ISO 15740-2013 PDF
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St ISO 15740-2013
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Ст ISO 15740-2013
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Full title and description
St ISO 15740-2013 — Graphic technology — Input data for characterization of images — Profiles for characterization of input scanners and input devices
Abstract
ISO 15740:2013 specifies a method and a data format for characterizing the colorimetric and tonal response of image input devices such as flatbed and drum scanners, digital cameras, and other image capture devices. The standard defines test targets, measurement procedures, and a data representation intended to support creation and exchange of device characterization profiles used in color management workflows to ensure predictable reproduction of captured images.
General information
- Status: Published
- Publication date: 2013
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ICS / categories: 03.040.01 (Graphic technology) / 27.040 (Color)
- Edition / version: 1st edition (2013)
- Number of pages: Approximately 20–30 pages (typical for ISO technical reports/standards of this scope)
Scope
This standard provides a structured means to describe the input characteristics of image capture devices for use in color management systems. It covers the selection and measurement of test patches, procedures to derive device colorimetric responses and tone reproduction curves, and the organization of the resulting characterization data into a profile suitable for use by color management components. The intent is to enable device-independent color handling and accurate digitization of color originals.
Key topics and requirements
- Definition of test targets and patch sets for device characterization.
- Measurement procedures for spectral or colorimetric readings of patches.
- Representation of device matrixes, tone reproduction curves and colorimetric transforms.
- Data structures and formatting rules to exchange input device profiles.
- Requirements to document measurement conditions (illumination, geometry, instrument).
- Guidance to ensure reproducible characterization suitable for color-managed workflows.
Typical use and users
ISO 15740 is used by manufacturers of scanners, digital camera systems and scanner driver developers, color scientists, color management software developers, print and prepress specialists, and service providers who require accurate, repeatable color capture. It is applied when creating device profiles, validating capture fidelity, or integrating input devices into a managed color workflow.
Related standards
Relevant complementary standards include other ISO and IEC publications on color and imaging such as ISO 12640 series (image color management for graphic arts), ISO 13655 (spectral measurement conditions), ISO 17972 (SCID — spectral color data exchange), and ICC profile specifications used for device characterization and color management interoperability.
Keywords
input device characterization, scanner profile, digital camera profiling, color management, test target, colorimetric measurement, tone reproduction curve, device profile exchange
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 15740:2013 defines methods and a data format for characterizing the color and tone response of image input devices (scanners, cameras) to produce profiles usable in color-managed workflows.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers selection and measurement of test patches, procedures to derive device colorimetric responses and tone reproduction curves, and the organization of those results into a shareable input device profile format.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Device manufacturers, color management software developers, scanning and imaging labs, prepress and print professionals, and color scientists use this standard to create and exchange reliable input device profiles.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: As of its 2013 publication ISO 15740 is the established document for input device characterization issued that year. Users should check with standards bodies or national catalogues for any amendments, revisions, or newer standards superseding it.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is part of the body of ISO standards related to graphic technology and color management and is intended to be used alongside other standards such as those for measurement conditions and profile formats.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Input device characterization, scanner profile, colorimetric measurement, tone reproduction, color management, test target.