ISO/IEC TS 11581-41:2014
(Main)Information technology — User interface icons — Part 41: Data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database
Information technology — User interface icons — Part 41: Data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database
ISO/IEC TS 11581-41:2014 provides guidance for developers and designers creating and/or using icons and provides a basis for the standardization of icons. It also provides a framework for creating future International Standards dealing with icons as parts of the ISO/IEC 11581 series and for identifying icon-related information to be used in any accompanying icon registries. It is intended to be used with ISO/IEC 11581-40 to create a registry of icons.
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TECHNICAL ISO/IEC
SPECIFICATION TS
11581-41
First edition
2014-06-01
Information technology — User
interface icons —
Part 41:
Data structure to be used by the ISO/
IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database
Technologies de l’information — Icônes d’interface utilisateur —
Partie 41: Structure de données pour la base de données d’icônes du
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35
Reference number
©
ISO/IEC 2014
© ISO/IEC 2014
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
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ii © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Data structure overview . 1
4.1 Entity-relationship structure . 1
4.2 Records in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database for each icon . 3
4.3 Multiplicity of records in the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC35 icon database . 3
5 General icon attributes . 4
5.1 Internal identifier . 4
5.2 Date icon approved . 4
5.3 Icon definition language . 4
5.4 Icon label . 5
5.5 Icon functional description . 5
6 Icon state attributes . 5
6.1 Icon states . 5
6.2 Internal state values . 5
6.3 Icon state languages . 8
6.4 Icon state textual values . 8
6.5 Icon state functional descriptions . 9
6.6 Icon state modality . 9
7 Icon representation attributes . 9
7.1 Icon modalities . 9
7.2 Icon symbolism .10
7.3 Icon composition .10
7.4 Icon component.10
7.5 Icon state modality distinction .11
7.6 Icon example .11
Bibliography .13
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved iii
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are
members of ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical
committees established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical
activity. ISO and IEC technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the
work. In the field of information technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee,
ISO/IEC JTC 1.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for
the different types of document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject
of patent rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Details of any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction
and/or on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical Barriers
to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology, Subcommittee
SC 35, User interfaces.
ISO/IEC/TS 11581 consists of the following parts, under the general title Information technology — User
interface icons:
— Part 1: Introduction to and overview of icon standards [Technical Report]
1)
— Part 2: Object icons
1)
— Part 3: Pointer icons
1)
— Part 5: Tool icons
— Part 6: Action icons
— Part 10: Framework and general guidance
— Part 40: Management of icon registration
— Part 41: Data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database [Technical Specification]
1) The main element of the title of this part was changed on publication of Parts 1, 10 and 40. It is intended that,
upon revision, the main element of this title will be aligned with the main element of the titles of Parts 1, 10 and 40.
iv © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Introduction
Icons are used on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products to facilitate interaction
with their users. Icons can provide a language-independent means of communicating information to the
user.
This part of ISO/IEC 11581 provides a data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database
that is being managed by ISO/IEC 11581-40. This data structure is based on the framework provided in
ISO/IEC 11581-10.
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved v
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/IEC TS 11581-41:2014(E)
Information technology — User interface icons —
Part 41:
Data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon
database
1 Scope
This part of ISO/IEC 11581 provides guidance for developers and designers creating and/or using icons
and provides a basis for the standardization of icons. It also provides a framework for creating future
International Standards dealing with icons as parts of the ISO/IEC 11581 series and for identifying
icon-related information to be used in any accompanying icon registries. It is intended to be used with
ISO/IEC 11581-40 to create a registry of icons.
This part of ISO/IEC 11581 recognizes that icons are more than just symbols used on computer screens.
Icons are interaction objects used by computer interfaces to accomplish various purposes. Icons can be
rendered in various forms, including graphics, audio, tactile/haptic, or any combination thereof. This
versatility in rendition can provide greater accessibility to their underlying functionalities.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable to its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 639-3, Codes for the representation of names of languages — Part 3: Alpha-3 code for comprehensive
coverage of languages
ISO/IEC 11581-10:2010, Information technology — User interface icons — Part 10: Framework and general
guidance
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 11581-10 apply.
4 Data structure overview
4.1 Entity-relationship structure
Figure 1 provides an entity-relationship diagram for the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database.
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved 1
Figure 1 — Entity-relationship diagram for the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35
icon database
Figure 1 uses a variation on basic entity-relationship diagramming conventions. Specifically, it uses the
following conventions:
— tables are indicated by boxes, with a top, middle, and bottom section;
— table names are contained within double brackets (e.g. <>) and are located in the top
section of a box;
— names of primary key attributes are contained within the middle section of a table box, and foreign
key constraints are indicated below the primary key attribute name, as indicated by “– (FK: file
name of where the foreign key applies);
— names of non-key attributes are contained in the bottom section of a table box;
— relationships are indicated as lines connecting table boxes, with information on the intended
multiplicity or the relationship (of a complete entry for a give icon) at either end of the line.
NOTE Multiplicity is discussed in 4.3.
2 © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
4.2 Records in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database for each icon
Each icon in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database shall have:
a) one icon record;
b) one or more icon general records;
c) one or more icon state records;
d) one or more icon state language records;
e) one or more icon state modality records;
f) one or more icon rendering records;
g) one or more icon rendering component records;
h) one or more sample icon records.
4.3 Multiplicity of records in the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC35 icon database
4.3.1 Icon state records
Each icon in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database shall have one or more states defined for it.
Each state of an icon shall be defined by:
a) an icon state record;
b) one or more icon state language records;
c) one or more icon state modality records;
d) one or more sample icon records.
