Organizations involved with indoor location data exchange, policy and standards: with a primary emphasis on E911 in the United States

Abstract

In this paper the various groups associated with indoor location policy and standards for mobile/cellular phones are discussed. This will be focused on groups and agencies that are either directly or indirectly related to E911 (location of mobile device during an emergency call) compliance in the United States. Given the broad influence of standards and policy groups on selected indoor location technologies, the groups mentioned in this paper will have a significant impact on the number, types and quality of location technologies available in mobile phones for many years to come.