Project: IEEE 802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)

1. Project: IEEE 802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [Requirements for a UWB Common Signaling Protocol] Date Submitted:[19 February, 2004] Source: [Yasaman Bahreini, John Santhoff, Kai Siwiak], [Ismail Lakkis]: Company1 [Pulse~LINK] Company2 [ Wideband Access], Address1 [1969 Kellogg Ave. Carlsbad, CA 92008], Address 2 [12396 World Trade Ave. Suite 117, San Diego, CA 92128], Voice 1:[(760) 607-0844], FAX 1: [(760) 607-0861], E-Mails 1:[ybahreini@ieee.org, jsanthoff@pulselink.net, k.siwiak@ieee.org] Voice 2:[(858) 618-1930], FAX 2: [(858) 618-1980], E-Mail 2:[ilakkis@widebandaccess.com] Re: [Ad hoc Meeting Submission] Abstract: [At least one task group has chosen a UWB PHY, and another group in P802.15 is considering UWB PHY that will operate in common spectrum. This presentation focuses on potential coexistence issues of multiple UWB PHY layers in a common frequency band.] Purpose: [Focus and attention need to be directed to P802.15 and discussions started on issues effecting coexistence of multiple UWB PHY layers using common spectrum. It is early enough in the standards draft process to consider preemptive measures to ensure coexistence.] 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. Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

2. Coexistence of Multiple UWB Physical Layers ? Allowing Many Flavors of UWB Signaling to Coexist Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

3. Outline • Coexistence picture today • How do we address UWB Coexistence? • A Common Signaling Protocol • Design Goals for a Common Signaling Protocol • Proposed Schemes Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

4. Coexistence Picture Today • Currently: only one UWB standard in draft: P802.15.3a • Today concern is UWB transmitter to Narrow-Band receiver. • Coexistence, however,is: “the ability of one system to perform a task in a given shared environment where other systems that may or may not be using the same set of rules”. [IEEE 802.15.2 definition of coexistence, http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/15/pub/2000/ Sep00/99134r2P802-15_TG2-CoexistenceInteroperabilityandOtherTerms.ppt] • In the works: • P802.15.4SG4a might consider a UWB solution • P802.11 are looking for solutions which might involve UWB • We need a pre-emptive action to ensure the orderly introduction of various UWB PHYs Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

5. How do we Solve the Problem? • We need an “Etiquette” to manage peaceful coexistence of different UWB PHY layers • Today’s action set the path for UWB evolution for decades. • A framework is needed that addresses guidelines on “what spectrum” is accessed “when” • A common signaling protocol can act as such an arbitrator Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

6. Why a Common Signaling Protocol? • We have a Once-in-a Lifetime opportunity to define an emerging wireless standard on a potentially global scale • Let’s use this opportunity to address interoperability and coexistence as a part of the standard instead of as an after thought • Example of the recent past: • the unlicensed ISM bands have experienced explosive growth with multiple PHY layer interfaces defined • In the ISM 2.4 GHz band, there are no less than five different PHY standards competing for coexistence in the same spectrum. (802.11b, 802.15.3, 802.15.4, Bluetooth and Cordless Phones) • UWB is gaining momentum: • It is likely that multiple UWB based PHY layers will emerge • Already in 802.15.3a; potential in 802.15.4SG4a; Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

7. What is a Common Signaling Protocol? • A UWB operational mode understandable to all UWB air interfaces • Methodology for allowing multiple different UWB PHY layers to coexist in • the same spectrum bands • same coverage areas • Uses cooperative management of allocated PHY resources of time and frequency Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

8. Design Philosophy • Common mechanism that is “pro-active” rather than “re-active” • Uses a pre-defined framework potentially allowing fair UWB PHY layer resources allocation • Collaborative: • Collaborated TDMA /FDMA techniques to allow for alternate transmissions among different UWB standards • Collaboratedtechniques for managing packet transmission based on channel monitoring • Non-Collaborative: • Adaptive packet (time/frequency) selection and scheduling Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK

9. Design Goals • Address coexistence - interoperability among differing UWB PHY’s • Low cost so minimal PHY is not burdened • Provide discovery beacon • Provide coarse SYNCH, diversity, frequency acquisition, AGC, channel estimation, protocol selection • Basis for a low rate – long range PHY • Enable geo-positioning • Mechanism for sleep mode • Procedure for wake up Yasaman Bahreini, Pulse~LINK