ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008/Amd 1:2009

Information technology — Multimedia framework (MPEG-21) — Part 8: Reference software — Amendment 1: Extra reference software

Technologies de l'information — Cadre multimédia (MPEG-21) — Partie 8: Logiciel de référence — Amendement 1: Logiciel de référence extra

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-Mar-2009
• 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: 30-Mar-2009
• Due Date: 28-Apr-2011
• Completion Date: 28-Apr-2011

Relations

• Amends: ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008 - Information technology — Multimedia framework (MPEG-21) — Part 8: Reference software
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Child: ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008 - Information technology — Multimedia framework (MPEG-21) — Part 8: Reference software
• Effective Date: 20-Jun-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008/Amd 1:2009 is an important international standard from the ISO/IEC 21000 series, commonly known as MPEG-21. This amendment, titled "Information technology - Multimedia framework (MPEG-21) - Part 8: Reference software - Amendment 1: Extra reference software," enhances the existing Part 8 by providing additional reference software implementations. Published in 2009, it supports the development and deployment of multimedia frameworks that leverage the MPEG-21 architecture, facilitating interoperability, multimedia content management, and digital rights management.

The amendment is a supplement to the original ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008 standard, which defines reference software for MPEG-21. MPEG-21 is a multimedia framework designed to enable transparent and augmented use of multimedia resources across various networks and devices.

Key Topics

• Reference Software Expansion: Amendment 1 supplies extra reference software to support other MPEG-21 components, including ISO/IEC 21000-5:2004/Amd.3:2008 (Rights Expression Language), ISO/IEC 21000-7:2007 (Digital Item Adaptation), and ISO/IEC 21000-18:2007 (Event Reporting).
• Utility Software: The amendment includes utility software assisting in the implementation and testing of MPEG-21 standards, enhancing developers’ capability to create interoperable multimedia applications.
• Compatibility: Designed to be compatible with Adobe® Acrobat® Reader for viewing official documents in PDF format, complying with licensing policies related to embedded typefaces.
• Installation Guidelines: Guidance is provided on the proper extraction and installation of the software to ensure the structure and links in compound documents function seamlessly within local environments.

Applications

ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008/Amd 1:2009 is practical for organizations and developers engaged in:

• Multimedia Content Management: Assisting in the creation, distribution, and management of multimedia content across various platforms.
• Digital Rights Management (DRM): Facilitating the implementation of rights expression and enforcement mechanisms to protect intellectual property.
• Software Development: Offering reference and utility software that accelerates development cycles for multimedia applications compliant with MPEG-21.
• Interoperability Testing: Providing tools and software for verifying conformance to MPEG-21 multimedia frameworks, ensuring seamless integration among diverse systems.

Related Standards

This amendment is part of the ISO/IEC 21000 MPEG-21 multipart standard, closely linked with:

• ISO/IEC 21000-5:2004/Amd.3:2008 - Rights Expression Language (REL) amendment enhancing rights management functionality.
• ISO/IEC 21000-7:2007 - Digital Item Adaptation (DIA) standard defining methods for content adaptation.
• ISO/IEC 21000-18:2007 - Event Reporting standard supporting monitoring and reporting multimedia events.

These related standards collectively enable the comprehensive management and delivery of multimedia content in heterogeneous networked environments.

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Keywords: ISO/IEC 21000-8 amendment, MPEG-21 reference software, multimedia framework, MPEG-21 amendment 1, digital rights management software, multimedia interoperability, MPEG-21 utility software, ISO/IEC 21000 series, multimedia content management, MPEG-21 standard update

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 21000-8
Second edition
2008-03-01
AMENDMENT 1
2009-04-01
Information technology — Multimedia
framework (MPEG-21) —
Part 8:
Reference software
AMENDMENT 1: Extra reference software
Technologies de l'information — Cadre multimédia (MPEG-21) —
Partie 8: Logiciel de référence
AMENDEMENT 1: Logiciel de référence extra

Reference number
ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008/Amd.1:2009(E)
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ISO/IEC 21000-8:2008/Amd.1:2009(E)

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