INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION FOR STANDARDISATION

ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE NORMALISATION

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11

CODING OF MOVING PICTURES AND AUDIO

 

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29/WG 11 N9739

Archamps, FR – April 2008

 

Source:

Leonardo Chiariglione

Title:

Ad hoc groups established at the 84th MPEG meeting

Status

 

 

 

Ad hoc groups established at the 84th MPEG meeting

 

9794

AHG on Maintenance of MPEG-4 Visual related Documents, Reference Software and Conformance

Mandate:

1.      To collect bug reports related to MPEG-4 Visual text, VM, software and conformance

2.      To remove known bugs and contribute to preparation of new editions of MPEG-4 software and conformance standards

3.      To collect requirements related to maintenance of video reference software in the MPEG SVN repository.

Chairman:

Yi-Shin Tung, Teruhiko Suzuki                

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

No

Reflector:

sw_int@commlab18.ee.nctu.edu.tw

Subscribe:

Send an email to sw_int-request@commlab18.ee.nctu.edu.tw with subject ‘subscribe’

 

 

9795

AHG on Reconfigurable Video Coding

Mandate:

1.      To conduct the Core Experiments and Exploration Experiments as described in the respective documents.

2.      To discuss and evaluate the CE and EE results and related inputs in preparation of the 85th meeting.

3.      To maintain the normative and non-normative parts of software implementation.

4.      To discuss and prepare contributions for identifying the mechanisms for systems-level support, satisfying RVC requirements.

5.      To study and develop the conformance testing of FUs in FU level as well as codec level.

Chairman:

Euee S. Jang, Marco Mattavelli (co-chairs), Yoshihisa Yamada (associate chair)

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

Yes (Sunday before 85th  Meeting)

Reflector:

rvc@listes.epfl.ch

Subscribe:

To subscribe, send email to rvc-subscribe@listes.epfl.ch

 

 

9796

AHG on MPEG-7 Visual

Mandate:

1.      To collect further test material for the CfP on video signature tools.

2.      To prepare the logistics in the context of the CfP (distribution of test materials etc.).

3.      To carry out the Core Experiments on signature tools.

4.      To perform an evaluation and comment on the results of the Core Experiments.

5.      To maintain consistency of MPEG-7 Visual related documents, Reference Software and Conformance.

6.      To maintain the text of defect reports and draft corrigenda as appropriate.

Chairman:

Miroslaw Bober, Ryoma Oami

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

Yes (Sunday before 85th Meeting)

Reflector:

mpeg7-visual@elka.pw.edu.pl

Subscribe:

Send an email (from the address you wish to subscribe) to listserv@elka.pw.edu.pl with the message “subscribe mpeg7-visual [display name]” as the first line in the body.

 

 

9797

AHG on 3D Video and Free Viewpoint Television Coding

Mandate:

1.      To maintain and distribute the multi-camera test material and the software for depth map generation and view generation

2.      To conduct the exploration experiments as described in N9783.

3.      To discuss 3D Video systems models, applications and requirements.

4.      To prepare evaluation of intermediate view synthesis results at the 85th meeting, and further discuss and refine evaluation methodologies and criteria.

Chairman:

Hideaki Kimata (chair), Karsten Müller (co-chair)

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

Yes (1-2 days prior to the 85th meeting)

Reflector:

mpeg-ftv@lists.rwth-aachen.de

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To subscribe or unsubscribe, go to

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9798

AHG on New Challenges in Video Coding Standardization

Mandate:

1.      To further discuss new challenges in video coding standardization along the lines given in N9785 and beyond.

2.      To solicit contributions and prepare a brainstorming workshop session during the 85th meeting.

Chairman:

Lazar Bivolarski, Jens-Rainer Ohm, Jörn Ostermann (co-chairs)

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

Yes

Reflector:

mpeg-newvid@lists.rwth-aachen.de

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9873

AHG on 3DGC documents and software maintenance

Mandate:

