ISO 17972-2:2016

Graphic technology — Colour data exchange format (CxF/X) — Part 2: Scanner target data (CxF/X-2)

ISO 17972-2:2016 defines an exchange format for target input values, colour and process control data relating to scanner targets (and the associated metadata necessary for its proper interpretation) in electronic form. This part of ISO 17972 includes the use of a CustomResource element within the CxF framework to define a minimum set of data for exchange and identify the data as being part of ISO 12641.

Technologie graphique — Échange des données de couleur en utilisant CxF — Partie 2: Données cibles du scanner entrantes

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 01-May-2016
• ICS: 35.240.30 - IT applications in information, documentation and publishing
• ICS: 37.100.99 - Other standards related to graphic technology
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 130 - Graphic technology
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 130/WG 2 - Prepress data exchange
• Parallel Committee: ISO/TC 6/SC 2 - Test methods and quality specifications for paper and board
• Current Stage: 9093 - International Standard confirmed
• Completion Date: 07-Sep-2021

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 17972-2
First edition
2016-05-01
Graphic technology — Colour data
exchange format (CxF/X) —
Part 2:
Scanner target data (CxF/X-2)
Technologie graphique — Échange des données de couleur en
utilisant CxF —
Partie 2: Données cibles du scanner entrantes
Reference number
ISO 17972-2:2016(E)
©
ISO 2016

