Re: [dtn-interest] Fwd: MIPI Alliance September 2012 Member Newsletter

[Michael Snell <[e-mail]>]

Guess, I was wrong in assessing what would be of interest to DTNRG,
Stephen... not that that hasn't happened before...

Felicitations,

Mike

On Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM, Stephen Farrell <[e-mail]
> wrote:

>
> Hi Michael,
>
> On 09/11/2012 06:36 PM, Michael Snell wrote:
> > Gentles, all--
> >
> > Forrest Warthman (who authored the 2003 "DTN Tutorial" and the 2012
> update
> > to that document) is asking whether or not DTNRG would be interested in
> > participating in the development of standards for sensors in mobile
> > environments by joining in a working group of the  Mobile Industry
> > Processor Interface (MIPI) Alliance. If anyone is interested (and I don't
> > see how someone on this list would not be), please respond...
>
> DTNRG doesn't do that kind of thing as an entity, nor does the
> IRTF nor IETF.
>
> This also seems to be a fairly closed [1] and expensive [2]
> club. There is scope for such organisations of course, but I
> suspect that there're not so many on this list that'd find it
> useful enough to be affordable.
>
> Cheers,
> S.
>
> [1] "Specifications are available to MIPI members only" says
>     http://mipi.org/specifications/battery-interface
> [2] http://mipi.org/join-mipi/membership-model
>
> >
> > I've cc'd Forrest.
> >
> > Mike Snell
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Warthman Associates <[e-mail]>-
> > Date: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 at 9:45 AM
> > Subject: Fwd: MIPI Alliance September 2012 Member Newsletter
> > To: Mike Snell <[e-mail]>
> >
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > For the past seven years, my technical writing group has been editing
> > standards specifications for the Mobile Industry Processor Interface
> (MIPI)
> > Alliance, a large group of companies producing products for the cell
> phone
> > industry.
> >
> > The Alliance is now forming a new group focused on sensors in mobile
> > environments. Do you think the DTN group would be interested in joining
> > this MIPI group? If so, I invite you to contact them.
> >
> > Forrest
> >
> > Begin forwarded message:
> >
> > *From: *"Peter Lefkin" <[e-mail]>
> > *Subject: **MIPI Alliance September 2012 Member Newsletter*
> > *Date: *September 11, 2012 9:00:19 AM PDT
> > *To: *"[e-mail]" <[e-mail]>
> > *Reply-To: *[e-mail]
> >
> >   [image: MIPI Alliance] [image: MIPI Alliance]
> > SEPTEMBER 2012 MEMBER NEWSLETTER
> >  SEPTEMBER 2012
> >    SENSOR BOF CALL SCHEDULED FOR 14 SEPTEMBER
> >
> > The Sensor Birds of a Feather (BoF) Group will hold its first
> > teleconference on 14 September at 8am PDT to discuss the technical
> > requirements surrounding a potential interface. Click
> > here<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-j/>
> >  and enter access code *682 141 871* to join the call.
> >
> > In addition, the group will meet on 18 October, during the MIPI F2F
> meeting
> > 15-19 October in Miami, FL. Click
> > here<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-t/>
> >  to register. Please plan to join us if you are able!
> >
> > MIPI WELCOMES 15 NEW MEMBERS DURING JULY/AUGUST
> >
> > The summer months were not slow for membership in MIPI Alliance. 15 new
> > Adopter members joined our ranks in July/August, bringing the total
> number
> > of MIPI member companies to 240. A complete list of new members since
> June
> > 2012 can be found
> > here<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-i/>
> > .
> >
> > *New MIPI Member Companies*
> >
> > Richtek Technology Corp.
> >
> > iCatch Technology
> >
> > Guangdong Nufront CSC Co.
> >
> > Alcor Micro Corp.
> >
> > Newlans, Inc.
> >
> > CamPlex LLC
> >
> > HCL Technologies Ltd.
> >
> > Lytro, Inc.
> >
> > Compound Photonics
> >
> > BYD Microelectronics Co., Ltd.
> >
> > Soitek, Inc.
> >
> > Black Sand Technologies, Inc.
> >
> > Infinite Z
> >
> > Silicon Optronics, Inc.
> >
> > M31 Technology Corp.
> >
> >
> > RECENT MIPI ECOSYSTEM SURVEY PROVIDES INSIGHT AND OPPORTUNITIES
> >
> > MIPI Alliance recently completed an extensive review of its member
