ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd 6:2011

Information technology — Multimedia content description interface — Part 7: Conformance testing — Amendment 6: Conformance testing for video signature tools

Technologies de l'information — Description de l'interface du contenu multimédia — Partie 7: Essais de conformité — Amendement 6: Essai de conformité pour outils de signature video

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Sep-2011
• ICS: 35.040 - Information coding
• ICS: 35.040.40 - Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 - Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 - Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 21-Sep-2011
• Due Date: 15-Jun-2013
• Completion Date: 15-Jun-2013

Relations

• Amends: ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003 - Information technology — Multimedia content description interface — Part 7: Conformance testing
• Effective Date: 09-May-2020

Overview

ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd 6:2011 is an international standard published by ISO/IEC that focuses on conformance testing specifically for video signature tools within the multimedia content description interface framework. This amendment enhances Part 7 of ISO/IEC 15938, which addresses the procedures and requirements for conformity verification. Video signature tools play a critical role in multimedia technology by enabling accurate content identification and authentication. This standard provides clear guidelines for testing these tools to ensure interoperability and reliability in multimedia content handling.

Key Topics

• Conformance Testing Framework
  The amendment outlines standardized procedures for validating whether video signature tools comply with established specifications, ensuring consistency across platforms.
• Video Signature Tools
  Focus on verifying tools that generate unique video signatures for identification, copyright management, and content tracking.
• Multimedia Content Description Interface
  Part of a broader suite of standards aimed at describing and managing multimedia content metadata effectively.
• Compliance and Interoperability
  Ensures that video signature technology developed by different vendors meets uniform criteria, facilitating seamless integration in multimedia ecosystems.
• Standardized Documentation and Packaging
  The amendment is distributed in portable document format (PDF) and includes guidelines for proper installation and file management to preserve document integrity.

Applications

ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd 6:2011 is essential for organizations and developers working with multimedia content management and security. Practical applications include:

• Digital Rights Management (DRM)
  Enables content owners to verify ownership and prevent unauthorized use through reliable video signatures.
• Content Identification and Tracking
  Assists broadcasters, streaming platforms, and content aggregators in monitoring video usage and distribution.
• Verification of Multimedia Tools
  Provides testing frameworks for developers creating video signature software, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Enhanced Multimedia Metadata Handling
  Supports accurate metadata generation that improves searchability, discovery, and categorization of video content.
• Quality Assurance in Multimedia Systems
  Facilitates systematic conformance testing to maintain high standards in video content processing tools.

Related Standards

For comprehensive multimedia content description and conformance testing, ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd 6:2011 should be considered alongside:

• ISO/IEC 15938 Series
  Covering various parts of the Multimedia Content Description Interface (MPEG-7), including audio, video, and content description standards.
• ISO/IEC 15938-1:2002
  Describes the system aspects of multimedia content description.
• ISO/IEC 21000 (MPEG-21)
  Focuses on Multimedia Framework standards related to content identification and management.
• Other Conformance Testing Amendments
  Related amendments within the ISO/IEC 15938 series that address specific media types or testing methodologies.

This amendment exemplifies ISO/IEC’s commitment to supporting reliable, interoperable multimedia technologies with an emphasis on conformance verification, reinforcing trust and efficiency in multimedia content processing and management worldwide.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 15938-7
First edition
2003-12-01
AMENDMENT 6
2011-10-01
Information technology — Multimedia
content description interface —
Part 7:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 6: Conformance testing for
video signature tools
Technologies de l'information — Description de l'interface du contenu
multimédia —
Partie 7: Essais de conformité
AMENDEMENT 6: Essai de conformité pour outils de signature video

Reference number
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ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd.6:2011(E)

Information technology — Multimedia content description
interface —
Part 7:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 6: Conformance testing for video signature tools
In 7.3.4, Naming Scheme for Visual Conformance Descriptions, add the following items to Table 3 and
corresponding bitstreams:
Table 3 — Naming Scheme for Video Conformance Descriptions
Descriptor/Descriptionscheme Basename
Video signature VideoSignature

Replace 7.3.5 with:
7.3.5 Visual extraction methods
The extraction methods for most descriptors are not explicitly specified for tools defined in ISO/IEC 15938-3,
therefore conformance testing of extraction methods is not required. The exceptions to this are the Image and
Video Signature descriptors for which the extraction methods are explicitly defined in
ISO/IEC 15938-3:2002/Amd.3:2009 and ISO/IEC 15938-3:2002/Amd.4:2010.
After 7.3.5.1.2, insert the following new subclause:
7.3.5.2 Video Signature Conformance
This subclause specifies the conformance test for the video signature descriptor. An implementation of the
video signatu
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 15938-7
First edition
2003-12-01
AMENDMENT 6
2011-10-01
Information technology — Multimedia
content description interface —
Part 7:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 6: Conformance testing for
video signature tools
Technologies de l'information — Description de l'interface du contenu
multimédia —
Partie 7: Essais de conformité
AMENDEMENT 6: Essai de conformité pour outils de signature video

Reference number
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