TR 26.966 – HEVC Video Enhancements Study
3GPP TR 26.966 is the 3GPP Technical Report for HEVC Video Enhancements Study. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-18 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Studies opportunities to improve HEVC-based services for 3D, streaming, and high-quality imaging, evaluating new profiles.
Releases and versions of TR 26.966
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 26.966
Category: Services (Media Codecs). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: Services.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: Medium.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 26.966
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
- TR 26.948 Video enhancements for 3GPP Multimedia Services
- TR 26.955 Video Codec Analysis for 5G Services
- TR 26.905 Study on Mobile 3D Video Services
- TR 26.928 Study on eXtended Reality (XR) in 5G
- TS 26.247 Transparent End-to-End Packet-switched Streaming
- TS 26.244 3GPP File Format (3GP) Specification
- 26.214 IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS); Multimedia Telephony; Media handling and interaction
- 26.218 Virtual Reality (VR) profiles for streaming applications
- TS 26.347 MBMS Transport Protocol and API (TRAPI)
Other specifications in the 26 series
- TR 26.956 Beyond 2D Video Formats & Codecs Study
- TR 26.957 Evaluation of MPEG DASH SAND for 3GPP
- TR 26.959 Enhanced VoLTE Performance Study
- TR 26.962 ITT4RT Operation and Usage Guidelines
- TR 26.967 eCall via CTM Suitability Analysis
- TR 26.969 eCall In-band Modem Performance Characterization
- TR 26.973 Extended Basic Operators for EVS Codec Implementation
- TR 26.975 AMR Speech Codec Performance Background
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 26.966?
3GPP TR 26.966 is the 3GPP Technical Report for HEVC Video Enhancements Study. Studies opportunities to improve HEVC-based services for 3D, streaming, and high-quality imaging, evaluating new profiles.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 26.966?
TR 26.966 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-18 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TR 26.966 belong to?
TR 26.966 belongs to the Services (Media Codecs) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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