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July 2004 doc. : IEEE 802. 15 -4/0379 r 0 Project: IEEE P 802. 15 Working Group for Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs) Submission Title: Preparation of TG 4 a Call for Proposals Date Submitted: 14 July, 2004 Source: Jay Bain Company: Fearn Consulting Address: 703 Owens Drive, Huntsville AL 35801 Voice: 256 539 4778 , FAX: 256 539 7335, E-Mail: jbain@ieee. org Abstract: Discussion and recommendations on TG 4 a Call for Proposal and Call for Intent to propose Purpose: For information Notice: This document has been prepared to assist the IEEE P 802. 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 P 802. 15 Submission Jay Bain, Fearn Consulting

July 2004 doc. : IEEE 802. 15 -4/0379 r 0 What is the objective • Provide all interested parties with sufficient information such that they may submit a technical proposal for the alt PHY in TG 4 a. • Provide the leadership of TG 4 a with planning information – Who intends to propose. • Provide the TG 4 a group with proposal content sufficiently in advance of the meeting of presentation. Submission Jay Bain, Fearn Consulting

July 2004 doc. : IEEE 802. 15 -4/0379 r 0 What needs to be done? • Develop and approve the formal call for Proposal document – Complete in July meetings • Issue call for intent to propose – chairman responsibility • Issue call for Proposal – chairman responsibility Submission Jay Bain, Fearn Consulting

July 2004 doc. : IEEE 802. 15 -4/0379 r 0 Content required • Due date for Intent to Propose • Due date for Proposals to be posted to 802 Wireless world • References to Documents • • PAR and 5 Criteria Requirements Document – does it have application summary? Selection Criteria Down select process Background of IEEE Standard 802. 15. 4 Background of TG 4 a project Timeline for TG 4 a project Contact points and where to send Intent to Propose letter and Technical Proposal. Submission Jay Bain, Fearn Consulting