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Challenges Facing

Practical Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Devices
and Network Signaling Interactions

Converging on Clarity for 2G, 3G, LTE, LTE-A and Connectivity Radios
 

Hosted by:

 


Participating Carriers
 
 

 

Doubletree Arctic Club Hotel
700 3rd Avenue

Seattle, WA  98104

Phone: 206-340-0340

 

November 15-17 & 19, 2010
 

   

 

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Moderated by:
Don Brown, Director, IWPC

Mike Alferman, IWPC
 

 

Workshop Background:

This is the 29th IWPC Workshop on Device/Handset topics.

As we move to the world of LTE, the Operators are faced with some significant challenges – how to design Networks and Devices to operate, simultaneously, in a 2G, 3G and 4G environment – along with the many “connectivity” environments.

These multiple environments, coupled with the business requirement to roam around the world, in many different bands and modes, make future Devices/Handsets highly complex.

These Multi-Band, Multi-Mode design requirements, aggravated by inefficient signaling between the handset and the network, consumes a lot of handset resources and negatively impacts battery life.

Workshop Goals:

One of the Goals of this workshop is for the suppliers, which the Operators depend on (the Handset/Device makers, Network Infrastructure makers, OS suppliers, Application Developers and the entire supply chain that supports these companies) to leave the workshop with an understanding of the deep issues which are needed to address future Multi-Band, Multi-Mode requirements

Another goal is to stimulate thought thru interactive discussion across the entire supply chain – so that people can discover, sooner rather than later, the challenges confronting all of us. Our desire is that we can converge on “clarity” as soon as possible rather than each person independently discovering these challenges on their own over the next year or two..

 

 

 

Monday, November 15, 2010

7:00 PM

Social and Networking
Reception & Registration

At Hotel

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

7:00 AM

Breakfast & Registration

 

8:00 AM

Opening Remarks

 

8:25 AM

Self Introductions

Each person will be asked to introduce him/herself and share how they can contribute to this process

9:00 AM

Keynote presentation

  • What are the challenges, requirements and issues to the industry.
     

  • Outline the concrete goals of workshop.
     

Industry Challenges for Multiband, Multimode Support

Director, Advanced Devices

Subscriber Product Engineering

AT&T

10:00 AM

Networking Break

 

10:30 AM

Spectrum Plans for Global Harmonization

  • What are the spectrum plans, going forward, for global Mobile Broadband use?

    • Review the FCC, IARU and ITU work for harmonization
       

US National Broadband Plan Overview

Chief Data Officer

FCC Wireless Bureau

11:00 AM

Operator Needs

  • What are the “lessons learned” from running 2G and 3G Network at the same time? What were the signaling implications? How can these lessons be applied to future 4G Networks running along with 2G and 3G Networks?
     

  • How can signaling with the handset be managed between the multiple bands of 2G, 3G and 4G Networks to minimize unnecessary data transfer and consumption of excessive bandwidth?
     

  • What are the major challenges to networks that multi-technology roaming Devices require?
     

  • When can we expect VoIP over LTE Networks to be a reality?
     

  • Until VoIP over LTE is a reality, will we have to use the UMTS Network for those applications which require simultaneous Voice and Data Services, such as 2 way voice/video calling?
     

  • Will we ever need to run LTE and UMTS and/or 2G Networks simultaneously? If so, what are the signaling implications?
     

2.3 - 2.7 GHz: A World Band for Multi-Mode 4G Networks: Technical Challenges and Requirements for Devices

Systems Architect
Clearwire Corp.

 

US Cellular's Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Overview

Sr. Strategic Planning Eng.

US Cellular

12:20 PM

 

Networking Lunch

 

 

1:20 PM

Network Interactions

  • What are the “lessons learned” from running 2G and 3G Networks at the same time, in terms of efficient signaling?
     

  • How can these “lessons learned” be applied to LTE Networks when they come on-line?
     

  • How can the Network control and manage Network/Handset Signaling Better?
     

  • How will future networks interact with multi-technology Devices?

