7.1 Location management APIs

29.5493GPPApplication Programming Interface (API) specificationRelease 18Service Enabler Architecture Layer for Verticals (SEAL)Stage 3TS

7.1.1 SS_LocationReporting API

7.1.1.1 API URI

The SS_LocationReporting service shall use the SS_LocationReporting API.

The request URIs used in HTTP requests from the VAL server towards the location management server shall have the Resource URI structure as defined in clause 6.5 with the following clarifications:

– The <apiName> shall be "ss-lr".

– The <apiVersion> shall be "v1".

– The <apiSpecificSuffixes> shall be set as described in clause 7.1.1.2.

7.1.1.2 Resources

7.1.1.2.1 Overview

This clause describes the structure for the Resource URIs and the resources and methods used for the service.

Figure 7.1.1.2.1-1 depicts the resource URIs structure for the SS_LocationReporting API.

Figure 7.1.1.2.1-1: Resource URI structure of the SS_LocationReporting API

Table 7.1.1.2.1-1 provides an overview of the resources and applicable HTTP methods.

Table 7.1.1.2.1-1: Resources and methods overview

Resource name

Resource URI

HTTP method or custom operation

Description

SEAL Location Reporting Configurations

/trigger-configurations

POST

Creates a new Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration information.

Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration

/trigger-configurations/{configurationId}

GET

Retrieves an Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration information identified by {configurationId}.

PUT

Updates an Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration information identified by {configurationId}.

PATCH

Partially modifies an Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration information identified by {configurationId}.

DELETE

Delete an Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration information identified by {configurationId}.

7.1.1.2.2 Resource: SEAL Location Reporting Configurations
7.1.1.2.2.1 Description

The resource allows the VAL server to request to create a new individual SEAL location reporting configuration information at the location management server.

7.1.1.2.2.2 Resource Definition

Resource URI: {apiRoot}/ss-lr/<apiVersion>/trigger-configurations

This resource shall support the resource URI variables defined in the table 7.1.1.2.2.2-1.

Table 7.1.1.2.2.2-1: Resource URI variables for this resource

Name

Data Type

Definition

apiRoot

string

See clause 6.5

7.1.1.2.2.3 Resource Standard Methods

7.1.1.2.2.3.1 POST

Table 7.1.1.2.2.3.1-1: URI query parameters supported by the POST method on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

This method shall support the request data structures specified in table 7.1.1.2.2.3.1-2 and the response data structures and response codes specified in table 7.1.1.2.2.3.1-3.

Table 7.1.1.2.2.3.1-2: Data structures supported by the POST Request Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

LocationReportConfiguration

M

1

Location reporting configuration information.

Table 7.1.1.2.2.3.1-3: Data structures supported by the POST Response Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Response

codes

Description

LocationReportConfiguration

M

1

201 Created

Location reporting configuration is created successfully.

NOTE: The mandatory HTTP error status codes for the POST method listed in table 5.2.6-1 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3] also apply.

Table 7.1.1.2.2.3.1-4: Headers supported by the 201 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

Contains the URI of the newly created resource, according to the structure: {apiRoot}/ss-lr/<apiVersion>/trigger-configurations/{configurationId}

7.1.1.2.2.4 Resource Custom Operations

None.

7.1.1.2.3 Resource: Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration
7.1.1.2.3.1 Description

The resource represents an individual SEAL location reporting configuration that is created at the location management server.

7.1.1.2.3.2 Resource Definition

Resource URI: {apiRoot}/ss-lr/<apiVersion>/trigger-configurations/{configurationId}

This resource shall support the resource URI variables defined in the table 7.1.1.2.3.2-1.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.2-1: Resource URI variables for this resource

Name

Data Type

Definition

apiRoot

string

See clause 6.5

configurationId

string

Represents an individual SEAL location reporting configuration resource.

