Date: May 5, 2008 11:32:41 AM MDT
Subject: Re: [802-18] IEEE 802.18 & FCC Public Notice
David,
Good to hear from you. Yes, 802.18 would be happy to review this and discuss the possibility of filing comments. We have liaisons from all of the wireless working groups. I'd suggest that you work with the 802.15 liaison (John Barr) regarding a vote both in the TG and 802.15. That is the normal path.
Regards,
Mike
Mike -
This March I introduced myself to you and participated in an 802.18 session. You may recall that we discussed a proposal GE Healthcare obtain licensed frequencies for a new, medical body sensor network radio service. On April 24, 2008 the FCC released a public notice entitled:
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TO TREAT EX PARTE COMMENTS OF GE HEALTHCARE AS PETITION FOR RULE MAKING AND SEEKS COMMENT
[Reference:ET Docket Number 08-59, http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2008/db0424/DA-08-953A1.pdf]
In this document the FCC commented:
"Responding to the call for comments in the NOI, GEHC [GE Healthcare] proposes the allocation of spectrum on a secondary basis in the 2360-2400 MHz band and for the adoption of service rules under Part 95 for the operation of wireless medical ‘body sensor networks’ - or BSNs. As described by GEHC, Wireless BSN sensors would be used to replace the present generation of physiological body sensors (often used with patients in hospitals, for example) that rely upon wired cables connected to bedside monitoring equipment. GEHC states that a key benefit of eliminating the wired link with wireless BSN technology would be to reduce the chances of body sensors becoming unintentionally disconnected, thereby enhancing the safety, quality and mobility of patient care. GEHC thus requests that the Commission issue a further rule making notice in order to consider its proposal."
This public notice is directly related to 802.15.6 activities as it represents an opportunity for BAN specific frequencies.
I will present a summary of this public notice at the May meeting of 802.15.6.
I would also like to discuss this with you and determine how 802.18 might file supporting comments in response to thie public notice for the benefit of 802.15.6.
Is a vote required of 802.15.6 to engage 802.18? I want to be certain to follow proper IEEE 802. procedures. However, I would also like to have any comments submitted by the FCC's May 27 deadline.
Regards,
David
David M. Davenport
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