SIST EN IEC 63479-2:2026

• Abstract:

  IEC 63479-2:2026 describes the functional requirements for infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS).

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Mar-2025
• Publication Date: 09-Sep-2026
• ICS: 43.040.15 - Car informatics. On board computer systems
• Technical Committee: AVM - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 07-Apr-2026
• Due Date: 12-Jun-2026
• Completion Date: 10-Sep-2026
• Ref Project: EN IEC 63479-2:2026 - Infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS) - Part 2: Requirements

Overview

SIST EN IEC 63479-2:2026, developed by CLC and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), defines the functional requirements for infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS). This standard addresses the unique needs of providing multimedia services to passengers in public transportation settings, such as buses, trains, and subways. It outlines the essential management functions and operational criteria needed to support robust, scalable, and secure infotainment systems tailored to a high volume of transient users and a wide variety of in-vehicle devices.

Public vehicle infotainment services (PVIS) enhance the passenger experience by enabling access to high-quality multimedia content using both personal and vehicle-installed devices. Unlike infotainment systems intended for personal vehicles, PVIS must accommodate large user groups, diverse device types, and dynamic service usage durations. As the demand for connected, user-friendly entertainment and information solutions in public transport continues to grow worldwide, standards like SIST EN IEC 63479-2:2026 help ensure safety, interoperability, and efficient service management.

Key Topics

SIST EN IEC 63479-2:2026 focuses on critical requirements for robust infotainment services in public vehicles, including:

• Device Management

  • Registration and onboarding of all devices (e.g., gateways, displays, content players)
  • Device profile management (optional for enhanced services)
  • Real-time device monitoring to ensure operational status
  • Device control for configuration and usage authorization

• Content Management

  • Interworking with diverse, authorized content providers (optional)
  • Content profile management for effective metadata and content tracking
  • Secure, efficient delivery of multimedia content to passengers

• Connectivity Management

  • Stable connection establishment and maintenance between all PVIS entities
  • Quality of Service (QoS) control and load balancing (optional but vital in high-demand scenarios)
  • Comprehensive disconnect and reconnection mechanisms

• Passenger Profile Management

  • Personalization of services while protecting user privacy
  • Consent-based collection and management of passenger data
  • Immediate erasure of user data after departure, with options for retention upon explicit consent

• Authentication and Authorization

  • Mandatory secure identification of users and devices
  • Implementation of widely accepted authentication standards
  • Data protection via strong encryption and session management

These requirements ensure that public vehicle infotainment systems are reliable, secure, and user-friendly, and that they can be effectively managed even in complex transit environments.

Applications

SIST EN IEC 63479-2:2026 is directly applicable to:

• Public transportation operators implementing or upgrading onboard infotainment systems in buses, trains, and subways
• Manufacturers and integrators of onboard multimedia equipment for public vehicles
• Content providers delivering entertainment, information, or advertising content to passengers through PVIS platforms
• Service providers responsible for fleet management and digital passenger experiences in mass transit
• System architects designing scalable, secure platforms that interoperate with diverse devices and user profiles

By adhering to this standard, organizations can improve passenger satisfaction, enable advanced infotainment features, streamline system integration, and enhance operational efficiency across fleets.

Related Standards

For comprehensive implementation of public vehicle infotainment services, consider alignment with these related standards:

• IEC 63479-1 - General considerations and system models for PVIS
• IEC 63479-3 - Framework and functional information flows for PVIS
• IEC 63246 series - Configurable Car Infotainment Services (CCIS) standards, focused on personal vehicles
• Other relevant IEC/ISO standards in the areas of automotive electronics, secure communications, and multimedia content management

