PSN Structure Strawman

1. PSN Structure Strawman Serge Manning January 2003

2. PSN WG Structure PSN WG Bearer SWG Signaling SWG IP Services SWG

3. WG • Handles issues where packet expertise across all SWGs is needed. • Deals with interactions between bearer and control planes • Coordination of MMD is the key function here • Work Flow • Remands contributions of specific issues to appropriate SWG(s). • Approves work output from SWGs.

4. Bearer SWG • Initially, all stage 2 & 3 work from TSG-P moves into this SWG. • IS-835, packet bearer Stage 2 and 3 development • MMD bearer level stage 2 & 3 development • BCMCS, potentially

5. Signaling SWG • Initially, MMD stage 2 & 3 work from TSG-N moves into this SWG • SIP related stage 2 & 3 development • Service Architecture related stage 2 & 3 development • Interfaces with services layer into the core network (e.g., SIP services) • Will not define the services themselves

6. IP Services SWG • IP services stage 2 & 3 development • MMS • IP Location based services • Support for Services APIs (e.g., support for OSA) • Should not deal with bearer or session level issues in the core network

7. Typical Meeting Flow • WG will open • Administrative tasks • Remand contributions to SWGs • Process relevant contributions in the WG • Recess • SWGs will meet in parallel • Administrative tasks • Process contributions • Adjourn • WG will close • Administrative tasks • Receive any outputs from SWG

8. Open Issues • RADIUS/Diameter work