IEC 62676-2-2-2013 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 62676-2-2:2013 — Video surveillance systems for use in security applications — Part 2-2: Video transmission protocols — IP interoperability implementation based on HTTP and REST services. This international standard defines a compliant IP video protocol that reuses HTTP and REST-style services for resource-oriented access to video transmission devices (configuration, control, video retrieval, metadata exchange and related resources).

Abstract

IEC 62676-2-2:2013 specifies how IP-based video transmission devices (for video surveillance) can implement an interoperable protocol using HTTP and REST principles. It describes resource addressing, typical HTTP request/response patterns (GET/POST/PUT/DELETE semantics for device resources), XML/text/binary payload handling and expected behaviours for common video-device operations to promote interoperability between manufacturers' devices and management systems.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (IEC withdrawal date: 6 November 2023).
• Publication date: 7 November 2013 (Edition 1.0).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 13.320 — Alarm and electronic security systems.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2013).
• Number of pages: 247 (IEC webstore listing).

Scope

Defines an IP video transmission protocol based on HTTP and REST to enable interoperability of video transmission devices (VTDs) and management systems in video surveillance applications. The scope covers resource addressing, representation formats (XML/text/binary), expected request/response semantics for common operations (live stream access, retrieval of recorded content, device configuration endpoints, metadata exchange) and conformance statements for claiming compatibility with the IEC 62676-2 HTTP/REST interoperability profile. It is not a performance test standard; it focuses on protocol and interoperability mechanisms.

Key topics and requirements

• Resource-oriented IP protocol model using HTTP verbs (GET/POST/PUT/DELETE) and RESTful URIs for device resources.
• Specification of expected payload types: XML for configuration/metadata, binary/text for media and ancillary data.
• Guidance on mapping video streams and recordings to HTTP resources and on how to retrieve or control streams via standard HTTP interactions.
• Interoperability requirements and conformance statements so products can declare compatibility with the IEC 62676-2 HTTP/REST profile.
• Security and access considerations at the protocol level (use of standard HTTP security mechanisms; note that implementation-level recommendations vary and are addressed in related parts and guidance documents).

Typical use and users

Intended for product designers, firmware and software engineers, system integrators and technical architects who develop or integrate IP video transmission devices, video management systems (VMS), and related security-management platforms. Useful for procurement teams seeking interoperability between devices from different vendors and for standards/QA teams defining conformance tests or integration test plans.

Related standards

Part of the IEC 62676 series (Video surveillance systems for use in security applications). Closely related parts include general system requirements and other transmission-protocol parts (Part 1‑1 / Part 2‑1 and later transmission-protocol supplements and updates). Newer and related transmission-protocol work in the series (for example Part 2‑33 addressing cloud uplink and remote management access) and other Part 2 family documents provide updated or complementary protocol interfaces — consult the IEC webstore and national adoptions (EN/BS/UNE etc.) for the current active documents in the series.

Keywords

Video surveillance, VSS, IP video, HTTP, REST, interoperability, transmission protocols, metadata, video retrieval, IEC 62676.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62676-2-2:2013 is an IEC standard that defined an IP video transmission interoperability profile using HTTP and REST-style services for video surveillance devices and systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the protocol model, resource addressing, expected HTTP request/response semantics, payload types (XML/text/binary), and conformance language to enable interoperable access to live streams, recordings and device resources via HTTP/REST. It is focused on protocol and interoperability rather than performance testing.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Firmware and software developers for cameras and encoders, VMS vendors, integrators, procurement and QA teams seeking multi-vendor interoperability, and standards engineers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62676-2-2:2013 is listed as withdrawn by IEC with a withdrawal date of 6 November 2023. Users should check the IEC webstore and the IEC 62676 series updates for active or superseding documents and related Part 2 specifications (newer Part 2‑xx documents may address cloud access, remote management and other modern transmission scenarios).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the IEC 62676 family (Video surveillance systems for use in security applications). The series includes system requirements, transmission protocol parts, interface parts and application guidelines; national and regional adoptions exist as EN/BS/UNE/etc.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: IP video, HTTP, REST, interoperability, video transmission, video metadata, IEC 62676.