Rel-19 Services Multi-Gen Advanced

TS 26.813 – Avatar Representation and Communication

Specifies avatar representation formats, animation, integration into 3GPP services, and security for immersive communication and Metaverse use cases.

Release

Rel-19

What is TS 26.813?

TS 26.813 (Rel-19) — Avatar Representation and Communication. Specifies avatar representation formats, animation, integration into 3GPP services, and security for immersive communication and Metaverse use cases. Primary function: Documentation and Recommendations. Category: Services (Immersive Communication and Metaverse). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.

Who should read this specification?

Network operators
Device manufacturers
Researchers and academics

Protocols and interfaces

Protocols: IMS, RTC, Sensors

Interfaces: N1, N2, Uu, Application Server

Key use cases

Avatar Communication
IMS-based 3D Avatar Call
Multi-party Avatar Call

Implementation notes

Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.

Key Technologies

5GIMSAI/ML3D meshspatial audio

Related Glossary Terms

IMS INFO INC UL UE 5G ASR RT BW QoS E2E 5GS

Related Technologies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 3GPP TS 26.813?

3GPP TS 26.813 (Rel-19) is the 3GPP specification for Avatar Representation and Communication. Specifies avatar representation formats, animation, integration into 3GPP services, and security for immersive communication and Metaverse use cases.

Which 3GPP release is TS 26.813 part of?

TS 26.813 is part of 3GPP Rel-19. The latest known version on 3GPP Explorer is j20.

What does TS 26.813 specify?

Documentation and Recommendations.

What category does TS 26.813 belong to?

TS 26.813 belongs to the Services (Immersive Communication and Metaverse) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.

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