EN IEC 63478-3:2026

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2025
Kakovost uporabniške izkušnje (QoE) za multimedijske konferenčne storitve - 3.
del: Merilne metode
User’s quality of experience (QoE) on multimedia conferencing services - Part 3:
Measurement methods
Qualité de l'expérience de l'usager (QoE) sur les services de conférence multimédia -
Partie 3: Méthodes de mesurage
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 63478-3:2025
ICS:
33.160.60 Večpredstavni (multimedijski) Multimedia systems and
sistemi in oprema za teleconferencing equipment
telekonference
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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TITLE:
User’s Quality of Experience (QoE) on Multimedia Conferencing Services - Part 3:
Measurement methods
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1 CONTENTS
5 FOREWORD . 3
6 INTRODUCTION . 5
7 1 Scope . 6
8 2 Normative references . 6
9 3 Terms and definitions . 6
10 4 Design approach for QoE measurement . 7
11 4.1 Subjective measurement . 7
12 4.2 Objective measurement . 7
13 4.3 Hybrid measurement . 8
14 5 QoE measurement model . 8
15 5.1 Timeline rating model . 8
16 5.2 Common survey model. 9
17 5.3 Honeycomb model . 9
18 6 Measurement of QoE parameters . 11
19 6.1 General . 11
20 6.2 Video quality . 12
21 6.3 Audio quality . 12
22 6.4 Synchronization . 13
23 6.5 Accessibility . 13
24 6.6 Interoperability . 13
25 6.7 Participation . 14
26 6.8 Openness . 14
27 6.9 UI/UX . 14
28 7 Functional operations for QoE measurement . 15
29 7.1 General . 15
30 7.2 QoE Measurement Operations . 16
31 7.3 Initialization . 18
32 7.4 Monitoring . 18
33 7.5 Evaluation . 18
34 7.6 Authentication . 18
35 7.7 Data management . 18
36 8 Presentation of QoE measurement results . 18
37 8.1 General . 18
38 8.2 Quantitative representation using tables and charts . 19
39 8.3 Qualitative representation using report-based analysis . 19
40 8.4 QoE model-based representation . 19
41 Annex A (informative) Example of QoE measurement of multimedia conferencing
42 services . 20
43 A.1 Introduction . 20
44 A.2 Measurement methods . 20
45 A.3 Test execution . 20
46 A.4 Results and recommendations . 21
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47 A.5 Conclusion . 21
48 Bibliography . 22
50 Figure 1 – Timeline rating model . 7
51 Figure 2 – Simple survey example of Common Survey model . 8
52 Figure 3 – Honeycomb model . 9
53 Figure 4 – QoE measurement service functional blocks . 14
54 Figure 5 – Interworking between functional entities for QoE measurement . 15
55 Figure 6 – Operational flows for QoE measurement . 16
57 Table 1 – Attributes of Honeycomb model . 8
58 Table 2 – List of QoE parameters. 10
59 Table A.1 – QoE factors and measurement methods . 19
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62 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
63 ____________
65 USER’S QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE ON MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCING
66 SERVICES
68 Part 3: Measurement methods
72 FOREWORD
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109 IEC 63478-3 has been prepared by subcommittee WG 11: USER’S QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
110 (QoE) ON MULTIMEDIA CONFERENCING SERVICES, of IEC technical committee TC 100:
111 AUDIO, VIDEO AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. It is an International
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130 INTRODUCTION
131 With the global COVID-19 pandemic, the meetings on business and education have shifted from
132 offline to online modes. Consequently, a range of multimedia conferencing services has been
133 developed, enabling users to choose and enjoy conferencing services based on personal
134 preferences. To ensure optimal user experience, it is essential to measure the Quality of
135 Experience (QoE) for multimedia conferencing services. However, there is currently a lack of
136 standardized methods for measuring a user's QoE in this context. Thus, there is a pressing
137 need to provide guidelines for measuring and evaluating a user's QoE for multimedia
138 conferencing services.
139 Traditionally, Quality of Service (QoS) has been measured for network data communication,
140 represented by objective index values like delay, throughput, and jitter. In contrast, QoE
141 represents a user's level of satisfaction with a specific service and reflects human emotional
142 quality. As such, QoE is subject to overall service performance from the user's perspective. In
143 the case of multimedia conferencing services, measuring QoE is challenging due to varying
144 user preferences/requirements and service/application characteristics. Therefore, a unified
145 framework is necessary to measure and evaluate a user's QoE for multimedia conferencing
146 services.
147 This document (IEC 63478) aims to provide guidelines for enhancing a user's QoE for
148 multimedia conferencing services. The series specifies general considerations and
149 requirements to enhance a user's QoE and measurement methods for associated QoE
150 parameters.
