MPEG-H will be the new umbrella for the High Efficiency Video Coding and the related Systems and Audio standards. The vision for MPEG-H is defined in N12312 Context and Objectives of MPEG-H.
MPEG foresees the initial standards of MPEG-H to include video coding (HEVC), advanced audio coding and MPEG Media Transport. The Definition of graphics and user interfaces will come later.
In order to raise the awareness of MPEG-H, a forum on the Wednesday afternoon of the meeting disseminated the MPEG-H vision. Furthermore, several industries reported on future challenges in audio and coded media delivery. Analog TV is turned off in the US in 9/2015. This defines the window of opportunity for ATSC 3.0 to embed MPEG technology like HEVC and 3D Audio.
A similar awareness event is planned for the 101st meeting. The adhoc group N12616 AHG on Audio Event prepares the forum. The focus is on raising MPEG-H awareness and on receiving input from content creators.
