1. IEEE 802.11 TV White Spaces Study Group Draft Meeting Plan and Agenda
April 2009
doc.: IEEE /xxxxr0
September 2009
IEEE TV White Spaces Study Group Draft Meeting Plan and Agenda
Date:
Authors:
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

2. April 2009
doc.: IEEE /xxxxr0
September 2009
Abstract
This presentation is the agenda and meeting plan for the Waikoloa meeting of the IEEE TVWS SG taking place Tuesday, September 22nd (PM1) and Wednesday, September 23rd (AM1).
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

3. Agenda Call for a recording secretary Introduction
September 2009
Agenda
Call for a recording secretary
Introduction
Administrative items including the election of a chair
Review and approve the minutes from the teleconferences
tvws-aug-4th-teleconference-minutes posted since September 1st
tvws-september-1st-teleconference-minutes posted since September 11th
tvws-september-15th-teleconference-minutes posted since September 17th
Review the Draft PAR and 5 Criteria [ tvws-par-nescom-form-plus-5c posted September 21st]
Plan for the IEEE 802 Wireless Interim in Hawaii [September 21st through 25th]
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

4. September 2009
Introduction
WELCOME to the first face-to-face meeting of the IEEE TV White Spaces Study Group!
“The function of a Study Group (SG) is to complete a defined task with specific output and in a specific time frame. Once this task is complete, the function of the SG is complete and its charter expires.”
“The normal function of a SG is to draft a complete PAR and five criteria (see subclause 10.2) and to gain approval for them from the ™ WG,. The decision of whether to utilize the ™ WG or to establish a new WG or TAG to carry out work items recommended by a SG is made by the 802 EC with advice from the ™ WG.”
The IEEE TVWS SG was approved by the EC (14/0/0) with this motion: “Because of its suitability as a primary candidate for a TVWS technology, and in the expectation that the FCC and Ofcom will clarify their requirements for the database in the interim, the WG should begin a Study Group to develop PAR and 5 Criteria documents for approval by the EC at the Atlanta Plenary in November 2009“
This is our task
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

5. September 2009
Administrative Items
Please be familiar with the documents at the following links:
IEEE Patent Policy -
Patent FAQ -
LoA Form -
Affiliation FAQ -
Anti-Trust FAQ -
Ethics -
IEEE Working Group Policies and Procedures -
 Study Group rules
Chair and secretary
Pro-Tem Chair: Rich Kennedy (Research In Motion)
Webex Facilitator: Peter Ecclesine (Cisco)
Recording Secretary:
Recording your attendance
Send to: and
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

6. Participants, Patents, and Duty to Inform
September 2009
All participants in this meeting have certain obligations under the IEEE-SA Patent Policy. Participants:
“Shall inform the IEEE (or cause the IEEE to be informed)” of the identity of each “holder of any potential Essential Patent Claims of which they are personally aware” if the claims are owned or controlled by the participant or the entity the participant is from, employed by, or otherwise represents
“Personal awareness” means that the participant “is personally aware that the holder may have a potential Essential Patent Claim,” even if the participant is not personally aware of the specific patents or patent claims
“Should inform the IEEE (or cause the IEEE to be informed)” of the identity of “any other holders of such potential Essential Patent Claims” (that is, third parties that are not affiliated with the participant, with the participant’s employer, or with anyone else that the participant is from or otherwise represents)
The above does not apply if the patent claim is already the subject of an Accepted Letter of Assurance that applies to the proposed standard(s) under consideration by this group
Quoted text excerpted from IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws subclause 6.2
Early identification of holders of potential Essential Patent Claims is strongly encouraged
No duty to perform a patent search
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

7. Patent Related Links
September 2009
All participants should be familiar with their obligations under the IEEE-SA Policies & Procedures for standards development.
Patent Policy is stated in these sources:
IEEE-SA Standards Boards Bylaws
IEEE-SA Standards Board Operations Manual
Material about the patent policy is available at
If you have questions, contact the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee Administrator at or visit
This slide set is available at
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

8. Call for Potentially Essential Patents
September 2009
If anyone in this meeting is personally aware of the holder of any patent claims that are potentially essential to implementation of the proposed standard(s) under consideration by this group and that are not already the subject of an Accepted Letter of Assurance:
Either speak up now or
Provide the chair of this group with the identity of the holder(s) of any and all such claims as soon as possible or
Cause an LOA to be submitted
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

9. Other Guidelines for IEEE WG Meetings
September 2009
All IEEE-SA standards meetings shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable laws, including antitrust and competition laws.
Don’t discuss the interpretation, validity, or essentiality of patents/patent claims.
Don’t discuss specific license rates, terms, or conditions.
Relative costs, including licensing costs of essential patent claims, of different technical approaches may be discussed in standards development meetings.
Technical considerations remain primary focus
Don’t discuss or engage in the fixing of product prices, allocation of customers, or division of sales markets.
Don’t discuss the status or substance of ongoing or threatened litigation.
Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed … do formally object.
See IEEE-SA Standards Board Operations Manual, clause and “Promoting Competition and Innovation: What You Need to Know about the IEEE Standards Association's Antitrust and Competition Policy” for more details.
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

10. September 2009
Election of the Chair
Rich Kennedy (Research In Motion) is currently the Chair Pro tem and would like to continue as Chair
Are there any other candidates?
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

11. Goals For This Group Draft PAR and 5 Criteria by September
Final PAR and 5C on the ExCom calendar by October 15th
Study Group to complete all required edits and prepare for ExCom review and approval in November
Hold teleconferences as required to be ready for November approval by ExCom
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

