Basic Steering Policy


1. Term of Activity
The Photonic Internet Forum (hereinafter referred to as "The Forum") shall not provide the term of activity in detail to engage in the projects suited to rapid technological innovation in this field. However, The Forum shall obtain good results timely and appropriately.

2. Activities
To accomplish its objective, The Forum engages in the following activities :
(1) Research
(a) Research on the latest state and R&D trends concerning ultra-high-speed photonic networks in Japan and around the world.
(b) Research on R&D subjects necessary for early realization of an ultra-high-speed photonic network.
(c) Research on R&D policy for early realization of an ultra-high-speed photonic network.
(d) Research on the utilities of an ultra-high-speed photonic network.
(2) Information Exchanges
(a) Information Exchanges with domestic and overseas R&D institutions engaged in ultra-high-speed photonic network projects.
(b) Acquisition of research results on an ultra-high-speed photonic network, and the transfer of research results.
(3) Dissemination and Enlightenment
(a) Creation of proposals for early realization of an ultra-high-speed photonic network
(b) Holding lectures and symposiums on the technology and use of an ultra-high-speed photonic network.
(c) To publish the results of investigation and research.
(4) Promote of standardization
(a) Information collection about international standardization of an ultra-high-speed photonic network.
(b) Decision of strategic subjects for international standardization of an ultra-high-speed photonic network.
(c) Cooperation and exchanges with organization for standardization of an ultra-high-speed photonic network.

3. Other Activities
To ensure maximum project efficiency, The Forum will set up Committees.