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Presented by: IEEE Fort Worth Section KEYNOTE UPDATE! This year's keynote talk will be "Tesla - Master of Lightning" by Robert Uth, Producer, Director, & Author. PROGRAM UPDATE!  All sessions have now been finalized.  Checkout the Program Overview for a full schedule of events.   Wyndham Hotel, Arlington, TX  Wednesday September 27th 2000 8:30am-4:45pm

This year's program consists of three tracks, Enabling Technologies, Internet, and Telecom.  Attendees may roam between the three tracks as they please.

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The Fort Worth Section is delighted to present this year's keynote luncheon address:
 

"Tesla - Master of Lightning" by  Robert Uth Writer/Producer/Director National Productions Washington, D.C.

Who Was Nikola Tesla?

Nikola Tesla was one of the greatest electrical inventors who ever lived. His technological achievements transformed America from a nation of isolated communities to a country connected by power grids where information was available upon demand.  In the 20th century, it was Tesla’s technology that united the United States and eventually the world.

Tesla's life was like a movie. It is the story of a brilliant and charismatic immigrant who rose to the height of celebrity with his amazing talent, and then was tragically undone by his own visionary ideas. The cast of characters includes: Thomas Edison, J. Pierpont Morgan, Guglielmo Marconi, George Westinghouse, Mark Twain and many more.

A Serb by origin, his early discovery of the alternating current motor led him to America to seek a venue for his discovery. Here he developed the polyphase AC system of power transmission, which drives every home and industry in the country. He invented the Tesla coil to create high-frequency electricity, and with it neon and florescent lighting, radio transmission, remote control, and hundreds of other devices which are now an essential part of our everyday lives.

Tesla was also a visionary thinker, and in his papers and interviews he anticipated the development of radio and television broadcasting, robotics, computers, faxes, and even the Strategic Defense Initiative.  Tesla’s great dream was to find the means to broadcast electrical power without wires in between. But like many geniuses, he was not a practical man. He gave his life to realize his visions, while others made millions with his inventions. In the end, he wound up a penniless and forgotten man.

In his later years, Tesla was regarded as an eccentric scientist. Ridiculed by his contemporaries, his ideas frequently appeared in works of science fiction. He was the inspiration for the mad scientist in Max Fleischer’s Superman cartoons.  At the height of World War Two, Tesla claimed that he invented a powerful “death beam” that could destroy attacking aircraft. He proposed a system of beam weapons to protect the borders of the United States and other European nations. When he died, most of Tesla’s technical papers mysteriously disappeared, and many have not been found since.

Tesla was so far ahead of his time that many of his ideas are only appearing today.  His legacy can been seen in everything from microwave ovens to MX missiles. But more than this, Tesla’s life inspires us to believe that anything we can imagine can be accomplished – especially with electricity.

Speaker Biography

Robert Uth is the owner and executive director of National Productions, a full-service television production company in Washington, D.C.

He earned a BA in literature with a minor in drama from the University of Cincinnati in 1972.  Following graduation, Uth worked as a photography instructor and museum curator for a fine arts center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also worked as jazz and pop-music critic for the Cincinnati Enquirer from 1974-1976. Following this, he worked for several large advertising agencies as a creative director from 1976-78.

Uth began his television career in 1977. As a director and communications consultant for Taft Broadcasting Company, he created and produced numerous television commercials. These commercials were noted for their creativity and syndicated widely throughout the United States. For these Uth earned several Addy Awards for best television advertising.

In 1981, Uth moved to Washinton, DC and began his own production company, National Productions.  Since that time, he has written, produced and directed hundreds of programs for agencies of the Federal Government, international development organizations, associations, and businesses in the Washington, D.C. area and abroad.  In 1986, Uth directed and co-wrote “Living Double Lives,” a documentary on nuclear weapons featuring Colleen Dewhurst which aired nationally on PBS. The program received a “Chris Award” for outstanding educational program.  In 1991, Uth directed, "World Population," a short, animated video about the population explosion which won first prize in the Casa de las Ciencias International Competition for Scientific Diffusion Videos.  In 1994, Uth wrote and directed, "The Spirit of Cooperation," a one-hour documentary on cooperatives hosted by James Earl Jones which aired on 130 public television stations in the United States.