> company
> > ecosystem. The Board of Directors commissioned Dr. Eric Esteve (IPNest)
> to
> > conduct the research, highlighting areas such as specification adoption,
> > geographical distribution and general success of MIPI in the mobile
> device
> > market. The analysis was completed using member information publicly
> > available on company websites. The conclusion and editorial statements
> > contained within the report are those of Dr. Esteve.
> >
> > The resulting research report offers a valuable look at the MIPI
> ecosystem,
> > its growth by company type/size, and trends in specification support by
> > ecosystem segments. We are pleased to share this information with you and
> > hope that it will prove useful.
> >
> > The report can be accessed with the MIPI Member Area
> > here<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-d/>
> >  .
> >
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> > MIPI Member use only. Public distribution, and distribution to non-MIPI
> > Members, is not permitted.
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> > Forms Sensor Birds of a Feather Group
> >
> > The MIPI Alliance Board is pleased to announce the formation of the
> Sensor
> > Birds of a Feather (BoF) Group. All MIPI member companies are welcome to
> > join. The BoF will also be open to non-MIPI member companies. We are
> > announcing the group's formation to the MEMS Industry Group (MIG),
> > Microelectronic Packaging and Test Engineering Council  (MEPTEC) and MEMS
> > Business Forum. Our goal is to encourage key sensor ecosystem companies
> to
> > participate and share their input.
> >
> > BoF participants will meet to discuss the requirements related to
> > integrating sensor devices in mobile systems, and to develop a whitepaper
> > on the issue. Specifically, the Sensor BoF will explore an area that
> > represents both a problem and a possible opportunity: how diverse sensors
> > are integrated into the system and how they are managed, from mechanical
> > (compasses and accelerometers), to environmental (light and temperature),
> > to biometrics (blood pressure, fingerprints). Camera sensors aren't
> > included in the BoF discussions and will remain the scope of the MIPI
> > Camera Working Group.
> >
> > Currently, there might be dozens of sensors in a system, through current
> > interfaces don't appear to be very scalable, and they are frequently not
> > interoperable. MIPI offers specifications to the industry in many areas,
> > and this might prove to be another valuable area of activity.
> >
> > The MIPI Board has asked Miguel Barasch (Qualcomm) and Satwant Singh
> > (Lattice Semiconductor) to serve as the Sensor BoF Chair and Vice-Chair
> > respectively. Miguel and Satwant encourage your active participation, if
> > this area is of interest to you and your company.
> >
> > *To join the Sensor BoF:*
> >
> > 1. Log onto https://members.mipi.org<
> http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-m/>
> >
> > 2. Click "Forums" at the top of any Workspace page
> >
> > 3. Scoll down the alphabetical list to "Sensor BoF Group"
> >
> > 4. Enable the "Subscribe" checkbox for the Forum
> >
> > 5. Click "Update" at the bottom of the page
> >
> > 6. You will be added to the email reflector ([e-mail]) and
> will
> > be notified of upcoming meetings, etc.
> >
> > Mobile World Congress 2013 Call For Participation Now Open
> >
> > Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 will be bigger and better than ever,
> with
> > a new venue and more room for exhibitors. The Barcelona, Spain event will
> > be held 25-28 February 2013 in the Fira Gran Via with an anticipated
> > attendance of over 70,000 people. You can learn more about the event
> > here<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-c/>
> > .
> >
> > MIPI Alliance will again host a partner booth featuring our member
> > companies, their products and services. Our current booth is located in
> > Hall 8.1, stand E46 and is 40 sq. meters. This space is larger than last
> > year's booth - allowing us to accommodate more members and demos.
