TR 26.918 – Virtual Reality Relevance Study for 3GPP
3GPP TR 26.918 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Virtual Reality Relevance Study for 3GPP. It is published in 6 releases (Rel-14 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Investigates VR relevance to 3GPP, focusing on 360° video/audio, use cases, interoperability gaps, and potential standardization needs.
Releases and versions of TR 26.918
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-15 | 15.2.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-14 | 0.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 26.918
Category: Services (Immersive Media). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Intermediate. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 26.918
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TS 26.116 TV Video Formats for 3GPP Services
- TS 26.114 IMS Multimedia Telephony Client
- TS 26.223 IMS Telepresence Client Specification
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 26.441 EVS Audio Processing Introduction
- TR 26.952 EVS Codec Selection, Verification & Characterization
Specifications that reference TR 26.918
- TS 26.118 Virtual Reality Media Formats
- TR 26.928 Study on eXtended Reality (XR) in 5G
- TR 22.873 Technical Report on IMS Multimedia Telephony Service Enhancements
- TR 38.835 Technical Report on XR Enhancements for NR
- TR 26.919 Study on 5G Conversational Media Handling
- TR 26.929 QoE Metrics for VR Services Study
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TR 26.911 Codec for CS Multimedia Telephony
- TR 26.914 Multimedia Telephony over IP Optimization
- TR 26.916 eSRVCC Transcoding Minimization Study
- TR 26.917 TV Service Enhancements over 3GPP
- TR 26.919 Study on 5G Conversational Media Handling
- TR 26.921 UE Performance in Ambient Noise
- TR 26.922 Video Telephony Robustness Improvements Study
- TR 26.923 Study on IMS-based Telepresence Media Handling
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 26.918?
3GPP TR 26.918 is the 3GPP Technical Report for Virtual Reality Relevance Study for 3GPP. Investigates VR relevance to 3GPP, focusing on 360° video/audio, use cases, interoperability gaps, and potential standardization needs.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 26.918?
TR 26.918 is published in 6 releases, from Rel-14 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TR 26.918 belong to?
TR 26.918 belongs to the Services (Immersive Media) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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