IEC TR 63038:2016

Conceptual model of standardization for multimedia car systems and equipment

IEC TR 63038:2016(E) specifies the conceptual model of multimedia systems and equipment utilized for cars and describes possible standardization items.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Jul-2016
• ICS: 33.160.60 - Multimedia systems and teleconferencing equipment
• ICS: 43.040.10 - Electrical and electronic equipment
• Technical Committee: TA 17 - Multimedia systems and equipment for vehicles
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 18-Jul-2016
• Completion Date: 30-Sep-2016

Overview

IEC TR 63038:2016 - "Conceptual model of standardization for multimedia car systems and equipment" - is a Technical Report from the IEC that defines a high‑level conceptual model for multimedia car systems and describes possible standardization items. Rather than prescribing detailed technical specifications, it organizes the ecosystem of in‑vehicle multimedia (infotainment, audio‑visual, navigation, sensors, and networked services) and identifies use cases, system elements, interfaces, content types, measurement approaches, security considerations and regulatory aspects.

Key topics and technical coverage

The report structures the multimedia car domain into clear elements and topics, including:

• Use cases: infotainment, navigation, audio‑visual entertainment, parking concierge, car monitoring, emergency call and user‑experience systems (e.g., UX mirroring, smart start, data synchronization).
• Network models: in‑car networks, inter‑vehicle (V2V) links, car-to‑cloud and car‑to‑home connections, and device networks (see network diagrams).
• System elements and devices: source/sink devices, sensors (cameras, other sensors), output devices, car black box, mobile and wearable devices.
• Content types: maps, traffic/road info, vehicle drive and maintenance data, network service information and AV content.
• Measurement and test approaches: audio/video device testing, camera and sensor measurement considerations.
• Security and regulations: high‑level security considerations for networked and non‑networked systems, and references to related IEC security work (informative annex).

Note: IEC TR 63038 provides a conceptual framework and catalogues potential standardization items rather than mandatory technical requirements.

Practical applications and who should use it

IEC TR 63038 is useful for organizations involved in the design, integration and assessment of automotive multimedia systems:

• Automotive OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers designing infotainment and AV architectures.
• Consumer electronics and software vendors developing head‑units, mobile integration, streaming or UX mirroring solutions.
• System integrators and test labs planning measurements and interoperability testing for in‑vehicle multimedia.
• Standards developers and regulators seeking a snapshot of possible standardization needs across use cases, interfaces and security concerns.
• Cloud and service providers integrating navigation, traffic, and remote services with vehicles.

By adopting the conceptual model, stakeholders can improve interoperability, clarify interface boundaries, plan test strategies, and align security and regulatory requirements across the automotive multimedia ecosystem.

Related standards

IEC TR 63038 aligns with IEC TC 100 (audio, video and multimedia systems) work and references IEC security standards and other TC100 deliverables (see Annex B). For implementation and conformity assessment, consult the latest IEC standards and the IEC webstore for updates and normative documents.

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TECHNICAL
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Conceptual model of standardization for multimedia car systems and equipment
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Edition 1.0 2016-07
TECHNICAL
REPORT
Conceptual model of standardization for multimedia car systems and equipment

