3GPP2 Publication Process Training

TSG-S PMTTSG-S PMT

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Presentation Overview

• Background• OP Input and Intent• Publication Process Overview• The Revised V&V Process• Work Item Initiation• Stages 1, 2, and 3 Development• Review and Freeze Specification• V&V• Resolution of V&V Comments by TSG• Final TSG Review and Approval• SC Approval• Publication

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Background

• The SC Chair recommended Improvements to System Release and Document Publication (S30-20021028-005R2).

• Historically, many TSGs have “subcontracted” some of the 3GPP2 specification development activity to the TIA ballot/ballot resolution process to produce a quality document.

• Concern was raised by individual 3GPP2 member companies that the 3GPP2 publication process was not consistent across all TSGs and was divergent from the original intent of the 3GPP2 Partnership.

• The PMT developed a Publication Process Guideline document in response to these concerns that was presented to the SC at their May 2003 meeting.

• The 3GPP2 OPs were requested to review these Guidelines (SC action 2003/05-01) and to provide input to the PMT.

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OP Input and Intent

• The OPs discussed the Publication Process Guidelines in conference calls during the June/July 2003 timeframe and provided their input via correspondence dated 31 July 2003 (S00-20030818-006).

• During their discussions, the OPs agreed that all technical development should be accommodated under the 3GPP2 banner, and that the 3GPP2 processes in place should be robust enough to meet the needs of the Partnership Project while maintaining the respective interests of each of the Organizational Partners.

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Publication Process Overview

Work ItemInitiation

Please refer to S.R0070 for detailed informationon the Work Item initiation process

Stage 1, Stage 2and Stage 3Development

Please refer to S.R0070 for details on the Stage1 development process. Please refer to internalTSG working procedures for more information onStage 2 and Stage 3 processes, as available.

Review andFreeze

Specification

V&V

SC Approval

Publication

YesPlease refer to the WPD for more information.

Please refer to the WPD for more information.

Final TSGReview and

Approval

No

Please refer to internal TSG working proceduresfor more information, as available.

Please refer to definitions in this document foroverview. Please refer to internal TSG workingprocedures for details, as available.

Please refer to the WPD for more information.

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The Revised V&V Process

• The key to the new publication process is the revised V&V process.

• V&V is a part of the specification development process. V&V is the process in which all technical issues associated with Technical Specifications and Reports shall be addressed, resolved, verified and validated by the TSG for the purpose of ensuring accuracy, consistency and integrity of the document.

• V&V comments may be received from 3GPP2 OPs.

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Work Item Initiation

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

S.R0070 TSG members

Refer to S. R0070 for detailed information on the Work Item Initiation Process

   

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Stages 1, 2, and 3 Development

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

Stage 1: S.R0070Stage 2 & 3: Internal TSG Working Procedures

TSG(s) Technical contributions reviewed and deliberated by TSGs. Baseline Text developed by TSG.

   

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Review and Freeze Specification

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

Internal TSG Working Procedures

TSG TSG reviews specification and consensus reached that document is complete. TSG approves document for Verification and Validation

  TSG reviews specification in preparation for V&V. Technical modifications and editorials may be identified and resolved prior to approval for V&V.

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V&V

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

Overview: SC.Rnnn (this document)Details: Internal TSG Working Procedures

TSG Chair Sends document for V&V processing noting:

         The specification/report to be considered

         The optional template by which V&V comments are to be submitted

         The timeframe for submitting comments

         Where comments should be sent (i.e., TSG)

3GPP2 Secretariat

See definition in SC.Rnnnn.

  3GPP2 Secretariat

Distributes document under consideration, noting the information provided by the TSG Chair

Organizational Partners and TSG membership

The originating TSG may opt to circulate the document to participants in other TSGs depending on the subject matter. This may be accomplished:Directly by the originating TSG in the form of correspondence Via the Secretariat during distribution of the document

  Members Submit Comments Destination as noted in the 3GPP2 correspondence initiating V&V process

 

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Resolution of V&V Comments by TSG

NOTE: Repeat Steps "V&V "and "Resolution of V&V Comments by TSG" As NecessaryNOTE: Repeat Steps "V&V "and "Resolution of V&V Comments by TSG" As Necessary

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

Internal TSG Working Procedures

  Discussion by TSG.    

  TSG Determines if document is ready for Final TSG Review and Approval

   

Internal TSG working procedures, as available

TSG TSG reaches consensus on final document.

   

  TSG Approves document for the next step, “Final TSG Review and Approval”

   

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Final TSG Review and Approval

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

WPD & SC.Rnnnn (this document)

TSG TSG reviews documents and confirms and approves document for submission to the SC for review and approval prior to 3GPP2 publication

3GPP2 Secretariat

See definition in SC.Rnnnn.

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SC Approval

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

WPD 3GPP2 Secretariat

Sends document for 15-day SC review

Steering Committee members

 

  Steering Committee members

Submit Comments (if any) 3GPP2 Secretariat

 

  3GPP2 Secretariat

Submits comments for resolution (if any)

Steering Committee (collective body)

 

  Steering Committee(collective body)

Concludes comment resolution and issues notification (if any)

3GPP2 Secretariat

 

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Publication

Ref WHO WHAT TO NOTES

WPD 3GPP2 Secretariat

Publishes, by posting, document on Web site

   

  3GPP2 Secretariat

Issues notification that document is published

Organizational Partners and Steering Committee

 

  Organizational Partners

SDO Transposition of 3GPP2 published specification

  Technical modifications may be introduced during transposition to support regional and regulatory requirements.