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Ultra wideband - the final few regulatory processes

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  • Thursday, 20 April 2006
  • 00:20 - 00:20
  • Duration: 22 mins
  • Publication date: 20 Apr 2006
  • Location: IETTV_Room, IETTV_Venue, London, United Kingdom
  • Part of event IET Seminar on Ultra Wideband Systems, Technologies and Applications

About the session

This presentation discusses the roadmap to regulatory approval for UWB, key issues currently being debated, understanding the proposals for detect and avoid mechanisms and regulatory implications for UWB. UWB is currently illegal in most countries. A key step towards its implementation is creating a regulatory regime that will allow and foster UWB. At the same time, such a regime must afford sufficient protection to existing and potential future users of the spectrum. This presentation discusses the approach taken to arrive at such a regime, looking in detail at the proposed mechanisms to enable UWB to work alongside uses such as broadband fixed wireless access. These mechanisms include detect and avoid, and low duty cycle operation. The presentation ends with a prognosis for the future regulatory progress.

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    William Webb

    Ofcom, Head of Research and Development and Senior Technologist

    William joined Ofcom as Head of Research and Development and Senior Technologist in 2003. He manages a team of 10 engineers providing technical advice and managing research across all areas of Ofcom's regulatory remit. He also leads some of the major reviews conducted by Ofcom including the Spectrum Framework Review and Ultra-Wideband Consultation.
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