IEC TS 62229-2017 PDF

Full title and description

IEC TS 62229:2017 — Multimedia systems and equipment - Multimedia e-publishing and e-book - Conceptual model for multimedia e-publishing. This Technical Specification defines a conceptual model from a standardization viewpoint to clarify the functionality of e-publishing / e-book components, the relationships between them and the e-publishing services they provide. It is intended as a reference model to guide standardization work rather than as a prescriptive implementation specification.

Abstract

IEC TS 62229:2017 describes a conceptual (reference) model for multimedia e‑publishing and e‑books to identify key components, interfaces and services relevant to e‑publishing ecosystems. The modelling is aimed at guiding standardization activities, helping stakeholders discuss and develop interoperable technologies and services for multimedia e‑publishing and e‑books; it is not intended to specify implementation details.

General information

• Status: Published / Current (technical specification in force; replaces IEC TS 62229:2006).
• Publication date: 11 May 2017.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 33.080 (Integrated Services Digital Network - ISDN); 35.240.30 (IT applications in information, documentation and publishing).
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (2017).
• Number of pages: 17 pages.

Scope

The specification establishes a conceptual model to describe components, logical relationships and service types in multimedia e‑publishing and e‑book systems. Its scope covers the identification and description of functional building blocks (for example content items, packaging, presentation, metadata and service interactions) and the definition of e‑publishing services from a standardization perspective. It explicitly does not prescribe implementation-level protocols, file formats or software architectures; rather it is intended as a neutral reference for standard bodies, vendors and implementers.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of a conceptual/reference model for multimedia e‑publishing and e‑books (components, interfaces, service roles).
• Classification and description of e‑publishing functional elements (content items, metadata, packaging and presentation components).
• Specification of relationships and interactions between components to support interoperability and standardization discussions.
• Identification of e‑publishing services and their roles within publishing ecosystems (not implementation protocols).
• Guidance for standards development: use as a baseline for future normative work in multimedia e‑publishing and e‑book technologies.

Typical use and users

Primary users include standards committees and working groups, system and solution architects in e‑publishing and digital content industries, platform and tool vendors (authoring tools, content management systems, e‑book platforms), digital librarians, academic and research groups working on digital publishing, and product managers defining e‑publishing service offerings. The document is used as a reference to align terminology, functional decomposition and service models across stakeholders.

Related standards

IEC TS 62229:2017 supersedes IEC TS 62229:2006. It complements other standards and industry specifications that address file formats, packaging and presentation for e‑books and multimedia content (industry EPUB/W3C work, relevant IEC TC 100 deliverables and other national/international guidance on metadata and content interchange). Users should consult the superseded IEC TS 62229:2006 for its historical content and check relevant publishing and metadata standards for implementation-level choices.

Keywords

e‑publishing, e‑book, multimedia publishing, conceptual model, reference model, metadata, content packaging, interoperability, IEC TS 62229, digital publishing standards.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC TS 62229:2017 is a Technical Specification from the IEC that provides a conceptual model for multimedia e‑publishing and e‑books to support standardization efforts and common understanding among stakeholders.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the identification and description of functional components, relationships and service types in e‑publishing ecosystems (content items, metadata, packaging, presentation and service interactions). It is a reference model, not an implementation or protocol specification.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Standards developers, working groups, e‑publishing platform and tool vendors, system architects, digital librarians and researchers use it to align terminology and functional decompositions and to guide subsequent normative work.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 edition (edition 2.0) is the current published Technical Specification and it replaces the 2006 edition. The IEC webstore lists the 2017 edition as the active publication.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is published within the IEC TC 100 family of work on multimedia systems and equipment (TC 100/TA topics covering multimedia e‑publishing and e‑book technologies). It is a standalone Technical Specification intended to inform further standards work in related areas.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: e‑publishing, e‑book, multimedia, conceptual model, interoperability, metadata, content packaging, IEC TS 62229.