March 2004

Larry Taylor (Staccato)Slide 1

doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0175-00

Submission

Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)

Submission Title: [15.4-study-group-closing-report ]Date Submitted: [18 March 2004]Source: [Larry Taylor] Company [Staccato Communications]Address [5893 Oberlin Dr., San Diego, CA, USA]Voice:[(858) 642 0111], FAX: [(858) 642 0161],E-Mail:[larry.taylor@staccatocommunications.com]

Re: [Study Group 15.4a Closing Report]

Abstract: [Closing Plenary Report on IEEE 802.15. SG4a]

Purpose: [To inform the WG on progress in the Alt PHY Study Group for 15.4.]

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.

March 2004

Larry Taylor (Staccato)Slide 2

doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0175-00

Submission

Objectives & Status• Support the PAR & 5C Through IEEE Review

– Approved without comments– Task Group 4a’s first meeting – May 2004 in California

• Drafting of Technical Requirements Document– Completed

• Channel Model Subcommittee Sessions– Numerous presentations made– Subcommittee to publish final report by end of June 04

• Drafting of Selection Criteria Document– Initiated

• Engage in Down-Selection Procedure Discussions– Scheduled for completion during May 04 session

• Tutorial/Technical Contributions– Numerous presentations given

• SG4a Activity Between Mar and May Meetings– Conference calls & reflector planned for channel model and selection criteria

• Revise Project Plan– Completed

March 2004

Larry Taylor (Staccato)Slide 3

doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0175-00

Submission

IEEE 802.15.4SGa Project Timeline• Interest Group ‘a’ Activities

– Nov 02: Interest Group ‘a’ formed– Mar 03: Issued informal Call For Applications– Jul 03: Study Group ‘a’ approved

• Aug 03– Issued official Call For Applications (CFA)

• Sep 03 Session #1– Develop SG work plan and project timeline– Hear responses to CFA– Begin discussion of PAR & 5C– Begin work of channel model subcommittee– Begin characterization of applications

• Nov 03 Session #2– Hear responses to CFA– Derive Application Requirements from CFA– Continue subcommittee activities, work on channel models– Continue discussion / drafting on PAR & 5C

• Jan 04 Session #3– Continue subcommittee activities, including channel model development– Start developing Technical Requirements– Draft and submit PAR & 5 Criteria– Motion to have PAR & 5C adopted to form Task Group (24 March 2004)

• Mar 04 Session #4– Complete Technical Requirements Document– Continue subcommittee activities, including channel model development– Start drafting of Selection Criteria Document

Project Authorization Request - PAR

March 2004

Larry Taylor (Staccato)Slide 4

doc.: IEEE 802.15-04/0175-00

Submission

Task Group IEEE 802.15.4a Project Timeline

• May 04 Session #5 – First Task Group 15.4a Meeting– Continue drafting of Selection Criteria Document– Establish Down-Selection Procedure– Continue Channel Model activities– Issue Call for Proposals (CFP)

• July 04 Session #6– Channel Model Final Report, TG4a approval, incorporate into Selection Criteria– Complete drafting of the Selection Criteria Document and Approve– Presentations of initial CFP responses

• Sept 04 Session #7– Call for Proposals Closes– Presentations of all CFP responses– Down-selection and merging of proposals

• Nov 04 Session #8– Complete down-selection of proposals– Draft baseline specification

• Jan 05 Session #9– Continue drafting baseline specification

• Mar 05 Session #10– 1st letter ballot

• …• Nov 05 Session # 14

– Sponsor ballot confirmation• Q1 2006

– Specification published