Part 1: The Prospect of PLC Business in KEPCO Speaker: Sang Doug Park, President of KEPRI, Korea 08:30-09:15, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Abstract: Since 1999, KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation) has been intensively researching and investing in developments of PLC technologies recognizing a little earlier potentiality of diverse practical applications. KEPCO developed the 24Mbps PLC chip referred to as the kernel technology of PLC 2006. The developed chip has been widely used for field performance tests; AMR/AMI and VAS (value added service). KEPCO started the first PLC pilot project for 1,500 households in 2005 and the second PLC pilot project for 5 regions, 5,000 households with servicing AMR and transformers monitoring in 2007. In the second pilot project, making up for weak points such as a heating problem and power dissipation, stable performances over 99% PLC success rates were verified. Also, due to the fact that one transformer is in charge of on the average 30 households in Korea, with use of RF, neutral conductor and suspension wire among the near transformers, the connection rate between public telecommunication network and PLC network was expanded as large as 200 households. Through the PLC ubiquitous technology development supported by the Power IT project started from 2005, KEPCO is developing medium/low-voltage PLC equipment and PLC network technology. The electric power control chip combined with a PLC chip and a microprocessor for control, the 200Mbps PLC network, the PLC network management system based on GIS, the measurement equipment for field tests are main research and development items. Exploiting developed results, KEPCO established the medium and long term PLC business plan. Through a PLC pilot project for 50,000 households in 2008 and for 300,000 households in 2009, KEPCO will provide the commercial solutions of AMR, AMI, electric power equipment monitoring, VAS and so on for more than 10,000,000 households by 2015. Biography: Sang Doug Park is the president of KEPRI (Korea Electric Power Research Institute), KEPCO. He received the B.S. degree in nuclear engineering from Seoul National University (Korea) in 1976 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in nuclear engineering from Michigan University (U.S.A.) in 1987 and 1990, respectively. He joined Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) in 1977. From 1993 to 1997 he had been primarily engaged in the research and development of the nuclear power plant project. Since 2007, he has been in KEPRI, as the president of KEPRI.   Part 2: The HD-PLC Alliance Speaker: Eiji Kobayashi, President of the HD-PLC Alliance, USA 09:15-10:00, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Abstract: Broadband-related technologies have achieved a certain level of preparation and application, and the IT world is expected to enter a new stage in which practical technologies are established to realize the ubiquitous network infrastructure through optical networks. Given the background, Power Line Communication (PLC) is appearing as a promising candidate for building a society that connects everyone and every equipment, where everyone can use "people-friendly" networks without having to consider what equipment or wiring is required. Established in September 2007, the HD-PLC Alliance aims to expand the use of the HD-PLC fast power line communication technology and further improve communication compatibility among products employing HD-PLC. Adoption of HD-PLC is increasingly promoted as a number of companies have already launched HD-PLC-based products, which are used as PC peripherals or in relation to broadband services. Spread of HD-PLC is expected to accelerate with the incorporation of HD-PLC modules into various IT-based consumer products. We are endeavoring to promote healthy development of the PLC market in order to help progress the broadband networks. In doing so, we appreciate your kind support and cooperation to the activities of HD-PLC Alliance. Biography: 1949: Born in Tokyo 1973: Graduated from Chuo University in Science and Engineering           Joined Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd （Present: Panasonic Communications           Co., Ltd.           Worked on telephone, fax, PBX businesses in USA Market and also engaged in           new business development and Security IP Camera project in Global Market 2005: Category Owner of Home Safety Category           Projected Color Video Door phone with Wireless Monitor Intercom "Wireless Door           phone" December 2006: General Manager of HD-PLC Promotion Project September 2007 to present: President of HD-PLC Alliance,           General Manager of PLC Standardization＆Alliance Office           at Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.   Part 1: Korean Laws, Rules, and Regulations on Power Line Communications Speaker: Joong Geun Rhee, Hanyang University, Korea 08:30-09:15, Thursday, April 3, 2008 Abstract: o Radio Law 58 (ISM, Radio wave apparatus)    Revised: 2004. 12. 30. o Radio Law, Decree 46 (ISM, Radio wave apparatus)    Revised: 2005. 7. 1. o Rules for Certification of IT Equip. 3 (Applicable IT Equip.)    Revised: 2005. 9. 29 o MIC Notice 2005-58, 2005. 12. 29. o MIC Notice 2005-59, 2005. 12. 29.                                o RRL Notice 2005-82, 2005. 9. 29.                                o RRL Notice 2005-83, 2005. 9. 29.                                o RRL Notice 2005-86, 2005. 9. 29.                                   Revised 2006-67, 2006. 7.31.                                