1.      Ensure the correct migration of the Reference Software on the SVN provided by Elysium

2.      Coordinate 3DGC related conformance and reference software

3.      Maintain and edit 3DGC documents

4.      Coordinate editing of the www.mpeg-3dgc.com web site

Chairman:

Patrick Gioia, Francisco Morán Burgos

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

Sunday before 85th meeting

Reflector:

mpeg-3dgc AT gti. ssr. upm. es

Subscribe:

http://www.gti.ssr.upm.es/mailman/listinfo/mpeg-3dgc

 

 

9934

AHG on Audio Standards Maintenance

Mandate:

To:

1.      Maintain Audio-related conformance data

2.      Maintain Audio-related reference software

3.      Conduct other miscellaneous activity

Chairman:

R. Sperschneider

Duration:

Until next meeting

Meetings:

No

Reflector:

mpam@uow.edu.au

Subscribe:

Go to: http://mailinglists.uow.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/mpam

 

 

9935

AHG on Unified Speech and Audio Coding, SAOC and AAC-ELD

Mandate:

To:

1.      Support CfP on Unified Speech and Audio Coding

2.      Carry out the Workplan on Testing Unified Speech and Audio Coding CfP Responses

3.      Carry out the Workplan on SAOC Core Experiments

4.      Check the AAC-ELD subjective test results

5.      Progress the AAC-ELD Verification Test Report

Chairman:

S. Quackenbush, Eunmi Oh

Duration:

Until next meeting

Meetings:

Yes

Reflector:

mpeg-audio-call@uow.edu.au

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9936

AHG on the RoSE Framework

Mandate:

To address the following issues:

1.      disseminate the Call for Proposals for Representation of Sensory Effects

2.      conduct evaluation of responses to the CfP

3.      provide recommendations based on the evaluation

Chairman:

Sanghyun Joo (chair), Jean Gelissen (co-chair), Christian Timmerer (co-chair)

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

An AhG meeting is held on the Sunday prior to 85th meeting. Other business will be also conducted by e-mail or telephone conference.

Reflector:

rose@lists.uni-klu.ac.at

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9937

AHG on Call for Proposals for a Media Value Chain Ontology

Mandate:

To address the following issues to evaluate the Call for Proposals for a Media Value Chain Ontology:

1.      Promote the distribution of the Call for Proposal

2.      Plan the meeting on the Sunday previous to the 85th meeting, where the proposals will be presented and discussed.

3.      Analyse the submitted proposals according to the kind of technology they propose and the requirements they fulfil.

4.      Evaluate the proposals according to the Call

5.      Provide recommendations based on the evaluation

Chair:

Xin Wang xin.wang@contentguard.com

Duration:

Until 85th meeting

Meetings:

Sunday previous to the 85th meeting

Reflector:

mvco@yahoogroups.com

Subscribe:

Send email to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mvco

 

 

9938

AHG on Information Exchange with Virtual Worlds

Mandate:

To address the following issues pertaining to Call For Proposals for Information exchange with virtual worlds:

1.      Prepare evaluation of responses to the extended Call for Requirements

2.      Prepare a Call for Proposals

Chairman:

Jean Gelissen (jean.gelissen@philips.com), Marius Preda (marius.preda@int-edu.eu)

Duration:

Until 85th Meeting

Meetings:

None

Reflector:

metaverse@lists.uni-klu.ac.at

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9950

Ad Hoc Group on Scene Representation

Mandate:

1.      Existing LASeR Amdments

a.       Further study and refine on-going amendments on LASeR

b.      Harmonize contributions on scene adaptation to device capabilities

 

2.      Scene Representation Amd.x : Web IP Mobile TV

a.       Evaluate responses to the CfP on Presentation of Structured Information

b.      Further develop requirements / architecture for WIM TV

 

3.      Exploration : UI Framework

a.       Improve exploration document on UI Framework by:

                                                               i.      Clarifying the scope of the activity

                                                             ii.      Defining the architecture of the MPEG UI Framework

                                                            iii.      Refining the use cases and requirements

                                                           iv.      Refining the analysis of related existing or under development standards or technologies

b.      Raise awareness on this activity 

 

4.      Other Activities

a.       Conduct discussion with OMA, DVB, W3C, 3GPP and Flo Forum in the area of LASeR and report actions back to the group.

b.      Conduct discussions with the various organization to which liaison has been sent.

c.       Consider LASeR issues raised from MAF activities.

d.      Study and improve LASeR Conformance. Cross-check conformance bitstreams for LASeR Profile and Levels.