Recently, Uth has completed production of a major PBS documentary on the life and times of the famous electrical inventor, Nikola Tesla, with a companion book published by Barnes and Noble. The program will air December 12, 2000, 10-11:30 p.m.  Uth is currently working on a documentary about the Korean War for PBS.
 

MetroCon 2000 - Enabling Technologies Track

Abstracts & Biographies

Emerging New Products
James T. Smith, Verizon
8:30-9:30am
Presentation Level: Introduction

Abstract: High-technology such as that represented by materials science, systems science, and Micro-ElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) has recently witnessed a number of technology breakthroughs which promise to impact a broad spectrum of industries-from computing and communications, to manufacturing and medicine.  One result will be that many existing business models will be made obsolete--necessitating a total rethinking of their business.  On the other hand, many new opportunities will be enabled.  This presentation examines some examples of these technological breakthroughs.  As a follow-up, the examination also will consider the megatrend changes that these breakthoughs already are producing.

Biography: James Smith received his BS in Math and Physics from Millsaps College and his MS in Math and Computer Science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.  He also did graduate work in engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Mississippi, and the University of Utah.  Mr. Smith is a senior systems architect for GTE Telephone Operations (HQ), where he developed the Advanced Information Network (AIN) system requirements, architectures, and information models.  He is currently performing strategic assessments of emerging technologies in areas which could significantly impact the telecommunications industry - including materials science, photonics, networking, systems design and software engineering methodologies, and e-commerce.

Quantum Computing - Why quantum computing is hard for engineers to understand but worth the effort
Douglas J. Matzke, Texas Instruments
9:45-10:45am
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: The definition of information terms such as bits, states, and universal are similar yet different between classical and quantum approaches.  These conceptual differences are expressed using different mathematical techniques and notation, which makes quantum information and quantum computing ideas practically inaccessible to the majority of the classically trained people in the information industry. This difficulty in understanding occurs even for leading computer scientists, especially if they are classically trained.  This session will show how quantum information theory differs from classical information theory, and indicates some common techniques they share.

Biography: Doug Matzke received his BSEE from the University of  Wisconsin, and his MSEE from the University of Texas, Austin.   He is also pursuing a Ph. D. at  SMU in Dallas.   Mr. Matzke is a senior member of the technical staff at Texas Instruments, where he works on DSP and other advanced processor designs.   An active contributor to the IEEE and other organizations, Mr. Matzke was the general chairman for the Workshop on Physics and  Computation, PhysComp 94, and a session chair at the IEEE Workshop on Parallel and Distributed Computing 92.   His work as a member of the design team for a DARPA funded Lisp chip led to an ISSCC best paper award.  The author of over 20 technical papers, he also holds 5 US patents in digital chip technology.

Molecular Nanotechnology
Ralph Merkle, Zyvex
11:00-12:00pm
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: Manufactured products are made from atoms.  The properties of those products depend on how those atoms are arranged.  Today's manufacturing methods move atoms in great statistical herds.  In the future, nanotechnology will let us inexpensively fabricate most products permitted by physical law, getting essentially every atom in the right place.  What such "molecular manufacturing systems" will look like and how long it will take to develop them are still matters of debate, but President Clinton's announcement of the $500 million National Nanotechnology Initiative (www.nano.gov) has jump started interest by government agencies, universities and private companies.  Two principles are likely to be important regardless of the approach and time frame: the ability to hold, position and assemble molecular parts and the ability to self replicate.

Our species is virtually defined by our ability to wield tools: our hands let us build the artifacts of our civilization.  Molecular "hands" could extend this remarkable flexibility to the molecular scale. But assembling a few molecular parts is not enough: we need to inexpensively assemble mole quantities of molecular parts to make macroscopic products.  Nature has already done this: wood is an inexpensive structural material despite the fact it is made of untold billions of complex molecular machines called "cells."  This is because cells can make more cells.  We could do likewise, making molecular manufacturing systems able to make more molecular manufacturing systems -- producing inexpensive products available to all.  (Further information on nanotechnology is available at www.zyvex.com/nano).

