- To draft unanimously agreed answers to these questions, and to update the FAQ’s, contained in the MPEG doc. WG11/N1635 until the next meeting

Editing a document with all core experiments

Distribution of the core experiments document to the video group reflector

Development of evaluation criteria for results of core experiments

Coordination of common conditions for appropriate core experiments

Editing a document with all core experiments

Distribution of the core experiments document to the video group reflector

Development of evaluation criteria for results of core experiments

Coordination of common conditions for appropriate core experiments

Editing a document with all core experiments

Distribution of the core experiments document to the video group reflector

Development of evaluation criteria for results of core experiments

Coordination of common conditions for appropriate core experiments

Editing a document with all core experiments

Distribution of the core experiments document to the video group reflector

Development of evaluation criteria for results of core experiments

Coordination of common conditions for appropriate core experiments

Co-Chair

A. Puri (apuri@research.att.com)

Laura Contin contin@cselt.it

Update the core experiment descriptions

Homer Chen (homer@risc.rockwell.com)

Verify, refine, and extend the text and graphics functionalities, class libraries, and BIFS bitstream syntax in SNHC VM 4.0.

Validate the integration of the text and graphics functionalities with the Systems scene composition architecture

Edit and maintain the SNHC VM

• To produce additional FAP and FDP data sets

• To integrate the FAP decoder into the MPEG4 player

• To continue the software implementation of the SNHC-VM 3.0

• To obtain a Test Data Set for body animation

To Finalize version 3 of the MPEG-4 Profiles Document.

To discuss requirements for usages of MPEG-4 on the DVD.

To discuss the MPEG-4 Overview Document.

To discuss MPEG-4 Requirements Issues.

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To further develop the MPEG-7 Context and Objectives.

to develop the concept of unique identification of works to MPEG-4 objects and compositions

to develop the requirements for MPEG-4 in the area of protection of works and auditing trails, and Electronic Copyright Management Systems.

to continue finding other involved parties (content providers, distributors, publishers, producers, end users, collective rights representatives, authors/performers) and seek their input

Identify and propose mechanisms to improve VM support for a Low Delay Mode.

Coordinate the development of evaluation criteria for analysis of MPEG-4 video core experiments relative to delay considerations.

Interface with the ITU-T LBC Experts Group relative to delay considerations.

Formulate answers to the FAQ's.

jeannin@lep.research.philips.com

Discuss the need of evolution (content and shape) of Systems Working Draft 3.0.

Solicit contributions to solve these needs.

Integrate contributions in the Systems Working Draft.

Produce test bitstreams for July test case,

Exchange architectural and software information for the VM implementation,

Clean and document the Systems Verification Model Specification.

Implement the Systems demonstration test case (WG11 N1694) with the help of the committed partners,

Demonstrate the Systems demonstration test case

Implement the Systems demonstration test case (WG11 N1694) with the help of the committed partners,

Demonstrate the Systems demonstration test case

Clarify the layered architecture of Systems in relation with DMIF,

Clarify the buffer model and ETS semantics,

Document Systems FlexMux specification,

Propose experiments and evolutions of the Systems multiplex.

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Conduct experiments on BIFS,

Document the BIFS specification for Audio, Video, Natural and Synthetic scene,

Develop technical collaborations with VRML experts.

Sprite composition,

FAP synchronisation

Video buffer model,

Audio buffer model

Error resilience,

Timing and Synchronisation,

Object ID.

Identify the useful parameters for quality of service caracterization,

Precise the semantic of these parameters.

To prepare the VM coded sequences

To collect the coded material

To edit the tapes

To run the tests and analyse the data

To prepare a report of the tests

1. Performing a ISG core experiment to evaluate and demonstrate CGD functionality with regard to Video decoding.

2. Specify the Normative implications.

3. Identify elements that need to be standardised

To specify a preliminary description of the system interfaces apt to:

1. Transmit decoder status information to the encoder

2. Exchange information with the underlying scheduler/OS to enable optimal resource allocation