Chairman:

Young-Kwon Lim (net&tv) co-chair, Jean-Claude Dufourd (Streamezzo), Jaeyeon Song (Samsung), Cyril Concolato (TELECOM ParisTech)

Duration:

Until next meeting

Meetings:

A meeting will be held on the Sunday before the MPEG meeting to evaluate responses to the CfP on PSI – Another meeting will be held in Paris (to be confirmed) 16th and 17th of June.

Reflector:

mpeg-laser@lists.uni-klu.ac.at

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9951

Ad Hoc Group on MPEG File Formats

Mandate:

1.      Study and progress amendments and corrigenda on parts 12, 14 and 15, as needed.

2.      Study and improve the Reference Software and Conformance for File Format

3.      Study issues in the storage of MVC in the file format and propose solutions.

Chairman:

David Singer (Apple)

Duration:

Until next meeting

Meetings:

No Meeting

Reflector:

mp4-sys@lists.uni-klu.ac.at

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9952

Ad Hoc Group on Application Format

Mandate:

1.      Further develop the following Application Formats

a.       Protected Musical Slide Show Application Format

b.      Portable Video Player Application Format

c.       Digital Multimedia Broadcasting Application Format

d.      Video Surveillance Application Format

e.       Professional Archival AF

f.        Stereoscopic Video Application Format

g.       Interactive Music Application Format

2.      Contribute harmonization activity between AF, in particular

a.       Develop conformance and reference software for the Application Format

b.      Further study the use of SAOC within the scope of the Interactive Music AF

Chairman:

Kyuheon Kim (Kyunghee University), Hui Yong Kim(ETRI), Jean Cha (LG), Noboru Harada (NTT), Hendry (ICU)

Duration:

Until next meeting

Meetings:

A meeting will be held in Hannover on the Sunday prior to the MPEG meeting for PA-AF

Reflector:

maf-sys@lists.uni-klu.ac.at; mpeg-maf-dev@lists.uni-klu.ac.at (only for PA-AF)

Subscribe:

http://lists.uni-klu.ac.at/mailman/listinfo/maf-sys

http://lists.uni-klu.ac.at/mailman/listinfo/mpeg-maf-dev

 

 

N9953

AHG on MPEG Query Format

Mandate:

1.      Identify necessary conformance use cases and create suitable conformance instances.

2.      Improve and extend the Reference Software WD document.

3.      Identify new technologies for Amendment of MPQF.

Chairman:

Kyoungro Yoon (yoonk *at* konkuk.ac.kr)

Mario Doeller (Mario.doeller_*at*_uni_passau.de)

Duration:

Until next meeting

Meetings:

A meeting will be held on the week-end before the MPEG meeting

Reflector:

cbsearch@yahoogroups.com

Subscribe:

To subscribe send email to cbsearch-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

 

 

N9958

AHG on MxM

Mandate:

1.      Evaluate Responses to the CfP on MPEG eXtension Middleware

a.       Review and discuss responses

b.      Assess how responses match the MxM requirements

c.       Report review and assessment to MPEG

2.      Start building architecture and specification based on the responses to the CfP

Chairman:

Olivier Avaro (olivier.avaro *at* streamezzo.com)

Duration:

Until next meeting

Meetings

A meeting will be held on the week-end before the MPEG meeting

Reflector:

gen-sys *ar* lists.uni-klu.ac.at

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