7.1.1.2.3.3 Resource Standard Methods

7.1.1.2.3.3.1 GET

This operation retrieves an individual SEAL location reporting configuration information. This method shall support the URI query parameters specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-1.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-1: URI query parameters supported by the GET method on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

This method shall support the request data structures specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-2 and the response data structures and response codes specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-3.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-2: Data structures supported by the GET Request Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-3: Data structures supported by the GET Response Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Response

codes

Description

LocationReportConfiguration

M

1

200 OK

The location reporting configuration information.

n/a

307 Temporary Redirect

Temporary redirection, during resource retrieval. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

n/a

308 Permanent Redirect

Permanent redirection, during resource retrieval. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

NOTE: The mandatory HTTP error status codes for the GET method listed in table 5.2.6-1 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3] also apply.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-4: Headers supported by the 307 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.1-5: Headers supported by the 308 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

7.1.1.2.3.3.2 PUT

This operation updates the individual SEAL location reporting configuration. This method shall support the URI query parameters specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-1.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-1: URI query parameters supported by the PUT method on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

This method shall support the request data structures specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-2 and the response data structures and response codes specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-3.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-2: Data structures supported by the PUT Request Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

LocationReportConfiguration

M

1

Updated details of the location reporting configuration.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-3: Data structures supported by the PUT Response Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Response

codes

Description

LocationReportConfiguration

M

1

200 OK

The configuration is updated successfully and the updated configuration information returned in the response.

n/a

204 No Content

The location reporting configuration updated successfully.

n/a

307 Temporary Redirect

Temporary redirection, during resource modification. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

n/a

308 Permanent Redirect

Permanent redirection, during resource modification. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

NOTE: The mandatory HTTP error status codes for the PUT method listed in table 5.2.6-1 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3] also apply.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-4: Headers supported by the 307 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.2-5: Headers supported by the 308 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

7.1.1.2.3.3.3 DELETE

This operation deletes the individual SEAL location reporting configuration. This method shall support the URI query parameters specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-1.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-1: URI query parameters supported by the DELETE method on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

This method shall support the request data structures specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-2 and the response data structures and response codes specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-3.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-2: Data structures supported by the DELETE Request Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-3: Data structures supported by the DELETE Response Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Response

codes

Description

n/a

204 No Content

The individual configuration matching the configurationId is deleted.

n/a

307 Temporary Redirect

Temporary redirection, during resource termination. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

n/a

308 Permanent Redirect

Permanent redirection, during resource termination. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

NOTE: The mandatory HTTP error status codes for the DELETE method listed in table 5.2.6-1 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3] also apply.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-4: Headers supported by the 307 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.3-5: Headers supported by the 308 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

7.1.1.2.3.3.4 PATCH

This method shall support the URI query parameters specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-1.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-1: URI query parameters supported by the PATCH method on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

This method shall support the request data structures specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-2 and the response data structures and response codes specified in table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-3.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-2: Data structures supported by the PATCH Request Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

LocationReportConfigurationPatch

M

1

Contains the modifications to be applied to the Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration resource.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-3: Data structures supported by the PATCH Response Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Response

codes

Description

LocationReportConfiguration

M

1

200 OK

Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration resource is modified successfully and representation of the modified Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration resource is returned.

n/a

204 No Content

The Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration resource is updated successfully.

n/a

307 Temporary Redirect

Temporary redirection, during resource termination. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative SEAL server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

n/a

308 Permanent Redirect

Permanent redirection, during resource termination. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative SEAL server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

NOTE: The mandatory HTTP error status codes for the PATCH method listed in table 5.2.6-1 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3] also apply.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-4: Headers supported by the 307 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative SEAL server.

Table 7.1.1.2.3.3.4-5: Headers supported by the 308 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative SEAL server.

7.1.1.2.3.4 Resource Custom Operations

None.

7.1.1.3 Notifications

None.

7.1.1.4 Data Model

7.1.1.4.1 General

This clause specifies the application data model supported by the API. Data types listed in clause 6.2 apply to this API.

Table 7.1.1.4.1-1 specifies the data types defined specifically for the SS_LocationReporting API service.

Table 7.1.1.4.1-1: SS_LocationReporting API specific Data Types

Data type

Section defined

Description

Applicability

LocationReportConfiguration

7.1.1.4.2.2

Represents the location reporting configuration information.

LocationReportConfigurationPatch

7.1.1.4.2.3

Represents the requested modifications to the location reporting configuration information.

