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Information Media and Telecommunications
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Recent Publications
Information technology - Machine-readable test data for biometric testing and reporting, Part 1: Test reports
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 29120.1:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 29120.1:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 29120 1:2022, which establishes machine-readable records for documenting the output of a biometric test, formats for data that ISO/IEC 19795 series tests are required to report; and an ASN.1 syntax for test reports.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 29120.1:2025.
Information technology - Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) 2004 3rd Edition, Part 2: Content Aggregation Model Version 1.1
Product Designation: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.2:2025
Abstract: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.2:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC TR 29163 2:2009, which, within the context of the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®), describes the components used in a learning experience, how to package those components for exchange from system to system, how to describe those components to enable search and discovery and how to define sequencing information for the components. Promotes the consistent storage, labeling, packaging, exchange and discovery of learning content
History: First published as SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.2:2025.
Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Extensible 3D (X3D), Part 1: Architecture and base components
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19775.1:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 19775.1:2025 defines a software system that integrates network-enabled 3D graphics and multimedia. Conceptually, each X3D application is a 3D time-based space that contains graphic and aural objects that can be dynamically modified through a variety of mechanisms.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 19775.1:2014. Second edition 2025.
Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Environmental Data Coding Specification (EDCS) language bindings, Part 5: C++
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 18041.5:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 18041.5:2025 specify the binding of the application program interface (API) defined in ISO/IEC 18025 to the C++ programming language.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 18041.5:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation, Part 2: Humanoid animation (HAnim) motion data animation
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19774.2:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 19774.2:2025 specifies the method of motion capture animation using H-Anim humanoid models. Each humanoid model consists of an articulated character with specified joints and motion capture data.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 19774.2:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation, Part 1: Humanoid animation (HAnim) architecture
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19774.1:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 19774.1:2025 specifies a systematic system for representing humanoids in a network-enabled 3D graphics and multimedia environment.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 19774.1:2025.
Information and documentation - International standard name identifier (ISNI)
Product Designation: AS/NZS ISO 27729:2025
Abstract: This document identically adopts ISO 27729:24. It specifies the International standard name identifier (ISNI) for the identification of public identities of parties. That is, the identities used publicly by parties involved in the media content industry.
History: First published as AS/NZS ISO 27729:2014. Second edition 2025.
Information technology - Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) 2004 3rd Edition, Part 3: Run-Time Environment Version 1.1
Product Designation: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.3:2025
Abstract: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.3:2025 describes the Learning Management System (LMS) requirements in managing the run-time environment (i.e. content launch process, standardized communication between content and LMSs and standardized data model elements used for passing information relevant to the learner’s experience with the content). It also covers the requirements of Sharable Content Objects (SCOs) and their use of a common Application Programming Interface (API) and the SCORM Run-Time Environment Data Model.
History: First published as SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.3:2025.
Information technology - Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) 2004 3rd Edition, Part 4: Sequencing and Navigation Version 1.1
Product Designation: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.4:2025
Abstract: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.4:2025 describes how SCORM® conformant content can be sequenced to the learner through a set of learner or system-initiated navigation events. The branching and flow of that content can be described by a predefined set of activities.
History: First published as SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.4:2025.
Information technology - Biometric data interchange formats, Part 4: Finger image data
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19794.4:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 19794.4:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 19794-4:2011, which specifies a data record interchange format for storing, recording, and transmitting the information from one or more finger or palm image areas.
History: Originated as AS ISO/IEC 19794.4-2007. Second edition 2025.
Date and time - Representations for information interchange, Part 2: Extensions
Product Designation: AS/NZS ISO 8601.2:2021 Amd 1:2025
Abstract: This Amendment applies to the Front cover, Preface and Amendment 1 (new).
Information technology - Biometric sample quality, Part 4: Finger image data
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 29794.4:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 29794.4:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 29794-4:2024, which establishes terms and definitions for quantifying finger image quality, methods used to quantify the quality of finger images, and standardized encoding of finger image quality for finger images at 196,85 px/cm spatial sampling rate scanned or captured using optical sensors with capture dimension (width, height) of at least 1,27 cm × 1,651 cm
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 29794.4:2025.
Information technology for learning, education and training - Metadata for learning resources, Part 1: Framework
Product Designation: AS/NZS ISO/IEC 19788.1:2025
Abstract: AS/NZS ISO/IEC 19788.1:2025 provides a framework that applies to all resources and specifies how to describe resources. It includes rules governing the way in which descriptions are made.
History: Originated as AS/NZS ISO/IEC 19788.1:2013. Second edition 2025.
Information technology - Quantum computing - Vocabulary (ISO/IEC 4879:2024, IDT)
Product Designation: AS 5535:2025
Abstract: AS 5535:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 4879:2024, which defines terms commonly used in the field of quantum computing.
History: First published as AS 5535:2025.
Information technology - Extensible biometric data interchange formats, Part 4: Finger image data
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 39794.4:2023 Amd 1:2025
Abstract: This Amendment applies to the Front cover, Preface and Amendment 1.