Biography: Ralph Merkle received his B.A. and M.S. in computer science from University of California, Berkeley, and his Ph. D. in electrical engineering from Stanford.   Formerly a research scientist at Xerox PARC, he is currently Principal Fellow at Zyvex, LLC, a firm devoted to commercializing nanotechnologies.   With over 50 published papers, Dr. Merkle is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of molecular nanotechnology.   Recently Dr. Merkle was called upon to give congressional testimony which helped secure the U. S. National Nanotechnology Initiative announced this year.  His most recent publication, "How Manufacturing Will Change", appeared in the January 2000 issue of IEEE computer.  His website is http://www.merkle.com.

MicroElectroMechanical Systems Workshop
Led by Edward S. Kolesar, TCU
1:30-3:00pm
Presentation Level: Advanced

Abstract: The field of micromachined sensors and actuators, often referred to as “MEMS” (microelectromechanical systems), has been growing at an exciting pace in recent years.  Using tools originally developed for the silicon integrated circuit industry, people are now fabricating miniaturized transducers and structures from silicon and other materials.  In many cases, these new devices offer advantages compared to their “conventional” counterparts, including significant reductions in size and mass, new functions that could not otherwise be realized, the capability to include on-chip signal processing/control circuitry, reductions in per-unit cost, and the ability to fabricate scaled and multimodal arrays.  Of course, new technologies bring with them new challenges, such as the need for new packaging and power sources, system integration issues that need to be addressed, the need for CAD and simulation tools, and finally, process compatibility considerations.  Rapid progress is being made on all critical technology fronts, and as a result of this progress, the future of MEMS is more than bright – it is dazzling!

Panel Presentations:

An Optical Sensor for Characterizing the Deflections of MEMS Structures
Tristan Tayag, Assistant Professor, Texas Christian University, Department of Engineering, Fort Worth, TX.

Micromachined Uncooled Broadband Y-Ba-Cu-O Microbolometers
Zeynep Celik-Butler, Professor, Southern Methodist University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Dallas, TX.

Micromachined Two-Color Microbolometers with Thermal Chopping
Donald P. Butler, Associate Professor, Southern Methodist University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Dallas, TX.

Metroplex Research Consortium for Electronic Devices and Materials (MRCEDM) (SMU, TCU, UNT, UTA, and TEES)
Wiley P. Kirk, Professor, The University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Electrical Engineering, Arlington, TX.

Development of a Surface Micromachined Electrothermal Microengine
Edward S. Kolesar, W.A. Moncrief Professor of Engineering, Texas Christian University, Department of Engineering, Fort Worth, TX.

Chair Biography: Edward S. Kolesar, W.A. Moncrief Professor of Engineering, PhD, University of Texas at Austin; M.S.E.E., Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH; B.S.E.E., University of Akron –  Dr. Kolesar’s career has been devoted to the design, fabrication, modeling and experimental characterization of microsensors and microactuators.  He entered the United States Air Force in 1973, and after an initial assignment as a technical intelligence officer, joined the staff of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TX, as a senior research electri-cal engi-neer.  He initiat-ed an R&D program devoted the synergistic integration of organic semiconductors with conventional IC technology to detect envi-ronmen-tally-sensitive organophosphorus compounds.  In May 1985, he joined the faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH, where he initiated a microsensors and microtransducers research program.  He also served as the vice chair of the Electrical Engineering Department and was awarded the rank of Professor in 1991.  Upon retirement from the USAF in 1993, he joined the faculty in the Department of Engineering at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, where he is the W A. Moncrief Professor of Engineering.  His current research interests include organic semiconductors, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and silicon micromachined gas chromatography systems. He has served as a technical consultant with The Johns Hopkins University, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Division of Environmental Health Engineering, Baltimore, MD; the USAF Scientific Advisory Board, Washington, D.C.; the ARDEX Corporation, Austin, Texas; the EG&G Mound Applied Technologies Laboratory, Miamisburg, OH; SRI International, Menlo Park, CA; the Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fort Worth, TX; the Presby Corporation, Dallas, TX; and Technispan LLC, Pikesville, MD.  He holds 11 U.S. Patents, and is the author of more than 100 refereed journal articles, book chapters and technical reports.  Research grants have been received from DARPA, the NSF, the USAF, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and several Metroplex corporations.  He is a registered pro-fes-sional engineer in TX; a member of Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Sigma Xi; and a senior member of the IEEE.

