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January 2016 802.11 Session Supplementary Material

Review of January 2016 IEEE 802.11 Working Group plenary meetings discussing patents, rules, workshop details, and future regulatory activities.

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January 2016 802.11 Session Supplementary Material

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  1. January 2016 802.11 SessionSupplementary Material Authors: Date: 2016-01-21 Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  2. This report provides supplementary material related to attending the Jan 2016 802.11 WG plenary meetings. • Refer to the agenda: 11-15/1485r<latest> Introduction Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  3. Wednesday Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  4. If anyone in this meeting is personally aware of the holder of any patent claims that are potentially essential to implementation of the proposed standard(s) under consideration by this group and that are not already the subject of an Accepted Letter of Assurance: • Either speak up now or • Provide the chair of this group with the identity of the holder(s) of any and all such claims as soon as possible or • Cause an LOA to be submitted W2.2 Call for Potentially Essential Patents Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  5. Leaders of 802.11 Task Groups, Study Groups, Topic Interest Groups and Standing Committees (or their nominee) should attend the Thursday CAC at 7:30pm. • The purpose of the CAC is: • To prepare the agenda and material for the closing WG plenary • To create room requests for the next session • To advise and support the chair in his responsibilities as an EC member W2.3 – Thursday CAC reminder Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  6. In November, the 802 EC decided to form an ad-hoc to write a new “mission” statement for a regulatory subgroup. The output of 802.11 (see 11-15/1433r2) was presented to the EC and, in the view of this author, generally well received. This would be an input to the ad-hoc. The WG chair will be on the ad-hoc. The status of the “subgroup” as a TAG (technical advisory group) or a SC (standing committee) has not yet been determined. The 802.11/.15 Regulatory SC chair stood down at the last session. So the future of this activity in 802.11/.15 is open to question. W5.2 Status & future of regulatory Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  7. We have a hierarchy of “rules” above us • Applicable Law, IEEE, IEEE-SA, IEEE 802 WG P&P • The WG chair, subject to these rules, decides process in 802.11. • See IEEE 802 WG P&P “duties of the chair” • The WG chair is not bound by Robert’s rules, but is wise to stick to them when the going gets sticky. • In IEEE 802 WG P&P: “Robert’s Rules of Order (Revised) is the recommended guide on questions of parliamentary procedure not addressed in these procedures.” • WG chair decisions can be appealed. The consensus of the WG members always prevails over the chair over decisions open to the chair. W5.4 A few reminders about process Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  8. What is the workshop? A chance for the IEEE 802 EC members to spend time working on topics that they don’t have time to give due diligence during the normal plenary meetings. To be held in Hanover “E” – holds 20 + seats at the back Friday afternoon – open to all attendees: 1:00pm to 5:00pm Saturday – IEEE 802 EC only – hosted by hotel, limited to 20 attendees Agenda here: https://mentor.ieee.org/802-ec/dcn/16/ec-16-0004-01-00EC-jan-2016-leadership-conference-agenda-worksheet.xlsx W5.5 – Items for EC Workshop related to 802.11 Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  9. Friday pm EC workshop Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  10. Saturday EC workshop Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  11. IEEE / Wi-Fi Alliance Summit #2 Nov 16 2015 Meeting notes and action items

  12. Attendees Wi-Fi Alliance • Stephen Palm, Director • Andy Davidson, Director • Edgar Figueroa, CEO IEEE 802.11 • Dorothy Stanley • Jon Rosdahl • Adrian Stephens • Stephen McCann

  13. Agenda • Introductions (if any are needed) • Review actions/suggestions from last meeting   • Summary of new activities from both organizations • 802.11ay – NG60 • 802.11az – NGP • LRLP • “802.11 as a component”  (perhaps handle in same main agenda item as LTE-LAA coex.). • Relevance of OmniRAN (802.1CF) – see https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/15/11-15-1133-00-0arc-existing-oam-interface-specifications.pptx • Privacy ECSG outcome -> 802E • Trials at IETF and 802 • Local MAC address work in 802.1 • Edgar Figueroa will review the list of new task groups in WFA since the last summit meeting   • from agenda, not actionable • Discussion of the roles of 802.11 and WFA in • Regulatory policy development – for next WRC • IMT-2020 - https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/15/11-15-1279-01-0000-802-11-as-imt-2020.pptx • LTE in unlicensed spectrum activity • Action items • Next meeting • AOB