Information technology - Biometric recognition of subjects in motion in access-related systems
Product Designation: SA TS ISO/IEC 22604:2025
Abstract: SA TS ISO/IEC 22604:2025 establish requirements for the development of biometric solutions for verification and identification processes for secure access without physical contact with any device at any time.
History: First published as SA TS ISO/IEC 22604:2025.
Information technology - Biometric performance testing and reporting, Part 6: Testing methodologies for operational evaluation
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19795.6:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 19795.6:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 19795-6:2012, which provides guidance on the operational testing of biometric systems; performance metrics for operational systems; data that may be retained by operational systems to enable performance monitoring; and requirements on test methods, recording of data, and reporting of results of operational evaluations.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 19795.6:2025.
Information technology - A study of the differential impact of demographic factors in biometric recognition system performance
Product Designation: SA TR ISO/IEC 22116:2025
Abstract: SA TR ISO/IEC 22116:2025 introduces the effects of population demographics on biometric functions.
History: First published as SA TR ISO/IEC 22116:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environment data representation - Object/environmental representation for image-based rendering in virtual/mixed and augmented reality (VR/MAR)
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 23488:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 23488:2025 specifies an image-based representation model that represents target objects/environments using a set of images and optionally the underlying 3D model for accurate and efficient objects/environments representation at an arbitrary viewpoint
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 23488:2025.
Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Augmented and virtual reality safety - Guidance on safe immersion, set up and usage
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 5927:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 5927:2025 specifies how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices are set up and used in the workplace to ensure health and safety
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 5927:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Guidelines for representation and visualization of smart cities
Product Designation: SA TS ISO/IEC 5147:2025
Abstract: SA TS ISO/IEC 5147:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC TS 5147:2023, which specifies guidelines for the representation and visualization of smart cities
History: First published as SA TS ISO/IEC 5147:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Material property and parameter representation for model-based haptic simulation of objects in virtual, mixed and augmented reality (VR/MAR)
Product Designation: SA TS ISO/IEC 23884:2025
Abstract: SA TS ISO/IEC 23884:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC TS 23884:2021, which specifies physical and material parameters of virtual or real objects expressed to support comprehensive haptic rendering methods, such as stiffness, friction and micro-textures, as well as a flexible specification of the haptic rendering algorithm itself
History: First published as SA TS ISO/IEC 23884:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Mixed and augmented reality (MAR) reference model
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 18039:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 18039:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 18039:2019, which defines the scope and key concepts of mixed and augmented reality, the relevant terms and their definitions and a generalized system architecture that together serve as a reference model for mixed and augmented reality (MAR) applications, components, systems, services and specifications
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 18039:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Live actor and entity representation in mixed and augmented reality (MAR)
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 18040:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 18040:2025 defines a reference model and base components for representing and controlling a single LAE or multiple LAEs in an MAR scene
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 18040:2025.
Design for All - Accessibility following a Design for All approach in products, goods and services - Extending the range of users
Product Designation: AS EN 17161:2025
Abstract: AS EN 17161:2025 specifies requirements that enable an organization to design, develop and provide products, goods and services so that they can be accessed, understood and used by the widest range of users, including persons with disabilities
History: First published as AS EN 17161:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Information model for mixed and augmented reality content - Core objects and attributes (ISO/IEC 3721:2023, IDT)
Product Designation: AS 5493:2025
Abstract: AS 5493:2025 specifies the information model for representing the mixed and augmented reality (MAR) scene/contents description.
History: First published as AS 5493:2025.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Part 1.1: General - Application and interpretation of fundamental definitions and terms
Product Designation: SA/SNZ TR IEC 61000.1.1:2025
Abstract: SA/SNZ TR IEC 61000.1.1 identically adopts IEC TR 61000-1-1:2023, which aims to describe and interpret various terms considered to be of basic importance to concepts and practical application in the design and evaluation of electromagnetically compatible equipment and systems
History: Originated as AS/NZS 61000.1.1:2000. Jointly revised and redesignated as SA/SNZ TR IEC 61000.1.1:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Style representation for mixed and augmented reality
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 21145:2025
Abstract: This document identically adopts ISO/IEC 21145:2023, which specifies constructs for representing and specifying various augmentation and presentation styles. In addition, it specifies a model for how to associate the stylization constructs to the augmentation objects.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 21145:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental representation - Sensor representation in mixed and augmented reality
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 18038:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 18038:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 18038:2020, which defines the framework and information reference model for representing sensor-based 3D mixed-reality worlds
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 18038:2025.
Information technology - Computer graphics, image processing and environmental data representation - Benchmarking of vision-based spatial registration and tracking methods for mixed and augmented reality (MAR)
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 18520:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 18520:2025 identifies the reference framework for the benchmarking of vision-based spatial registration and tracking (vSRT) methods for mixed and augmented reality (MAR)
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 18520:2025.
Information technology - Biometric performance testing and reporting, Part 10: Quantifying biometric system performance variation across demographic groups
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19795.10:2025
Abstract: This document identically adopts ISO/IEC 19795-10:2024, which specifies requirements for estimating and reporting on performance variations observed when cohorts, from different demographics, engage with biometric enrolment and recognition systems.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 19795.10:2025.
