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Person Object

Definition

An xAPI response object that combines known identifying information about an Agent into arrays of values, providing a person-centric view of Agent data while remaining distinct from an Agent persona.

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Editorial explanation

The Person Object helps an LRS return related Agent identity information without pretending that every representation of a person is a single Agent record.

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