Management of Signaling in Data Centric Wireless Network

Sr. Network Architect, Wireless CTO Office

Alcatel Lucent

 

Smart Networks for Smart Phones

Head of Controller Product Management

Nokia Siemens Networks

 

 

2:40 PM

 

Networking Break

 

 

3:20 PM

Panel Session

Operators and Network equipment makers

 

 

Confirmed

  • Alcatel Lucent

  • AT&T

  • China Mobile

  • Clearwire

  • Huawei

  • Nokia Siemens Networks

  • Sprint

  • Telus

  • T-Mobile

  • US Cellular

4:20 PM

 

Adjourn for Day

 

 

6:30 PM

Bus leaves for:

 

Dinner, Seattle Style

Bus Transportation provided to and from hotel.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

7:00 AM

 

Breakfast

 

 

8:00 AM

Handset Maker’s Views

  • What are the challenges which have to be overcome to support practical Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Devices – in an appropriate and properly performing form factor
     

  • What is needed/desired from the Network, and from the Handset OS, to help manage unnecessary signaling to the Network?
     

  • How will all of these modes and bands and signaling impact battery life? What is needed from the industry to reduce power consumption?

What are the Challenges to be overcome to support practical Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Solutions in Device Form Factors giving Highest User Experience?

Sr. Staff Engineer

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB

 

Challenges Implementing a Persistent IP Connection

Fellow of the Technical Staff
Science Advisory Board Associate
Motorola Mobility

 

RF Hardware Challenges for Mobile Device with Multi-Band, Multi-Standard Implementation

Senior Member, Advanced Technology

RIM

 

9:30 AM

 

Networking Break

 

 

10:10 AM

Handset operating Systems

  • What are the control implications on the OS for future Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Devices and Networks?
     

  • How does low network latency impact OS control of the Devices?
     

  • How do we reconcile the need to control and manage network signaling, with the creativity needs of the application developers?
     

  • What are the differences, from the point of view of an OS and application developer, between the limited resources of the wireless network, and the PC, with almost unlimited bandwidth and available power?
     

  • How will the future OSs deal with tunable components, in terms of control and network interaction?
     

  • How will the future OS assist in managing handset power consumption?

OS: Integrating Innovation in the Ecosystem

Principal Program Manager

Microsoft

 

10:50 AM

Panel Session

Handset Makers and OS Developers

 

Confirmed

  • Microsoft

  • Motorola

  • RIM

  • Sony Ericsson

12:00 PM

 

Lunch

 

 

1:00 PM

Panel - Update on TESTING

  • What Testing can be performed to address future Multi-Mode, Multi-Band Devices and their Network Interactions?
     

  • What Testing is possible for simultaneous Multi-Mode, Multi-Band Device operation?
     

  • What Testing is possible to simulate Multi-Mode, Multi-Band Device Handovers from one Air Interface to another?
     

  • How do you ensure that the Multi-Band, Multi-Mode testing is representative of real-world network conditions and end user experience?

     

  • What Testing is possible to simulate Power Consumption of Multi-Mode, Multi-Band Devices?

Confirmed

  • Agilent
    Emulating the Real World throughout the Design Flow
     

  • Anritsu -

    Lab Testing Using Multi-Mode/Band Log Replay

     

  • Bluetest -
    OTA System Testing in a Repeatable Multipath Environment
     

  • Metrico Wireless -
    The Impact of Multi-RAB on 2G/3G Device Performance
     

  • Rhode & Schwarz
     

  • Spirent -
    Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Device Testing

2:30 PM

 

Networking Break

 

 

3:00 PM

Enabling technologies for

multi-mode and Multi-Band solutions

 

  • How can Processor Architecture allow for more efficient Multi-Mode operation?
     

  • How can software help manage the complexity of Multi-Mode Operations?
     

  • How can RF FEMs address the Worldwide Multi-Band RF Challenge?
     

  • What can RF FEMs do to integrate Tunable Component Technologies ?
     

  • How can RF FEMs help reduce Power Consumption?:

Processor Architecture and SDR for Multi-Band Efficiency, Throughput and Agility

CTO/Founder
Tensilica

 

Multiband Transceiver Solutions

Senior Product Manager

ST Ericsson

 

Challenges Facing Practical Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Devices and Network Signaling Interactions

Dir., Platform & Technology Management
EPCOS

 

4:30 PM

Introduction to Tunable components and architectures

An Overview Presentation of the IWPC Tunable Components and Architectures Working Group. The Working Group's current status and the published White Paper will be presented.

Status - Tunable Components and Architectures Working Group

Cavendish Kinetics
EVP, Sales and Marketing

and Chair - IWPC Tunable Components Working Group

5:00 PM

CLOSING PANEL

Operators

 

The Operators will be asked to recap the extent to which the workshop has addressed their wish lists.

