1. To generate criteria for evaluating MPEG-7 contributions, and
2. To improve and update the existing, Second draft of the MPEG-7 Evaluation Process Document.
3. To collect and process Test and Evaluation Materials

Sylvie Jeannin

1. To discuss and define MPEG-4 profiles and levels, in anticipation of National Body comments accompanying the ballot vote to the MPEG-4 FCD’s
2. To discuss the naming of the Object and Combination Profiles
3. To complete editing of the Profiles Section of the Visual CD

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1. To identify requirements for normative composition from an application point of view
2. To identify possible approaches to normative composition
3. To see how other groups (e.g. VRML) approach the problem
4. To consider possibilities for defining conformance points for scene complexity

Kevin Barron (K.E.Barron@research.kpn.com)

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1. To improve and update the MPEG-7 Requirements, Applications, and Context & Objectives documents,
2. To improve and update the PPD,
3. To collect and evaluate information about other activities related to MPEG-7.

1. Investigate call establishment and transmission procedures for current and planned mobile networks.
2. Identify suitable solutions for establishing communication to and from mobile MPEG-4 terminals.
3. Exercise DMIF (DAI/DNI) procedures for mobile communication service and identify the required additions.
4. Draft appropriate text for 14496 part 6.

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• the definition of CGD information
• to quantify profiles and levels

To finalize and verify the implementation of CGD syntax in the video reference software.

• To execute experiments to define a complexity metric able to assess the intrinsic complexity of video bit-streams
• To assess the applicability and usefulness of the metrics to the definition of video levels within profiles and with respect to decoder QoS.

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1. a means of conveying source reference level and
2. user selectable dynamic range control

and to transfer the results of these studies into the text of the AAC corrigendum

To discuss evaluation methods for parametric coders, functionalities (speed change etc) and structured audio

1. Continue review of subpart 5 of FCD ISO 14496-3 and the associated software in FCD ISO 14496-5.
2. Produce a final draft of a study of those parts of the FCD which encompass General MIDI and DLS.
3. Continue to evolve the SASBF in collaboration with the MMA.
4. Develop complexity metrics and establish levels for the Structured Audio profiles.
5. Continue to address the issue of using the Back Channel in Structured Audio.
6. Review and help to progress those aspects of FCD ISO 14496-4 pertaining to Structured Audio.

Sang-Wook Kim (E-mail: swkim@samsung.co.kr)

J-B Rault (email: jeanbernard.rault@cnet.francetelecom.fr)

To complete the task established at the San Jose meeting of developing a demonstrator which will test the systems aspects of audio composition.

b) To coordinate the preparation of core experiments and verification tests on error resilience

c) To prepare the description of the common Error-Protection tool

• Follow work plan as discribed in N2163
• Implement additions to web page based on additions to FAQ version 7 - N2162
• Continue to solicit contributions

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T. Suzuki (teruhiko@av.crl.sony.co.jp)

1. To prepare the training material needed for the error robustness verification tests, to carry out the test and to prepare the final report of this test
2. To optimize test conditions for content-based coding (e.g. collect new sequences, define suitable bitrates and framerate for comparison of MPEG-4 to MPEG-1, etc.)
3. Interact with the ad-hoc group on encoder optimisation for such issues as rate control optimisation.,
4. To update the test plan for the video scalability verification test and prepare the encoded material for the prescreening.

1. To collect descritions of core experiments, evaluation criteria and common conditions, editing a document and distribute it to the video group
2. Coordination of core experiments
3. Coordination of bit-stream exchange

1. To coordinate the activities regarding the March ´98 verification tests
2. To work on core experiments :

• To collect descritions of core experiments, evaluation criteria and common conditions, editing a document and distribute it to the video group
• Coordination of core experiments
• Coordination of bit-stream exchange

1. To collect descriptions of core experiments, evaluation criteria and common conditions, editing a document and distribute it to the reflector
2. Coordination of core experiments
3. Coordination of bit-stream exchange

1. To collect descriptions of core experiments, evaluation criteria and common conditions, editing a document and distribute it to the video group
2. Coordination of core experiments
3. Coordination of bit-stream exchange

1. To collect descriptions of core experiments, evaluation criteria and common conditions, editing a document and distribute it to the video group
2. Coordination of core experiments
3. Coordination of bit-stream exchange

1. Continue body animation specification for phase 2.
2. Administer and report on core experiments in FBA.
3. To produce additional FBA data sets and evaluate FBA system as specified in CD.
4. To continue software and bitstream contributions to IM1.

A joint meeting with VRML 2.0 HAnim will be held during the Computer Animation´98 Conference on June 8, 1998.

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1. To collect and update core experiment descriptions
2. To administer the work in core experiments
3. To identify new work items and further participants
4. To work jointly with VRML/SC24 technical experts on geometric compression

Meeting on Sunday before Dublin meeting

Alexandros Eleftheriadis (Columbia University)

1. Define and validate a restricted subset of the current SDM
2. Define a buffer model for BIFS
3. Validate the SDM through paper proof or simulations

Carsten Herpel (Thomson)

1. Propose evolution of the structure of DMIF and Systems Specifications
2. Propose a new structure for the documents that reflects the DAI as a separation between Systems and DMIF
3. Submit as input to Dublin a Study of FCD that reflects this structure
4. Clarify the implication in terms of conformance.

Guido Franceschini (CSELT)

1. Develop conformance specification for MPEG-4 Systems Version 1
2. Develop level definitions for Systems profiles, and for this purpose, identify as many complexity parameters as possible about BIFS decoding, compositing and rendering.
3. Refine conformance points definition in MPEG-4 Systems and propose methods for bitstream and terminal conformance verification for each defined conformance points.
4. Develop MPEG-4 Systems Conformance WD for Version 1.

1. Specify the advanced BIFS for the MPEG-4 version 2.
2. Improve the specification of the current VM and WD
3. Implement the current VM within the IM1 platform

1. Develop MPEG-J specification and implementation
2. Edit VM (refine API’s, refine experiments)
3. Finalize implementation framework.
4. Coordinate MPEG-J implementation

1. Develop the MPEG-4 Intermedia Format specification.
2. Refine the MPEG-4 Intermedia Format verification model,
3. Refine the object (atom) definitions to complete the specification,
4. Develop the implementation work plan,
5. Begin the implementation of this specification with the IM1 implementation as the basis.

1. Develop the IPM&P within MPEG-4
2. Draw new interested parties into the process for the protection and management of intellectual property within the 2^nd phase of MPEG-4 (e.g. Broadcasters, Book Publishers, Serials Publishers, Music Publishers, Photographic Publishers, etc.)
3. Further develop the Intellectual Property Management & Protection Framework within MPEG-4 version 2
4. Define the content, the syntax and semantics and the proper place of the »Intellectual Property Management & Protection Objects« within MPEG-4 bit streams
5. Publish by 15^th May on the reflector the specifications as developed at the New York meeting for review by members.

1. Develop, Integrate and Demonstrate SystemsVersion 1 Software
2. Apply the IM1 Software Implementation Workplan with the help of the committed partners,
3. Support the creation of the MPEG-4 reference code.
4. Demonstrate the Systems Version 1 Software,
5. Provide for software and test streams for demonstrating MPEG-4 capabilities before it becomes an international standard.
6. To publish the status of the Im1 software no later than the 15^th of May.