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March, 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0286r0 IEEE P802.11 Wireless LANs Approved Minutes of the IEEE P802.11 Full Working Group Date: 2005-03-14 Author(s): Name Company Address Phone email Tim Godfrey Conexant +1-913-664-2544 [email protected] Abstract Minutes of the 802.11 full working group. Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.11. 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. 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If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at <[email protected]>. Minutes page 1 Tim Godfrey, Conexant March, 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0286r0 Opening Plenary: March 14, 2005 1.1. Introduction 1.1.1. Meeting called to order by Stuart J. Kerry at 13:30. 1.1.2. The agenda of the 90th session of 802.11 is in doc: IEEE 11-05-0111r3. 1.1.2.1. Stuart notes the proper use of trademarks for the “802.11” name. 1.1.3. Secretary – Tim Godfrey 1.1.4. Officers and Chairs of 802.11: IEEE 802.11 WORKING GROUP OFFICERS Name Position Work Phone eMail Stuart J. Kerry IEEE 802.11 WG Chair +1 (408) 474-7356 [email protected] Philips Semiconductors, Inc., 1109 McKay Drive, M/S 48A SJ, San Jose, CA 95131-1706, USA Fax:+1 (408) 474-5343 Al Petrick WG Vice-Chair / Treasurer +1 (321) 725-1520 x204 [email protected] Policies & Treasury Harry R. Worstell WG Vice-Chair +1 (973) 236-6915 [email protected] Attendance, Ballots, Documentation & Voting Tim Godfrey WG Secretary +1 (913) 664-2544 [email protected] Minutes & Reports Terry Cole WG Technical Editor +1 (512) 602-2454 [email protected] Standard & Amendment(s) Coordination Nanci Vogtli Publicity Chair (P SC) +1 (215) 340-2226 [email protected] Communications Teik-Kheong "TK" Tan WNG SC Chair +1 (408) 474-5193 [email protected] John Fakatselis TGe Chair +1 (321) 327-6710 [email protected] Duncan Kitchin TGe Vice-Chair +1 (503) 264-2727 [email protected] Richard H. Paine TGk Chair +1 (206) 854-8199 [email protected] Bob O'Hara TGm Chair +1 (408) 635-2025 [email protected] Assigned Numbers Authority Bruce P. Kraemer TGn Chair +1 (321) 327-6704 [email protected] Sheung Li TGn Vice-Chair +1 (408) 773-5295 [email protected] Lee Armstrong TGp Chair +1 (617) 244-9203 [email protected] Clint Chaplin TGr Chair +1 (408) 528-2766 [email protected] Donald E. Eastlake 3rd TGs Chair +1 (508) 786-7554 [email protected] Charles R. Wright TGT Chair +1 (978) 268-9202 [email protected] Stephen McCann TGu Chair +44 (1794) 833341 [email protected] Pat R. Calhoun TGv Chair +1 (408) 635-2023 [email protected] Jesse Walker ADS SG Chair +1 (503) 712-1849 [email protected] Dorothy Stanley APF AHC Chair +1 (630) 979-1572 [email protected] 1.2. Approval of the Agenda 1.2.1. Stuart notes that the meeting times are noted in 24-hour format. 1.2.2. The agenda is adopted by unanimous consent 1.3. Courtesy notices 1.3.1. Stuart reminds the members about cell phones and prohibitions on photography, per our policies and procedures and IEEE rules. 1.3.2. Anti Trust: Stuart reads the following text to the body: 1.3.2.1. Each Member acknowledges that the Members are committed to fostering competition in the development of new products and services. The Members further acknowledge that they or their employers may compete with one another in various lines of business and that it is therefore imperative that they act in a manner which does not violate any applicable antitrust laws and regulations. 1.3.2.2. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Members acknowledge that the Members will not, in meetings or informal gatherings associated therewith, discuss issues relating to product pricing, methods or channels of product distribution, any division of markets, or allocation of customers or any other topic Minutes page 2 Tim Godfrey, Conexant March, 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0286r0 which should not be discussed among competitors in the context of standards meetings or informal gatherings associated therewith. 1.3.2.3. Accordingly, each individual Member sponsor hereby assumes the responsibility to behave in an appropriate manner in this respect and to limit their discussions to subjects that relate to the purposes of the IEEE Standards making process and adhere to IEEE policies and procedures, whether or not such discussions take place during formal meetings or informal gatherings associated with IEEE standards meetings. 1.3.2.4. Any questions? 1.3.2.4.1. None 1.4. Approval of Minutes 1.4.1. Any matters from the minutes of Monterey? None 1.4.2. The minutes of Monterey are approved with Unanimous consent. 1.5. Straw Poll 1.5.1. First time attending an 802.11 meeting: 21 1.5.2. Total number of people in the room 286. 1.6. Treasurers Report 1.6.1. Al Petrick presents document 802.15 05/143r0 1.6.2. Final summary of Berlin meeting. Profit of $54K AU left in AU $ for May meeting.. 1.6.3. Summary for January. Profit for meeting $64K US. 1.6.4. Treasury has $64K as of January. 1.6.5. Discussion 1.6.5.1. What period does the $4500 network equipment storage cover? 2 months. That seems like a lot. Stuart notes we will investigate further, and report to the group. 1.7. Review of Policies and Procedures 1.7.1. Al Petrick presents document 04/424r5 to the body. 1.7.2. Review of working group officers and duties for all wireless working groups. 1.7.3. Review of voting rights, participation requirements, and voting token procedures. There is a new system for indicating voting rights – instead of tokens, there is a printed indication on the badge. 1.7.4. Review of operating policies and procedures, registration, payment of fees. Our P&P is in 04/510r0, which is posted on the web site. Roberts Rules are revision 10 (Gold Book) 1.7.5. Review of rules against photographs, tape recording, and media briefing. 1.7.6. Review of attendance recording process, and contact information updating procedures. 1.7.7. Review of process and requirements for gaining and keeping voting rights. 1.7.8. Membership representation and anti-trust laws are reviewed. 1.7.9. Al Petrick reads the following text to the body regarding IEEE patent policy: Minutes page 3 Tim Godfrey, Conexant March, 2005 doc.: IEEE 802.11-05/0286r0 January 05 doc.: IEEE 802.11-04/424r4 IEEE-SA Standards Board Bylaws on Patents in Standards 6. Patents IEEE standards may include the known use of essential patents, and patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard. This assurance shall be provided without coercion and prior to approval of the standard (or reaffirmation when a patent becomes known after initial approval of the standard). This assurance shall be a letter that is in the form of either a) A general disclaimer to the effect that the patentee will not enforce any of its present or future patent(s) whose use would be required to implement the proposed IEEE standard against any person or entity using the patent(s) to comply with the standard or b) A statement that a license will be made available without compensation or under reasonable rates, with reasonable terms and conditions that are demonstrably free of any unfair discrimination This assurance shall apply, at a minimum, from the date of the standard's approval to the date of the standard's withdrawal and is irrevocable during that period. Approved by IEEE-SA Standards Board –, March 2003, July 2004 General Agenda Information Slide 12 Stuart J.