TS 23.437 – Spatial Anchors and Mapping for Metaverse
3GPP TS 23.437 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Spatial Anchors and Mapping for Metaverse. Its official 3GPP title is “Service Enabler Architecture Layer for Verticals (SEAL)”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-19 to Rel-20); the latest version is 20.4.0 in Rel-20.
Defines application-layer architecture, procedures, information flows, and data models for managing spatial anchors and spatial maps in localized mobile metaverse services.
Releases and versions of TS 23.437
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-20 | 20.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-19 | 19.4.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TS 23.437
Category: Services (Application Layer and Metaverse Services). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TS 23.437
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 22.156 Service requirements for the mobile metaverse
- TR 22.856 Feasibility Study on Localized Mobile Metaverse Services
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.502 5G System Procedures
- TS 23.273 5G Location Services Architecture Stage 2
- TS 23.222 Common API Framework (CAPIF)
Specifications that reference TS 23.437
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
Other specifications in the 23 series
- TS 23.433 SEAL Data Delivery Architecture
- TS 23.434 Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) for Verticals
- TS 23.435 Network Slice Capability Enablement (NSCE) Architecture
- TS 23.436 Application Data Analytics Enablement
- TS 23.438 Digital Asset Service for Mobile Metaverse
- TS 23.468 Group Communication System Enablers for LTE
- TS 23.479 MBMS API for Mission Critical Services
- TS 23.482 AI/ML Enablement for Verticals
Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TS 23.437?
3GPP TS 23.437 is the 3GPP Technical Specification for Spatial Anchors and Mapping for Metaverse. Defines application-layer architecture, procedures, information flows, and data models for managing spatial anchors and spatial maps in localized mobile metaverse services.
Which 3GPP releases include TS 23.437?
TS 23.437 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-19 to Rel-20. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 20.4.0 (Rel-20).
What category does TS 23.437 belong to?
TS 23.437 belongs to the Services (Application Layer and Metaverse Services) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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