ISO/IEC 8613-4:1994/Cor 2:1998

Overview

ISO/IEC 8613-4:1994/Cor 2:1998 is a Technical Corrigendum to the international standard ISO/IEC 8613-4:1994, part of the Open Document Architecture (ODA) and Interchange Format series. Published by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in December 1998, this corrigendum updates the document profile specifications relevant to ODA, a framework designed to facilitate the consistent interchange of complex electronic documents.

The standard falls under the Information Technology domain, focusing on improving document interoperability through precise document profiles and coding attributes. It supports organizations and developers in implementing robust document handling systems based on open and standardized protocols.

Key Topics

This corrigendum introduces critical clarifications and updates related to document profiles and attributes within the ODA framework, including:

• Removal of obsolete statements: The corrigendum removes an ineffective sentence regarding attribute effects in documents containing generic layout or logical structure data.
• Extensions to presentation and coding attributes:
  • Specifies presentation and coding attributes related to external content architectures, which may be governed by profiles outside ITU-T Rec. T.410-Series and ISO/IEC 8613.
• Expanded attribute definitions:
  • Updates bullet lists to include external content architecture coding attributes alongside previously defined geometric graphics coding attributes.
  • Adds external content architecture presentation features to complement geometric graphics presentation features.
• Alignment with ITU-T Recommendations: Harmonizes ISO/IEC 8613-4 technical content with ITU-T Rec. T.414 (1993)/Cor.2 (1997) to maintain international coherence.

These updates ensure that document profiles within the ODA model can better accommodate diverse content types and presentation needs, especially when integrating external data architectures.

Applications

The ISO/IEC 8613-4:1994/Cor 2:1998 standard primarily benefits:

• Document Management Systems (DMS): Enhances interoperability by defining coherent document profiles for exchanging information with complex content structures.
• Software Development for Document Interchange: Assists developers in implementing encoding and presentation features compliant with international standards.
• Archiving and Digitization Projects: Facilitates long-term preservation of documents with standardized interchange formats.
• Enterprise Content Management (ECM): Supports consistent integration of diverse document formats and external content architectures.
• Standardization Bodies and Researchers: Serves as a reference point for evolving standards in electronic document formats and interchange protocols.

By adhering to this corrigendum, organizations and developers can ensure compatibility, reduce misinterpretation of document content, and streamline communication across heterogeneous systems.

Related Standards

ISO/IEC 8613-4:1994/Cor 2:1998 complements and extends various international standards, including:

• ISO/IEC 8613-1 to 3: Core parts of the Open Document Architecture series defining the general principles, abstract data types, and basic document structures.
• ITU-T Rec. T.410-Series: Recommendations related to document handling and coding attributes which serve as a baseline for external content representation.
• ITU-T Rec. T.414 (1993)/Cor.2 (1997): Telecommunication standards harmonized with ISO/IEC 8613-4 for presentation and coding consistency.
• ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Standards: The overarching technical committee under which this standard is maintained.

Integrating compliance with these related standards ensures a comprehensive approach to document interchange, maximizing effectiveness and future-proofing implementations.

Keywords: ISO/IEC 8613-4, Open Document Architecture, ODA, document profile, technical corrigendum, document interchange format, external content architecture, coding attributes, presentation features, ITU-T Recommendations, document interoperability, electronic document standards.