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4 Watt Road Show February 2006

4 Watt Road Show February 2006. Agenda. UHF spectrum Why 4 Watts? History Current Status 4 Watt Authorisation Procedures Authorised site obligations Lessons learned so far Future. Background. The UHF tags will be able to be read by readers operating within 860 – 960 MHz range.

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4 Watt Road Show February 2006

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  1. 4 Watt Road ShowFebruary 2006

  2. Agenda • UHF spectrum • Why 4 Watts? • History • Current Status • 4 Watt Authorisation Procedures • Authorised site obligations • Lessons learned so far • Future

  3. Background • The UHF tags will be able to be read by readers operating within 860 – 960 MHz range. • The readers will be restricted to a small subset of this range depending on where in the world they are being operated. • There are also regulations on the amount of power emitted by the readers depending on where the readers are being used. • Therefore, a tag may be applied to an item and shipped anywhere in the world, but a reader has to be specifically set up for the region or country

  4. Map of the ITU regions

  5. UHF band legislation • Need to consider performance • NB linear scales North America 4 Europe (proposed) Australia Japan (RFID only) Power (W) Europe (current) 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 Freq (MHz)

  6. Why is 4 Watts essential? • Internationally, most countries are moving towards 4 Watts • North America – 4 Watts EIRP • Europe – 2 Watts ERP • Asia region – most countries are 4 Watts EIRP • Proven that 4 Watts is required for efficient industry adoption • Increased read range • Improved read rates • Faster movement through RFID area

  7. 5.5 metres 2 metres 5 metres 1 Watt Why is 4 Watts essential? 4 Watts

  8. RLAN’s Cordless phones Radiolocation Used by DoD Land Mobile Services Sound outside broadcast RLAN’s CDMA Services GSM Services Current Licensing arrangements RFID Is Here

  9. Current Licensing arrangements • Operates under class licensing regime • Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000 • Places minimal restrictions on services • Frequency • Power • Additional Limitations where necessary • No protection/No interference

  10. Current Licensing arrangements

  11. 918 MHz 4 Watt RFID output 1 Watt RFID output 1 Watt RFID output GSM interference level 915 MHz The problem with increasing to 4 Watts • Class licence ensures services do not interfere • Increasing to 4 Watts increases interference probabilities

  12. The Way Forward • There is a chance of interference, but not sure how much • ACMA considered testing as the best way forward • ACMA provided GS1 with an Australian wide Scientific Licence • Working with ACMA on this for over 2 years • Neutral body • Not-for-profit organisation

  13. Terms of the Licence • Initial Licence to run for 1 year • From July 12th 2005 to July 11th 2006 • 4 Watts EIRP • 920 – 926 MHz • No interference/no protection • GS1 to maintain database of all RFID sites • Operator details • Location • Equipment • GS1 to manage interference disputes • GS1 to report all interference incidents to ACMA

  14. Applying for Authorisation • Step 1 • Apply to GS1 Aust by visiting the website • http://www.gs1au.org/services/epcglobal/4w/_4w.asp • Paper based application • Download form • Complete all details • Fax application form (including diagram of location) • Fax Third party Authorisation • Online application • Complete on-line application • Fax diagram of location • Fax Third Party Authorisation

  15. Applying for Authorisation • Step 2 • GS1 Aust will check registration details • Ensure all details are filled in correctly • Ensure 3rd Party Authorisation is signed • Check proximity of RFID site to GSM base station using • location diagram • Lat/Long coordinates provided • Make decision on approval of authorisation • History of applicant will be considered

  16. Applying for Authorisation • Step 3 • GS1 will respond to applicant to indicate initial approval status • Step 4 • Payment to be made to GS1 Aust • Cheque • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) • Credit card

  17. Applying for Authorisation • Step 5 • Once payment is received, official authorisation will be sent via e-mail followed by hardcopy. • If approved sites are within 1 km of GSM base station • Site applicant will be made aware • GSM provider will be made aware • Closer monitoring for interference for these sites

  18. Requirements of Applicant • Ensure RFID devices operate within specification • As stated in application • Maintain Log of use • Benefits both applicant and ACMA • Used to determine if RFID in operation when/if GSM services are interfered with • Agree to halt operations if interference occurs • Work with solution provider to find a solution to interference issues • Provide solution to GS1 Australia

  19. Sites operating outside of Rules • ACMA will be monitoring spectrum • ACMA will take action on sites found to be operating • Outside of the licence agreement • At 4 Watts with no authorisation agreement • Under the Radiocommunications Act 1992, ACMA can: • Fine operators up to $100,000 • Seize all infringing devices • Act as witness to any civil claims • Interfered adjacent users can: • Seek compensation for degraded service

  20. Authorisation details • Cost of application • GS1 is working on a cost recovery only basis • $140 per site • Amendments to sites are free • One company may have many sites in one building • Readers Groups separated by more than 200m • The application is only valid till 11th July 2006

  21. Sites

  22. Sites

  23. Lessons learned so far • Interference issues already for two sites • Found to be operating out of band • Incident reports • Possible additional requirements for sites found to have previously caused interference

  24. Spectrum Analysers • Buying an analyser • Either portable or fixed • Only need to read up to 1 GHz • Some models: • Rohde & Schwarz FSH3 (handheld) • Anritsu MS2711D Colour Portable Spectrum Analyser • HP 8591E 1.8 GHz Spectrum Analyser • Renting an analyser • Tech rentals • National Company • http://www.techrentals.com.au/index.asp • Between $250 - $400 a day

  25. Ultimate Goal • Obtaining a change to the LIPD class licence for UHF RFID services to operate at 4 Watts • Only happen if we have enough data • Need applicants to share information • Need applicants to follow the rules • Consequences if industry does not support this initiative and need to ensure comply with requirements

  26. Contact details Main 4 Watt RFID Contact: Gabriel Phillips Standards Development Coordinator EPC Network D. +61 3 9550 3476 E. gphillips@gs1au.org • GS1 Australia • Axxess Corporate Park • Unit 100/45 Gilby Rd • Mt Waverley VIC 3149 • T. +61 3 9558 9559 • F. +61 3 9558 9551 • gs1aust@gs1au.org • W. www.gs1au.org Fiona Wilson General Manager Standards Development D. +61 3 9558 9559 E. fwilson@gs1au.org

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