Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Visual new levels and tools

Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels — Partie 4: Essai de conformité — Amendement 3: Nouveaux niveaux et outils visuels

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Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Apr-2005
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
12-Apr-2005
Completion Date
14-Feb-2026

Relations

Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Effective Date
15-Apr-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 14496-4:2004/Amd 3:2005 is an important international standard amendment focusing on information technology for the coding of audio-visual objects, specifically addressing conformance testing for visual new levels and tools. Published by ISO and IEC, this amendment enhances Part 4 of the MPEG-4 standard by introducing updated test bitstreams and methods to ensure video decoders comply with new video profile levels like Simple Scalable Profile Level 0 and Advanced Simple Profile Level 3b. It provides rigorous guidelines for verifying decoder functionality relating to temporal and spatial scalability as well as complex prediction tools.

Key Topics

  • Conformance Testing for Video Profiles
    The amendment introduces additional conformance test procedures for new video profile levels, essential for validating video decoders' compliance with ISO standards.

  • Test Bitstreams for Scalability and Prediction
    A set of standardized bitstreams are specified for functional and dynamic testing, covering:

    • Temporal scalability using P-VOP and B-VOP types
    • Spatial scalability with specific reference codes
    • Progressive coding with quarter-sample interpolation
    • Motion compensation involving large quarter-sample motion vectors
    • Advanced prediction bandwidth scenarios using affine warping transformations (S(GMC)-VOPs)
  • Functional Stages & Purposes
    Tests verify critical decoder features such as handling temporal/spatial scalability, motion compensation, prediction bandwidth, and reconstruction accuracy.

  • Profiles and Levels Covered
    The amendment primarily supports:

    • Simple Scalable Profile Level 0
    • Advanced Simple Profile Level 3b
  • Normative Test Suites
    A catalog of test bitstreams from contributors like PacketVideo and Philips establishes a standard bench for implementation validation across various conditions.

Applications

  • Decoder Development and Validation
    Manufacturers and developers of video decoders use these conformance tests to ensure products correctly handle new MPEG-4 visual profile levels and advanced coding tools.

  • Quality Assurance in Media Devices
    Validation processes ensure playback devices such as smartphones, set-top boxes, and media players meet stringent international compatibility and quality standards.

  • Broadcasting and Streaming Services
    Broadcasters and streaming platforms rely on conformance tested decoders for consistent, high-quality video delivery over networks supporting scalable video coding.

  • Multimedia Software Testing
    Software engineers integrate these conformance tests into their development lifecycle to maintain compliance with ISO/IEC multimedia standards.

Related Standards

  • ISO/IEC 14496-2 (Part 2: Visual)
    Defines the fundamental video coding tools referenced by the amendment for scalable and advanced profiles.

  • ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29
    Technical Committee overseeing multimedia coding standards including video, audio, and multimedia systems.

  • MPEG-4 Standards Series
    This amendment complements the broader MPEG-4 suite, which covers audio-visual object coding, systems, and delivery protocols.

  • ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2
    Governing principles for the drafting and development of ISO/IEC International Standards including testing methodologies.

Summary

ISO/IEC 14496-4:2004/Amd 3:2005 amendment plays a vital role in modern multimedia technology by enabling robust conformance testing of advanced video coding profiles. Its comprehensive suite of test bitstreams and clear definitions for testing temporal and spatial scalability, motion compensation, and prediction complexity helps guarantee interoperability, performance, and quality across digital media devices worldwide. This ensures consistent implementation of MPEG-4 video coding standards, supporting a broad range of applications from mobile video to professional broadcasting.

Keywords: ISO/IEC 14496-4, conformance testing, MPEG-4 video, video coding standard, Simple Scalable Profile, Advanced Simple Profile, temporal scalability, spatial scalability, motion compensation, bitstream testing, multimedia standards, video decoder validation.

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ISO/IEC 14496-4:2004/Amd 3:2005 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Visual new levels and tools". This standard covers: Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Visual new levels and tools

Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 4: Conformance testing — Amendment 3: Visual new levels and tools

ISO/IEC 14496-4:2004/Amd 3:2005 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 14496-4
Second edition
2004-12-15
AMENDMENT 3
2005-04-15
Information technology — Coding
of audio-visual objects —
Part 4:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 3: Visual new levels and tools
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels —
Partie 4: Essai de conformité
AMENDEMENT 3: Nouveaux niveaux et outils visuels

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ISO/IEC 14496-4:2004/Amd.3:2005(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
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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.
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rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Amendment 3 to ISO/IEC 14496-4:2004 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 14496-4:2004/Amd.3:2005(E)
Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects —
Part 4:
Conformance testing
AMENDMENT 3: Visual new levels and tools
Add the following subclause at the end of Clause 5:
5.9 Conformance for New Levels of Video Profiles
5.9.1 Specification of the test bitstreams
5.9.1.1 Test Bitstreams — General
As the bitstreams related to Simple Scalable Profile Level 0 and Advanced Simple Profile Level 3b only invoke
tools already defined in ISO/IEC 14496-2:2001, reference is made to bitstream definitions of ISO/IEC 14496-4
Visual bitstream specifications.
5.9.1.2 Test Bitstreams
5.9.1.2.1 #SCS-12
Bitstream: Base layer: pv_scs12.bits, enhancement layer: pv_scs12_e.bits
Specification: Temporal scalability with P-VOP in the enhancement layer. There is one P-VOP between
every two base layer VOPs with ref_select_code == 1.
Functional stage: P-VOP temporal prediction from the base layer.
Purpose: Verify that the decoder handles P-VOP based temporal scalability.
5.9.1.2.2 #SCS-13
Bitstream: Base layer: pv_scs13.bits, enhancement layer: pv_scs13_e.bits
Specification: Spatial scalability with temporally corresponding P-VOP in the enhancement layer, with
ref_select_code == 3.
Functi
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