IEC 62676-2-3-2013 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 62676-2-3-2013 — Video surveillance systems for use in security applications — Part 2-3: Video transmission protocols — IP interoperability implementation based on Web services. This part defines Web‑service based interfaces (including XML schema and WSDL definitions) to enable management, discovery, streaming and control between network video clients and video transmitter devices for interoperable IP video surveillance systems.

Abstract

This standard specifies a Web‑services framework for video transmission in IP‑based surveillance systems: device discovery and configuration, device management (capabilities, network, system, firmware), DeviceIO, imaging and media configuration, real‑time streaming, receiver/display services and event handling. It includes machine‑readable interface definitions to promote cross‑vendor interoperability.

General information

• Status: Replaced / withdrawn (superseded by later IEC parts and related interoperability documents).
• Publication date: Edition 1.0 published November 7, 2013.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 13.320 (Alarm and warning systems) — Video surveillance systems.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2013).
• Number of pages: 1 312 pages (IEC publication file).

Scope

Defines procedures and Web‑service interfaces for communication between network video clients and video transmitter devices to achieve IP interoperability. The scope covers the Web services framework, IP configuration, device discovery and management, DeviceIO services, imaging and media profile configuration, real‑time streaming and receiver/display services, plus event handling and related protocol extensions; it provides XML schema and WSDL artefacts to enable implementation. (Note: later work split and updated these capabilities into subsequent 2019 parts and related IEC documents.)

Key topics and requirements

• Web services framework for device control and management (WSDL and XML schema provided).
• IP configuration and device discovery mechanisms for network video devices.
• Device management features: capabilities reporting, network settings, firmware upgrade and system restore.
• DeviceIO and imaging configuration (exposure, ROI, stream settings).
• Media configuration and media profiles (encoding, transport and stream parameters).
• Real‑time streaming and receiver/display service definitions.
• Event handling, notifications and metadata support.
• Interoperability requirements linking to other IEC 62676 parts (e.g., compatibility with IEC 62676‑2‑1 Web‑service interoperability).

Typical use and users

Used by IP video camera and encoder manufacturers, VMS (video management system) developers, systems integrators, security architects and test laboratories to implement and verify Web‑service based interoperability between devices and clients in professional security installations.

Related standards

Part of the IEC 62676 series (video surveillance systems). The IEC 62676‑2‑3:2013 text was adopted as EN 62676‑2‑3:2014 in Europe. The 2013 document has been superseded by later IEC parts released in 2019 (notably IEC 62676‑2‑31 and IEC 62676‑2‑32) and related interoperability/core documents such as IEC 60839‑11‑31. Implementers should consult the 2019 parts for updated, split functionality (live streaming/control and recording/control/replay).

Keywords

video surveillance, IP video, web services, WSDL, XML schema, device discovery, device management, DeviceIO, media profiles, streaming, interoperability, IEC 62676

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62676‑2‑3:2013 is an international standard specifying Web‑service based IP video transmission protocols and interfaces to enable interoperable network video systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers Web services definitions (WSDL/XML), IP configuration, device discovery, device management, DeviceIO, imaging and media configuration, real‑time streaming, receiver/display services and event handling for IP video surveillance devices.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Camera and encoder manufacturers, VMS vendors, integrators, security system designers and test labs use it to implement and verify cross‑vendor IP video interoperability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2013 edition has been superseded/withdrawn in favor of later IEC parts (notably IEC 62676‑2‑31:2019 and IEC 62676‑2‑32:2019) and related IEC interoperability documents (e.g., IEC 60839‑11‑31). Users should adopt the 2019 parts for the most up‑to‑date Web‑service interfaces.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the IEC 62676 series (video surveillance systems) which includes multiple parts covering system requirements, interfaces, transmission, storage and related topics; some Web‑service functionality from 2‑3 was reorganized into later 2‑31 / 2‑32 documents.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Web services, WSDL, XML schema, IP interoperability, device discovery, streaming, media profiles, DeviceIO, video surveillance, IEC 62676.