12. September 2009
Review the Draft PAR and 5 Criteria [ tvws-par-nescom-form-plus-5c]
PAR
Scope
Purpose
Need for the project
Are there other standards or projects with a similar scope?
5 Criteria
Broad market potential
Compatibility
Distinct identity
Technical feasibility
Economical feasibility
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

13. PAR: Scope, Purpose & Need
September 2009
PAR: Scope, Purpose & Need
5.2 Scope of Proposed Standard
An amendment that defines standardized modifications to both the physical layers (PHY) and the Medium Access Control Layer (MAC), to enable operation in the TV White Spaces (the unused channels in the TV bands).
5.4 Purpose of Proposed Standard
The purpose of this amendment is to allow wireless networks to be used in the TV white space.
5.5 Need for the Project
With the global transition to Digital TV (DTV), sub-Gigahertz RF spectrum is becoming available, much of it for unlicensed, license exempt and/or lightly licensed use. This project will make the necessary MAC and PHY changes to enable products to take advantage of this additional spectrum.
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

14. PAR: Other Standards or Projects
September 2009
PAR: Other Standards or Projects
7.1 Are there other standards or projects with a similar scope?
IEEE P addresses one product segment of the new regulatory rules.
Sponsor Organization: IEEE
Project/Standard Number: P802.22
Project/Standard Date:
Project/Standard Title: Draft Standard for Wireless Regional Area Networks Part 22: Cognitive Wireless RAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) specifications: Policies and procedures for operation in the TV Bands
IEEE P1900.4a addresses mobile wireless access in white space frequency bands
Project/Standard Number: P1900.4a
Project/Standard Title: Amendment: Architecture and Interfaces for Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks in White Space Frequency Bands
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

15. PAR: Other Standards or Projects [2]
September 2009
PAR: Other Standards or Projects [2]
Ecma International is standardizing communications in Television White Spaces
Sponsor Organization: Ecma International
Project/Standard Number: TC48-TG1
Project/Standard Date:
Project/Standard Title: Wireless Communications using Television White Spaces (TVWS).
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

16. September 2009
Additional Notes
8.1 Additional Explanatory Notes: (Item Number and Explanation)
5.2 Scope - In the US, this represents a reconsideration of FCC regulations - the November 2008 FCC Part 15 Subpart H Television Band Devices rules; Ofcom (UK) is in the process of making this Digital Dividend band available, and the EU has conducted a consultation on the TV band. Other regulatory domains are expected to follow. The project will adapt to changes in the regulations, as they progress.
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

17. 5Criteria See 11-09-0934-01-tvws-par-nescom-form-plus-5c
September 2009
5Criteria
See tvws-par-nescom-form-plus-5c
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

18. Requested and Suggested Edits
September 2009
Requested and Suggested Edits
Teleconferences were used to discuss issues; suggested edits were sent to the TVWS reflector
On the September 15th the remaining unresolved text was for para. 5.4 Purpose
In order to post the revised PAR and 5C in time for the Tuesday PM1 session, we requested edits to be sent before Monday, Sep. 21
Based on all of the received responses para. 5.4 was changed to read: The purpose of this amendment is to allow wireless networks to be used in the TV white space.
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

19. Schedule IEEE 802 Wireless Interim (Hilton Waikoloa)
September 2009
Schedule
IEEE 802 Wireless Interim (Hilton Waikoloa)
Finalize edits for SG approval
Tuesday, September 22nd PM1
Wednesday, September 23rd AM1
WG Vote to approve PAR and 5C
PAR and 5C on ExCom calendar Thursday, October 15th
Hold teleconferences as required prior to November Plenary
Dates to be reserved prior to Friday closing plenary
Complete SG work in Atlanta
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

20. References September 2009 11-09-0749-03-0000-802.11-in-the-tvws
47 CFR Part 15 ( )
IEEE Std IEEE Standard for Information Technology— Telecommunications and information exchange between systems— Local and metropolitan area networks— Specific requirements Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications
FCC Second Report and Order and Memorandum and Order (
tvws-par-nescom-form-plus-5c
tvws-aug-4th-teleconferenc-plan
tvws-aug-4th-teleconference-minutes
tvws-sept-1st-teleconferenc-plan
tvws-september-1st-teleconference-minutes
tvws-sept-15th-teleconferenc-plan
tvws-september-15th-teleconference-minutes
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

21. Backup FCC 08-260 Highlights September 2009
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

22. Second R&O Introduction
September 2009
Second R&O Introduction
“In this Second Report and Order, we adopt rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed “white spaces”). This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions we take here are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may occur. Further, we will consider in the future any changes to the rules that may be appropriate to provide greater flexibility for development of this technology and better protect against harmful interference to incumbent communications services.”
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

23. Introduction (cont’d)
September 2009
Introduction (cont’d)
The rules we are adopting provide for the following capabilities and safeguards:
Enable both fixed and personal/portable devices
Devices, except p/p in client mode, require geolocation capability and Internet access of a database of protected radio services and locations and channels that may be used by the TVBDs at each location. The TVBDs must first access the database before operating.
The database will be established and administered by a third party, or parties
Fixed devices may operate on any channel between 2 and 51, except 3, 4 and 37…at up to 4 Watts EIRP
Fixed and p/p devices must also sense TV broadcasting and wireless microphone signals
Wireless microphones will be protected in a variety of ways
channels from 2 – 20 will be restricted to fixed devices
in 13 major markets where certain channels between 14 and 20 are for land mobile, 2 channels in 21 and 51 will be free of TVBDs; available for wireless microphones
Devices must adhere to rules to further mitigate and remedy interference
Equipment certification by the FCC Laboratory
Sensing-only devices subject to a “much more rigorous set of tests”
Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion