AIDC | COAST | ESIF | IIF | NGIIF | OBF | PRQC | PTSC |STEP | TFPC | WTSC
Automatic Identification and Data Capture Committee (AIDC - Formerly BCSC)
Implementation Guide for Package Labeling
AIDC is currently editing ATIS-0300006, Implementation Guide for Package Labeling. The purpose of this document is to provide implementation guidelines for package labels, shipping/transport unit labels, and cable reel labels in compliance with the more technical information supplied in ANS MH10.8.6 and ATIS-0300044, Guidelines for the Identification and Bar Code Labeling of Cable Reels. Implementation Guide for Package Labeling provides a description of the labels and their uses, suggested procedures for the implementation of a package labeling program, an explanation of the technical requirements in non-technical terms, and a common format for the exchange of labeling requirements.
Processing Data in ANSI MH10.8.3 (ISO/IEC 15434) Formatted High Capacity Media
AIDC is working on a draft document, Processing Data in ANSI MH10.8.3 (ISO/IEC 15434) Formatted High Capacity Media. This document is being created to assist telecom programmers and system integrators with 2D specific information in symbols, including information on processing 2D control characters and the handling of Data or Application Identifiers. Vendors are currently experiencing issues with control character processing, as different scanners appear to be sending additional characters when checking the information in the keyboard buffer. AIDC is working with ANSI MH10 SC8, which provides the inter-industry standards on this topic, to review this document and get their input on resolving this problem.
Copper/Optical Access, Synchronization and Transport Committee (COAST)
Methods for Delivering a Timing Reference
The COAST Synchronization (SYNC) Subcommittee is developing methods for delivering a timing (time/frequency) reference from the Building Integrated Timing Supply (BITS) to network element(s) in an intra-office environment. This work will enable improved quality of performance in intra-office timing distribution through performance analysis and monitoring. The possible methods of synchronization delivery to be studied include Picture Transfer Protocol, Network Time Protocol, and Synchronous Ethernet.
Emergency Services Interconnection Forum (ESIF)
Delivering Uncertainty (UNC)
ESIF ECDR is addressing the fact that some wireless carriers deliver Uncertainty (UNC) on Phase I calls, and when UNC is delivered, this can cause confusion for the PSAP call taker. Uniform treatment of UNC in Phase I calls would allow for consistency in the handling of UNC.
Confidence (CNF) parameters
ESIF ESM is addressing the Confidence (CNF) parameter set in the Position Determining Entity (PDE) that is used to calculate the Uncertainty (UNC) that is delivered to the PSAP. Currently wireless carriers or third party PDE operators are using different CNF parameters causing the UNC value to be inconsistent between carriers; thus making it challenging to train call takers and for call takers to accept its use for dispatch of public safety services.
IPTV Interoperability Forum (IIF)
Authentication Mechanisms for IPTV
The IIF is specifying authentication mechanisms for use within the IIF-defined architecture. This work ensures the security of a variety of critical procedures, including initialization of the IPTV terminal and attachment of that device to the IPTV network. The goal is to develop a specification outlining methods and exact formats to identify entities that must be authenticated, along with the credential and authentication methods used for verification of these identities.
IPTV QoE Requirements
Quality of Experience for IPTV services is a relatively immature area, but having the right tools to measure/estimate QoE of IPTV are very much needed. A comprehensive survey of the various activities in other standards bodies, as well as a detailed perspective that describes the overall needs regarding QoE – particularly for all ATIS IIF-defined IPTV services – is missing. The IIF has undertaken an initiative to create an IPTV QoE requirements and guidelines document which is greatly needed by operators.
IIF/MSF Joint Interoperability Test (IOT) Event Task Force
ATIS and the MSF are holding joint technical working group meetings to plan, develop, implement, and market IPTV portions of the 2011 IOT Event. The 2011 event seeks to demonstrate the functionality and interoperability of IPTV networks based upon the specifications published by the ATIS IIF. Proof-of-concept types of testing regarding various access technologies or features under development may also be performed during this event.
Internet-Sourced Content
Because the Internet is a non-managed network, it presents a number of challenges for reliable, rewarding content delivery. The IIF is working to identify and prioritize these challenges, including quality of experience and media format issues. Using these priorities, the IIF will develop the specifications needed to standardize delivery of Internet-sourced content to consumers over managed IPTV networks.
Content on Demand
The IIF is addressing the need for standardized end-to-end IPTV Content on Demand (CoD) services. In some cases, IPTV CoD Service might be configured to provide a consumer experience similar to that of traditional Video on Demand (VoD) television services, but in other cases CoD over IPTV could have access to the potentially greater functionality available through the IPTV infrastructure. Utilizing the IIF-defined architecture, this specification will describe the use of the components for delivery of video CoD via streaming and file transfer to the end user. Other aspects of the CoD system will also be considered, including the metadata, security, and Quality of Service (QoS). The functional architecture and specifications completed in the first phase of the IIF’s work are serving as a baseline for CoD services.
Next Generation Interconnection Interoperability Forum (NGIIF)
Development of Auto-Dialer Guidelines
The NGIIF is working several issues to developing text for a reference style set of documents/guidelines to assist auto-dialer vendors, end-users, providers, and telecommunication providers have uniform practices to interact with the telecommunications network and maximizing call completion while maintaining the robustness of the network.
Development of Next Generation Networks Reference Documentation
The NGIIF is currently working on contributions for several issues to develop a reference suite of NGN documents that could include approximately 14 different sections addressing various topics, such as NGN Basics, NGN Interconnection, NGN Testing, NGN Network Management, NGN IP to IP, NGN Convergence, NGN Gateways, Network Survivability, Emergency Services, Transition of Existing Services to NGN, NGN Jurisdiction, and Central Office Consolidation.
Interoperability and Services Restoration Guidelines for Telecommunications Disaster Recovery
The NGIIF is reviewing the telecommunication industry’s generally accepted Disaster Recovery (DR) practices in use today, identifying gaps in today’s practices that are needed to support various NGN technologies, and identifying gaps in current DR practices that are needed to efficiently restore current and evolving levels of interoperability. The NGIIF is plans to review disaster plans developed by the FCC, FEMA, the DHS, and any other relevant document associated with NGN as the first points of reference to determine how to develop a workpath document on convergence in an IP environment.
Ordering and Billing Forum (OBF)
OBF’s Focus One-Business Day Porting
As the industry prepares for the FCC’s requirement for major carriers to comply with one-day porting effective August 2, 2010, the OBF continues its efforts to ensure a smooth transition. The mandate requires standardized data fields as proposed by the Local Number Portability Working Group (LNPA WG) based upon input from the OBF. The OBF’s Local Ordering Task Force (LOTF) and Wireless Ordering Task Force (WOTF) will continue to assess impacts and key learnings post-implementation to ensure that the portability process objectives are met to facilitate automation while helping to avoid fall-out, misdirected ports, delays, rejections and inadvertent ports.
Ordering Specifications for IP Voice
The OBF’s Ordering Solutions (OS) Committee is continuing its efforts to progress work in developing an ordering standard to establish signaling and media routes between two IP-based voice platforms. The draft standards document, entitled Interconnection Service Request (ISR) Process Description and Ordering Specification, includes a number of voice “use cases” to help determine the specifications for the information to be exchanged to facilitate interconnection. The OS Committee continues to liaise with the ATIS Packet Technologies and Systems Committee (PTSC) and the Telecom Management and Operations Committee (TMOC) in developing this industry standard.
Network Performance, Reliability and Quality of Service Committee (PRQC)
Technical Report on Metrics to Assess Reliability of the Undersea Cable Infrastructure (UCI)
The PRQC is working on a new Technical Report on Metrics to Assess Reliability of the Undersea Cable Infrastructure (UCI), as the PRQC believes that the UCI has become a critical component of the global telecommunications infrastructure and no metrics currently exist to assess and track the health, reliability, and survivability of the UCI.
QoS Requirements and Specifications for Fully Networked Vehicles
The convergence of ICT’s (Information and Communications Technologies) and vehicles continues to increase with typical vehicles containing around 70 processors that require communications inside and outside the vehicles. Networked vehicles may require new performance parameters and levels, new measurement techniques, new reliability requirements and new security requirements. The PRQC is considering the development of a general framework for the performance, reliability, Quality of Service and security requirements to support networked vehicles, which could include new or revised definitions, parameters, levels, and security.
Development of Availability, Reliability, Performance, and QoS Metrics for NGN Packet Networks
The PRQC and QuEST Forum TL9000 Executive Board #9 (EB#9) sub-team are currently evaluating existing reliability and QoS metrics and their applicability to evolving IP-based Next Generation Networks (NGNs). Many standards and Technical Reports developed in PRQC have close correlation to metrics defined in TL9000. The PRQC and the QuEST Forum are meeting jointly to discuss TL9000’s development and revision of their metrics to determine where work done by both industry groups should be recognized within each industry forum's groups.
Packet Technologies and Systems Committee (PTSC)
Next Generation Carrier Interconnect (NG-CI)
The PTSC NG-CI Task Force is addressing Release 2 of the Technical Parameters, Protocol Suites, and Test Suites for IP Network to Network Interconnection (NNI). This work will expand upon the Release 1 standards (which focused on fixed IP endpoints) that are in the process of being finalized and Release 2 will include mobile (wireless) endpoints, modems, ENUM routing, layer 2 (Ethernet) support, and other features and services.
Sustainability in Telecom: Energy and Protection Committee (STEP)
Telecommunications Energy Efficiency
Work is progressting on the latest draft standard on Wireless Base Stations, and will continue during an interim face to face meeting August 24-26, 2010, hosted by Alcatel-Lucent in Murray Hill, NJ. There are plans to also work on a first draft of an energy efficiency standard on Broadband over email with hopes to place this document into letter ballot out of the September 21-23, 2010 meeting. Future TEER documents include the following topics: Power Plant Inverters, Converters, and UPSs, Wireless Core – xGSN, Wireline Access Broadband Equipment (Includes Microwave Backhaul), General CPE, Set top boxes, Gateways, Home Router, Ext. AC/DC PSU, Storage Devices, IPTV (Components/IPTV Forum), Multi-vendor Modular Products, NCTE, iNID, and Firewalls.
Network Electrical Protection
The NEP is reconsidering their focus on their Considerations for Broadband Protectors Technical Report. The original purpose of the Technical Report was to determine the affects of protectors on broadband systems such as xDSL and Ethernet (e.g. 10/100/1000 BaseT) for both intra-building and inter-building applications and the services running over these links. However, NEP is considering authoring technical reports on more specific topic focuses, including xDSL, DS3, Ethernet 10/100 Base T and GigE, POE, and Service to Cell Towers.
Network Physical Protection
The NPP is continuing work on their Heat Dissipation Document, with their next step being to address a measurements matrix on heat dissipation. The NPP is considering approaching TIA about a joint standard on network components/connector type issues. More discussion on joint work will occur in September and correspondence to TIA may be a next step. The NPP plans to discuss what their role may be in SmartGrid related to physical protection. Smart Grid SMEs may be invited to attend their September meeting to obtain more information.
Network Power Systems
The NPS is focused their work on progressing two standards: a Draft Standard for DC Power Wire and Cable for Telecommunications Power Systems – for XHHW and Halogenated Cable Types and a Draft Standard for Irreversible Compression Lugs, Inline Splices, and Taps. The NPS is accepting contributions for these documents.
Telecommunications Fraud Prevention Committee (TFPC)
Denial of Service Attacks
The TFPC hopes that discussion on how to combat Denial of Service attacks will result in the creation of a best practices document to facilitate the investigation and rapid shut down of Denial of Service attacks. Depending on the target, Denial of Service Attacks can result in major disruption of government, businesses, or individuals, could potentially be used as part of terrorist attacks, and financial attacks against business or individuals.
Call Forwarding Issues Associated with Automated Billing Systems/Incomplete LIDB Validation
The TFPC hopes to address the potential for subscription fraud and hijacking of business lines through social engineering and call forwarding services. TFPC is recommending changes that would allow the Line Information Data Base (LIDB) be modified to allow indications of whether Remote Call Forwarding or Variable Call Forwarding is provisioned on the line.
Wireless Technologies and Systems Committee (WTSC)
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
WTSC continues to lead the work effort with TIA, FEMA, and DHS S&T to develop the needed standards to support CMAS. This includes standards for the certification and testing of the jointly developed "C-interface" (J-STD-101) specification, and the WTSC-only work on CMAS via Evolved Packet System (EPS) Public Warning System (PWS), which addresses the CMAS for LTE.
Lawful Intercept
The WTSC Lawful
Intercept (LI) Subcommittee is developing standards based upon the 3GPP LI specifications for the specific North American requirements.
Smart Grid
The WTSC Radio Access Networks (RAN) Subcommittee is progressing Smart Grid contributions to NIST to identify that the ATIS 3GPP technologies (EDGE, HSPA+, UMTS, and LTE) can handle various applications related to the Smart Grid.
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