Used to partially update Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration resource.

PatchUpdate

Table 7.1.1.4.1-2 specifies data types re-used by the SS_LocationReporting API service.

Table 7.1.1.4.1-2: SS_LocationReporting API Re-used Data Types

Data type

Reference

Comments

Applicability

Accuracy

3GPP TS 29.122 [3]

Used to represent the desired level of accuracy of the requested location information.

DateTime

3GPP TS 29.571 [21]

Used to represent the subscription duration.

DurationSec

3GPP TS 29.571 [21]

Used to represent the time interval between successive location reports.

SupportedFeatures

3GPP TS 29.571 [21]

Used to negotiate the applicability of optional features defined in table 7.1.1.6-1.

ValTargetUe

Clause 7.3.1.4.2.3

Used to indicate either VAL User ID or VAL UE ID, to which location reporting applies.

7.1.1.4.2 Structured data types
7.1.1.4.2.1 Introduction
7.1.1.4.2.2 Type: LocationReportConfiguration

Table 7.1.1.4.2.2-1: Definition of type LocationReportConfiguration

Attribute name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Applicability

valServerId

string

M

1

Represents the VAL server identifier.

valTgtUe

ValTargetUe

M

1

Represents the VAL User ID or VAL UE ID to which the location reporting applies.

immRep

boolean

O

0..1

Indication of immediate reporting. If included, when it is set to true it indicates immediate reporting of the subscribed events, if available. Otherwise, reporting will occur when the event is met.

monDur

DateTime

O

0..1

Represents the time at which the subscription ceases to exist (i.e the reporting trigger becomes invalid). If omitted, there is no time limit.

repPeriod

DurationSec

O

0..1

Indicates the time interval between successive location reports.

accuracy

Accuracy

O

0..1

Represents the desired level of accuracy of the requested location information.

suppFeat

SupportedFeatures

O

0..1

Used to negotiate the supported features of the API as defined in clause 7.1.1.6.

This attribute shall be provided in the HTTP POST request and in the response of successful resource creation.

7.1.1.4.2.3 Type: LocationReportConfigurationPatch

Table 7.1.1.4.2.3-1: Definition of type LocationReportConfigurationPatch

Attribute name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Applicability

valTgtUe

ValTargetUe

O

1

Represents the VAL User ID or VAL UE ID to which the location reporting applies.

monDur

DateTime

O

0..1

Represents the time at which the subscription ceases to exist (i.e the reporting trigger becomes invalid). If omitted, there is no time limit.

repPeriod

DurationSec

O

0..1

Indicates the time interval between successive location reports.

accuracy

Accuracy

O

0..1

Represents the desired level of accuracy of the requested location information.

7.1.1.4.3 Simple data types and enumerations

7.1.1.5 Error Handling

7.1.1.5.1 General

HTTP error handling shall be supported as specified in clause 6.7.

In addition, the requirements in the following clauses shall apply.

7.1.1.5.2 Protocol Errors

In this Release of the specification, there are no additional protocol errors applicable for the SS_LocationReporting API.

7.1.1.5.3 Application Errors

The application errors defined for SS_LocationReporting API are listed in table 7.1.1.5.3-1.

Table 7.1.1.5.3-1: Application errors

Application Error

HTTP status code

Description

Applicability

7.1.1.6 Feature negotiation

General feature negotiation procedures are defined in clause 6.8.

Table 7.1.1.6-1: Supported Features

Feature number

Feature Name

Description

1

PatchUpdate

Indicates the support of the PATCH method for updating an Individual SEAL Location Reporting Configuration resource.

7.1.2 SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API

7.1.2.1 API URI

The request URI used in each HTTP request from the VAL server towards the location management server shall have the structure as defined in clause 6.5 with the following clarifications:

– The <apiName> shall be "ss-lair".

– The <apiVersion> shall be "v1".

– The <apiSpecificSuffixes> shall be set as described in clause 7.1.2.2.

7.1.2.2 Resources

7.1.2.2.1 Overview

This clause describes the structure for the Resource URIs and the resources and methods used for the service.

Figure 7.1.2.2.1-1 depicts the resource URIs structure for the SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API.

