ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd 3:2009
(Amendment)Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p conformance testing
Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p conformance testing
Technologies de l'information — Codage générique des images animées et des informations sonores associées — Partie 4: Essais de conformité — Amendement 3: Niveau pour essai de conformité 1080@50p/60p
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 25-May-2009
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 26-May-2009
- Due Date
- 28-Apr-2011
- Completion Date
- 28-Apr-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 20-Jun-2008
Overview
ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd 3:2009 is an important amendment to the international standard for information technology, specifically focusing on the conformance testing of moving picture and audio codecs. Officially titled "Information technology - Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information - Part 4: Conformance testing - Amendment 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p conformance testing", this amendment introduces new conformance requirements for high-definition video streams at 1080p resolution with progressive scan rates of 50 and 60 frames per second.
Developed by the joint ISO/IEC committee for coding of audio, picture, multimedia, and hypermedia information (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29), this amendment ensures that video decoder implementations meet the rigor required for newly supported higher frame rates, which are critical for modern HDTV broadcasting and digital media applications.
Key Topics
- Conformance Testing for 1080@50p/60p: Defines the requirements for verifying that video decoders can properly decode streams at 1920x1080 resolution, 50 or 60 progressive frames per second.
- Main Profile @ HighP Level Support: Emphasizes conformance for the Main Profile at HighP level, ensuring high-performance decoding capabilities.
- Test Bitstreams: Addition of normative test bitstreams (e.g., #35 and #36) specifically designed to challenge and validate decoder implementations at specified performance levels.
- Updated Normative Test Suite Table: Amends and extends the reference table of test suites to incorporate the new high-definition profiles and levels.
- Interoperability Assurance: Aims to guarantee that equipment and software designed to this standard will handle 1080p50/60 video reliably and consistently.
Applications
This amendment is applicable in a broad range of industries and scenarios where high-definition video quality and reliable playback are essential:
- Consumer Electronics: Ensures televisions, set-top boxes, and Blu-ray players can process and display 1080p50/60 video streams without errors.
- Broadcasting and OTT Media: Enables broadcasters and streaming service providers to verify content encoding/decoding workflows adhere to internationally recognized standards, reducing the risk of compatibility issues.
- Software Development: Media player and codec developers use the conformance test suites to validate their MPEG-2 decoder implementations for compliance at elevated frame rates.
- Quality Assurance and Certification: Laboratories and certification bodies leverage these updated tests to certify products for global markets, maintaining consistency and performance standards.
- Content Production and Distribution: Content creators and distributors can be confident that their high-definition assets will play correctly on standards-compliant devices.
Related Standards
For comprehensive support and enhanced interoperability in video and audio systems, the following related standards are relevant:
- ISO/IEC 13818-1: Systems - covers system level coding including synchronization and multiplexing of audio and video streams
- ISO/IEC 13818-2: Video - specifies the main video coding processes for MPEG-2 formatted content
- ISO/IEC 13818-3: Audio - standardizes audio compression standards associated with MPEG-2
- ISO/IEC 13818-4 (Base Standard): Provides the general framework and requirements for MPEG-2 conformance testing
- ISO/IEC 14496 Series (MPEG-4): Enhanced audiovisual coding covering additional advanced codecs and newer applications
By adhering to ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd 3:2009, organizations can ensure robust interoperability, consistent user experience, and streamlined integration of high-frame-rate 1080p video in today’s digital media landscape.
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ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd 3:2009 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p conformance testing". This standard covers: Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p conformance testing
Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p conformance testing
ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd 3:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.040 - Information coding; 35.040.40 - Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd 3:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004; is excused to ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 13818-4
Second edition
2004-12-15
AMENDMENT 3
2009-06-01
Information technology — Generic coding
of moving pictures and associated audio
information —
Part 4:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p
conformance testing
Technologies de l'information — Codage générique des images
animées et des informations sonores associées —
Partie 4: Essais de conformité
AMENDEMENT 3: Niveau pour essai de conformité 1080@50p/60p
Reference number
ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd.3:2009(E)
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 13818-4
Second edition
2004-12-15
AMENDMENT 3
2009-06-01
Information technology — Generic coding
of moving pictures and associated audio
information —
Part 4:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p
conformance testing
Technologies de l'information — Codage générique des images
animées et des informations sonores associées —
Partie 4: Essais de conformité
AMENDEMENT 3: Niveau pour essai de conformité 1080@50p/60p
Reference number
ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd.3:2009(E)
©
ISO/IEC 2009
ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd.3:2009(E)
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are members of
ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical committees
established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical activity. ISO and IEC
technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the work. In the field of information
technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee, ISO/IEC JTC 1.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of the joint technical committee is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Amendment 3 to ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1,
Information technology, Subcommittee SC 29, Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia
information.
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ISO/IEC 13818-4:2004/Amd.3:2009(E)
Information technology — Generic coding of moving pictures
and associated audio information —
Part 4:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 3: Level for 1080@50p/60p conformance testing
After 6.4.3.34, add the following new subclause:
6.4.3.35 Test bitstream #35, #36
Specification: A bitstream conforming to Main profile @ HighP level at maximum bitrate.
Functional stage: overall
Purpose: Check that
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