  14. IEEE 802.11 could make WFA aware of new process for an org to contribute comments into an IEEE standard • Opportunity only available on first draft • 60 day public review window Actions items from last meeting - Notes

  15. WFA could allow in its SRD, or in other step in WFA spec dev process, option to have .11 develop the spec or a portion thereof • This happens through individuals. • There may be IPR reasons that prevent this. Notes

  16. IEEE could detail option to have WFA contribute a WFA spec into an IEEE standard • One hurdle is IP policy discrepancy • Another obstacle is the possibility that a spec would change • Another obstacle is making the document public where it had been private previously • This is called an “adoption” and all it includes is changing the front matter. • Ballot is open and comments received • Comments are made to the source and resolved there. • After comment window IEEE votes—no guarantee it would pass if comments are not addressed • Are there any obstacles to obtaining the Wi-Fi Alliance specs now—they are available as per the IEEE understanding of available. No unsurmountable issues. Notes

  17. 802.11ay – NG60 (Next generation 60GHz) • Evolutionary update to .11ad • Targeting November 2019 • The .11ay-NG60 group will update the relevant Wi-Fi Alliance TG once .11 converges/stabilizes its high level technical direction. TGay will determine this timing Update from 802.11 (1 of 6)

  18. 802.11az – NGP (Next Generation Positioning) • Requirements less “stable” than ay. Targets angle, accuracy, and scalability • Similar to TGay, update to WFA-relevant TG at appropriate time Update from 802.11 (2 of 6)

  19. LRLP (Long Range Low Power) • First Topic interest group (TIG as opposed to study group). • How does this relate to .ah? It potentially addresses different bands • Bands TBD • Standards pipeline slide 16 ieee 802.11-15/1218r2 • Similar to TGay, update to WFA-relevant TG at appropriate time Update from 802.11 (3 of 6)

  20. “802.11 as a component”  (perhaps handle in same main agenda item as LTE-LAA coex.). Still a discussion topic in .11—pre study group phase • Relevance of OmniRAN (802.1CF) – see https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/15/11-15-1133-00-0arc-existing-oam-interface-specifications.pptx • Survey of existing OEM (non MAC/PHY) • Addresses issues of managing large systems with thousands of nodes • Address market confusion with 5G. • Not a study group right now but simply a discussion topic. Had a tutorial and discussion in different groups Update from 802.11 (4 of 6)

  21. “802.11 as a component”  (perhaps handle in same main agenda item as LTE-LAA coex.). Still a discussion topic in .11—pre study group phase Related to LWA in 3GPP—LWA scope is not clear right now, and some changes in .11 may bring benefit to LWA • This could be a good topic for the WFA OMTG—how to promote LWA adoption • See Matt Fischer submission on throughout estimation 11-15/653r2. This is a good example of 3GPP coordination with .11 • .11 will determine whether to send LS to 3GPP asking whether there is additional specification needed in .11 to support LWA requirements ( RAN1 and SA2) • WFA will determine whether to send LS to 3GPP regarding any requirements in support of LWA, including testing Update from 802.11 (5 of 6)

  22. Privacy ECSG (Executive Committee Sub Study Group) outcome -> 802E • Trials at IETF and 802 MAC address randomization • Manufacturers can choose to randomize MAC addresses without impact to network • Microsoft and Apple have incorporated various methods to randomize MAC addresses now • Recommendations on privacy to used by future 802 standards groups • Local MAC address work in 802.1 • PAR submitted protocol to manage MAC addresses • The protocols are for data center rather than Wi-Fi network Update from 802.11 (6 of 6)

  23. Application Specific Platform Infrastructure Task Group— renamed recently to Pre-Association Infrastructure Service Discovery • Dedicated Short Range Communications Marketing Task Group • Sensor Net Task Group renamed “IoT for the Connected Home” Task Group includes elements of • .11v power save mechanisms • IPV6 • For a comprehensive list of work areas please refer to: https://www.wi-fi.org/who-we-are/current-work-areas Wi-Fi Alliance Activities Initiated Since February 2015

