1. doc.: IEEE 802.15-<doc#>
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doc.: IEEE <doc#>
12 November 2003
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: [IEEE TG4 Request for formation of a Study Group]
Date Submitted: [12 Nov, 2003]
Source: [Pat Kinney] Company [Kinney Consulting LLC]
Address [4097 Manor Oaks Ct, Export, USA]
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Re: [ To define the reasons and justification for the WG to form a study group]
Abstract: [This document summarizes the issues and additional features to needed by the marketplace.]
Purpose: [For discussion within the IEEE task group on future work and direction.]
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2. Some of the Issues Found with 802.15.4
12 November 2003
Some of the Issues Found with
Ambiguities in the standard that need to be resolved
Unnecessary complexity (such as mandatory implementation of GTS for FFDs) creates unnecessary overhead/cost for some applications
The association time in non-beacon networks is too long for some applications
Security key use is inflexible
Multicast is not supported by the MAC but is desired for many applications
MAC headers and beacon payloads could create significant overhead
Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC

3. Proposed additional capabilities for 802.15.4
12 November 2003
Proposed additional capabilities for
PHY/MAC layer shared time base distribution method
Support for new frequency allocations in Europe
Support for new frequency allocations in China
Use a 2.4 GHz PHY derivative for the lower frequency bands to yield higher data rate and simplify the design of multi-band devices
Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC

4. Motion for Study Group Moved:
12 November 2003
Motion for Study Group
Moved:
That the IEEE WG form a study group to write an amendment PAR for specific enhancements and clarifications to the IEEE as captured in document xxx.
Moved by
Seconded by
Pat Kinney, Kinney Consulting LLC