1. August 19
November 2008
Project: IEEE P Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: SG-NAN Closing Report for Dallas, November 2008
Date Submitted: November 2008
Source: Phil Beecher, Beecher Consulting
Contact: Phil Beecher, Beecher Consulting
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Re: SG-NAN Closing Report for November 2008 Session
Abstract: Closing Report for the NAN Session in Dallas, TX
Purpose: Neighbourhood Area Networks
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2. August 19
November 2008
SG-NAN Purpose
Study Group investigating large scale process control such as utility smart grid networking.
To define the scope of the project and create the Project Approval Request and 5 Criteria document.
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3. SG-NAN Officers Chair: Phil Beecher Vice Chair: Paul Dixon
November 2008
SG-NAN Officers
Chair: Phil Beecher
Vice Chair: Paul Dixon
Secretary: Vacant - Volunteer please!
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4. Objectives and Achievements for this session
November 2008
Objectives and Achievements for this session
To address and resolve comments received for WNAN PAR (705) and WNAN 5C (706) from Working Groups 
Hear responses to Call for Applications 
Potential Applications of the Neighborhood Area Network
NAN Applications
Discuss Next Steps 
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5. SG-NAN Meetings This Week
November 2008
SG-NAN Meetings This Week
Mtg
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
AM1
Finish Comment Resolution
AM2
WG Midweek Plenary
Responses to Call for Applications and Next Steps
PM1
Finalise wording for PAR and 5C
Complete / review package for EC
Next steps
PM2
Evening
Comment Resolution (WG Ballot)
Comment Resolution from all WGs
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6. Plans for January 2009 meeting
November 2008
Plans for January 2009 meeting
Final Responses to Call for Applications
Define Technical Requirements
Define Selection Criteria
Define Coexistence Criteria
Prepare Call for Intent
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7. Between Now and January 2009
November 2008
Between Now and January 2009
Teleconference calls
Preparatory work for January meeting
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8. November 2008
Working Group Motion
Move that the Working Group approves the revised versions of the NAN PAR #705r4 and 5 Criteria #706r2 documents.
Moved: Phil Beecher
Seconded:
Vote:
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9. Thank You ! Any Questions ?
November 2008
Thank You !
Any Questions ?
Phil Beecher