1. doc.: IEEE 802.15-05/0684r0 Submission November 2005 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 1 Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: 15WNG Guidelines for New Work Items Date Submitted: November 2005 Source: Erik Schylander, Philips Voice: +31 40 273 5585, E-Mail: erik.schylander@philips.com Abstract: Opening Report for the 15WNG Session in Vancouver, Canada. 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. doc.: IEEE 802.15-05/0684r0 Submission November 2005 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 2 15WNG Guidelines for New Work Items opening report 13 November, 2005

3. doc.: IEEE 802.15-05/0684r0 Submission November 2005 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 3 Issues Email discussions participants Erik Schylander; Erwin Noble; Rick Roberts; Klaus Meyer; Vern Brethour Consensus on the GL outline Guidelines Outline proposal Issues Next steps Questions

4. doc.: IEEE 802.15-05/0684r0 Submission November 2005 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 4 Guidelines (GL) Outline proposal 1.Introduction - intended usage and scope of the GL 2.Process description from ideas to a new project 3.Role of WNG (charter, scope, and way of working) 4.Criteria for starting a SG Show that there is enough interest for a SG (how many persons/companies/champion ?) Define scope and workitem description Existence of Chair and secretary candidates 5.SG charter Show Reasons for a Broad Market Potential (MRD), including Economical feasibility Explain Unique / Discriminating features (FRD) Explain Technical feasibility Indicate other requirements like Security, Regulatory, co-existence, etc. that may apply Write the PAR & 5C documents for WG approval

5. doc.: IEEE 802.15-05/0684r0 Submission November 2005 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 5 Issues 1.Need for one or more “sponsor” companies committed to bring product to the market? 2.What level of interoperability and compatibility? 3.What if a large blocking patent portfolio is held by an other organization? 4.What about international regulatory uncertainty? 5.What about export controls and ITAR rules?

6. doc.: IEEE 802.15-05/0684r0 Submission November 2005 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 6 Next Steps Call for GL text Select Editor Produce baseline document …

7. doc.: IEEE 802.15-05/0684r0 Submission November 2005 Erik Schylander, PhilipsSlide 7 Thank You ! Any Questions ?