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
INTRODUCTION . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references. 8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 8
3.1 Terms and definitions . 8
3.2 Abbreviated terms . 9
4 Overview of the car system . 9
5 Use case . 13
5.1 General . 13
5.2 Use experience system . 13
5.2.1 General . 13
5.2.2 Smart start . 14
5.2.3 UX mirroring . 14
5.2.4 Data synchronization . 14
5.3 Infotainment system . 14
5.3.1 General . 14
5.3.2 Picture navigation . 14
5.3.3 Under traffic signal office . 14
5.3.4 Car social network . 14
5.3.5 Panoramic vision . 15
5.3.6 OBD based car maintenance service . 15
5.4 Navigation system . 15
5.4.1 General . 15
5.4.2 Surrounding information . 15
5.4.3 Geographical information . 15
5.4.4 Drive information . 15
5.4.5 Car information . 15
5.4.6 Event information . 16
5.5 Audio-visual entertainment system . 16
5.5.1 General . 16
5.5.2 3D audio system . 16
5.5.3 Emotion-based music streaming . 16
5.6 Parking concierge system . 16
5.7 Car monitoring system . 16
5.8 Self-emergency call system . 16
6 Networked system . 16
6.1 General . 16
6.2 Network inside a car . 16
6.2.1 Car status information . 16
6.2.2 Infotainment system network . 17
6.2.3 Network of devices . 17
6.3 Network outside a car . 18
6.3.1 General . 18
6.3.2 Network between two cars . 18
6.3.3 Network between a car and another TC 100 system . 18

6.3.4 Network with cloud servers . 19
7 System elements . 19
7.1 Device . 19
7.1.1 Source device . 19
7.1.2 Sink device . 19
7.1.3 Sensor device . 19
7.1.4 Output device . 20
7.1.5 Car black box device . 20
7.1.6 Mobile and wearable device . 20
7.2 Network and interface . 20
7.2.1 Inside a car . 20
7.2.2 Outside a car . 20
7.3 General information . 20
7.3.1 File format . 20
7.3.2 Metadata . 20
7.4 User interface device . 20
7.4.1 General . 20
7.4.2 Audio reproduction device . 21
7.4.3 Video reproduction device . 21
7.4.4 Input device . 21
7.4.5 Output device . 21
7.4.6 Wearable device . 21
8 Measurement method . 21
8.1 General . 21
8.2 Audio-video device . 22
8.3 Sensor device . 22
8.3.1 Cameras . 22
8.3.2 Other sensor devices . 22
9 Content . 22
9.1 General . 22
9.2 Infotainment content . 22
9.2.1 Map . 22
9.2.2 Traffic and road information . 22
9.2.3 Drive information . 22
9.2.4 Network service information . 22
9.2.5 Car maintenance information . 23
9.3 AV content . 23
10 Security . 23
10.1 General . 23
10.2 Networked systems and equipment . 23
10.3 None networked system and equipment . 23
11 Regulations . 24
Annex A (informative) Network and smart device . 25
Annex B (informative) IEC standard for security . 26

Figure 1 – TC 100 system model for data communication . 10
Figure 2 – User communication model . 11
Figure 3 – Communication between TC100 models . 11

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Figure 4 – Car model . 12
Figure 5 – Networked systems . 12
Figure 6 – Modes . 13
Figure 7 – Car status information . 17
Figure 8 – Infotainment system network . 17
Figure 9 – AV devices . 18
Figure 10 – Network between two cars . 18
Figure 11 – Network between car and home . 18
Figure 12 – Network with cloud . 19
Figure A.1 – Main device case . 25
Figure A.2 – Part of the main AV system of a car . 25

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CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF STANDARDIZATION
FOR MULTIMEDIA CAR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

FOREWORD
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IEC TR 63038, which is a technical report, has been prepared by IEC technical committee 100:
Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment.
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INTRODUCTION
This document is initiated by the study session 5 in TC 100/AGS and made by stage 0 project,
PT100-9. The study session 5 was formed to study car related issues of TC 100, the study
session 5 proposed stage 0 project, it was approved and assigned as PT 100-9.
The equipment and systems under the scope of TC 100 are firstly used in residential domains
such as in home, school, office, etc. And now these are used in mobile domains such as in
car, train, airplane, ships and with individuals as movable, carryable or wearable device.
These new domains require different specifications from the conventional residential domains.
PT100-9 focuses on the car domain. As a preliminary, this document provides an example of
the conceptual model of car related issues under the scope of TC 100, and then it details
possible standardization items that are car related.