151 The IEC 63478 consists of the following parts:
152 - Part 1: General;
153 - Part 2: Requirements; and
154 - Part 3: Measurement methods.
155 Part 1 of IEC 63478-1 (Technical Report) describes general considerations to measure user's
156 QoE.
157 Part 2 of IEC 63478-2 (International Standard) describes the requirements to be considered to
158 measure user's QoE.
159 Part 3 of IEC 63478-3 (International Standard) describes the measurement methods for QoE
160 parameters.
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163 SERVICES
165 Part 3: Measurement methods
169 1 Scope
170 This part of IEC 63478-3 describes the measurement methods for user’s Quality of Experience
171 (QoE) parameters on multimedia conferencing services.
172 2 Normative references
173 The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
174 constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
175 For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
176 amendments) applies.
177 IEC 63478-2, User’s Quality of Experience (QoE) on Multimedia Conferencing Services – Part
178 2: Requirements
179 3 Terms and definitions
180 For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
181 ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
182 addresses:
183 • IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
184 • ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
185 3.1
186 API
187 Application Programming Interface
188 3.2
189 MCC
190 Multimedia Conferencing Client
191 3.3
192 MCS
193 Multimedia Conferencing Server
194 3.4
195 QMA
196 QoE Measurement Agent
197 3.5
198 QMM
199 QoE Measurement Manager
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200 3.6
201 QoE
202 Quality of Experience
203 3.7
204 SDK
205 Software Development Kit
206 3.8
207 UI/UX
208 User Interface / User eXperience
209 4 Design approach for QoE measurement
210 4.1 Subjective measurement
211 Subjective measurement approach to measure QoE in multimedia conferencing services
212 involves obtaining feedback directly from users about their perception of the quality of the
213 conference. Here are some of the commonly used subjective approach to measure QoE:
214 • Surveys
215 Surveys are a common subjective approach to measure QoE. Participants are asked to rate
216 their overall experience of the multimedia conferencing service, including audio and video
217 quality, ease of use, and reliability.
218 • Focus groups
219 Focus groups are another subjective approach that involves gathering a group of users to
220 discuss their experiences with the multimedia conferencing service. Participants share their
221 opinions, feedback, and suggestions about the service.
222 • Interviews
223 Interviews with individual users provide in-depth insights into their experience with the
224 multimedia conferencing service. Participants provide feedback on specific aspects of the
225 service, such as audio quality, video quality, or user interface.
226 • User diaries
227 User diaries involve asking users to keep a record of their experiences with the multimedia
228 conferencing service over a period of time. Participants record their perceptions of the
229 service, any issues they encounter, and suggestions for improvement.
230 • User ratings
231 User ratings can be obtained by asking users to rate specific aspects of the multimedia
232 conferencing service, such as audio and video quality, ease of use, and reliability. These
233 ratings can be used to calculate an overall QoE score.
234 4.2 Objective measurement
235 The objective measurement approach is a QoE measurement method that uses technical
236 parameters and measurements to evaluate the quality of multimedia services. This approach
237 focuses on quantifiable metrics such as delay, jitter, packet loss, and bitrate to assess the
238 quality of the service.
239 Here are some of the commonly used objective approach to measure QoE:
240 • Objective assessment
241 This approach involves collecting objective data about the service, such as network latency,
242 packet loss, and other technical parameters. This data is then analysed to determine the
243 quality of the service.
244 • QoE metrics
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245 These are standardized metrics used to measure QoE, such as Mean Opinion Score (MOS),
246 which is a measure of the overall quality of the service based on user ratings.
247 • Behavioural analysis
248 This approach involves analysing user behaviours to determine the quality of the service.
249 For example, user engagement and participation in a meeting can be used as indicators of
250 the quality of the service.
251 • Automated testing
252 This approach involves using automated tools to simulate user behaviour and measure the
253 QoE of the service. This can be useful for testing the service under different network
254 conditions and user scenarios.
255 4.3 Hybrid measurement
256 The hybrid measurement approach combines both subjective and objective measurement
257 approaches to evaluate the QoE of multimedia services. This approach is often used to provide
258 a more accurate and comprehensive evaluation of the QoE, as it combines the benefits of both
259 approaches. The hybrid approach involves collecting both objective and subjective data, then
260 using statistical methods to analyze and compare the data to arrive at a QoE score.
261 5 QoE measurement model
262 5.1 Timeline rating model
263 The timeline rating model is a QoE measurement model that involves measuring QoE parameter
264 values at different stages of multimedia conferencing, namely before, during, and after the
265 conference. It is essential to determine the appropriate timing for each QoE parameter to be
266 measured. Factors such as user age, device type, purpose of use, and communication
267 environment are crucial for QoE measurement before the conference. These factors are
268 gathered before the QoE parameter aggregation service begins and the user starts using the
269 service. During the conference, video quality, audio quality, and network status can be
270 measured. After the conference, the user's overall satisfaction level or opinion can be measured.
