This technical report provides models and frameworks for the standardization of multimedia technology, being undertaken or to be undertaken by the IEC.
In general, multimedia technology covers
a) system interface:
· inter-system connection
· intra-system connection
· homebus interface
· LAN interface
· etc.
b) user interface:
· pictogram
· gesture
· etc.
c) interchange and distribution:
· interchange format
· protocol
· abstract service
· etc.
d) measurements and management:
· colour management
· data distribution management
· security
· etc.
e) multimedia data and contents:
· authoring
· manipulation
· etc.
This technical report focuses on the areas of IEC responsibility and items based on general discussions of modelling for multimedia equipment and systems.