability for PAN networks Body area network (BAN) New WL network architectures Mobile, Nomadic Mesh-networks Ad hoc networks with new applications to handheld, consumer electronics appliances. Network Management technologies Secure Wireless messaging service Easy configuration of PAN (ad-hoc) networks Heterogeneous WPAN interoperability and interworking Interworking with other (infrastructure) Networks Location based applications Wireless coexistence and Dynamic mitigation techniques Efficient Roaming

9. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 9 4. Criteria for starting a New Work item SG Show that there is enough interest for a New Work item SG –Recommendation: some10 persons from at least 4 companies –Candidates for Chair and secretary Define the New Work item –Description and scope Check that there are no blocking issues from the SG charter –Show Reasons for a Broad Market Potential (MRD), including Economical feasibility –Explain Unique / Discriminating features (FRD) –Explain Technical feasibility –Indicate other requirements like Security, Regulatory, co-existence, etc. that may apply –No large blocking patent portfolio –No same standards work is done by an other organization

10. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 10 5. New Work Item SG (Study Group) charter Show Reasons for a Broad Market Potential (MRD), including Economical feasibility Explain Unique / Discriminating features (FRD) Explain Technical feasibility Specify required level of interoperability and compatibility Indicate other requirements like Security, Regulatory, co-existence, etc. that may apply Write the PAR & 5C documents for WG approval

11. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 11 Open Issues 1.Include in WNG SG criteria - The need for one or more “sponsor” companies committed to bring product to the market? 2.What about international regulatory uncertainty? 3.What about export controls and ITAR rules? 4.Select GL editor

12. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 12 Contributors Erik Schylander Erwin Noble Rick Roberts Klaus Meyer Vern Brethour

13. doc.: IEEE 802.15-06/0002r0 Submission January 2006 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 13 Thank You ! Any Questions ?