March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Submission Title: [Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS Closing Report]
Date Submitted: [March 14th - 2003]
Source: [José A. Gutierrez] Company: [Eaton Corp]
Address: [4201 North 27th Street Milwaukee WI. 53005]
Voice:[414-4496525], FAX: [414-4496131], E-Mail:[josegutierrez@eaton.com]
Re: [ Closing Report Dallas Meeting ]
Abstract: [A summary of the comment resolution activities for Sponsor Ballot, status and plan for
IEEE802.15 Task Group 4]
Purpose:
[Closing Report - Dallas Meeting]
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.
Submission
Slide 1
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS
Closing Report
Dallas, TX
March 14th, 2003
Submission
Slide 2
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS
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Submission
Address SB recirculation
Organizing SEC documentation for RevCom
Planning future TG4 activities
Discussions on UWB as an alternative PHY
and review of interest
Presentation on a PHY enhancement option
ZigBee relationship update
Decision on MAY meeting
Celebrate - Our draft passed Sponsor Ballot!
Slide 3
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS
Sponsor Ballot Results:
54 Editorial
Comments
Approval: 100%
2 extra votes
picked up
Submission
Slide 4
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
TG4 Performance
802.15.4 Draft Approval
100%
100.0%
95.0%
90.0%
85.0%
80.0%
75.0%
LB13
Submission
LB15
LB18
LB20
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SB
SB-Recirc.
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Comment Resolution Progress
Submission
Slide 6
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Revised Draft… not necessary!
Editorial changes will be
performed by IEEE-SA. TG4 will
provide recommendations based
on comment resolution document
created this week.
Submission
Slide 7
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
What’s next?
Submission
Slide 8
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Activities Roadmap
February 27th
10 Days Recirculation
March - 14th
Comment Resolution Done
April
RevCom’s Continuous Review Process
Late April
PARTY!
Submission
Slide 9
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS
Finished on-time
and over-budget!
Project Timeline
Press Release
Call for application created by 11/09/00
Call for intent for proposal created by 12/1/00
Call for proposal by 01/17/00
Selection criteria doc created by 01/01
Start decision process by 03/01.
Present proposals 03/01
Working proposal selected by the 07/01
Low rate pocket guide (book).
Proposal draft completed by 12/01.
1st letter ballot completed by 01/02.
Resolution of comments completed by 03/02.
Re-circulation completed by 04/02.
Resolve re-circulation comments
2nd re-circulation
Resolve 2nd re-circulation comments.
3rd re-circulation
Resolve 3rd re-circulation comments.
Sponsor ballot completed by 11/02.
Sponsor ballot comment resolution.
Re-circulation completed by 03-03
RevCom Approval
Submission
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Slide 10
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Low Rate UWB Interest Group
To be added to the interest group reflector
802.15.4 Iga
alfvin@appairent.com
or email Jason Ellis at jason.ellis@ga.com
Submission
Slide 11
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Low Rate UWB Interest Group
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Brainstorm of Applications best served by
UWB LR PHY
These are evolutionary applications but unmet by
the present standard
Packaging and inventory in close proximity
(complete inquiry in short time)
Inventory (Supply chain) management
Security tags & Safety tags
Implanted medical devices
Tracking of parcels, capital equipment
Submission
Slide 12
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Qualities/Capabilities of Interest
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Precision location
Ultra high density
Unlicensed operation
Ad-hoc deployment
High aggregate throughput
Coexistence with high power ISM devices
Good tolerance to multipath
High noise immunity
Extended range
Lower cost and lower power
Automated provisioning
Submission
Slide 13
José A. Gutierrez
March 2003
doc.: IEEE 802.15-03/080r0
Summary
• Sponsor Ballot recirculation with 100% approval
• Editorial comment recommendation document finished
• Anticipated release planned for April-2003
•Low Rate UWB team will remain an Interest Group for
now
Submission
Slide 14
José A. Gutierrez