ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 2 - Coded character sets
Standardization of graphic character sets and their characteristics, including string ordering, associated control functions, their coded representation for information interchange and code extension techniques. Excluded: audio and picture coding.
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ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 2 is a Subcommittee within the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It is named "Coded character sets" and is responsible for: Standardization of graphic character sets and their characteristics, including string ordering, associated control functions, their coded representation for information interchange and code extension techniques. Excluded: audio and picture coding. This committee has published 132 standards.
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 2 develops IEC standards. The scope of work includes: Standardization of graphic character sets and their characteristics, including string ordering, associated control functions, their coded representation for information interchange and code extension techniques. Excluded: audio and picture coding. Currently, there are 132 published standards from this subcommittee.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is the world's leading organization for the preparation and publication of international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies. Founded in 1906, the IEC provides a global platform for companies, industries, and governments to meet, discuss, and develop the international standards they require.
A Subcommittee (SC) in IEC operates under a Technical Committee and focuses on a specific subset of the TC's scope. Subcommittees develop standards and technical specifications in their specialized area, reporting to their parent Technical Committee. They may also have working groups for detailed technical work.