1. Jan 2011
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: Closing report for TG4j (MBAN) Task Group, Jan 2011 Meeting
Date Submitted: Jan 20, 2011
Source: Raymond Krasinski, Philips
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Abstract: Closing report for TG4j (MBAN) Task Group
Purpose: Outline accomplishments at the Jan 2011 meeting and planned tasks for the next meeting.
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Raymond Krasinski, Philips

2. 1st Meeting of the MBAN Task Group
Jan 2011
IEEE j Task Group
Closing Report
1st Meeting of the MBAN Task Group
Los Angeles, USA
Jan 17-21, 2011
Raymond Krasinski, Philips

3. Scope of MBAN Task Group
Jan 2011
Scope of MBAN Task Group
Draft an amendment of for MBAN
This amendment defines a physical layer for IEEE in the 2360 to 2400 MHz band which complies with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) MBAN rules. This amendment defines modifications to the MAC needed to support this new physical layer.
Raymond Krasinski, Philips

4. Accomplishments for Jan Meeting
Initiated Task Group
Appointed Chair
Discussed timeline
Discussed FCC MBAN Rulemaking
History and Current Status at FCC
Agreed to Requirements document ( ) to guide amendment writing
Issued a Call for Proposals ( )
Raymond Krasinski, Philips

5. Plan for Next Meeting Agree to Timeline
Jan 2011
Plan for Next Meeting
Agree to Timeline
Review proposal submissions in response to our call for proposals
Raymond Krasinski, Philips