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Volume 6, Number 1 – February 2009 |
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From the Director's (Messy) Desk
Openness Key to Avoiding Standards PitfallsBy James A. Peyton, I3A Director of Standards and Technology Our guest article this month comes from Andrew Updegrove, Partner at GesmerUpdegrove LLP, on the Rambus decision and its impact on standards development – it points out the importance of having established, open procedures to ensure that members are not "hijacked" by IP issues after standards approval. The I3A Standards Operating Procedures were last approved by the I3A Board in September 2008. We have included important updates from the American national Standards Institute’s (ANSI) Essential Requirements including its new Intellectual Property (IP) Policy. ANSI will be conducting an audit of I3A’s standards program in March 2009. I3A is committed to an open formal standards program that stresses early declaration of IP with continual monitoring during the process. We extend this policy in the development of International Standards in ISO/TC42 with the implementation of ISO’s own IP policy that requires formal patent statements be registered both by the Technical Committee and ISO Central Secretariat. Our unique Initiative Group (IG) Program also has a rigorous IP policy. During the development of an I3A Initiative we require IG Members to declare IP and IP terms at several stages. The first is during the enrollment program, where participating companies formally sign an agreement stating that the company will abide by the I3A IP Policy. As the Initiative is developed, IG Members are sent a Technology Contribution Form to determine whether materials created to support the Initiative are subject to IP. These materials may include software tools, targets or other items essential to the implementation of the Initiative. Licensing terms are specified so that IG Members and the public know exactly what is required to use these supporting materials. Finally, at the end of the Initiative process, IG Members have a final chance to identify IP associated with the project. This Voting Form is a way for companies to declare their own IP or known third-party IP. The goal for the I3A Standards and Initiatives program is to provide “no surprises” technology development. I3A drives the imaging industry with its technology solutions, and we seek to avoid the situation that arose in the Rambus case. The key is open development through early disclosure of any IP issues. With over 50 years of standards development in domestic standards, international standards, and more recently, Initiatives, we are confident that I3A provides an efficient, safe forum for establishing key technology solutions for the industry. 19 Standards Organizations Support Rambus BriefGuest Article: Andrew Updegrove, GesmerUpdegrove LLP
On December 24, 2008 Andrew Updegrove of GesmerUpdegrove LLP filed a pro bono amicus curiae ("friend of the court") brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the Federal Trade Commission’s petition for writ of certiorari in its suit against Rambus Technologies. Nineteen standard setting organizations (SSOs), representing over The pervasiveness of standards, and of the potential reach of the decision on petition, is indicated by the range of focus of the amici curiae that have joined in this brief. They include SSOs that develop standards In agreeing to be parties to the brief, these organizations demonstrated their concern over maintaining the integrity of the standards development process, as well as their belief that SSOs, their members, and non-members alike must be able to rely upon the support of the courts when they believe that SSO intellectual property rights (IPR) policies have been violated. The final list of amici is as follows: ADVANCED MEDIA WORKFLOW ASSOCIATION (AMWA) The brief itself can be viewed on line. As of Monday, February 23rd the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s bid to revive its finding that Silicon Valley company Rambus Inc. (RMBS) engaged in illegal monopolistic behavior with an industry standard- setting group in the 1990s. A full news article on this decision can be found online. ISO/TC42 Announces 21st Plenary Meeting in Japan ISO/TC42 will hold its 21st Plenary Meeting and associated Working Group Meetings October 5-9, 2009 in Tokyo Japan. The Host is the Japan National Committee for ISO/TC42. I3A has established a web site for information on its web site. TC42 holds Plenary meetings in order to assess the productivity of the Technical Committee. The Plenary setting also allows for interaction between Working Groups that otherwise meet separately. TC42 is comprised of 11 Participating Countries, 21 Observer Countries and Liaisons with 23 other standards developing organizations. There are over 100 experts within its 12 acting Working Groups and Joint Working Groups. Published StandardsISO 14524: 2009Photography – Electronic still picture cameras- Methods for measuring opto-electronic conversion functions (OECFs). 2nd Edition Scope This International Standard applies to both monochrome and colour electronic still-picture cameras. New Members and ElectionsThe SMB has approved Daryl Hunt (Eastman Kodak Company) to serve as SMB Chair for a two-year term effective 2009-02-11. The SMB has approved Phil Wychorski (Orion Standards LLC) to serve as IT2 Chair. Stuart Gordon from the Eastman Kodak Company is replacing Michael Smalter on IT2, TC42, WG3, JWG21 and JWG24. Iraj Sodagar of Microsoft Corporation is replacing Robert Rossi on IT2, IT10, WG18, AHG12234-2, JWG20, JWG22 and JWG23. Mitamura Katsuaki of Suga Test Instruments (Japan) has joined TC42, WG5 and TG3. New BallotsISO/NP 12234-1(3rd Ed) Electronic still picture imaging — Removable memory — Part 1: Basic removable-memory model Scope: Ballot begins 2009-01-19 ISO/NP 12231(3rd Edition) Photography – Electronic still picture imaging – Vocabulary Scope This International Standard defines terms used in electronic still picture imaging. Ballot begins: 2009-01-15 12th Annual Spotlight Reception & Leadership AwardBe the lucky recipient of a Kodak Digital Picture Frame! Wednesday, March 4th Join I3A for our annual tradition, and enjoy delicious cuisine, networking opportunities with the innovators and insiders of the imaging industry, and find out firsthand who will receive I3A’s prestigious 2009 Leadership Award. Thanks to the generosity of the Eastman Kodak Company, one fortunate person will take home a fabulous door prize, a Kodak Easyshare W1020 high quality Digital Photo Frame.
There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required. RSVP Online Now!I3A CommunityShare Your Best Shots With I3AThe I3A community is stocked with great photographers and people who appreciate great photography. A new feature of the I3A Web site is a place for I3A members to show and share their favorite shots. Members are especially invited to submit photos taken at I3A events. Send your photos to editor@i3a.org. Member ResourcesThe MarketPlace is a service for I3A members. There you will find I3A's publications, including white papers, Initiative specifications and standards, most available free to members. You will also find special offers on products and services available only to I3A members. Click here to access the MarketPlace. I3A Job BoardThe I3A Jobs Web site has seen a great deal of activity since its inclusion on the I3A Public Web site in October 2008. I3A Staff has received several inquiries from students seeking Internship opportunities in the imaging industry. Intern programs are a great way for Member Companies to recruit the best and brightest students to become a part of your team. Current Job Openings: Imaging Scientist, MediaTek USA Inc. We are encouraging Member Companies to submit Intern Positions on the Jobs Web site. Posting is fast and easy. For more information contact Shannon Taylor. Imaging Technology BriefsA full listing of imaging technology briefs can be found online. ANSI Announces Dynamic New Webstore Features International Standard Facilitates Home Networks for Devices, Computers, and Operating Systems Upcoming Standards MeetingsTo arrange to attend any of these meetings, please register on the members’
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