SIST EN IEC 63479-2:2026 sets the foundation for interoperable, safe, and future-ready infotainment services in public transportation, supporting both current requirements and emerging trends in digital mobility.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Informacijska storitev za javna vozila (PVIS) - 2. del: Zahteve (IEC 63479-2:2026)
Infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS) - Part 2: Requirements (IEC 63479-
2:2026)
Infotainment Dienstleistungen für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel (PVIS) - Teil 2:
Anforderungen (IEC 63479-2:2026)
Services d'infodivertissements pour véhicules publics (PVIS) - Partie 2: Exigences (IEC
63479-2:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63479-2:2026
ICS:
43.040.15 Avtomobilska informatika. Car informatics. On board
Vgrajeni računalniški sistemi computer systems
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63479-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2026
ICS 43.040.15
English Version
Infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS) - Part 2:
Requirements
(IEC 63479-2:2026)
Services d'infodivertissements pour véhicules publics Infotainment Dienstleistungen für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel
(PVIS) - Partie 2: Exigences (PVIS) - Teil 2: Anforderungen
(IEC 63479-2:2026) (IEC 63479-2:2026)
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The text of document 100/4261/CDV, future edition 1 of IEC 63479-2, prepared by TC 100 "Audio,
video and multimedia systems and equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
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IEC 63246-1:2021 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 63246-1:2021 (not modified)
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IEC 63246-3:2022 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 63246-3:2022 (not modified)

IEC 63479-2 ®
Edition 1.0 2026-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS) -
Part 2: Requirements
ICS 43.040.15  ISBN 978-2-8327-0995-5

IEC 63479-2:2026-02(en)
IEC 63479-2:2026 © IEC 2026
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 2
INTRODUCTION . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Overview . 5
5 Functional requirements . 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 Device management . 6
5.2.1 General . 6
5.2.2 Device registration . 7
5.2.3 Device profile management . 7
5.2.4 Device monitoring . 7
5.2.5 Device control . 7
5.3 Content management . 8
5.3.1 General . 8
5.3.2 Interworking with content provider . 8
5.3.3 Content profile management . 8
5.3.4 Content delivery to passenger . 9
5.4 Connectivity management . 9
5.4.1 General . 9
5.4.2 Connection establishment and maintenance . 9
5.4.3 QoS control and load balancing . 9
5.5 Passenger profile management . 10
5.6 Authentication and authorization management . 10
6 Requirements for functional entities . 10
6.1 General . 10
6.2 PVIS master . 11
6.3 PVIS agent . 12
6.4 PVIS device . 12
6.5 Passenger device . 13
6.6 Content provider . 13
Bibliography . 14

Table 1 – Functional requirements for PVIS . 6
Table 2 – Functional requirements for PVIS functional entities . 10

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FOREWORD
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IEC 63479-2 has been prepared by the technical area 17: Multimedia systems and equipment
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Draft Report on voting
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A list of all parts in the IEC 63479 series, published under the general title Infotainment services
for public vehicles (PVIS), can be found on the IEC website.
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INTRODUCTION
It is noted that the markets and industries on infotainment services for vehicles (as known as
in-vehicle infotainment services) have been growing rapidly. It is envisioned that a variety of
infotainment (or multimedia) devices and services will be newly developed for personal and
public vehicles in the future. Such devices include navigations, cameras, speakers, headrest
displays, air-conditioners, thermometers and heated seats, and lights.
A set of standards have so far been developed on configurable car infotainment services (CCIS)
in the form of the IEC 63246 series. However, the CCIS standards have been basically designed
for personal users, such as car owners. In the meantime, there is also a crucial need to provide
a variety of infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS) such as buses or trains.
PVIS services have different requirements and features from CCIS services. For user type,
CCIS is targeted for one or two users (such as car owners), whereas PVIS is for a large number
of guests or passengers within the public vehicle. For device type, CCIS deals with the personal
devices (property or belonging) in the car, whereas PVIS will be targeted for a variety of public
devices that are contained in a public vehicle. Some PVIS services can be provisioned by
interworking with the external networks, as shown in the bus information service. For service
duration, CCIS usually provide long-term services, whereas PVIS may provide short-term
service during which a guest stays within a public vehicle.
From these observations, it is noted that there are many different features and requirements
when comparing CCIS and PVIS. Accordingly, there is a need for standardization on PVIS. In
particular, PVIS must employ a set of agents to effectively manage a large number of users or
devices.
The PVIS series (IEC 63479) describes infotainment (multimedia) services for terrestrial public
vehicles, such as bus, train, or subway. It is not applicable to public vehicles, such as airplanes
or ships. For this purpose, the following issues are addressed: 1) identify a variety of functional
requirements for provisioning of PVIS, 2) design the PVIS framework, based on the identified
requirements. The PVIS IEC 63479 series is expected to provide guidelines on PVIS services
for a large number of users or devices, and to encourage development of new (enhanced) PVIS
services (possibly by interworking with the external systems).
The IEC 63479 series consists of the following parts:
– IEC TR 63479-1: general,
– IEC 63479-2: requirements, and
– IEC 63479-2: framework.
IEC TR 63479-1 (Technical Report) describes general considerations and a system model for
PVIS, with some examples of PVIS services.
IEC 63479-2, i.e. this document (International Standard), describes the functional requirements
for PVIS.
IEC 63479-3 (International Standard) describes the framework, including the functional
information flows between functional entities.