> >
> > The objective of the MIPI Alliance booth is:
> >
> >    - Demonstrate the benefit of mobile interface specifications
> >
> > We will achieve this objective through the following strategies:
> >
> >    - Visually show breadth/depth of MIPI member ecosystem
> >    - Display adoption of older MIPI specifications in released products,
> or
> >    implementation of new MIPI specifications in functional demos
> >    - Highlight the testability/interoperability of MIPI-based products
> >
> > We issued the Call for Participation (CFP) on 5 September, along with a
> > marketing plan outlining the available options for members. We have
> > expanded the member opportunities this year, including both "manned"
> > (requiring staff from the participating company) and "unmanned" (no
> company
> > staff required). Some opportunities are available for only one member
> > company, while other opportunities have no limit to the number of
> > participants.
> >
> > If you are interested in participating with us, send an email to
> > [e-mail]. I will confirm your request via email and issue
> > you a contract. Slots will be available on a first come/ first serve
> basis,
> > and we will make every attempt to accommodate members' requests. We hope
> > you will join us for another successful event.
> >
> > Registration Open for Miami F2F Meeting
> >
> > Registration is now open for the MIPI Alliance members meeting in Miami,
> > Florida, 15-19 October 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel. This
> meeting
> > is open to Contributor and Board members. Click
> > here<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-q/>
> >  to register.
> >
> > Register by 1 October 2012 before 5pm EDT for the $100 early-bird
> > registration fee. After 5pm EDT, 1 October through 19 October, the $400
> > regular registration fee applies. The registration fee covers meals
> > (breakfast, breaks, lunch, and social events) during the entire meeting.
> If
> > you need to cancel your meeting registration or substitute a different
> > employ from your company, contact [e-mail] by 1 October 2012. For
> > those needing a Visa and Invitation letter, please submit your requests
> to
> > [e-mail] by 1 October 2012.
> >
> > *Meeting Highlights*
> >
> > The draft meeting agenda can be found in the MIPI members website
> > here<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-a/>
> >
> > *Demo Day *- On Tuesday, 16 October, MIPI will showcase member products
> and
> > services during breaks, lunch and an evening cocktail reception. Current
> > participating companies include: MIxel, Inc., QuickLogic Corp., Graphin
> Co.
> > Ltd., Cosmic Circuits India, Silicon Line, Tektronic, Inc., Arrow
> Devices,
> > Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys, and Agilent. Registration for this
> event
> > is open until 28 September. Contact [e-mail] more
> details.
> >
> > *Sensor BoF* - The newly formed Sensor Birds of a Feather group will hold
> > an open discussion among mobile device ecosystem participants and sensor
> > manufacturers regarding the requirements for a mobile device sensor
> > interface. The event is Thursday, 18 October 8:30am to 3:00pm. Sign up
> via
> > this registration
> > link<http://mipialliance.createsend1.com/t/y-l-jjjtjky-gilkrkin-f/>
> > .
> >
> > *Social Event* - Join us for a Cuban-inspired evening at De Rodriguez
> Cuba
> > on Wednesday, 17 October for Cuban food, drinks, music, as well as
> > cigar-rolling and Cuban mixology.
> >
> > *Hotel Information and Reservations*
> >
> > Hyatt Regency Miami
> >
> > 400 South East Second Avenue
> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
> > MIPI Alliance has negotiated a room block rate of $169 USD for a
> > single/double room. Book your room reservation
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> > .
> >
> > The official room block dates are 14-19 October 2012. MIPI has blocked
> > rooms three days on the front- and back-end of the meeting (12-22 October
> > 2012). The MIPI Alliance room block reservation deadline is 1 October
> 2012.
> >
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