1. Monterey Meeting Slides and Closing Report
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January 2005
January 2005
Monterey Meeting Slides and Closing Report
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Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

2. Welcome to TGT Evaluation of 802.11 Wireless Performance
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January 2005
January 2005
Welcome to TGT Evaluation of Wireless Performance
Charles R. Wright
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

3. IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards
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January 2005
IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards
6. Patents
IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of either
a) A general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee will not enforce any of its present or future patent(s) whose use would be required to implement the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or
b) A statement that a license will be made available without compensation or under reasonable rates, with reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination
This assurance shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period.
Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

4. Patent Committee Ruling – January 6, 2005
At the December 2004 meeting of the IEEE-SA Standards Board Patent Committee (PatCom), Paul Nikolich (Chair, 802) on behalf of Stuart Kerry (Chair, )led discussion on an agenda item titled 'Discussion of P802.11n Protest'. You noted that some members of the P802.11n working group requested a clarification of policy from PatCom regarding what would be acceptable to discuss during a working group technical presentation, regarding patent information/statements. PatCom is charged with providing oversight for the use of patents and patent information in IEEE Standards. PatCom is also charged with reviewing patent information submitted to the IEEE Standards Department to determine conformity with patent procedures and guidelines. As empowered by the IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws, PatCom has reviewed the information presented and rendered its decision by interpreting the policies and procedures of the IEEE and the IEEE-SA relevant to the issues. In regards to the presentation of information to a standards development group, PatCom has decided the following: 1. After a patent letter of assurance (LoA) has been accepted by PatCom, it is allowable for a presenter to state that an LoA has been filed by a Patent Holder, accepted by PatCom, and listed in the online listing of LoAs at Anyone seeking a copy of the accepted LoA should contact the PatCom Administrator. 2. Discussion of the content of accepted, submitted, or proposed LoAs is prohibited. 3. Discussion of licensing terms and conditions is prohibited.
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

5. Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG/TG/SG Meetings
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January 2005
Inappropriate Topics for IEEE WG/TG/SG Meetings
Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions
Don’t discuss product pricing, territorial restrictions or market share
Don’t discuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation
Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object.
If you have questions,
contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at
Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

6. A Friendly Reminder… Don’t forget to log your attendance!
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January 2005
January 2005
A Friendly Reminder…
Don’t forget to log your attendance!
Attendance server problems?
Talk to Harry Worstell
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

7. January 2005
Meeting Objectives
14 meeting hours – first meeting 10:30 today in Cypress III
Elect a permanent secretary.  Must be a voting member of
Approve requirements document for formal TGT proposals
Approve a draft organization proposal (organization of TGT output document)
Technical presentations.  Suggested subjects:
Metrics and methodologies
RF testing environments
Device operating environments
Device configuration
Application performance
Definitions
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

8. Proposed Agenda for Monterey Meetings
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January 2005
Proposed Agenda for Monterey Meetings
Chair comments
Appoint secretary
Approval of agenda
Approve minutes
Berlin 11-04/1166r0
Call for presentations
TGT Metrics template 11-04/1540r1, T. Alexander
Metrics template example, T. Alexander
Application level testing, an example, T. Alexander
WLAN Performance Prediction and Environments, 11-04/770r0? T. Alexander
Requirements for TGT Proposals, 11-04/1553r0, C. Wright
Proposed TGT Document Structure, 11-05/????, F. Mlinarsky
Terminology and Concepts, 11-05/????, S. Shellhammer
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

9. Meeting Schedule for week
January 2005
Meeting Schedule for week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8:00
TGT
TGT
10:00
10:30
Opening, confirm editor, secretary, writing drafts, template discussion
TGT
TGT
12:30
Lunch
1:30
TGT
TGT
Closing business
3:30
4:00
6:00
Dinner
7:30
9:30
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

10. Progress Since San Antonio
January 2005
Progress Since San Antonio
Held five telecons
Presentations:
t-requirements-tgt-proposals.ppt
t-task-group-metrics-template.doc
t-tgt-document-structure.ppt
t-environment-and-metrics-laboratory-vs-real-world.ppt
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

11. Backup Information January 2005
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

12. Teleconference Info Date: Thursdays Time: 12 AM Eastern time (1600 UT)
January 2005
Teleconference Info
Date: Thursdays
Time: 12 AM Eastern time (1600 UT)
Duration: 1 hour
Phone # 
International:
Passcode:
Next: TBD
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

13. January 2005
Reflector
reflectors:
Requires membership to send to it
Getting on the reflectors
Send an to Harry Worstel with a cc to Al Petrick and Stuart Kerry requesting to be put on the reflectors
Instructions are contained in every reflector posting for customizing your reflector experience (including unsubscribing)
rules require all TG communication to be through reflector
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

14. References for 802.11 Newcomers (1 of 2)
January 2005
References for Newcomers (1 of 2)
Web site:
Document server:
Sign up for an account
No need to be an member to get an account
Once logged in, “join” :
Click on “ WLAN WG” on left
In center window, choose to become a new member
Click again on “ WLAN WG”
An additional subitem called “Documents” will be revealed – click on it
You’ve reached the document server!
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.

15. References for 802.11 Newcomers (2 of 2)
January 2005
References for Newcomers (2 of 2)
Document numbering scheme
WG-YY-NNNN-RR-gggg-English-document-title.ext
WG = 802 working group number, e.g. “11” as in
YY = two digits of year
NNNN = document number
RR = document revision number
gggg = group to which the document pertains
Example:
wpp-telecon-agenda-19-feb-04.ppt
Charles R. Wright, Azimuth Systems, Inc.