272 Figure 1 – Timeline rating model
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273 5.2 Common survey model
274 In the common survey model, the MCS measures the management information to provide
275 multimedia conferencing services to the MCC. For example, these include service type, the
276 number of users and traffic.
277 On the other hand, the MCC uses the Timeline rating model which is a subjective approach
278 used to measure the quality of multimedia conferencing services. In this model, users are asked
279 to rate the quality of the service on a fixed scale, such as a 5-point or 7-point scale. Users are
280 usually presented with a stimulus, such as a video or audio clip, and are asked to rate the
281 quality of the stimulus based on a specific attribute, such as video quality, audio quality, or
282 overall quality.
284 Figure 2 – Simple survey example of Common Survey model
285 5.3 Honeycomb model
286 The Honeycomb model can be used to evaluate the QoE of a multimedia conferencing service
287 by examining how well it satisfies the following seven attributes as described in Table 1.
288 Table 1 – Attributes of Honeycomb model
Attribute Description
Useful How much the service can give satisfaction in the viewpoint of the service purposes
Usable How much the service can be usable
Findable How much easily users can find the information they want in the service duration
Credible How much the multimedia service can be trusted as a stable service
Desirable How much the service is desirable for users
Accessible How well the service accommodates users with different needs
Valuable How much the service is valuable for users
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289 By measuring these attributes using various techniques such as surveys, usability testing, user
290 feedback, and analytics, service providers can evaluate the QoE of their multimedia
291 conferencing service and identify areas for improvement.
293 Figure 3 – Honeycomb model
294 • Useful
295 The usefulness of the multimedia conferencing service can be measured by evaluating how
296 well it meets the needs of the users. This can be done through user surveys or by analyzing
297 user behaviours and interaction with the service.
298 • Usable
299 The usability of the service can be measured by evaluating how easy it is for users to
300 navigate and perform tasks within the service. This can be done through usability testing
301 and user feedback.
302 • Findable
303 The findability of the service can be measured by evaluating how easily users can find what
304 they are looking for within the service. This can be done through search engine optimization
305 and user testing.
306 • Credible
307 The credibility of the service can be measured by evaluating the accuracy and
308 trustworthiness of the information and content provided by the service. This can be done
309 through user feedback and third-party reviews.
310 • Desirable
311 The desirability of the service can be measured by evaluating how attractive and appealing
312 it is to users. This can be done through user surveys and aesthetic evaluations.
313 • Accessible
314 The accessibility of the service can be measured by evaluating how well it accommodates
315 users with disabilities and different needs. This can be done through accessibility testing
316 and user feedback.
317 • Valuable
318 The value of the service can be measured by evaluating the benefits that it provides to users.
319 This can be done through user surveys and analysis of user behaviours.
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320 6 Measurement of QoE parameters
321 6.1 General
322 For QoE measurement, the following QoE parameters are considered in Table 2.
323 Table 2 – List of QoE parameters
QoE parameter QoE factor Type Mandatory/Optional
Visual clarity Hybrid Mandatory
Video quality
Latency Objective Mandatory
Clarity Subjective Mandatory
Noise Subjective Mandatory
Audio quality Latency Objective Mandatory
Dynamic range Objective
Echo cancellation Objective
Accuracy Hybrid Mandatory
Synchronization Adaptive Objective
Consistency Objective
Support for assistive technologies Objective Mandatory
Accessibility Compatibility with assistive devices Objective
Captioning and transcription Objective Mandatory
Cross-platform compatibility Objective Mandatory
Interoperability Integration with other services Objective Mandatory
Security Objective Mandatory
User group size Objective Mandatory
Participation
Collaboration tools Objective Mandatory
Transparency Objective
Openness
Open API/SDK Objective
Intuitive and user-friendly design Subjective Mandatory
Consistency across platforms Hybrid
UI/UX
Customizability Objective
Feedback and notifications Objective Mandatory
324 To measure the user QoE of a multimedia conferencing service, various QoE parameters need
325 to be considered, which are described in detail in Part 2 of the document. An additional
326 consideration for measurement is Type, which refers to the subjective and/or objective
327 approach to measuring a specific QoE factor. Subjective measurements are based on user
328 feedback, while objective measurements are based on quantitative measurements of
329 multimedia conferencing services or whether specific features are provided.
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330 6.2 Video quality
331 Video quality is a critical factor in multimedia conferencing services, and is determined by the
332 visual clarity of the video stream and the smoothness of the stream relati
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