Location Source Parameter for the SIP Geolocation Header Field
RFC 8787, “Location Source Parameter for the SIP Geolocation Header Field”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2020 by J. Winterbottom, R. Jesske, B. Chatras, A. Hutton. It updates RFC 6442. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
There are some circumstances where a Geolocation header field may contain more than one locationValue. Knowing the identity of the node adding the locationValue allows the recipient more freedom in selecting the value to look at first rather than relying solely on the order of the locationValues. This document defines the "loc-src" parameter so that the entity adding the locationValue to the Geolocation header field can identify itself using its hostname. This document updates RFC 6442.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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