In a “landmark event” for the ProAV industry, the Video Services Forum (VSF), in collaboration with the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), announced a milestone in the development of the Internet Protocol Media Experience (IPMX) standards. Concluding a rigorous VSF testing event was held at the Matrox Video facility in Munich, where multiple manufacturers with IPMX implementations validated core specifications, IPMX has now achieved a crucial phase of maturity. This event marks the transition of many of the essential IPMX documents — encompassing critical aspects of audio and video transport, HDCP, control plane requirements and system timing — from draft to finalized specifications. This = step not only underscores the collaborative effort behind IPMX but also signals a new era of innovation and interoperability in the ProAV market, according to the organizations. 

The testing event heralds the release of several key IPMX specifications, a milestone in the protocol’s development. These include vital documents for Uncompressed Video (TR-10-2), Constant Bit Rate (CBR) Video (TR-10-11), PCM Audio (TR-10-3), System Timing and Definitions (TR-10-1), HDCP Key Exchange Protocol (HKEP) Copy Protection (TR-10-5) and NMOS requirements specific to IPMX (TR-10-8).

VSF and AIMS say the journey of IPMX towards becoming a comprehensive solution for the ProAV market “continues with fervor.” Work is ongoing on aspects such as interoperable USB extension, rofiles and detailed testing requirements. AIMS and VSF, as well as the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), creators of NMOS, remain committed to this collaborative effort, with the aim of announcing additional significant developments in the near future. The organizations say anticipation is high for potential updates and breakthroughs that may align with major industry events like InfoComm later this year. These efforts underscore a continued dedication to evolving IPMX into a fully realized, open standard that meets the diverse and interconnected needs of the modern ProAV landscape.