NOTE All icons have at least one of the two states: AVAILABLE or UNAVAILABLE. Additional states include:
SELECTED and ACTIVATED. Further states can be defined based on information within this part of ISO/IEC 11581
and withi
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TECHNICAL ISO/IEC
SPECIFICATION TS
11581-41
First edition
2014-06-01
Information technology — User
interface icons —
Part 41:
Data structure to be used by the ISO/
IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database
Technologies de l’information — Icônes d’interface utilisateur —
Partie 41: Structure de données pour la base de données d’icônes du
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35
Reference number
©
ISO/IEC 2014
© ISO/IEC 2014
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of
the requester.
ISO copyright office
Case postale 56 • CH-1211 Geneva 20
Tel. + 41 22 749 01 11
Fax + 41 22 749 09 47
E-mail copyright@iso.org
Web www.iso.org
Published in Switzerland
ii © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Data structure overview . 1
4.1 Entity-relationship structure . 1
4.2 Records in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database for each icon . 3
4.3 Multiplicity of records in the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC35 icon database . 3
5 General icon attributes . 4
5.1 Internal identifier . 4
5.2 Date icon approved . 4
5.3 Icon definition language . 4
5.4 Icon label . 5
5.5 Icon functional description . 5
6 Icon state attributes . 5
6.1 Icon states . 5
6.2 Internal state values . 5
6.3 Icon state languages . 8
6.4 Icon state textual values . 8
6.5 Icon state functional descriptions . 9
6.6 Icon state modality . 9
7 Icon representation attributes . 9
7.1 Icon modalities . 9
7.2 Icon symbolism .10
7.3 Icon composition .10
7.4 Icon component.10
7.5 Icon state modality distinction .11
7.6 Icon example .11
Bibliography .13
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved iii
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are
members of ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical
committees established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical
activity. ISO and IEC technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the
work. In the field of information technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee,
ISO/IEC JTC 1.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for
the different types of document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject
of patent rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Details of any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction
and/or on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical Barriers
to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology, Subcommittee
SC 35, User interfaces.
ISO/IEC/TS 11581 consists of the following parts, under the general title Information technology — User
interface icons:
— Part 1: Introduction to and overview of icon standards [Technical Report]
1)
— Part 2: Object icons
1)
— Part 3: Pointer icons
1)
— Part 5: Tool icons
— Part 6: Action icons
— Part 10: Framework and general guidance
— Part 40: Management of icon registration
— Part 41: Data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database [Technical Specification]
1) The main element of the title of this part was changed on publication of Parts 1, 10 and 40. It is intended that,
upon revision, the main element of this title will be aligned with the main element of the titles of Parts 1, 10 and 40.
iv © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Introduction
Icons are used on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products to facilitate interaction
with their users. Icons can provide a language-independent means of communicating information to the
user.
This part of ISO/IEC 11581 provides a data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database
that is being managed by ISO/IEC 11581-40. This data structure is based on the framework provided in
ISO/IEC 11581-10.
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved v
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ISO/IEC TS 11581-41:2014(E)
Information technology — User interface icons —
Part 41:
Data structure to be used by the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon
database
1 Scope
This part of ISO/IEC 11581 provides guidance for developers and designers creating and/or using icons
and provides a basis for the standardization of icons. It also provides a framework for creating future
International Standards dealing with icons as parts of the ISO/IEC 11581 series and for identifying
icon-related information to be used in any accompanying icon registries. It is intended to be used with
ISO/IEC 11581-40 to create a registry of icons.
This part of ISO/IEC 11581 recognizes that icons are more than just symbols used on computer screens.
Icons are interaction objects used by computer interfaces to accomplish various purposes. Icons can be
rendered in various forms, including graphics, audio, tactile/haptic, or any combination thereof. This
versatility in rendition can provide greater accessibility to their underlying functionalities.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable to its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 639-3, Codes for the representation of names of languages — Part 3: Alpha-3 code for comprehensive
coverage of languages
ISO/IEC 11581-10:2010, Information technology — User interface icons — Part 10: Framework and general
guidance
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 11581-10 apply.
4 Data structure overview
4.1 Entity-relationship structure
Figure 1 provides an entity-relationship diagram for the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database.
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved 1
Figure 1 — Entity-relationship diagram for the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35
icon database
Figure 1 uses a variation on basic entity-relationship diagramming conventions. Specifically, it uses the
following conventions:
— tables are indicated by boxes, with a top, middle, and bottom section;
— table names are contained within double brackets (e.g. <>) and are located in the top
section of a box;
— names of primary key attributes are contained within the middle section of a table box, and foreign
key constraints are indicated below the primary key attribute name, as indicated by “– (FK: file
name of where the foreign key applies);
— names of non-key attributes are contained in the bottom section of a table box;
— relationships are indicated as lines connecting table boxes, with information on the intended
multiplicity or the relationship (of a complete entry for a give icon) at either end of the line.
NOTE Multiplicity is discussed in 4.3.
2 © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
4.2 Records in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database for each icon
Each icon in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database shall have:
a) one icon record;
b) one or more icon general records;
c) one or more icon state records;
d) one or more icon state language records;
e) one or more icon state modality records;
f) one or more icon rendering records;
g) one or more icon rendering component records;
h) one or more sample icon records.
4.3 Multiplicity of records in the ISO/IEC JTC1/SC35 icon database
4.3.1 Icon state records
Each icon in the ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 35 icon database shall have one or more states defined for it.
Each state of an icon shall be defined by:
a) an icon state record;
b) one or more icon state language records;
c) one or more icon state modality records;
d) one or more sample icon records.
NOTE All icons have at least one of the two states: AVAILABLE or UNAVAILABLE. Additional states include:
SELECTED and ACTIVATED. Further states can be defined based on information within this part of ISO/IEC 11581
and withi
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