ISO IEC 23000-3-2007 amd1-2009 PDF

Full title and description

Information technology — Multimedia application format (MPEG‑A) — Part 3: MPEG photo player application format — Amendment 1: Reference software for photo player MAF. This published amendment to ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007 provides the reference software (implementation guidance) for the photo player Multimedia Application Format (MAF) to support interoperable implementations of the photo‑player file format and associated metadata handling.

Abstract

This amendment specifies and publishes reference software for the MPEG photo player application format (MAF) defined in ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007. The two‑page amendment documents the reference implementation assets that clarify expected behaviour for packing JPEG primary resources and MPEG‑7 descriptive metadata inside the ISO base media / MP4 file structure, helping implementers achieve interoperability and consistent handling of photo collections and metadata.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: April 3, 2009 (Amendment to ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007).
• Publisher: ISO / IEC (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29).
• ICS / categories: 35.040.40 — Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007/Amd 1:2009).
• Number of pages: 2 pages (amendment document).

Scope

The amendment applies to ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007 and supplies a small, formal reference software package and associated clarifications for the photo‑player MAF. Its purpose is to provide implementers with a canonical reference behaviour for packaging JPEG primary resources and MPEG‑7 metadata into the ISO base media / MP4 container, to reduce ambiguity and improve interoperability between devices and applications that create, read or exchange MAF files.

Key topics and requirements

• Provision of reference software (reference implementation) for the MPEG photo player MAF (photo player application format).
• Clarifications for packaging JPEG codestreams and descriptive metadata inside the ISO base media file format / MP4 container.
• Identification and file‑type branding for photo player MAF files (MPPl brand / file‑type box usage) and support for embedded vs externally referenced primary resources (Type A and Type B resources).
• Use of MPEG‑7 metadata encoding (including binary XML / BiM storage) for collection and item‑level descriptors, and guidance for linking and extensibility.
• Conformance points and test guidance (note: a further amendment addressing conformance testing was published subsequently).

Typical use and users

Implementers of multimedia/photo management software, device manufacturers (digital cameras, media players, consumer electronics), digital library developers, tooling and workflow vendors, and test labs use this amendment as a reference to implement and verify correct handling of MAF photo player files and associated metadata for interoperable exchange of photo collections.

Related standards

This amendment is part of the ISO/IEC 23000 (MPEG‑A) family. Relevant related documents include the base Part 3: ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007 (MPEG photo player application format), subsequent amendments (for example Amendment 2:2010 addressing conformance testing), and other MPEG‑A parts (e.g., Part 2 music player, Part 4 musical slide show, Part 8 portable video, and later parts addressing preservation and media linking). Implementers commonly reference MPEG‑7 (ISO/IEC 15938 series) and the ISO base media file format / MP4 specifications when working with MAF files.

Keywords

MPEG‑A, MAF, photo player, MPEG photo player, reference software, MPPl brand, MP4, ISO base media file format, JPEG packaging, MPEG‑7, BiM, metadata, conformance testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Amendment 1 (2009) to ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007, titled "Reference software for photo player MAF", which provides a small formal reference implementation and clarifications for the MPEG photo player application format (MAF).

Q: What does it cover?

A: The amendment documents reference software and implementation guidance for packaging JPEG primary resources and MPEG‑7 descriptive metadata inside the ISO base media / MP4 container for the photo‑player MAF, reducing ambiguity and aiding interoperability.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Software and device implementers (photo management apps, media players, camera vendors), standards implementers, and test laboratories use the amendment as a reference to ensure consistent handling of MAF files and metadata.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The amendment was published on April 3, 2009 and is a published change to ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007. It remains an official amendment document; a further amendment (ISO/IEC 23000‑3:2007/Amd 2:2010) was later published to address conformance testing. Users should check the ISO catalogue or national standards bodies for any newer revisions or consolidated editions that may incorporate these amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO/IEC 23000 (MPEG‑A) series of Multimedia Application Format standards (multiple parts cover different application formats such as music player, photo player, slide shows, portable video, preservation formats, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: MPEG‑A, MAF, photo player, reference software, MP4, ISO base media file format, MPEG‑7, BiM, JPEG packaging, conformance.