ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004/Amd 4:2008
(Amendment)Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 2: Visual — Amendment 4: Simple profile level 6
Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 2: Visual — Amendment 4: Simple profile level 6
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels — Partie 2: Codage visuel — Amendement 4: Profil simple de niveau 6
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-May-2008
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 14-May-2008
- Due Date
- 10-Jan-2010
- Completion Date
- 10-Jan-2008
Relations
- Amends
ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004 - Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 2: Visual - Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Child
ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004 - Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 2: Visual - Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
Overview
ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004/Amd 4:2008 is an amendment to the international standard for coding of audio-visual objects, specifically addressing visual elements in digital media. Published by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission), this amendment adds Simple Profile Level 6 to Part 2 of the standard, which is a key part of the MPEG-4 suite widely used for video compression and multimedia content distribution.
This update defines increased capabilities for Simple Profile within ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004, enabling support for higher-resolution video and improved performance. The amendment is crucial for professionals and organizations engaged in the development, standardization, and implementation of digital video systems and applications.
Key Topics
- Simple Profile Level 6 Addition
- Introduces Level 6 for the Simple Profile, expanding the capabilities of MPEG-4 visual encoding.
- Supports typical visual session sizes of 1280 × 720 pixels (commonly referred to as "720p" resolution) with rectangular VOP luminance samples.
- Enhanced Performance Parameters
- Level 6 defines larger video memory size (VMV), video coding buffer size (VCV), VCV decoder rate, and video buffer verifier (VBV) buffer size.
- Enables higher bit rates and improved compatibility for modern visual applications.
- Standard Compliance
- Provides clear identifiers for Simple Profile Level 6 in accordance with Table G.1 and Table N.1 of the standard, ensuring consistent implementation.
- Global Standardization
- Developed and maintained by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29, facilitating international harmonization for digital video technologies.
Applications
ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004/Amd 4:2008 is essential in a broad range of digital video applications, ensuring interoperability and quality across platforms. Practical applications include:
- Broadcast and Streaming
Supports HD (720p) video content for television broadcasts, online streaming platforms, and multimedia services. - Consumer Electronics
Used in devices such as digital cameras, smartphones, set-top boxes, and smart TVs to encode and decode video in compliance with international standards. - Video Conferencing
Facilitates efficient video compression, enabling clear, real-time communication with optimal bandwidth usage. - Content Creation and Distribution
Ensures that media content produced by studios or distributed over various channels is encoded for broad compatibility and scalability. - Archiving and Retrieval
Standardizes the format and quality of stored visual media, supporting long-term digital archives.
Related Standards
Professionals working with this amendment may also encounter these related standards in the MPEG-4 family and multimedia processing:
- ISO/IEC 14496-1: Systems - Describes the framework and system-level functionalities of MPEG-4.
- ISO/IEC 14496-3: Audio Coding - Covers the audio component of MPEG-4, complementing visual coding.
- ISO/IEC 14496-10 (H.264/AVC): Advanced video coding offering higher compression efficiency for HD and UHD content.
- ISO/IEC 13818-2 (MPEG-2 Video): Earlier standard for digital video compression used in DVD and broadcast TV.
- ITU-T H.263/H.264: Relevant for video conferencing and IP-based video communications.
For up-to-date information and access to the official standard, visit www.iso.org.
Keywords: ISO/IEC 14496-2, MPEG-4 visual, video coding standard, Simple Profile Level 6, HD video compression, 720p video, international standardization, digital video applications, multimedia coding, video encoding compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004/Amd 4:2008 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 2: Visual — Amendment 4: Simple profile level 6". This standard covers: Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 2: Visual — Amendment 4: Simple profile level 6
Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 2: Visual — Amendment 4: Simple profile level 6
ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004/Amd 4:2008 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 14496-2:2004/Amd 4:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004; is excused to ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 14496-2
Third edition
2004-06-01
AMENDMENT 4
2008-05-15
Information technology — Coding of
audio-visual objects —
Part 2:
Visual
AMENDMENT 4: Simple profile level 6
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels —
Partie 2: Codage visuel
AMENDEMENT 4: Profil simple de niveau 6
Reference number
ISO/IEC 14496-2:2004/Amd.4:2008(E)
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