o KN60 Test Method and Procedures of PLC Biography: Joong Geun Rhee received the B. S. degree in electrical engineering from the Seoul National University in 1967, and M. S., Ph. D. degrees in electronic engineering from the University of South Florida, USA in 1973, 1979 respectively. He joined the Agency for Defense Development, ROK, in 1979 and was a Sr. Researcher in the field of Electronic Warfare, and EMI/EMC. His research interests include EMC, reverberation chamber, In-situ EMC measurement, PLC, etc. He is a member of IEEE EMC, convener of IEC/CISPR, director of IEC/IARU, technical advisor to the ministries of ROK. Currently, he is a professor at the Engineering College of Hanyang University. Emeritus President, Korea Electromagnetic Engineering Society Emeritus President, Korean Amateur Radio League   Part 2: Legal/Regulatory Status and Issues for Power Line Communications in the United States Speaker: Charlie Arteaga, Chief Architect, IBM Global Services, USA 09:15-10:00, Thursday, April 3, 2008 Abstract: This keynote will provide an update of the PLC (BPL) regulatory status in the United States. A brief overview of PLC (BPL) deployments in the US will be given. Also the update will include a review of the current legal and regulatory issues for Power Line Communications (BPL) in this country. The current status of State and Federal legislation affecting PLC (BPL) will be covered, as well as an update on the regulatory developments at the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be provided. Additionally, this session will address some of the various PLC (BPL) proceedings at the Public Utility Commissions (PUC's) - the state regulatory bodies for utilities - in several key states in the US. Understanding the regulatory issues is critical to any successful PLC (BPL) equipment manufacturers and utilities or integrators planning PLC (BPL) deployments. Biography: Charlie Arteaga is the Chief Architect for IBM Global Services Broadband over Powerline (BPL) initiative. He has more than twenty-five years of experience architecting, designing and implementing networking infrastructures, which he is applying to his work with BPL. Over the last three years Charlie has been collaborating with his colleagues at IBM to develop comprehensive solutions for applications in Intelligent Grid Electrical Distribution networks for Energy & Utility customers including Advanced Metering Infrastructure, real time voltage and current sensing on the electric distribution grid, and real time control of grid of infrastructure among others. Charlie is focused on the communication aspect of these solutions specifically BPL and other related backhaul technologies. He has been an active member of the IEEE P1901 working group for the BPL MAC/PHY standard almost since the inception and continues to participate on a regular basis. Charlie has been involved with Centerpoint Energy in Houston, Texas over the last several years to develop a solid communications infrastructure using BPL technology as the last mile communication infrastructure for their distribution grid.   Part 1: Topics of Industry Application in Japan Speaker: Shinji Tsuzuki, Ehime University, Japan 08:30-09:15, Friday, April 4, 2008 Abstract: The Japanese regulation was relaxed in October, 2006, and PLC systems were allowed to use the HF band of 2M to 30MHz. The PLC modem for home has gradually but steadily been popularized after the deregulation. However, it is necessary to develop new application fields, especially industry applications, to advance the PLC technology further. In this keynote speech, the Japanese regulation will be explained briefly. And some topics of industry application in Japan will be introduced. As our activity, a research of PLC in cargo ships will be presented, since we have characterized the power-line channel in cargo ships. There are two types of ships from the viewpoint of the cable structure. One is all the power-line cables being armored, and another type is partly unarmored cables being used. The channel characteristic which the cable structure affects will be discussed by comparing the two types of ships. If the unarmored cable is used in a ship, the common-mode transmission will be more useful than the conventional differential-mode transmission in home, although the countermeasure against unintentional radiation will be needed at the same time. If all the cables are armored in a ship, the radiation problem will not occur, although a kind of adaptive transmission-mode selection technique will be effective to improve the channel capacity of the conventional differential-mode transmission system. Biography: Shinji TSUZUKI received the B.E. and M.E. degrees in electronics engineering from Ehime University (Japan) in 1983 and 1985, respectively, and the Doctorate degree in engineering from Kyoto University (Japan) in 1999. He joined Sumitomo Electric Ind. Ltd. in 1985. He was engaged in the research and development of Fiberoptic Local Area Network systems. Since 1991 he has been in the Faculty of Engineering of Ehime University, where he is currently an Associate Professor. During 1996-1997 he was a visiting scholar at Kyoto University. His research interests include spread spectrum communication, and network access techniques. He is a member of IEICE (The Institute of Electronics Information and Communication Engineers, Japan), SITA (The Society of Information Theory and its Applications, Japan), ITE (The Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers, Japan), IEEJ (The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan), IPSJ(Information Processing Society of Japan),and IEEE. His research interests include, 1. sequence design and signal processing for baseband spread-spectrum communications, and its application to power-line communication, 2. Digital Video (DV) Transmission System over IP Network 3. Analysis of CDMA based protocols, 4. Research on QoS-policy based network, and 5. Image processing.   