Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)

1. Project: IEEE P802.15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: [Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS Closing Report] Date Submitted: [March 14th - 2003] Source: [José A. Gutierrez] Company: [Eaton Corp] Address: [4201 North 27th Street Milwaukee WI. 53005] Voice:[414-4496525], FAX: [414-4496131], E-Mail:[josegutierrez@eaton.com] Re: [ Closing Report Dallas Meeting ] Abstract: [A summary of the comment resolution activities for Sponsor Ballot, status and plan for IEEE802.15 Task Group 4] Purpose: [Closing Report - Dallas Meeting] 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.

2. Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANSClosing Report Dallas, TX March 14th, 2003

3. Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS • Address SB recirculation • Organizing SEC documentation for RevCom • Planning future TG4 activities • Discussions on UWB as an alternative PHY and review of interest • Presentation on a PHY enhancement option • ZigBee relationship update • Decision on MAY meeting • Celebrate - Our draft passed Sponsor Ballot!

4. Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS Sponsor Ballot Results: 54 Editorial Comments Approval: 100% 2 extra votes picked up

5. TG4 Performance 100%

6. Comment Resolution Progress Done!

7. Revised Draft… not necessary! Editorial changes will be performed by IEEE-SA. TG4 will provide recommendations based on comment resolution document created this week.

8. What’s next?

9. Activities Roadmap February 27th 10 Days Recirculation March - 14th Comment Resolution Done April RevCom’s Continuous Review Process Late April PARTY!

10. Task Group 4 Low Rate WPANS Finished on-time and over-budget! Project Timeline

11. Low Rate UWB Interest Group To be added to the interest group reflector 802.15.4 Iga alfvin@appairent.com or email Jason Ellis at jason.ellis@ga.com

12. Low Rate UWB Interest Group Brainstorm of Applications best served by UWB LR PHY • These are evolutionary applications but unmet by the present standard • Packaging and inventory in close proximity (complete inquiry in short time) • Inventory (Supply chain) management • Security tags & Safety tags • Implanted medical devices • Tracking of parcels, capital equipment

13. Qualities/Capabilities of Interest • Precision location • Ultra high density • Unlicensed operation • Ad-hoc deployment • High aggregate throughput • Coexistence with high power ISM devices • Good tolerance to multipath • High noise immunity • Extended range • Lower cost and lower power • Automated provisioning

14. Summary • Sponsor Ballot recirculation with 100% approval • Editorial comment recommendation document finished • Anticipated release planned for April-2003 • Low Rate UWB team will remain an Interest Group for now