Narrative Explanation of Operation and Nature of Applicant

1461-EX-ST-2019 Text Documents

Robert Bosch LLC

2019-08-06ELS_235304

Robert Bosch LLC
Request for Grant of Special Temporary Authority
File No. 1461- EX-ST-2019
Narrative Exhibit Describing Operation


This application, filed by Robert Bosch LLC, an international manufacturer of tools, automotive
equipment, and industrial and consumer products, requests special temporary authority during a
six-month period beginning October 1, 2019 and ending March 31, 2020, to permit development
and testing of a device that will permit vehicle maintenance. Bosch is developing a trial product
to sense sections of a vehicle. Therefore Bosch is planning to conduct pilot test runs in the field
in the areas requested in the test license. The device supports connectivity using commercial
mobile networks in the area. Communications for this connectivity will be commercially
provided through AT&T for this series of experiments using SIM cards from AT&T as the only
involved commercial mobile service provider. Bosch will not be using spectrum in the cellular
bands that is allocated to any commercial service provider other than through a commercial
service provider (in this case AT&T), so no interference on those allocations can arise to any
other carrier from the use of this device. Specific frequencies will be determined by the network
operator only. There will be no RF signals transmitted without the SIM card from the
commercial service provider. The product uses network data services provided by the
commercial service provider to transfer information to the server. This system is capable of using
3G and LTE depending on the SIM provided by the commercial mobile services provider.

The purpose of this STA is to evaluate the product in the field; to collect data for analytics in the
field; develop applications for this device and explore different use cases by incorporating it in
various vehicles; and to improve product implementation during this pilot phase. All of the
experimental devices will be retrieved by Robert Bosch LLC from all test vehicles upon
completion of the operation.

The bands sought herein are as follows:

LTE Band 2: 1850 to 1910 MHz
LTE Band 4: 1710 to 1755 MHz
LTE Band 12: 699 to 716 MHz

There will also be a GPS receiver included in the product. It is a composite device incorporating
a Sierra Wireless Airprime WP7700 LPWA Module (FCC ID #N7NP77); 4G LTE CAT-M1;
and Galileo, Glonass, and Beidou devices.

Neither the composite product nor its components other than as mentioned above is certified in
the United States as of yet. Hence the need for the STA for this pre-production testing,
evaluation, data gathering, and development of applications/use cases for the device.

The Stop Buzzer contact in the United States for Bosch for this test series at all locations will be
Daniel Franke of Bosch, whose mobile phone number is 248-568-7440. Should any interference


arise or be complained of by any entity during the event, all operation will cease until the
interference complaint is resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant.

Should any question arise concerning this application, kindly notify undersigned counsel.

Christopher D. Imlay
Booth, Freret & Imlay, LLC
14356 Cape May Road
Silver Spring, MD 20904-6011
(301) 384-5525 telephone
(301) 384-6384 facsimile
chris@imlaylaw.com
chris.imlay@gmail.com



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Document Modified: 2019-08-06 14:28:16

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