Part 2: Research in Coding inspired by PLC Speaker: Han Vinck, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany 09:15-10:00, Friday, April 4, 2008 Abstract: The power-line channel used for communication purposes has been under discussion for many years. A universal practical system, like in mobile communications seams to be utopian. Solutions have to be found for the interference problems, the bad channel conditions caused by impulsive- and narrowband noise and last but not least the networking topology and coupling. More difficulties are generated by regulating bodies, standardization committees and competing users in the frequency spectrum. The physical parameters of the channel are such that for instance the attenuation can vary between 10 and 100 dB per Km. Coupling with the power-line must be considered as an essential part of the communication channel. In broadband communications, microwave theory is necessary to overcome impairments caused by the networking topology. Therefore, classical concepts like coding gain, bandwidth efficiency and bit error probability might lose their practical validity. Our research approach is to derive simple models that follow from practical considerations and to investigate whether theory can give solutions to the generated problems. We apply coding and modulation techniques to improve the reliability of power-line communications when noise is of a non-traditional character. Examples are narrowband- and impulsive noise. It is our intention to formulate interesting research topics directly related to the problems that originate from power-line communications. We do not claim that our results are directly applicable, but expect that they contribute to the general understanding of power-line communications. Biography: A.J. Han Vinck is a full professor in Digital Communications at the University of Essen, Essen, Germany, since 1990. He studied electrical engineering at the University of Eindhoven, the Netherlands, where he obtained his Ph.D. in 1980. In 2003 he was an adjoint professor at the Sun Yat-Sen University in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. His interest is in Information and Communication theory, Coding and Network aspects in digital communications. From 1991-1993, 1998-2000, 2006-2008, he was the director of the Institute for Experimental Mathematics in Essen. Professor Vinck was the director (1997-1999) of the Post-Graduate School on Networking, "CINEMA". From 2000-2004 he was the chairman for the communication division of the Institute for Critical Infrastructures, CRIS. In 2003 he was elected president of the IEEE Information theory Society. In 1997 he acted as Co-chairman for the 1997 IEEE Information Theory symposium in Ulm, Germany. IEEE elected him as a fellow for his "Contributions to Coding Techniques". Professor Vinck is the initiator of the Japan-Benelux workshops on Information theory (now Asia-Europe) and the International winter-meeting on Coding, Cryptography and Information theory. He started (Essen, 1997) the organization of the series of conferences on Power Line Communications and its Applications. In 2006 he received the IEEE ISPLC2006 Achievement award in Orlando (FL, USA,) for his contributions to Power line Communications. He is a distinguished lecturer for the IEEE Information theory - and the IEEE Communications society. From 1999-2000 he was elected chairman of the Benelux Information and Communication Theory Society.   Internal Frequency Mode Operation Filter System Implemented for the Deployment of Long-Distance PLC Network Speaker: Sun Hoe Kim, Chief Technical Officer, Kaicom Co., Ltd., Korea 19:00-, Thursday, April 3, 2008 Abstract: Frequency mode operation must be implemented for the deployment of long distance PLC network like tens of kilometers. Higher frequency bands can be divided into several sub-bands for MV transmission, and frequency re-use. Low frequency band can be reserved for LV transmission. Appropriate external or internal filter system must be applied for the operation of the frequency mode. Commercial external filers can be selected and used for this purpose. On the other hand, internal filer system remotely configurable/selectable through NMS (Network Management System) can lead ease of PLC network installation, operation and other commercially viable benefits. Biography: Mr. S. H. Kim is the CTO for BPL Solution and Technology at Kaicom. His primary responsibility is to lead all BPL-related company's products and solutions. In addition, he is responsible for business development combining in-depth technology knowledge with business sense. Mr. Kim is responsible for all customer support essential for current large network deployment in BPL industry. He is responsible for planning and implementation of major deployment project. He is one of company's establishment members. He has intensive experiences to develop business and technology of direct spread spectrum location tracking system to launch in UK in the early stage of company's history. Before Kaicom, he had executive experience to implement VoIP/data network in SE Asia. Also, his early studies of Materials Engineering at Hanyang University lead the company's success of the development of medium voltage inductive coupler.