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

1. Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: Closing report for TG4j (MBAN) Task Group, Sept 2012 Meeting Date Submitted: Sept 20, 2012 Source: Raymond Krasinski, Philips 345 Scarborough Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Voice: 1-914-333-9687, FAX: 1-914-332-0615, E-Mail: raymond.krasinski@philips.com Abstract: Closing report for TG4j (MBAN) Task Group Purpose: Outline accomplishments from the meeting and planned tasks for the Nov 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. Raymond Krasinski, Philips

2. IEEE 802.15.4j Task Group Closing Report 11th Meeting of the MBAN Task Group Palm Springs, CA Sept 16-20, 2012 Raymond Krasinski, Philips

3. Scope of MBAN Task Group • Draft an amendment of 802.15.4 for MBAN • This amendment defines a physical layer for IEEE 802.15.4 in the 2360 to 2400 MHz band which complies with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) MBAN rules. This amendment defines modifications to the MAC needed to support this new physical layer. Raymond Krasinski, Philips

4. Accomplishments for Sept Meeting • No new comments and no remaining NO voters to the Letter Ballot • Reviewed comments received in response to review by IEEE professional editorial staff • Motion to ask WG to begin Sponsor ballot and to create a BRC • Motion in WG at Mid-Week to start Sponsor Ballot and empower a BRC Raymond Krasinski, Philips

5. TG Motion 1 TG4j requests that the IEEE 802.15 WG request unconditional approval from the EC to submit IEEE 802.15.4j draft d04 to Sponsor Ballot Moved: Dave EvansSecond: Suhwook Kim Vote: 3-0-0 Raymond Krasinski

6. TG Motion 2 TG4j requests that the 802.15 WG approve the following individuals as the Ballot Resolution Committee for the Sponsor Ballot of IEEE802.15.4j: Suhwook Kim, Dave Evans, Shannon Park, Paul Chilton, Benjamin Rolfe and Raymond Krasinski. The committee will be chaired by Raymond Krasinski. Moved: Suhwook Kim Second: Dave Evans Vote: 4-0-0 Raymond Krasinski

7. WG Motion 1 Move that the Working Group request EC unconditional approval to start Sponsor Ballot of IEEE 802.15.4j document d4802-15-4j_Draft_Standard.pdf . Moved: Ray Krasinski Second: Rick Alfin Vote: 30-0-0 Raymond Krasinski

8. WG Motion 2 Move that 802.15 WG approve the formation of a Ballot Resolution Committee (BRC) for the Sponsor Ballot of 802.15.4j with the following membership: Suhwook Kim, Dave Evans, Shannon Park, Paul Chilton, Benjamin Rolfe and Raymond Krasinski. The 802.15.4j BRC is authorized to approve comment resolutions and to approve the start of recirculation ballots of the 802.15.4j draft on behalf of the 802.15 WG. Comment resolution on recirculation ballots between sessions will be conducted via reflector email and via teleconferences announced to the reflector at least 7 days in advance. Moved: Ray KrasinskiSecond: Art Astrin Vote: Unanimous Consent Raymond Krasinski

9. TG4J Schedule • Proposal Effort • Call for Proposals Mar 2011 • Final Proposals July 2011 • Begin Draft Amendment Nov 2011 • Balloting • Letter ballot Mar 2012 • Comment Resolution May 2012 • Recirculation I (& 2) Jul 2012 • Sponsor Ballot Sep 2012 • Recirculation 1 Nov 2012 Raymond Krasinski, Philips

10. Plan for Nov Meeting • Resolve all comments received in response to Sponsor Ballot • Start Recirculation of Sponsor Ballot Raymond Krasinski, Philips