Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 1: Systems — Amendment 1: Usage of LASeR in MPEG-4 systems and Registration Authority for MPEG-4 descriptors

Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels — Partie 1: Systèmes — Amendement 1: Emploi de LASeR dans les systèmes MPEG-4 et autorité d'enregistrement pour descripteurs MPEG-4

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
07-Oct-2010
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
08-Oct-2010
Due Date
24-Nov-2012
Completion Date
24-Nov-2012

Relations

Effective Date
23-Apr-2020
Effective Date
10-Sep-2022

Overview

ISO/IEC 14496-1:2010/Amd 1:2010 is an amendment to the international standard on the "Coding of audio-visual objects"-specifically, Part 1: Systems. Developed by ISO and IEC, this document focuses on the usage of LASeR (Lightweight Application Scene Representation) in MPEG-4 systems, as well as the establishment of a Registration Authority for MPEG-4 descriptors. These enhancements are critical for improving the management, extension, and interoperability of MPEG-4 multimedia systems.

This amendment outlines changes to code-point allocations for identifiers within MPEG-4 systems and details the processes for registering and managing unique identifiers crucial for private data format identification across multimedia applications.

Key Topics

  • LASeR Support in MPEG-4 Systems:
    The amendment specifically enables the use of LASeR streams, referencing ISO/IEC 14496-20. This supports more advanced and efficient scene representation in MPEG-4 content.

  • Registration Authority for MPEG-4 Identifiers:
    A Registration Authority has been established to assign, manage, and publish unique registered identifiers (RIDs) for descriptors within the MPEG-4 framework. This includes:

    • Descriptor tags (Object Descriptor Framework)
    • Command tags
    • ObjectTypeIndication values
    • StreamType values
    • SLConfigDescriptor predefined values
  • Registration Procedures:
    The amendment outlines efficient application and review procedures for the assignment of private data identifiers, ensuring transparency and providing an appeal mechanism for rejected applications.

  • Code-point Allocation:
    Adjustments are made to several tables in the underlying standard to distinguish between code-points reserved for ISO, Registration Authority, and specific stream types such as LASeR and SAF streams.

Applications

ISO/IEC 14496-1:2010/Amd 1:2010 is highly valuable in the following contexts:

  • Multimedia Content Creation and Distribution:
    Enables developers and broadcasters to implement efficient scene representation (using LASeR) in interactive audio-visual environments and streaming platforms.

  • Custom Multimedia Extensions:
    Registers and manages unique identifier values for proprietary data, supporting vendor-specific innovations while maintaining MPEG-4 interoperability.

  • Registration of Multimedia Descriptors:
    Organizations developing new features or proprietary extensions for MPEG-4 can apply for official registered identifiers, fostering a transparent ecosystem for codec and descriptor expansion.

  • International MPEG-4 Deployments:
    Facilitates regulatory compliance, system scalability, and consistent multimedia development practices worldwide.

Related Standards

Professionals working with this amendment should also be familiar with the following standards:

  • ISO/IEC 14496-1: Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Part 1: Systems (Main framework).
  • ISO/IEC 14496-20: Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Lightweight Application Scene Representation (LASeR).
  • ISO/IEC JTC 1 Directives: Procedures for the registration and management of identifiers and code-points in international standards.
  • ISO/IEC 14496 family of standards: Various parts addressing video, audio, and system-level coding for multimedia.

Practical Value

This amendment provides clear, standardized procedures for the integration of advanced scene coding (LASeR) into MPEG-4 systems and establishes a robust foundation for registering and managing unique identifiers. Organizations and developers benefit from improved interoperability, regulated private data integration, and enhanced capability to extend multimedia formats securely and openly.

For detailed procedures and registration forms, the Registration Authority for MPEG-4 identifiers can be accessed at http://www.mp4ra.org.

Keywords: ISO/IEC 14496-1, MPEG-4 systems, LASeR, Registration Authority, multimedia descriptors, scene representation, private data identifiers, international standard, coding of audio-visual objects.

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ISO/IEC 14496-1:2010/Amd 1:2010 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 1: Systems — Amendment 1: Usage of LASeR in MPEG-4 systems and Registration Authority for MPEG-4 descriptors". This standard covers: Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 1: Systems — Amendment 1: Usage of LASeR in MPEG-4 systems and Registration Authority for MPEG-4 descriptors

Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 1: Systems — Amendment 1: Usage of LASeR in MPEG-4 systems and Registration Authority for MPEG-4 descriptors

ISO/IEC 14496-1:2010/Amd 1:2010 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.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 14496-1
Fourth edition
2010-06-01
AMENDMENT 1
2010-10-15
Information technology — Coding of
audio-visual objects —
Part 1:
Systems
AMENDMENT 1: Usage of LASeR in MPEG-4
systems and Registration Authority for MPEG-4
descriptors
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels —
Partie 1: Systèmes
AMENDEMENT 1: Emploi de LASeR dans les systèmes MPEG-4 et
autorité d'enregistrement pour descripteurs MPEG-4

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Amendment 1 to ISO/IEC 14496-1:2010 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1,
Information technology, Subcommittee SC 29, Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia
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ISO/IEC 14496-1:2010/Amd.1:2010(E)

Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects —
Part 1:
Systems
AMENDMENT 1: Usage of LASeR in MPEG-4 systems and
Registration Authority for MPEG-4 descriptors
In Table 1, replace line:
0x6A-0xBF Reserved for ISO use

with lines:
0x6A-0x92 Reserved for Registration Authority
0x93-0xBF Reserved for ISO use

In Table 2, replace line:
0x09-0xBF Reserved for ISO (command tags)
with lines:
0x09-0x63 Reserved for Registration Authority
0x64-0xBF Reserved for ISO (command tags)

In Table 5, replace line:
0x09-0x1F reserved for ISO use

with lines:
0x09 LASeR stream (defined in ISO/IEC 14496-20:2008, clauses 6
and 12)
0x0A SAF stream (defined in ISO/IEC 14496-20:2008, clause 7)
0x0B-0x1F reserved for ISO use

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ISO/IEC 14496-1:2010/Amd.1:2010(E)
In Table 6, replace:
0x0C - 0x1F reserved for ISO use

with:
0x0C Application Multiplex Stream
0x0D - 0x5B reserved for Registration Authority
0x5C - 0x1F reserved for ISO use

In 7.2.6.7.2, add the following new paragraph at the end of the subclause:
For values of DecoderConfigDescriptor.objectTypeIndication that refer to streams complying
with ISO/IEC 14496-20, the decoder specific information is a LASeRHeader() defined in 12.2.1 of
ISO/IEC 14496-20:2008.
In Table 13, replace:
0x03 - 0xFF reserved for ISO use

with:
0x03 – 0x7B reserved for Registration Authority
0x7C - 0xFF reserved for ISO use

Add the following new annex after Annex J:
Annex K
(informative)
Registration Authority for MPEG-4 Systems
K.1 Code points to be registered
The code-points that may be registered are:
1) Descriptor tags in the Object Descriptor Framework, as
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