Overview
ISO/IEC 10166-1:1991/Amd 2:1996 is an international standard that defines the combined usage of Document Filing and Retrieval (DFR) and Document Transfer And Manipulation (DTAM) within information technology systems for text and office applications. This amendment enhances the original Part 1 standard, which provides the abstract service definition and procedures for document filing and retrieval, by integrating DTAM functionalities to manipulate documents at a granular level.
This standard is essential for organizations requiring robust document management systems that not only support filing and retrieval of entire documents but also allow remote manipulation of document parts stored within document repositories. The combination of DFR and DTAM facilitates seamless remote operations on documents, improving efficiency and security in document handling processes.
Key Topics
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DFR and DTAM Integration
The amendment establishes procedures for the combined use of DFR and DTAM services. DFR focuses on filing and retrieving complete documents, while DTAM enables operations on specific parts within those documents.
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DFR/DTAM-DM Server and User Models
Defines the abstract models for the DFR/DTAM-DM server and user as atomic objects. These interact through dedicated ports-DFR port and DTAM-DM port-to provide and consume services.
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Protocol and Bind Operations
Introduces parameters for bind operations that establish communication associations between the client and server. These parameters facilitate negotiation of protocol versions, manipulation capabilities, and profiles for seamless interoperability based on ITU-T Recommendation T.435.
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Error Handling and Capabilities Negotiation
Specifies detailed error codes and handling mechanisms such as profile mismatches, manipulation capability issues, and server unavailability. It emphasizes the need to negotiate capabilities and versions for successful document filing, retrieval, and manipulation.
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Service Procedures
Outlines the fundamental procedures for combined services, including association establishment, document browsing, retrieval, manipulation, and termination of the association.
Applications
The combined DFR and DTAM services defined in this standard have practical applications in:
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Enterprise Document Management Systems
Organizations can implement secure, remote document filing and granular manipulation workflows, enabling efficient handling of large document stores.
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Digital Archives and Libraries
Enable precise access to document sections without the need to retrieve entire files, optimizing bandwidth and processing time.
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Collaborative Work Environments
Facilitate multi-user access with controlled reservation and manipulation of documents, maintaining integrity and preventing conflicts.
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Remote Office Automation
Support complex document operations over networked systems, integrating smoothly with existing IT infrastructure and communication protocols.
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Compliance and Information Security
Through defined privileges and access rights management, ensure proper security controls during document transfer and manipulation.
Related Standards
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ITU-T Recommendation T.435
Provides definitions and protocols for DTAM enhanced document manipulation, which are referenced and incorporated in the combined DFR/DTAM environment.
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ISO/IEC 10166-1:1991 (Original)
The foundational standard covering abstract service definition and procedures for document filing and retrieval before this amendment.
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ISO/IEC 10166-1:1991/Amd 1
The first amendment updating protocol versions and service capabilities related to DFR.
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ITU-T T.436:1994
Specifies DTAM-DM protocol versions referenced for capabilities negotiation in this amendment.
Summary
ISO/IEC 10166-1:1991/Amd 2:1996 significantly advances document management technology by combining document filing and retrieval with enhanced document manipulation, enabling sophisticated remote operations on both entire documents and their parts. By standardizing protocols, service definitions, and procedures, it ensures interoperability, security, and efficiency across diverse information technology applications involving document handling.
This amendment is highly relevant for organizations seeking to implement advanced document storage, retrieval, and manipulation systems aligned with international best practices, facilitating improved information exchange and processing in text and office environments.