Software, Lasers, and ElectroOptics Workshop
Led by E.L. (Ed) Safford, Lockheed Martin
3:15-4:45pm
Presentation Level: Advanced

Abstract: A world of opportunity lies "beyond Bluetooth".  New designs are constantly emerging that change the way we think about what is possible.   Smart homes, smart airplanes, smart cars, "smart people".  Ultra Low-power MEMS "piconodes" already exist, that can take advantage of multi-hopping and other advanced media access and control schemes.  Photonics integration and energy scavenging are technology enablers that will further extend the possibilities for collaborative device solutions to complex problems.  However, an often-overlooked technology enabler behind many of these advances is software.  For example, in multi-hopping schemes, it has been demonstrated that FPGA and re-configurable state machine approaches can yield an order of magnitude in energy savings over conventional microprocessor solutions.  In electro-optical filters, software simulations provide an almost essential tool for rapid visualization and probing of the design space.  Software was also a key enabler in decyphering the human genome.  In every area of technology advancement - in the research lab, in the factory, and in our products - software provides new capabilities for real-time analysis and control structures, enhanced by continually growing and accessible knowledge bases.  What major advances are on the horizon, and what should our expectations of their effect be?

Biography: Ed Safford received his BS in math and computer science from the University of Houston and an MS in engineering management from SMU.  Mr. Safford is Deputy Branch Manager, Ground Systems Software, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, Texas.  His responsibilities include identification, integration, and deployment of advanced technologies.   He is a senior member of the IEEE, holds a CM from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers and a PMP from the Project Management Institute.  He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.  He is currently leading an Independent Research and Development effort for the Joint Strike Fighter.
 

MetroCon 2000 - Internet Track

Abstracts & Biographies

Internet Architecture 101
Keith Jacobs, Sapient
8:30-9:30am
Presentation Level: Introductory

Abstract: With the advent and acceptance of the Internet as the next major information technology platform, technologists are scrambling to change their viewpoint of how the new standard architecture looks.  The legacies of client-server and even 3-tier architecture are giving way to a new "n-tier" architecture, which focuses on enabling more specialization within the system and thus offering a new dimension of flexibility to Internet architects.  But with the advantages of specialization and flexibility come new technical challenges.  This introductory session will cover the fundamental basics of n-tier architecture, from front-end (web browser) to back-end (database) and everything in between.  It is intended to provide technical awareness to non-technologists and novice technologists, and will not reach any significant level of technical complexity.

Biography: Keith Jacobs is an experienced consultant in the Internet space.  He is currently playing a dual role as senior technical specialist and project manager for Sapient Corporation, a leading creator of New Economy businesses.  As a specialist, Keith acts as a "consultant to the consultants" on many of Sapient's current Internet projects.  As a project manager, Keith leads two projects: an internal research project focusing on localization and global positioning systems in particular, and a project centered around building package software competency across the value chain.  Keith is also active in his community. He is a key board member of the Denton Family Resource Center, a "portal" organization that connects families in crisis with local service organizations that can help.  He also raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through participation in an annual silent auction.  Keith received a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Texas at Austin.

Sapient Corporation is a leading creator of New Economy businesses, providing Internet strategy consulting, sophisticated end-to-end solutions, and launch support to Global 1000 and startup companies.  As Architects for the New Economy®, Sapient helps clients define their Internet strategies and design, architect, develop and implement solutions to execute those strategies.

Internet Security
Richard Dorough & Scott Gruen, PricewaterhouseCoopers
9:45-10:45am
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: The topics that will be presented in this session include Virtual Private Networks, Public Key Infrastructure, Multiple Factor Authentication, firewalls, and web portals and how these technologies interoperate to increase internet security.