Figure 7.1.2.2.1-1: Resource URI structure of the SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API

Table 7.1.2.2.1-1 provides an overview of the resources and applicable HTTP methods.

Table 7.1.2.2.1-1: Resources and methods overview

Resource name

Resource URI

HTTP method or custom operation

Description

Location Information

/location-retrievals

GET

Obtains the UE(s) information in an application defined proximity range of a location.

7.1.2.2.2 Resource: Location Information
7.1.2.2.2.1 Description

The Location Information resource represents the collection of UE(s) location information at the location management server.

7.1.2.2.2.2 Resource Definition

Resource URI: {apiRoot}/ss-lair/<apiVersion>/location-retrievals

This resource shall support the resource URI variables defined in the table 7.1.2.2.2.2-1.

Table 7.1.2.2.2.2-1: Resource URI variables for this resource

Name

Data Type

Definition

apiRoot

string

See clause 6.5

7.1.2.2.2.3 Resource Standard Methods

7.1.2.2.2.3.1 GET

This operation obtains the UE(s) information in an application defined proximity range of a location. This method shall support the URI query parameters specified in table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-1.

Table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-1: URI query parameters supported by the GET method on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

location-info

LocationInfo

M

1

Location information around which the UE(s) information is requested.

range

Float

M

1

The range information over which the UE(s) information is required, expressed in meters.

Minimum = 0

This method shall support the request data structures specified in table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-2 and the response data structures and response codes specified in table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-3.

Table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-2: Data structures supported by the GET Request Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

n/a

Table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-3: Data structures supported by the GET Response Body on this resource

Data type

P

Cardinality

Response

codes

Description

array(LMInformation)

O

1..N

200 OK

The UE(s) information in an application defined proximity range of a location

n/a

307 Temporary Redirect

Temporary redirection, during resource retrieval. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

n/a

308 Permanent Redirect

Permanent redirection, during resource retrieval. The response shall include a Location header field containing an alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Redirection handling is described in clause 5.2.10 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3].

NOTE: The mandatory HTTP error status codes for the GET method listed in table 5.2.6-1 of 3GPP TS 29.122 [3] also apply.

Table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-4: Headers supported by the 307 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

Table 7.1.2.2.2.3.1-5: Headers supported by the 308 Response Code on this resource

Name

Data type

P

Cardinality

Description

Location

string

M

1

An alternative URI of the resource located in an alternative location management server.

7.1.2.2.2.4 Resource Custom Operations

None.

7.1.2.3 Notifications

None.

7.1.2.4 Data Model

7.1.2.4.1 General

This clause specifies the application data model supported by the API. Data types listed in clause 6.2 apply to this API.

Table 7.1.2.4.1-1 specifies the data types defined specifically for the SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API service.

Table 7.1.2.4.1-1: SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API specific Data Types

Data type

Section defined

Description

Applicability

Table 7.1.2.4.1-2 specifies data types re-used by the SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API service.

Table 7.1.2.4.1-2: Re-used Data Types

Data type

Reference

Comments

Applicability

Float

3GPP TS 29.571 [21]

Used to represent the value of the range.

LMInformation

7.5.1.4.2.8

Used to represent the location information for a VAL User ID or a VAL UE ID.

LocationInfo

3GPP TS 29.122 [3]

Used to represent the location information.

7.1.2.4.2 Structured Data Types

None.

7.1.2.4.3 Simple data types and enumerations

None.

7.1.2.5 Error Handling

7.1.2.5.1 General

HTTP error handling shall be supported as specified in clause 6.7.

In addition, the requirements in the following clauses shall apply.

7.1.2.5.2 Protocol Errors

In this Release of the specification, there are no additional protocol errors applicable for the SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API.

7.1.2.5.3 Application Errors

The application errors defined for SS_LocationAreaInfoRetrieval API are listed in table 7.1.2.5.3-1.

Table 7.1.2.5.3-1: Application errors

Application Error

HTTP status code

Description

Applicability

7.1.2.6 Feature Negotiation

General feature negotiation procedures are defined in clause 6.8.

Table 7.1.2.6-1: Supported Features

Feature number

Feature Name

Description