  24. Impact on Wi-Fi Alliance regulatory related processes • 802 is trying to become more effective in its regulatory submissions • Top level is EC (executive committee) • 802.18 regulatory TAG (technical advisory group) interacts with ITU-R • WG have numbers e.g. .11 • .18 has its own membership, focused on regulatory for all 802 wireless tech • .19 is focused on coex • .11/.15 regulatory standing committee exclusively for unlicensed spectrum (Rich had been chairing now intends to step down). If this group hibernates then work would go into .18. .11 to maintain Wi-Fi Alliance informed about ongoing contact for regulatory topics (.11 chair) • .11 will look at its rules to see if EC can approve submissions in short window (5 days?). If this is cleared, then .11 could inform Wi-Fi Alliance about it • .11 will investigate if there is a way to allow voting by its regulatory standing committee via teleconferences • .11 will notify Wi-Fi Alliance if there is a mechanism for .11 to endorse Wi-Fi Alliance regulatory submissions • Depending on the two action items 1 and 2 above, Wi-Fi Alliance could outreach to .11 when it seeks endorsements if time allows 5. Discussion of the roles of 802.11 and WFA in WRC and IMT 2020

  25. .11 standards, 3gpp, ITU ITU is where IMT designation lives. Now working on IMT 20/20 Certain advantages to be included in IMT 20/20 e.g., global spectrum allocations ITE-U R is most official source for 5G (NGMN and 3GPP others) Continue to consider IMT 20/20 Liaison statements as necessary Each org to coordinate as/if necessary IMT 20/20

  26. .19 may contact Wi-Fi Alliance with request to engage in .19 test effort Wi-Fi Alliance test effort already underway 6. LTE in unlicensed activity

  27. friday Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  28. If anyone in this meeting is personally aware of the holder of any patent claims that are potentially essential to implementation of the proposed standard(s) under consideration by this group and that are not already the subject of an Accepted Letter of Assurance: • Either speak up now or • Provide the chair of this group with the identity of the holder(s) of any and all such claims as soon as possible or • Cause an LOA to be submitted F2.2 Call for Potentially Essential Patents Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  29. Next Full WG Session: March 13-19 • 1st CAC telecon – Feb 8th at noon ET (-5 weeks) • Initial objectives/agendas should be uploaded as mentor documents (.ppt format) or send to chair (.xls tab format) before the telecon. • Meeting date set to meet 30-day agenda submission deadline. • 2nd CAC telecon – Feb 29th at noon ET (-2 weeks) • Date chosen to avoid those travelling to Wi-Fi Alliance meeting • Snapshots to be send to Dorothy Stanley before this telecon. F2.4 Administrative Reminders Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  30. F2.5 Letters of Assurance Database is here • 5 requests for LoA have not been responded to: • Nokia (802.11ai) • HP (802.11ai) • Microsoft (802.11ai) • Detailed status is here: • https://mentor.ieee.org/802.11/dcn/15/11-15-1489-02-0000-register-of-loa-requests.xlsx Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  31. F2.6 Availability of documents- Nov 2015 ** = request pending Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  32. Drafts are sent to ISO during sponsor ballot to solicit comments. Approved drafts may also be sent during working group ballot. Any comments received from ISO are processed by the comment resolution committee No comments outstanding REVmc D5.0 will be liaised when Sponsor Recirc completes F2.7 802.11 drafts to ISO/IEC JTC1/SC6 Supplementary Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  33. Current: • REVmc Sponsor first recirculation ballot closes 26 Jan F2.8 Summary of ballots and comment collections Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  34. The leadership summit is a sporadic meeting of the 802.11 EC (Chair, Vice-chairs, Secretary) and members of the WFA board. The purpose of the meeting is to improve communication between the two bodies It does this by discussing items of mutual interest and trying to identify actions to be considered by the organization No confidential material is considered. Notes are published on mentor. F6.3 – Leadership summit Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  35. Do you approve of the leadership summit • Yes • No • Abstain Straw poll Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  36. Is advance working group review of the tentative agenda for the leadership summit needed? • Yes • No • Abstain Straw poll Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  37. The wireless chairs meeting makes decisions related to the operation of the wireless interim meetings, such as location and cost. The meeting is open to all. If you are interested in these topics, please attend. The wireless chairs meeting takes place at 4:00pm local time on the Sunday of 802 Plenary and 802 Wireless Interim sessions. F7.1 802 Wireless Chairs meeting Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

  38. 2016-03-13 to 2016-03-19 at Sands Venetian Hotel, Macau, PRC • IEEE LMSC (802) Plenary • Meeting Registration and Hotel Registration are open For information and registration links, see http://www.ieee802.org/11/Meetings/Meeting_Plan.html F7.2 Next Meeting – LMSC Interim Adrian Stephens, Intel Corporation

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