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This document summarizes the objectives of TG4b during the November 2004 Plenary meeting in San Antonio. It includes discussions on MAC, PHY, and Security issues.
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Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title:[San Antonio Schedule and Objectives] Date Submitted: [15 November, 2004] Source: [Robert Poor] Company [Ember Corporation] Address [343 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210] Voice:[+1 617 951-0220], FAX: [+1 617 951-0999], E-Mail:[rpoor@ieee.org] Re: [] Abstract: [TG4b San Antonio Objectives] Purpose: [This document summarizes the objectives of TG4b during the November 2004 Plenary meeting in San Antonio.] 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. Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
Anti-Trust Statement • Each Member acknowledges that the Members are committed to fostering competition in the development of new products and services. The Members further acknowledge that they may compete with one another in various lines of business and that it is therefore imperative that they and their representatives act in a manner which does not violate any applicable antitrust laws and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Members acknowledge that the Members will not discuss issues relating to product pricing, methods or channels of product distribution, any division of markets, or allocation of customers or any other topic which should not be discussed among competitors. Accordingly, each Member hereby assumes responsibility to provide appropriate legal counsel to its representatives acting under the Member Agreement regarding the importance of limiting their discussions to subjects that relate to the purposes of the Member Agreement, whether or not such discussions take place during formal meetings, informal gatherings, or otherwise. Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patentsin Standards 6. Patents IEEE standards may include the known use of essential patents, and patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of either a) A general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee will not enforce any of its present or future patent(s) whose use would be required to implement the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or b) A statement that a license will be made available without compensation or under reasonable rates, with reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination This assurance shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period. Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board –, March 2003, September 2004 Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
Inappropriate Topics forIEEE WG Meetings • Don’t discuss licensing terms or conditions • Don’tdiscuss product pricing, territorial restrictions or market share • Don’tdiscuss ongoing litigation or threatened litigation • Don’t be silent if inappropriate topics are discussed… do formally object. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@ieee.org Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board – December 2002 Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
TG4b goals and objectives for the week Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
Monday AM2: • Objectives and Agenda • Approve Berlin Minutes (15-04-0509-01-004b) • Approve Agenda (15-04-0579-00-004b) • Discuss broader schedule • MAC issues • Recess Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
Tuesday AM1: • Update on schedule • Security AM2: • PHY Evening: • MAC Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
Wednesday PM1: • PHY PM2: • MAC Robert Poor, Ember Corporation
Thursday AM1: • PHY AM2: • SECURITY PM1: • MAC PM2: • Take stock • Draft report for Working Group Evening: • OVERFLOW MEETING TIME (presently not used) Robert Poor, Ember Corporation