1. Page 1 January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks WPANs) Submission Title: [WiMedia Alliance Update for PC Jan. 04] Date Submitted: [Jan. 14, 2004] Source: [Glyn Roberts] Company: [STMicroelectronics, Inc] Address: [1060 East Brokaw Road, San Jose, CA 95131] Voice:[1-408-806-8772], FAX: [1-408452-0278], E-Mail:[glyn.roberts@st.com] Re: [] Abstract:[WG15 PC: Update from WiMedia Alliance for January 04] Purpose:[Inform WG of latest developments at WiMedia] Notice:This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P802.15. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release:The contributor acknowledges and accepts that this contribution becomes the property of IEEE and may be made publicly available by P802.15.

2. January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Page 2 Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission An Overview of the WiMedia Alliance IEEE 802.11 & 15 WGs Vancouver, January 2004

3. Page 3 January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission What is WiMedia? The consumer brand mark for high data- rate, UWB-based multimedia networking:  Streaming audio and video  High speed multimedia data transfer Certified for multi-vendor interoperability. Easy to install and use, consumer- friendly. Designed from the ground up for the needs of multimedia Based on best-in-class standards, protocols and formats.

4. Page 4 January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission The WiMedia Concept WiMedia Common UWB Radio Platform WiMedia Application Profiles ( Streaming Media, Imaging & Printing, Communications) 3 rd Party Platforms (Wireless-USB & 1394, Digital Home, Wireless UPnP…)

5. Page 5 January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission WiMedia Alliance Charter Establish specifications for inexpensive, easy to install & use wireless multimedia. Establish brand recognition that users will associate with simplicity and value. Create and administer a certification program for multi-vendor interoperability.

6. Page 6 January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission WiMedia Alliance Charter Leverage other organizations that develop standards and specifications for multimedia networking. Foster the rapid adoption of WiMedia technology into consumer electronics, computing and mobile devices. Provide a neutral forum to evolve wireless multimedia networking.

7. Page 7 January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission WiMedia Membership Promoter Members: Alereon Appairent Technologies HP Kodak Motorola Philips Samsung Sharp STMicroelectronics Xtreme Spectrum Contributor Members: Agere Infineon LG Electronics Open Interface Staccato Communications TDK TRDA TTPCOM TUV Wisair

8. January 14, 2004 IEEE doc: IEEE 15-04-0043-00-00pc Page 8 Glyn Roberts – ST MicroelectronicsSubmission Thank you.