1. doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1128r1 Submission September 2010 Tom Siep, CSRSlide 1 Bluetooth technology and Smart Energy Date: 2010-09-13 Authors:

2. doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1128r1 Submission September 2010 Tom Siep, CSRSlide 2 Abstract The Bluetooth SIG is in the process of addressing the needs of the Smart Energy market. Individual members of the group within the SIG have voiced strong indication that it would be highly desirable to work together with both the IEEE and the Wi-Fi alliance. The purpose of this presentation is to explore the possibility of cooperation.

3. doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1128r1 Submission Overview A view of the emerging market Exploration of common interests Next steps and/or follow-up September 2010 Tom Siep, CSRSlide 3

4. doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1128r1 Submission Smart Energy Month Year Tom Siep, CSRSlide 4 EMS Appliances Loads E.g. Pool Pumps Solar, Wind Electric Vehicles Thermostats In-Home Display Energy Management System DSL/Cable/Fiber Modem Wireless Gateway 12345 PC Internet Smart Meter Smart Phone Display @ # @ & % @ * # # &

5. doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1128r1 Submission The Emerging Market Current generation of Smart Energy devices are likely not going to be what ultimately is used No one technology is going to be a clear winner any time soon – multiple technologies will exist AND coexist Month Year John Doe, Some CompanySlide 5

6. doc.: IEEE 802.11-11/1128r1 Submission Exploration of Common Interests Bluetooth technology and 802.11 technologies are “natural partners” –Different, but complementary, topologies –Often paired in the same Silicon Attitudes for interoperability testing are similar Coexistence is defined in 802.15.2 Month Year Tom Siep, CSRSlide 6