Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [WiMedia Alliance Q&a

1. Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [WiMedia Alliance Q&A] Date Submitted: [13 March, 2003] Source: [John Barr, Mark Fidler, Glyn Roberts] Company [Motorola, HP, STM] Address [1303 E. Algonquin Road, IL01/4th], Voice [(847) 576-8706], Fax [(847) 576-6758], E-Mail:[John.Barr@Motorola.com] Re: [WiMedia Alliance] Abstract: [Objectives of the WiMedia Alliance] Purpose: [The WiMedia Alliance was invited by TG3 to give a brief presentation and answer questions about their objectives and status] 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. Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

2. WiMedia Overview Texas Style March 13, 2003 Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

3. WiMedia’s Mission Statement “To promote wireless multimedia communication and interoperability among devices within a personal operating space” EASE OF USE! Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

4. WiMedia Membership Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

5. Organizational Chart WiMedia Board of Directors Chair: Glyn Roberts (ST), Vice Chair: John Barr (Motorola) Treasurer: Mark Fidler (HP), Secretary: Rick Alfvin (Appairent) Directors: David Yoon (Samsung), Jim Meyer (Time Domain) Ed Woodrow(Kodak), Carl Mansfield (Sharp) Venkat Bahl (Philips), Pierre Gandolfo (XSI) World Wide Regulatory Chair TBD Marketing Work Group Chair: Jim Meyer (Time Domain) Streaming Media Chair: Carl Mansfield (Sharp) Device & Conn. Mgmt. Chair: John Barr (Motorola) IP Specification Chair: Mark Fidler (HP) Certification & Interoperability Chair: TBD 1394TA Liaison Alan Berkema (HP) MRD Team Editor: Glyn Roberts (ST) Use Scenarios Editor: TBD (TBD) Ease of Use Chair: Glyn Roberts (ST) Brand & Logo Chair: Serdar Yurdakul (Wisair) 802.15.3/3a Liaison John Barr (Motorola) Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

6. WiMedia Membership • Promoters – Board of Directors – responsible for business activities and direction. Also has all privileges of other levels. • Contributor – Participates in the development of any WiMedia Deliverables. Has technical voting rights. Also has all privileges of adopter. • Adopter (availability TBD) – Will have access to all WiMedia approved (ratified) deliverables for use in product development and certification. Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

7. WiMedia’s Goals • Promote easy to use wireless communications with a focus on multimedia capable environments. • Walk in, turn it on and it works. • Create specifications that leverage standards-based technologies: • Match existing/emerging standards to market opportunities. • Focus on the adoption of 802.15.3(a) as the market driver. • Create liaison role with complementary organizations. • Drive the development of specifications and standards essential to deliver WiMedia certified products. • Establish a certification and logo program. Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

8. Target Devices • STB, Home Gateway • TVs, Monitors, Video Projectors • DVD, Multimedia Mass Storage, MoPED • Digital Camcorder, Digital Still Camera • Printer, Kiosk • High Fidelity Speakers • PC, Cell Phones, PDAs Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

9. Initial WiMedia Focus: AV Clusters • DTV / HDTV • Set Top Box (with Internet connection) • AV Receiver & Speakers • DVD Player • PVR Storage, Multimedia Server & DVD-RW+ • Game Console • Personal Computer • Mobile Device • Camcorder, Digital Camera • Personal Entertainment Devices (e.g., MP3…) • Mobile phone • Remote Control Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

10. AV Cluster Profiles • Streaming Media • Video (compressed & uncompressed) • Audio (surround sound systems) • Connection Management & Device Discovery • Native Discovery (minimal but useful) • Higher Level should leverage existing protocol (such as: uPnPv2) • IP Specification • Investigation to understand any issues in deployment of IP stack and services on top of a 802.15.3(a) platform. • Digital Imaging and Printing • Will be resumed after IP investigation. Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

11. AV Cluster Timeline • Market Requirements Document: April 03 • Profile Requirements Document: May 03 • Draft Technical Specification: Q4 03 • Next Membership face-to-face mtg.: June 9 – 11 • Work Group Meetings: Ongoing • Certification Requirements Document: Q3 03 • Targeting to support H2 2004 products based on WiMedia specifications. Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

12. WiMedia Solutions • Complete system solution for multimedia communication: • A/V transport and control, imaging & service discovery profiles. • Standard-based radio platform. • Capability to communicate with remote services and devices via IP network. • Ease-of-use: • Ad-Hoc formation of local device network. • Device Identification, Association and Service discovery. • Guaranteed level of device interoperability. • Simple wireless system • Lower complexity & price point • Guaranteed QOS. • Low power per transaction. Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM

13. Thank you. Questions?? Barr, Fidler, Roberts: Motorola, HP, STM