Biography: Scott Gruen works for PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Technology Risk Services group.  Scott, considered one of the regional UNIX experts, is familiar with several flavors of UNIX including Sun Solaris, HPUX, AIX, and Linux, and serves as a UNIX instructor for PricewaterhouseCoopers.  He has experience in selecting, designing, and implementing VPN solutions for clients, including remote access, secure file transfer, and site to site information sharing, and performing network architecture and security reviews.  He is also certified in the implementation and administration of the RSA Keon PKI solution.

Internet Content Delivery
Keith Lowery, epicRealm
11:00-12:00pm
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: Unvailable
Biography: Unavailable

Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
Donald R. Horton, Ericsson
1:30-3:00pm
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: This session presents an overview of Wireless Application Protocol (WAP).  WAP provides a standard for the delivery of internet content over mobile phones and other wireless handheld devices.  The presentation will compare and contrast proposed WAP solutions to current Internet solutions.  WAP browsers from multiple vendors will be presented, and used to navigate WAP sites on the World Wide Web.

Biography: Don is a  Senior Staff Engineer at Ericsson.  He is currently involved in the network planning of mobile and fixed wireless communications systems.  Previous consulting work involved providing telephony related software and hardware solutions for small businesses as well as state and federal agencies.  Don holds graduate degrees in Computer Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University and in Systems Management from Binghamton University.  Don is a member of the IEEE Computer Society.

Internet Connectivity
Jeffrey L. Carrell, Foundry Networks
3:15-4:45pm
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: Want to know the REAL Story When Connecting Your Home Network to the Internet?  This session will cover the basic requirements of connecting a small LAN in the home or office to the Internet using various technologies such as dial-up, ISDN, xDSL, Cable Modem, and wireless. Topics such as access methods, equipment and service costs, who can access your network from the Internet, security and firewalls, and TCP/IP addressing will be covered.

Biography: Jeffrey L. Carrell is a Consulting Systems Engineer with Foundry Networks.  Jeff has been in the internetworking business for over 14 years and the computer industry for 21 years. Having designed thousands of networks all over the world, Jeff has worked for both manufacturers and end-users, been an independent network consultant, enjoys "playing" with the latest "cool" technology, and maintains his own computer museum spanning 25 years of working microcomputers. Jeff is active in the IEEE Fort Worth Section serving as Chairman, and in IEEE Region 5 as the Electronic Communications Chairman.
 

MetroCon 2000 - Telecom Track

Abstracts & Biographies

Next Generation Wireless All-IP Network
Thinh (Tut) Nguyenphu, Nokia
8:30-9:30am
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: In recent years, wireless technology and internet communications have been areas of major change and growth.  With the acceptance of the mobile information society, the wireless industry is quickly rolling out packet switched networks for data applications.  In order to meet the demand for new services (such as speech, multimedia, and data services) in the packet switched domain, a new generation wireless all-IP network is being developed.  This presentation will discuss these network architectures in the context of 3GPP Release 2000 and 3GPP2.

Biography: Thinh (Tut) Nguyenphu is a Senior Standards Engineer with Nokia. He is currently working on 3rd Generation all-IP wireless network architectures including issues related to service delivery.  His areas of interests include high-speed data network architectures and QoS.  Thinh (Tut) Nguyenphu holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Central Florida.  He was a principle member of the team that developed IEEE 802.3 10Base-T and 100Base-T specifications.

1XTREME: A Step Beyond 3G
Giridhar D. Mandyam, Nokia
9:45-10:45am
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: Third generation (3G) wireless systems supporting voice and data services have been proposed since 1997.  Standardization of those proposals was completed in 1999.  However, anticipated demand for data services, particularly in the area of wireless access to Internet-based services, is driving the need to enhance the data-carrying capability of these systems beyond their current abilities.  This paper provides a brief overview of enhancements proposed to the IS-2000 system called 1XTREME.

Biography: Giridhar D. Mandyam received the BSEE degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Southern Methodist University in 1989, the MSEE degree from the University of Southern California in 1993, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1996.  He was employed with Rockwell International (Dallas, Texas) from 1989 - 1991.  He then worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California) from 1991 - 1993.  He was employed at Qualcomm International (San Diego, California) from 1993 - 1994, when he took a leave of absence to pursue graduate studies at the University of New Mexico under a NASA fellowship.   After completing his Ph.D., he worked at Texas Instruments (Dallas, Texas) from 1996 - 1998.  In 1998, he joined Nokia Research Center (Dallas, Texas) where he is currently a Principal Scientist.  He has authored or co-authored over 40 journal and conference publications and three book chapters.

Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE)
Alan Triggs, Ericsson
11:00-12:00pm
Presentation Level: Intermediate

Abstract: Mobile Internet is exploding, and the need for cellular and PCS operators to support higher data rates is greater than ever.  The 3G evolution paths for GSM and TDMA include a common air-interface standard entitled Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE).  Based on the GSM air-interface, EDGE introduces multiple modulation and coding schemes and link adaption for optimal throughput in variable radio conditions.  This talk presents the basic architecture and examines the network planning, frequency reuse, and throughput capabilities for the EDGE radio interface.  The impact of radio network features such as frequency hopping will also be discussed, and the relationship between EDGE and General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) will be presented and discussed.

Biography: Alan Triggs received his BSEET degree from the University of North Texas in 1995 and his MSEE degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1997.  For the past five years he has been employed at Ericsson, where he is currently the Manager for Business Development in the Professional Services group.  Prior to that he was a Senior RF Engineer, working primarily on 2G and 3G system performance and technology evaluations.  His work focused mainly on CDMA, GSM, and EDGE air-interfaces.  For the past two years, Alan has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Southern Methodist University, where he teaches classes in Digital Telephony and Wireless, Cellular, & PCS.  Alan is also active in IEEE and is a past chair of the IEEE Fort Worth Section.

Convergence of Digital PCS Communications Standards (GSM, CDMA, & 3G)
Jason Losh, Motorola
1:30-3:00pm
Presentation Level: Advanced
Abstract: As terrestrial digital communication standards evolve, the second-generation technologies, such as CDMA (IS-95), TDMA (IS-136), and GSM, are converging into a set of third generation technologies, known as cdma2000 and W-CDMA.  Collectively, these third generation communication systems offer the promise of high-speed packet services and near worldwide commonality.  This presentation explores the technical similarities and differences of the physical layers of cdma2000 and W-CDMA, detailing baseband operation, power control, RF and system deployment issues.

Biography: Jason H. Losh is a Principal Staff Engineer at Motorola.  He is currently working on standards and regulatory affairs for 3rd generation wireless systems and develops system simulators to test baseband and RF performance for cdma2000 and W-CDMA standards. He serves as the Chair of the TIA TR45.5 Physical Layer Working Group, the Chair of the Performance Groups of both TIA TR45.5 and 3GPP2 TSG-C, and the Vice Chair of the TIA TR45.5 RF performance group.  Jason received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1994. His areas of interest include RF design, baseband processing, and system simulations.

Requirements for Listing a Bluetooth Product
William Hurst, Telecommunication Information Services, Inc.
3:15-4:45pm
Presentation Level: Advanced
Abstract: Bluetooth Qualification is the process by which the manufacturer demonstrates compliance to the Bluetooth specifications, as required by the Adopters agreement. The Bluetooth Qualification program is the framework that establishes the qualification rules and procedures. The Bluetooth Specification, and the qualification process are designed to ensure that products bearing the Bluetooth mark will interwork as expected.  Interoperability between products is the underlying purpose for qualification. To that end, interoperability tests are an integral part of qualification.

Biography: William S. Hurst, P.E., received his B.S.E.E from the University of Utah and is Registered Professional Engineer in both the United States and Canada. A 25-year veteran of the testing industry, he is currently Vice President of Communication Certification Laboratory, Inc. a supplier of testing and certification services for telecom equipment and President of Telecommunication Information Services, Inc, a company that specializes in the provision of regulatory information services to manufacturers, consultants, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.  Bill has been selected to act as a Bluetooth Qualification Body, BQB.
 
 

MetroCon 2000

Registration

The deadline for early registration is September 7th (postmarked by).  Late registrations will be accepted up to the day of the conference and on-site.  However, seating is not guaranteed for late registrants.  Please print and mail the registration form below.

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