  • Has this workshop met your expectations?

  • If Yes, how, if No, what is needed to be addressed?

  • Next Steps?

 

Host and Operators

  • AT&T

  • China Mobile

  • Clearwire

  • Sprint

  • T-Mobile

  • Telus

  • US Cellular

5:30 PM


TakeAways & Closing Remarks
 

 

6:15 PM

 

Adjourn

 

 

7:00 PM

Reception


Industry Briefing

RF Tunability for Handsets/Devices


Is this THE Solution for Future Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Devices?

And


 IWPC Tunable Components and Architectures
Working Group Meeting
 

 

 

AT Hotel

Thursday, November 18, 2010

7:00 AM

2nd Workshop

Requires Separate Registration

 

 

Breakfast / Registration

 

8:00 AM


Industry Briefing

RF Tunability for Handsets/Devices


Is this THE Solution for Future Multi-Band, Multi-Mode Devices?

And


 IWPC Tunable Components and Architectures
Working Group Meeting

 

http://www.iwpc.org/ws/1011/Tune.asp

 

 

 

 

6:00 PM

Adjourn

 

6:45 PM

Dinner (Dutch*)

 

* = in this context, Dutch is a term which means that each person will be responsible for their own dinner costs.

For those who desire to join us, we get together to enjoy good friends, good food, good wine and [really] bad jokes

Friday, November 19, 2010

9:00 am - 11:00 am

 

Tour:    AT&T Testing Lab
 

Note:  Restrictions may apply   --   tour attendance subject to AT&T approval

 

Bus Transportation provided from and to hotel. 

     

 

DEADLINE FOR HANDOUT MATERIALS:

Deadline for electronic version of handout materials: 

Friday, November 5, 2010

 

Attendees

  • We do not permit the Press.

  • We do not permit Analysts.

  • We do not permit Consultants.

  • We do not permit 3rd party sales reps.

We only permit "first hand knowledge experts" in business and technology issues, prepared to contribute to the discussion.

 

COSTS/REGISTRATION FEE:

ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to cover out of pocket workshop costs such as conference room costs, food (Social Reception plus First Day breakfast/lunch/dinner plus Second Day breakfast/lunch plus 4 Breaks), booklet copying, audio/visual costs, etc.

 

We estimate that these costs will be $ 849.00 (USD) per person. (For IWPC Members, only.)

 

ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to pay this fee in advance with either Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash, personal check or business check.

 

Make checks payable to IWPC.

 

HOTEL:

Doubletree Arctic Club Hotel
700 3rd Avenue

Seattle, WA  98104

Phone: 206-340-0340

1-800-222-8733
 

 

 

Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. Mention the IWPC room block rate of $129.00 USD single occupancy or register on-line at www.arcticclubhotel.com and use code IWP in the Group/Convention Code Box.

 

Cut-off date for reservations is date Friday, October 29, 2010.  After that date rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate.

 

TRAVEL OPTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL:  The hotel is 30 miles from Airport. 

 

 

AUDIO VISUAL:

A Computer Projector will be available for the speakers.

In addition, we audiotape all presentations and the interactive discussions. Post workshop, presentations are made available to IWPC Members on the IWPC WEB site, along with “movies” of all presentations and panel sessions.

 

BUSINESS CARDS:

Business cards will be collected at the door from all attendees. We will make copies of these cards, which will be available to all who provided a business card.

 

DRESS:

Business casual suggested. No ties, please !!

 

HANDOUT MATERIALS:

IWPC prepares a handout binder with ALL presentation materials delivered to the IWPC on or before the deadline.

 

For ALL IWPC members:

All IWPC members are invited to submit a maximum of 4 pages of materials to include in this handout binder. These pages should NOT BE SALES MATERIALS. Rather, we suggest it contain technical information about your technology as it relates to the workshop topics.

For all companies who will be making a presentation at the Workshop:

You are invited to submit an advance copy of your presentation, complete with graphics and illustrations.

These materials will be copied and handed out at the workshop and included in the IWPC Web site.

Please submit these materials either by email, as a Word for Windows file, Power Point files or PDF files.

 

Please use this FREE FTP site to send electronic materials (any size file):

 

http://www.iwpc.org/cal/sitedrop.asp 

 

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