ISO IEC 23000-4-2009 amd1-2009 PDF

Full title and description

Information technology — Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) — Part 4: Musical slide show application format — Amendment 1: Conformance and reference software for musical slide show application format. This amendment adds conformance provisions and reference software material to ISO/IEC 23000-4:2009, clarifying test and implementation behaviour for the musical slide show application format.

Abstract

This amendment provides conformance specifications and reference software components for the MPEG‑A Part 4 musical slide show application format. It is intended to help implementers validate compliance with the Part 4 file and metadata structures, synchronization rules and any governance/protection signaling defined by the core document. The base Part 4 standard (ISO/IEC 23000-4:2009) defines the file structure, metadata and the use of MPEG‑21/IPMP and REL profiles for governance and protection; the amendment supplies conformance and reference software material to support interoperability.

General information

• Status: Published / Current.
• Publication date: 16 April 2009 (Amendment published April 2009).
• Publisher: ISO/IEC (International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission).
• ICS / categories: 35.040.40 — Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information.
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0; Amendment 1 (ISO/IEC 23000-4:2009/Amd 1:2009).
• Number of pages: 3 pages (amendment document).

Scope

The amendment applies to ISO/IEC 23000-4:2009 (Multimedia application format — Part 4: Musical slide show application format) and specifically supplies conformance criteria and reference software to support implementation and testing of the musical slide show application format, including aspects of file layout, metadata handling, synchronization and use of governance/protection signaling where relevant. It does not redefine the core file or content formats but complements them with testable conformance material.

Key topics and requirements

• Conformance criteria and test points for implementers of the musical slide show application format (MPEG‑A Part 4).
• Reference software components and example implementations intended to demonstrate correct handling of file structures and metadata.
• Clarification of synchronization, metadata encapsulation and interaction with MPEG‑21 IPMP and REL profiles as used by Part 4.
• Guidance to support interoperability testing between players, authoring tools and content protection/governance mechanisms.

Typical use and users

Implementers of multimedia authoring tools, player developers, quality and interoperability test houses, standards librarians and system integrators working with MPEG‑A musical slide show content will use this amendment to validate behaviour against the Part 4 specification and to adopt or adapt the provided reference software for testing and development.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 23000 series (MPEG‑A) — in particular ISO/IEC 23000-4:2009 (Part 4 core document). Related amendments (e.g., Amd 2 for protected musical slide show application format) and other parts of ISO/IEC 23000 (other application formats) are relevant for broader MPEG‑A interoperability and protection profiles. The amendment was prepared by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 (Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information).

Keywords

MPEG‑A, musical slide show, multimedia application format, conformance, reference software, ISO/IEC 23000-4, IPMP, REL, metadata, synchronization.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Amendment 1 to ISO/IEC 23000-4:2009 — a short amendment document (2009) that provides conformance criteria and reference software for the musical slide show application format defined in Part 4 of the MPEG‑A (ISO/IEC 23000) series.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The amendment covers conformance test points and reference software for implementing the musical slide show application format: file and metadata handling, synchronization behavior and interaction with MPEG‑21 signaling profiles used by the Part 4 specification. It complements but does not replace the main Part 4 document.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Software and hardware implementers (players, authoring tools), interoperability and conformance test labs, and systems integrators working with MPEG‑A musical slide show content use this amendment to ensure compliant behavior and to adopt the provided reference software for testing.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The amendment was published in April 2009 and applies to ISO/IEC 23000-4:2009. The amendment document is published and listed as part of the life cycle for the 2009 edition; users should check the ISO/IEC catalogue or national standards body for any subsequent revisions or newer amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO/IEC 23000 (MPEG‑A) series of standards. Specifically it is an amendment to Part 4 (musical slide show application format); other parts and amendments in the 23000 family cover different multimedia application formats and related conformance material.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: MPEG‑A, musical slide show, conformance, reference software, ISO/IEC 23000-4, metadata, synchronization, IPMP, REL.