ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd 3:2007

Information technology — Multimedia content description interface — Part 7: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Conformance testing of perceptual 3D shape descriptor

Technologies de l'information — Description de l'interface du contenu multimédia — Partie 7: Essais de conformité — Amendement 3: Essai de conformité de descripteur sensoriel de forme 3D

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 29-Oct-2007
• 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-Oct-2007
• Due Date: 06-Dec-2009
• Completion Date: 06-Dec-2009

Relations

• Amends: ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003 - Information technology — Multimedia content description interface — Part 7: Conformance testing
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Child: ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003 - Information technology — Multimedia content description interface — Part 7: Conformance testing
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd 3:2007 is an international standard issued by ISO that amends Part 7 of the Multimedia Content Description Interface (MPEG-7) relating specifically to conformance testing. This amendment focuses on the conformance testing of the perceptual 3D shape descriptor, a key technology in multimedia content description for 3D shapes. It ensures that implementations of 3D shape descriptors align with the MPEG-7 specifications, which are critical in accurately representing and describing complex multimedia content.

The amendment was published in 2007 and provides test bitstreams and documentation to facilitate verification and validation of conformance. Ensuring compliance with this standard helps improve interoperability and consistency across multimedia applications that utilize perceptual 3D shape descriptors.

Key Topics

• Multimedia Content Description Interface (MPEG-7): Framework for describing multimedia content including visual, audio, and 3D object information.
• Conformance Testing: Procedures and tools supplied to verify that implementations meet the MPEG-7 specifications for perceptual 3D shape descriptors.
• Perceptual 3D Shape Descriptor: A specialized descriptor used to represent the perceived shape of 3D objects for multimedia applications.
• Test Bitstreams: Provided sample data streams used in testing conformance of software and hardware implementations.
• Standard Compliance: Requirements and guidelines to ensure interoperable and reliable multimedia content description using 3D shape descriptors.
• Documentation and Testing Guidelines: Installation instructions, PDF documentation, and explanation of test environments.

Applications

The conformance testing guidelines for the perceptual 3D shape descriptor defined in this amendment are essential for several key applications, such as:

• 3D Multimedia Content Retrieval: Enhances search and retrieval accuracy in 3D model databases by ensuring descriptors conform to MPEG-7 standards.
• Virtual and Augmented Reality: Provides standardized shape descriptors enabling consistent object recognition and interaction.
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Ensures interoperability of 3D shape descriptions across different CAD systems.
• 3D Model Compression and Transmission: Guarantees that encoded shape information conforms to expected quality and format.
• Multimedia Content Management: Facilitates cataloging, indexing, and archiving 3D multimedia assets with standardized descriptors.

By adhering to this conformance testing amendment, developers and vendors can certify their implementations’ compatibility and performance, thereby contributing to a cohesive multimedia ecosystem.

Related Standards

• ISO/IEC 15938 (MPEG-7) Series: The broader MPEG-7 standards covering multimedia content description interfaces.
• ISO/IEC 15938-7: Base part defining conformance testing for multimedia content descriptions before amendment.
• Other MPEG-7 Descriptors: Additional parts include descriptors for audio, video, and visual features complementing 3D shape descriptions.
• ISO/IEC 23000 Series (MPEG-21): Multimedia framework standards potentially interacting with MPEG-7 content descriptions.
• Relevant 3D Graphics and Visualization Standards: Standards from organizations like Khronos Group (OpenGL, Vulkan) may be used alongside MPEG-7 for rendering and interacting with 3D descriptors.

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Keywords: ISO/IEC 15938-7, MPEG-7, conformance testing, perceptual 3D shape descriptor, multimedia content description, 3D shape representation, multimedia interoperability, 3D model retrieval, virtual reality, augmented reality, CAD interoperability, multimedia standard compliance.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 15938-7
First edition
2003-12-01
AMENDMENT 3
2007-11-01
Information technology — Multimedia
content description interface —
Part 7:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 3: Conformance testing of
perceptual 3D shape descriptor
Technologies de l'information — Description de l'interface du contenu
multimédia —
Partie 7: Essais de conformité
AMENDEMENT 3: Essai de conformité de descripteur sensoriel de
forme 3D
Reference number
ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd.3:2007(E)
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 15938-7
First edition
2003-12-01
AMENDMENT 3
2007-11-01
Information technology — Multimedia
content description interface —
Part 7:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 3: Conformance testing of
perceptual 3D shape descriptor
Technologies de l'information — Description de l'interface du contenu
multimédia —
Partie 7: Essais de conformité
AMENDEMENT 3: Essai de conformité de descripteur sensoriel de
forme 3D
Reference number
ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd.3:2007(E)
©
ISO/IEC 2007
ISO/IEC 15938-7:2003/Amd.3:2007(E)

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