ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019/Amd 1:2021
(Amendment)Information technology - Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) - Part 21: Visual identity management application format - Amendment 1: Conformance and reference software
Information technology - Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) - Part 21: Visual identity management application format - Amendment 1: Conformance and reference software
Technologies de l'information — Format pour application multimédia (MPEG-A) — Partie 21: Format pour application de gestion d'identité visuelle — Amendement 1: Conformité et logiciels de référence
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Jun-2021
- Technical Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 - Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 3 - MPEG Systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 08-Jun-2021
- Due Date
- 12-Apr-2021
- Completion Date
- 08-Jun-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Dec-2021
Overview
ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019/Amd 1:2021 is an amendment to the international standard defining the Multimedia Application Format (MPEG-A) Part 21, which focuses on the Visual Identity Management Application Format. This amendment specifically introduces conformance criteria and reference software to support content sensitive encryption (CSE) within visual identity management. Established by ISO and IEC, this standard enhancement ensures secure handling and processing of multimedia content with precise encryption and decryption methodologies.
Key Topics
- Content Sensitive Encryption (CSE):
The amendment introduces a verification toolset and reference software implementing CSE, an encryption approach that selectively encrypts the most sensitive parts of a video bitstream based on codec structure (AVC or HEVC). This allows protection without requiring encryption keys for decoding, facilitating secure playback across compliant decoders. - Reference Software Implementation:
Modifications are made to existing ISO/IEC 14496-5 and ISO/IEC 23008-5 reference software frameworks which provide coding and decoding for AVC (H.264) and HEVC (H.265) codecs, respectively. These changes specifically target the entropy coding process to seamlessly integrate encryption and decryption. - Conformance and Test Vectors:
The document offers conformance points and encrypted test vectors developed to verify the correct encryption, decryption, and reconstruction of visual identity content. Files produced under the standard can be decoded by the amendment’s reference software for perfect reconstruction, ensuring interoperability and security compliance. - Integrated Encryption Workflow:
The encryption process uses pseudo-randomized bitstream files as ciphertext input within the codec’s entropy coding stages, making encryption transparent and efficient while maintaining compatibility with existing multimedia formats.
Applications
- Secure Multimedia Content Distribution:
Leveraging content sensitive encryption allows providers to protect visual identity media by encrypting only critical data, reducing overhead and maintaining high performance during streaming or distribution. - Digital Rights Management (DRM):
The amendment’s approach is highly relevant for DRM systems that require precise control over media access through selective encryption without compromising playback compatibility. - Visual Identity Management Systems:
Enables robust protection of branding, logos, and corporate visual elements embedded within videos through standardized encryption and decryption, preserving the integrity of identity marks. - Multimedia Codec Development:
Codec developers can utilize the provided reference software to implement and test compliant encryption schemes aligned with ISO/IEC MPEG-A standards, enhancing secure multimedia applications.
Related Standards
- ISO/IEC 14496-5: Reference software for AVC codec coding and decoding, extended here to support CSE operations.
- ISO/IEC 23008-5: Reference software for HEVC codec coding and decoding, adapted similarly for secure visual identity management.
- ISO/IEC 23001-7: Provides the framework for encryption information storage in ISOBMFF containers, complementing the MPEG-A amendment's encrypted bitstream format.
- MPEG-A Series (ISO/IEC 23000): A suite of standards covering multimedia application formats, including audio, video, and interactive media, to which this amendment belongs.
By integrating conformance testing and reference implementations, ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019/Amd 1:2021 facilitates the practical adoption of secure multimedia management solutions, enhancing protection of visual identity data in modern digital environments.
For access to reference software and conformance materials, visit the official ISO website at https://standards.iso.org/iso-iec/23000/-21/ed-1/en/amd/1/.
Frequently Asked Questions
ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019/Amd 1:2021 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology - Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) - Part 21: Visual identity management application format - Amendment 1: Conformance and reference software". This standard covers: Information technology - Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) - Part 21: Visual identity management application format - Amendment 1: Conformance and reference software
Information technology - Multimedia application format (MPEG-A) - Part 21: Visual identity management application format - Amendment 1: Conformance and reference software
ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019/Amd 1:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 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 23000-21:2019/Amd 1:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019. 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 23000-21
First edition
2019-07
AMENDMENT 1
2021-06
Information technology — Multimedia
application format (MPEG-A) —
Part 21:
Visual identity management
application format
AMENDMENT 1: Conformance and
reference software
Technologies de l'information — Format pour application multimédia
(MPEG-A) —
Partie 21: Format pour application de gestion d'identité visuelle
AMENDEMENT 1: Conformité et logiciels de référence
Reference number
ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019/Amd.1:2021(E)
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ISO/IEC 23000-21:2019/Amd.1:2021(E)
Information technology — Multimedia application format
(MPEG-A) —
Part 21:
Visual identity management application format
AMENDMENT 1: Conformance and reference software
Clause 2
Add the following new references:
ISO/IEC 14496-5, Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 5: Reference software
ISO/IEC 23008-5, Information technology — High efficiency coding and media delivery in heterogeneous
environments — Part 5: Reference software for high efficiency video coding
Subclause 6.1, fifth paragraph
Replace the first sentence with the following:
Thus, to ensure perfect decryption and reconstruction, the exact process to encrypt (and decrypt)
protected bitstream by content sensitive encryption is described in 6.2
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