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1 Scope
This part of IEC 63479 describes the functional requirements for infotainment services for public
vehicles (PVIS).
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 Overview
In public transportation, passengers often access multimedia on their own personal devices.
PVIS is designed to help to enhance this experience by using built-in vehicle resources, allowing
passengers to access a wider range of media content at reduced costs on much larger screens.
For instance, PVIS allow users to access multimedia content that they did not subscribe to, at
reduced costs while traveling, offering a better viewing experience on larger traditional screens.
PVIS systems aim to provide high-quality infotainment services to passengers in public vehicles.
To achieve this goal, it is necessary to design PVIS systems based on specific requirements
that ensure stable and robust infotainment services. The purpose of this document is to identify
the essential requirements for PVIS services and functional entities in terms of functionality and
management.
To provide effective PVIS services, the following management functions are required:
a) device management, which includes device registration, device profile management, device
monitoring, and device control;
b) content management, which includes interworking with content providers, content profile
management, and content delivery to passengers;
c) connectivity management, which includes connection establishment and maintenance,
quality of service (QoS) control, and load balancing;
d) passenger profile management; and
e) authentication and authorization management.
Some of these functional requirements are mandatory, while others can be optionally used for
enhanced provisioning of PVIS services.
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5 Functional requirements
5.1 General
To provide robust and satisfactory infotainment services for public vehicles, the PVIS system
shall provide the following management functions: device management, content management,
connectivity management, passenger profile management, and authentication and
authorization management. Device management can be divided into the following subfunctions:
device registration, device profile management, device monitoring, and device control. The
content management function can be divided into the following subfunctions: interworking with
content provider, content profile management, and content delivery to passenger. The
connectivity management function can be divided into connection establishment and
maintenance, and QoS control and load balancing.
Table 1 summarizes the function requirements for PVIS systems and services. Some functions,
which are intrinsically required for system and service management, shall be provided as
mandatory, whereas the other functions may be optionally used for enhanced PVIS service.
Table 1 – Functional requirements for PVIS
Function Subfunction Mandatory or Optional
Device registration Mandatory
Device profile management Optional
Device management
Device monitoring Optional
Device control Mandatory
Interworking with content provider Optional
Content management Content profile management Mandatory
Content delivery to passenger Mandatory
Connection
Mandatory
Connectivity management Establishment and maintenance
QoS control and load balancing Optional
Passenger profile management - Optional
Authentication and authorization
- Mandatory
management
5.2 Device management
5.2.1 General
In PVIS, a variety of infotainment services can be provided using numerous devices such as
gateway and content players. Effective management of all devices in the public vehicle is crucial
to provide PVIS services. To achieve this, the PVIS system shall meet the following functional
requirements:
– PVIS system shall provide the device registration function, in which all devices in the public
vehicle are registered to the PVIS master (see 5.2.2);
– PVIS system can provide the device profile management function, in which the profile
information of each device can be managed by the PVIS master (see 5.2.3);
– PVIS system can provide the device monitoring function, with which the PVIS master can
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