Technical Summary:
This document defines an extension to PIDF-LO (RFC4119) for the
expression of location information that is defined relative to a
reference point. The reference point may be expressed as a geodetic
or civic location, and the relative offset may be one of several
shapes. Optionally, a reference to a secondary document (such as a
map image) can be included, along with the relationship of the map
coordinate system to the reference/offset coordinate system to allow
display of the map with the reference point and the relative offset.
Also included in this document is a Type/Length/Value (TLV)
representation of the relative location for use in other protocols
that use TLVs.
Working Group Summary:
This document is the product of many years of discussion within the WG. Ultimately, a design team comprised of authors with originally differing views came together to produce a specification that obtained WG consensus.
Document Quality:
There are both existing implementations of what is specified here and plans to implement it.
Personnel:
Who is the Document Shepherd? Who is the Responsible Area Director?
Alissa Cooper is the document shepherd. Richard Barnes is the responsible area director.