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
3.1 Terms . 1
3.2 Definitions . 2
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 2
5 Requirements . 3
5.1 General description of a CxF/X file for data exchange . 3
5.2 Requirements of a CxF/X-2 file for ISO 12641 data exchange . 3
Annex A (informative) Colour exchange format mapping to ISO 28178 . 5
Annex B (informative) CxF3 schema .10
Annex C (informative) Example file .11
Bibliography .12
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
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 ISO documents 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 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/TC 130, Graphic technology.
ISO 17972 consists of the following parts, under the general title Graphic technology — Colour data
exchange format (CxF/X):
— Part 1: Relationship to CxF3 (CxF/X)
— Part 2: Scanner target data (CxF/X-2)
— Part 3: Output target data (CxF/X-3)
— Part 4: Spot colour characterisation data (CxF/X-4)
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Introduction
ISO 17972 defines methods for the use of CxF3 to exchange measurement data and associated metadata
within the graphic arts industry and for the exchange of these files between graphic arts users. It is a
multi-part document where each part is intended to respond to different workflow requirements. The
goal throughout the various parts of ISO 17972 has been to maintain the degree of flexibility required
while minimizing the uncertainty of the data exchanged.
ISO 17972-1 defines the use of the publicly available Colour Exchange Format, version 3 (CxF3), for
prepress data exchange and verification.
This part of ISO 17972 covers the use of CxF when exchanging data from ISO 12641. This part of
ISO 17972 is not designed to replace ISO 12641, but to define an updated, verifiable, method of data
exchange using CxF, acting as a supplement to ISO 12641:1997, 4.6 and 4.7. X-Rite Inc., the original
creator of the CxF file format, claims no intellectual property rights to the materials used in this part of
ISO 17972.
Scanner targets are one of the earliest defined data exchange use cases in the graphic arts and continue
to be used for calibration and characterization of scanners and other devices. Traditionally, data has
been provided in ACSII format using a keyword file. The direct mapping of existing data to the updated
CxF/X-2 encoding was one of the primary concerns in writing this part of ISO 17972.
The following files are part of this part of ISO 17972, and are included as electronic inserts:
— CxF3_Core.xsd;
— CxF3_Schema_Diagram.pdf;
— Scannertarget CxF/X-2.cxf;
— Scannertarget.txt.
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Graphic technology — Colour data exchange format
(CxF/X) —
Part 2:
Scanner target data (CxF/X-2)
1 Scope
This part of ISO 17972 defines an exchange format for target input values, colour and process control
data relating to scanner targets (and the associated metadata necessary for its proper interpretation)
in electronic form. This part of ISO 17972 includes the use of a CustomResource element within the
CxF framework to define a minimum set of data for exchange and identify the data as being part of
ISO 12641.
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.
ISO 12641:1997, Graphic technology — Prepress digital data exchange — Colour targets for input scanner
calibration
ISO 17972-1, Graphic technology — Colour data exchange format — Part 1: Relationship to CxF3 (CxF/X)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply
3.1 Terms
NOTE The spelling of terms taken from Colour Exchange Format v3.0 is not altered from that used in the
normative reference. A specific example is the word color instead of colour.
3.1.1
ColorSpecification
information about the ColorValue (3.1.2) including its source (measurement specifications),
illuminant/observer calculation method (tristimulus specifications) and physical attributes of the
objects (3.1.5) (size, quantity, finish, etc.)
3.1.2
ColorValue
one of a number of defined color space types that can hold values and associated information related to
that specific type of device independent colour space
[SOURCE: Color Exchange Format v3.0]
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3.1.3
CustomResources
“extensible” part of CxF3, additional information not included in the CxF3 Core about colour objects
and the file itself that is considered application specific in nature and not generally of use to all other
applications
[SOURCE: Colour Exchange Format v3.0]
3.1.4
DeviceColorValue
one of a number of defined colour space types that can hold values and associated information related
to that specific type of device dependent colour space
[SOURCE: Color Exchange Format v3.0]
3.1.5
object
used to identify each specific “Colour item” that is being described
3.2 Definitions
3.2.1
profile
set of mathematical values or binary structure that allows transformation to/from one device colour
space to another
Note 1 to entry: Profiles are stored in the ProfileCollection and are shared and referenced by the ColourValues.
3.2.2
resources
information about each colour object that is of interest to all readers of the CxF file
Note 1 to entry: Also referred to as the “CxF3 Core”, it is defined by the CxF3-Core namespace schema.
3.2.3
schema
XML document that, conforming to the specifications established by the World Wide Web Consortium,
defines the structure of a class of XML documents
3.2.4
extensible markup language
XML
set of rules for encoding documents electronically
3.2.5
XSD
XML schema definition
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
The following documentation conventions are used.
Names of XML elements are shown in bold type, for example, Resources.
Names of XML attributes are shown in italics, for example, SpotColorName.
XML XPaths are used to identify XML elements. For example, container/contained refers to an element
(contained) that is a child of another element (container).
Similarly, XML XPaths are used to refer to XML attributes, for example, element1/@Name refers to an
attribute (Name) of an element (element1).
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5 Requirements
5.1 General description of a CxF/X file for data exchange
The standard Colour Data Exchange Format as presented in ISO 17972-1 captures file information such
as creation and ownership, core colour information (the Resources) and any extended information
(CustomResources). In this part of ISO 17972, CustomResources are used to define the minimum
required data for ISO 12641 data exchange via CxF/X-2. Any CxF/X file shall meet the following
requirements.
The FileInformation. element of a CxF/X file shall include Creator, CreationDate and Description.
The Description element of a CxF/X file shall include “CxF/X” and the number of the applicable
International Standard with which the CxF/X file complies.
If the file is to be used in support of an International Standard, it shall include the number of the
International Standard in the Comment text.
A CxF/X file shall validate against the CxF3 Schema (see Annex B). In all cases, a CxF/X document should
have the extension “.CxF”.
A CxF/X file shall be structured as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 — CxF/X file structure
NOTE The spelling of terms and elements taken from Color Exchange Format v3.0 are not altered from that
used in the normative reference. A specific example is the word color instead of colour.
5.2 Requirements of a
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally
carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a
technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee.
International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in
the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all
matters of electrotechnical standardization.
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 ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. 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 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. 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/TC 130.
ISO 17972 consists of the following parts, under the general title Graphic technology — Colour data
exchange format (CxF/X):
Part 1: Relationship to CxF3 (CxF/X)
Part 2: Scanner target data (CxF/X-2)
Part 3: Output target data (CxF/X-3)
Part 4: Spot colour characterisation data (CxF/X-4)
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Contents
Foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms . 7
5 Requirements . 7
Annex A (informative) Color exchange format mapping to ISO 28178 . 10
Annex B (informative) CxF3 Schema . 17
Annex C (informative) Example File . 18
Bibliography. 19

