ISO 22311-2012 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 22311:2012 — Societal security — Video‑surveillance — Export interoperability. The standard defines a common output file format and related information that can be exported from video‑surveillance content collection systems (stand‑alone devices or large‑scale systems) via removable media or over a network so that end users can access and process digital video‑surveillance contents.

Abstract

ISO 22311:2012 is intended for societal security purposes and specifies a common export/output file format (including associated metadata) that can be produced by video‑surveillance systems to enable exchange, access and processing of recorded digital video‑surveillance content. The focus is on interoperability of exported content between systems and tools.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (withdrawal of the International Standard recorded 5 December 2024).
• Publication date: Edition 1 — published 15 November 2012.
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 03.100.01 (Societal security / security and resilience).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2012).
• Number of pages: 29 (ISO published document).

Scope

Specifies a standardised export file format and the minimum set of content, structural and metadata elements required when video‑surveillance content is extracted from collection systems for exchange, review or processing. The scope includes rules for packaging video tracks and associated data (timecodes, identifiers, basic metadata) so exported files can be read and processed by third‑party tools or other systems; it targets societal security applications where reliable, interoperable export of recorded surveillance content is needed.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of a common output/export file format for video‑surveillance content.
• Specification of essential metadata (timestamps, identifiers, basic descriptive fields) required to interpret exported recordings.
• Requirements that support content interoperability between devices, VMS (video‑management systems) and analysis/review tools.
• Guidance on packaging exported content for transport via removable media or over networks.
• Provisions to support reliable access and processing of exported evidence (indexing/time synchronization and readable structure).

Typical use and users

Used by video‑surveillance system vendors, VMS developers, system integrators, forensic analysts, law‑enforcement agencies and public authorities responsible for interoperable exchange of recorded surveillance content in societal security contexts. Organizations use it when they need a consistent exported file format for evidence handling, cross‑system review or third‑party processing.

Related standards

Related and complementary documents include national/adopted versions such as EN ISO 22311 (adoptions published after ISO 22311:2012), and technical standards for video‑surveillance systems and interoperability such as the IEC 62676 series (Video surveillance systems for use in security applications). IEC work on VMS/cloud interoperability (for example newer IEC profiles for export/interoperability) is relevant where ISO 22311 has been succeeded in practice.

Keywords

video surveillance; export format; interoperability; video export; metadata; societal security; VMS; evidence export; timecode; indexing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 22311:2012 is an ISO international standard that defined a common export/output file format and associated metadata for digital video‑surveillance content to enable interoperability of exported recordings.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structure and minimum content of exported video‑surveillance files — how video and associated metadata (timestamps, identifiers and basic descriptive data) should be packaged so recorded content can be accessed and processed by other tools or systems. It targets export and exchange, not the internal recording formats or full VMS protocols.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Vendors of cameras and VMS, system integrators, forensic and investigative teams, and public safety or municipal authorities that need interoperable exported surveillance content for review, evidence handling or cross‑system interoperability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 22311:2012 was officially withdrawn (withdrawal recorded 5 December 2024). In practice, related IEC and regional standards (and EN adoptions of ISO texts) and newer IEC interoperability profiles for VMS/cloud services have been published and are used in place of or alongside ISO 22311. Users should consult current national or IEC documents for the latest interoperability requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: ISO 22311 belongs conceptually to the ISO societal security family of documents (ISO 22300 series and related publications developed by ISO/TC 292 and the earlier ISO/TC 223 work program) that cover terminology, technologies and guidelines for societal security and resilience. It is focused specifically on export interoperability for video‑surveillance within that broader portfolio.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Video surveillance, export format, interoperability, metadata, VMS, societal security, evidence export, timecode, indexing.