ISO 10585:1996

Information and documentation - Armenian alphabet coded character set for bibliographic information interchange

Specifies a set of 83 graphic characters of the Armenian alphabet. Consists of a code table and a legend with explanatory notes containing each graphic, its use and its name. The character set is primarily intended for the interchange of information among data processing systems and within message transmission systems.

Information et documentation — Jeu de caractères codés de l'alphabet arménien pour les échanges d'informations bibliographiques

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 25-Dec-1996
• ICS: 35.040 - Information coding
• ICS: 35.040.10 - Coding of character sets
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 2 - Coded character sets
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 2 - Coded character sets
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Start Date: 27-Aug-2020
• Completion Date: 13-Dec-2025

Overview

ISO 10585:1996 specifies an Armenian alphabet coded character set designed for the international interchange of bibliographic information. The standard defines a set of 83 graphic characters with coded representations, presented as a code table plus a legend that gives each graphic, its name and explanatory notes. ISO 10585 is intended for use in data processing systems and message transmission systems handling Armenian bibliographic citations and annotations.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Character repertoire: A fixed set of 83 Armenian graphic characters (capital and small letters, punctuation and special marks) with assigned code positions.
• Code table and legend: The standard includes a detailed code table and a legend identifying each character by code, graphic and name.
• Spacing vs non‑spacing characters: Certain marks (for example, the Armenian question mark, abbreviation mark and exclamation mark) are treated as non‑spacing and are coded before the base letter they modify; they may render above the character.
• Punctuation specifics: Armenian punctuation names and uses are documented (e.g., full stop “vercaket”, comma “bout”, semicolon “mijaket”, abbreviation mark “patiw”, emphasis and exclamation marks).
• Implementation rules: Implementation follows ISO/IEC 2022 conventions and this character set is to be identified by an escape sequence (to be assigned). Unassigned code positions are reserved and shall not be used in international interchange.
• Interoperability: Character names were aligned, where possible, with ISO/IEC 10646‑1; European‑style punctuation and numerals used with Armenian are available in the complementary Cyrillic set referenced by the standard.
• Informative annexes: Annex A gives historical background on the Armenian script; Annex B lists bibliographic and implementation references.

Applications and users

ISO 10585 is relevant for:

• Libraries and bibliographic systems - cataloguing, MARC exports and bibliographic information interchange in Armenian.
• Software developers - text encoding, legacy system migration, and middleware for message transmission and data exchange.
• Archive and library automation vendors - ensuring interoperable Armenian metadata exchange between systems.
• Font and typesetting vendors - correct rendering of Armenian letters and non‑spacing punctuation in bibliographic displays.
• Standards bodies and registries - implementing ISO/IEC 2022 escape‑sequence registration and compatibility with Unicode/ISO/IEC 10646.

Related standards

• ISO/IEC 2022 - Character code structure and extension techniques (implementation/escape sequences)
• ISO/IEC 646 - 7‑bit coded character set for information interchange
• ISO/IEC 10646‑1 - Universal Multilingual Plane / character name alignment

Keywords: ISO 10585, Armenian alphabet, coded character set, bibliographic information interchange, character encoding, ISO/IEC 2022, Armenian punctuation, bibliographic citations.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
First edition
1996-I 2-l 5
Information and documentation -
Armenian alphabet coded character set for
bibliographic information interchange
Information et documentation
- Jeu de caracMes cod& de I’alphabet
armknien pour les &changes d’informations bibliographiques
Reference number
IS0 I 0585: 1996(E)
IS0 10585:1996(E)
Foreword
IS0 (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide
federation of national standards bodies (IS0 member bodies). The work of
preparing International Standards is normally carried out through IS0
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for
which a technical committee has been established has the right to be
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and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. IS0
collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are
circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an lnternational
Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting
a vote.
International Standard IS0 10585 was prepared by Technical Committee
lSO/TC 46, Information and documentation, Subcommittee SC 4,
Computer applications in information and documentation.
Annexes A and B of this International Standard are for information only.
0 IS0 1996
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be
reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher.
International Organization for Standardization
Case Postale 56 l CH-1211 Geneve 20 l Switzerland
Printed in Switzerland
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD @ IS0 IS0 10585:1996(E)
Information and documentation - Armenian alphabet
coded character set for bibliographic information
interchange
1 Scope
1.1 This International Standard specifies a set of 83 graphic characters and their coded representations. It
consists of a code table and a legend showing each graphic and its name. Explanatory notes are also included. The
character set is primarily intended for the interchange of information among data processing systems and within
message transmission systems.
1.2 These characters constitute a character set for the international interchange of bibliographic citations,
including their annotations, in the Armenian alphabet.
2 Normative references
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this
International Standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to
revision, and parties to agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and IS0 maintain
registers of currently valid International Standards.
IS0 7-bit coded character set for information interchange.
lSO/l EC 646: 1991, Information technology -
lSO/l EC 2022: 1994, Information technology - Character code structure and extension techniques.
International register of character sets to be identified by means of escape sequences. 1)
3 Implementation
3.1 The implementation of this coded character set in physical media and for transmission, taking into account
the need for error checking, is the subject of other International Standards (see annex B).
3.2 The implementation of this International Standard is in accordance with the provisions of lSO/IEC 2022 2) and
is identified by an escape sequence. (To be assigned.)
3.3 The unassigned positions in the code tables shall not be utilized in the international interchange of
bibliographic information.
1) Available on application to the Secretariat of the Registration Authority: ECMA, 114 rue du RhGne, CH-1204 Get-We,
Switzerland.
2) GO: ESC Z/8 F; Gl: ESC Z/9 F; G2: ESC 2/10 F; G3: ESC 2/l 1 F (“F” represents the final character of the escape sequence).
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4 Code table for the Armenian alphabet
Table 1 is the code table for the Armenian alphabet.
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5 Legend
Table 2 gives the code, graphic and name of each character and comments on usage for some special characters,
particularly, Armenian marks of punctuation.
Table 2
Code Graphic
Name Comments
21 ARMENlAN CAPlTAL LETTER AYB
22 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER BEN
23 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER GIM
24 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER DA
ARMENIAN CAllTAL LETTER ECH
26 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER ZA
27 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER EH
28 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER ET
29 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER TO
2A
ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER ZHA
2B ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER INI
2c ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER LIWN
2D
ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER XEH
2E ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER CA
2F ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER KEN
30 a
ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER HO
31 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER JA
32 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER GHAD
‘I
33 8
ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER CHEH
U
34 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER MEN
35 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER YI
t
36 ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER NOW
G
37 ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER SHA
n
38 ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER VO
e
39 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER CHA
3A q ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER PEH
3B ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER JHEH
fb
3c ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER RA
U
30 ARMENIAN CAPITAL LETTER SEH
3E q ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER VEW
S
3F ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER TIWN
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Table 2 (continued)
Code Graphic Name Comments
40 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER REH
41 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER CO
42 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER YIWN
43 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER PlWR
44 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER KEH
ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER OH
46 ARMENIAN CAPlTAL LETTER FEH
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