IEEE and the China Wireless PAN Working Group
Honor Key Chinese Contributors to the New 802.15.4c Standard
Amendment to Successful IEEE 802.15.4 Standard for low power RF networking enables harmonized operation in Chinese sub 1 GHz unlicensed bands
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PISCATAWAY, N.J., USA, 9 September 2009 – IEEE and the Chinese Wireless PAN Working Group, today announced their recognition of key Chinese contributors to the recently completed IEEE 802.15.4c(TM) standard at an awards ceremony held in Beijing. The ceremony was attended by several People’s Republic of China Central Government, Beijing Government and Haidian District Officials.
IEEE 802.15.4 defines a low power, low data rate, RF networking technology that is being widely used for Wireless Sensor and Control Networks worldwide. IEEE 802.15.4c is a Physical Layer amendment supporting operation in unlicensed sub 1 GHz frequencies in China. The IEEE 802.15(TM) Working Group and the China WPAN Working Group cooperated in developing a common solution providing compatibility between the IEEE and Chinese WPAN standards which were being developed in parallel.
“The completion of this amendment marks an important milestone in cooperation and harmonization in standards development.” said Dr. Bob Heile, Chair of the 802.15 Working Group. “It was gratifying to personally honor the Chinese participants who worked so hard to make this success possible.”
Honored for her work in promoting an IEEE standard which harmonized with the emerging Chinese Standards was Dr. Wu, DongYa, China Electronics Standards Institute and Chinese WPAN Workng Group Chair. Dr Wu received a Plaque of Distinction. Receiving Certificates of Appreciation were Mr. Zhao, ZhenFeng, Vinno Technologies, Dr. Tian, Yafei, Beihung University, Dr Zhang, Liang, Vinno Technologies and Dr. Liu, Pei, HiSilicon.
Dr. Li, Liang and Dr Chang, Kuor-Hsin, who served as the intergroup liaisons, were also important contributors. They were awarded Plaques of Distinction with other international members in the USA last July.
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About IEEE 802
The IEEE 802(R) LAN/MAN Standards Committee develops LAN and metropolitan area network (MAN) standards. The most widely used standards are for the Ethernet family, Token Ring, Wireless LAN, Wireless PAN, Wireless MAN, Bridging and Virtual Bridged LANs. An individual working group provides the focus for each area. Decisions by the IEEE 802 task groups and working groups will shape communications for years to come. For more information about the IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee, see http://grouper.ieee.org/groups/802/.
About the CWPAN Working Group
CWPAN (China Wireless Personal Area Networks) Standards Working Group is an industry standards organization authorized by the China National Standard Committee. CWPAN was formed in 2005 and has over 50 industry, research Institute, university and government organization members. The primary focus of the CWPAN Working Group is to develop National Wireless Access Industry Standards for wireless PANs. A Low-Data Rate WPAN Standard, harmonized with IEEE 802.15.4c, and the High-Data Rate WPAN Standard have both been completed. Currently, the focus is on standards for Wireless Sensor Networks and Smart Grids.
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