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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally
carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a
technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee.
International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in
the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all
matters of electrotechnical standardization.
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 ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. 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 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. 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/TC 130.
ISO 17972 consists of the following parts, under the general title Graphic technology — Colour data
exchange format (CxF/X):
Part 1: Relationship to CxF3 (CxF/X)
Part 2: Scanner target data (CxF/X-2)
Part 3: Output target data (CxF/X-3)
Part 4: Spot colour characterisation data (CxF/X-4)
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Introduction
ISO 17972 (all parts) defines methods for the use of CxF3 to exchange measurement data and
associated metadata within the graphic arts industry and for the exchange of these files between
graphic arts users. It is a multi-part document where each part is intended to respond to different
workflow requirements. The goal throughout the various parts of ISO 17972 has been to maintain the
degree of flexibility required while minimizing the uncertainty of the data exchanged.
ISO 17972-1 defines the use of the publicly available Color Exchange Format, version 3 (CxF3), for
prepress data exchange and verification.
This part of the 17972 series covers the use of CxF when exchanging data from ISO 12641 Prepress
digital data exchange — Colour targets for input scanner calibration. This document is not designed to
replace ISO 12641 but to define an updated, verifiable, method of data exchange using CxF, acting as a
supplement to Sections 4.6 and 4.7. X-Rite Inc. the original creator of The CxF file format claims no
intellectual property rights to the materials used in this document.
Scanner targets are one of the earliest defined data exchange use cases in the Graphic Arts and continue
to be used for calibration and characterization of scanners and other devices. Traditionally data has
been provided in ACSII format using a keyword file. The direct mapping of existing data to the updated
CxF/X-2 encoding was one of the primary concerns in writing this standard.
The following files are part of ISO 17972-2, and are included as electronic inserts:
• CxF3_Core.xsd,
• CxF3_Schema_Diagram.pdf,
• Scannertarget CxF/X-2.cxf,
• Scannertarget.txt
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Graphic technology — Colour data exchange format (CxF/X) —
Part 2: Scanner target data (CxF/X-2)
1 Scope
This part of ISO 17972 defines an exchange format for target input values, colour and process control
data relating to scanner targets (and the associated metadata necessary for its proper interpretation) in
electronic form. This document includes the use of a CustomResource element within the CxF
framework to define a minimum of set of data for exchange and identify the data as being part of 12641.
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.
ISO 17972-1, Graphic technology — Colour data exchange format — Part 1: Relationship to CxF3 (CxF/X)
ISO 12641, Graphic technology — Prepress digital data exchange — Colour targets for input scanner
calibration
Color Exchange Format v3.0 documents. Available from the Internet
http://www.colorexchangeformat.com
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply
3.1
term
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
Note 1 to entry: The spelling of terms taken from Color Exchange Format v3.0 is not altered from that used in the
normative reference. A specific example is the word color instead of colour.
3.1.2
ColorSpecification
information about the ColorValue including its source (measurement specifications),
illuminant/observer calculation method (tristimulus specifications), and physical attributes of the
objects (size, quantity, finish, etc.).
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3.1.3
ColorValue
one of a number of defined color space types that can hold values and associated information related to
that specific type of device independent colour space. [SOURCE: Color Exchange Format v3.0]

3.1.4
CustomResources
“extensible” part of CxF3, additional information not included in the CxF3 Core about colour objects and
the file itself that is considered application specific in nature and not generally of use to all other
applications. [SOURCE: Color Exchange Format v3.0]

3.1.5
DeviceColorValue
One of a number of defined colour space types that can hold values and associated information related
to that specific type of device dependent colour space. [SOURCE: Color Exchange Format v3.0]

3.1.6
object
used to identify each specific “Colour item” that is being described

3.2 Definitions

3.2.1
profile
set of mathematical values or binary structure that allows transformation to/from one device colour
space to another
NOTE 1 to Entry: Profiles are stored in the ProfileCollection and are shared and referenced by the
ColorValues.
3.2.2
resources
information about each colour object that is of interest to all readers of the CxF file
NOTE 1 to Entry: Also referred to as the “CxF3 Core” – it is defined by the CxF3-Core namespace schema.
3.2.3
schema
an XML document that, conforming to the specifications established by the World Wide Web
Consortium, defines the structure of a class of XML documents
3.2.4
XML

set of rules for encoding documents electronically
3.2.5
XSD
XML Schema Definition
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4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
The following documentation conventions are used.
Names of XML elements are shown in bold type, for example Resources.
Names of XML attributes are shown in italics, for example SpotColorName.
XML XPaths are used to identify XML elements. For example container/contained refers to an element
(contained) that is a child of another element (container).
Similarly XML XPaths are used to refer to XML attributes, for example element1/@Name refers to an
attribute (Name) of an element (element1).
5 Requirements
5.1 General description of a C
...