Information technology - Biometrics - Multimodal and other multibiometric fusion
Product Designation: SA TR ISO/IEC 24722:2025
Abstract: SA TR ISO/IEC 24722:2025 provide descriptions and analyses of current practices on multimodal and other multibiometric fusion, including (as appropriate) references to more detailed descriptions.
History: First published as SA TR ISO/IEC 24722:2025.
Children’s Safety in the Metaverse
Product Designation: AS 5402:2025
Abstract: AS 5402:2025 specifies a practical framework for advancing children’s safety in the metaverse.
History: First published as AS 5402:2025.
Information technology - Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) 2004 3rd Edition, Part 1: Overview Version 1.1
Product Designation: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.1:2025
Abstract: SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.1:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC TR 29163 1:2009, which provides an overview of the Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) 2004 3rd Edition documentation suite, the SCORM® 2004 3rd Edition Conformance Test Suite and SCORM® 2004 3rd Edition Sample Run-Time Environment.
History: First published as SA/SNZ TR ISO/IEC 29163.1:2025.
Information technology - Guidelines for slap tenprint fingerprintture
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 20027:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 20027 provide guidelines to follow during the acquisition process of slap tenprints in order to obtain fingerprints of the best quality possible within acceptable time constraints.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 20027:2025.
Information technology - Scenario evaluation methodology for user interaction influence in biometric system performance
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 21472:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 21472:2025 addresses requirements for planning, executing and reporting the influence of user interaction on biometric system performance based on scenario test methodologies; specifications for the definition, establishment and measurement of conditions needed for evaluation, including those relating to equipment; requirements for establishing a reference evaluation condition (REC) and target evaluation condition(s) (TEC) to compare the influence of user interaction factors; a specification of the biometric evaluation including requirements for test population, test protocols, data to record, test results; and procedures for carrying out the overall evaluation.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 21472.2025.
Information technology - Guidance for biometric enrolment
Product Designation: SA TR ISO/IEC 29196:2025
Abstract: SA TR ISO/IEC 29196:2025 consolidates information relating to successful, secure and usable implementation of biometric enrolment processes, while indicating risk factors that organisations proposing to use biometric technologies will/should address during procurement, design, deployment and operation.
History: First published as SA TR ISO/IEC 29196:2025.
Information technology - Biometric performance testing and reporting, Part 9: Testing on mobile devices
Product Designation: SA TS ISO/IEC 19795.9:2025
Abstract: SA TS ISO/IEC 19795.9:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC TS 19795-9:2019, which provides guidance for performance testing of biometrics when this technology is used on mobile devices with local biometric authentication to improve authentication assurance.
History: First published as SA TS ISO/IEC 19795.9:2025.
Information technology - Biometric performance testing and reporting, Part 4: Interoperability performance testing
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19795.4:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 19795.4:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 19795-4:2008, which prescribes methods for technology and scenario evaluations of multi-supplier biometric systems that use biometric data conforming to biometric data interchange format standards.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 19795.4:2025.
Information technology - Biometric performance testing and reporting, Part 7: Testing of on-card biometric comparison algorithms
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 19795.7:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 19795.7:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 19795-7:2011, which establishes a mechanism for measuring the core algorithmic capabilities of biometric comparison algorithms running on ISO/IEC 7816 integrated circuit cards. Specifically, this document: - instantiates a mechanism for on-card biometric comparison testing; - standardizes procedures for the measurement of the accuracy of on-card biometric comparison implementations running on object-based, test-specific sample cards; - standardizes procedures for the measurement of durations of the various operations; - gives examples for matching AS ISO/IEC 19794.2:2024 compact card minutiae templates.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 19795.7:2025.
Information technology - Cross-jurisdictional and societal aspects of implementation of biometric technologies - Pictograms, icons and symbols for use with biometric systems, Part 5: Face applications
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 24779.5:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 24779.5:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 24779-5:2020, which outlines communication with the data capture subject
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 24779.5:2025.
Information technology - Conformance testing methodology for biometric data interchange formats defined in ISO/IEC 19794, Part 5: Face image data
Product Designation: AS ISO/IEC 29109.5:2025
Abstract: AS ISO/IEC 29109.5:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC 29109-5:2019, which specifies elements of conformance testing methodology, test assertions, and test procedures as applicable to two-dimensional face images defined in the ISO/IEC 19794 5:2005 biometric data interchange format standard for face image data.
History: First published as AS ISO/IEC 29109.5:2025.
Information technology - Biometric performance testing and reporting, Part 3: Modality-specific testing
Product Designation: SA TR ISO/IEC 19795.3:2025
Abstract: SA TR ISO/IEC 19795.3:2025 identically adopts ISO/IEC TR 19795-3:2007, which describes the methodologies relating to these modality-dependent variations. It presents and defines methods for determining, given a specific biometric modality, how to develop a technical performance test.
History: First published as SA TR ISO/IEC 19795.3:2025.