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CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF STANDARDIZATION
FOR MULTIMEDIA CAR SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

1 Scope
This document specifies the conceptual model of multimedia systems and equipment utilized
for cars and describes possible standardization items.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC TR 61998:2015, Model and framework for standardization in multimedia equipment and
systems
IEC TS 62045-1:2006, Multimedia security – Guideline for privacy protection of equipment
and systems in and out of use – Part 1: General
IEC 62227:2008, Multimedia home server systems – Digital rights permission code
IEC 62227:2008/AMD1:2012
IEC 62443 (all parts), Industrial communication networks – Network and system security
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
Infotainment system
system for integration of Information and entertainment
3.1.2
main AV system
main audio, video and multimedia system installed in cars
3.1.3
working and functional mode
mode in which various cars work and function correctly
3.1.4
UX mirroring
user experience mirroring
3.1.5
picture navigation
navigation with geotagged pictures

3.1.6
smart device
mobile computing device with communication function
3.1.7
smart car
car containing computing and communication functions, interfaces, and sensors to provide
advanced user interface and user experience
3.2 Abbreviated terms
CAN Controller Area Network
DRM Digital Radio Mondiale
HUD Head Up Display
IP Internet Protocol
ITS International Temperature Scale
LAN Local Area Network
OBD On Board Diagnostics
SDO Standards Development Organization
UX User eXperience
4 Overview of the car system
The TC 100 system model as described in IEC TR 61998:2015, is basically similar to the
model as used for cars. However, specific attention has been paid to the specificities related
to cars.
One model from the viewpoint of data communication is described in Figure 1. Whether the
application area is car, home or any other kind of domain, this model is applicable. The
system model for cars, as decribed in this document, basically uses this model as audio,
video and multimedia systems and equipment, and as infotainment system.

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Figure 1 – TC 100 system model for data communication
The communication model between the system and user is described in Figure 2. In this
document the TC 100 model is applied to cars. Typical users are drivers, passengers, and
pedestrians as well as users in other domains.
The communication between TC 100 models is described in Figure 3. This communication is
between the TC 100 model via user and TC 100 model, the TC 100 model via user and the
TC 100 model via use, and the TC 100 model and the TC 100 model.

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Figure 2 – User communication model
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Figure 3 – Communication between TC100 models
For the car system model, an example of a more concrete model is described in Figure 4.

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MC MC
Gateway TV/Radio
Network
Access Antenna
Antenna
LS
LS
High speed - Nomadic device
Internet
access network - ITS
Front monitor
- Power charging information
Smartphone
- Network services - Ethernet AVB
- TV
- GVIF
- DVD player
- MOST
- Navigation
Inside car
- Wireless
- Server
connection and
MC MC
network
- Head unit
- Head-up display
- Car camera monitoring
- Car navigation
- 3d sound
Rear monitors
- User interface
- Voice
LS LS: Loudspeakers
MC: Monitor
- Gesture control
MC
camera
Amplifier
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Figure 4 – Car model
The car system, the home system and the mobile system are related to each other with
respect to the network communication and services. The networked systems are described in
Figure 5.
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Figure 5 – Networked systems
5 Use case
5.1 General
As one of the TC 100 systems, the car system has a similar use case as the home system.
The difference is that the car system is movable on road and land, and autonomous. The use
case should take the following characteristics of a car into account. A car
• is movable and autonomous, and has a self energy supply,
• has various car working and functional modes of the main AV system depending on the
condition of the car such as drive, cruise, stop, park and refuel or charge,
• has human users as drivers, passengers, pedestrians in and around the car, and remote
users away from the car,
• has users remote form the car such as other human beings and non human influences
such as the TC 100 model over the network.
The working and functional mode of a car is specific to the car system and its main AV system.
Each device has a specific function and specification depending on that mode. Each mode
has its function and specification relating to the condition of the car. The mode will shift to
other modes depending on the use of the car, see Figure 6.
Mode X Mode Y
Function and Function and
specification specification
X Y
The condition of the car
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Figure 6 – M
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