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Updated terms in EMVA 1288 and GenICam standard require relicensing

Communication of EMVA 1288 standard logo and compatibility of data sheets as of June 21 requires new license
 Also co-designing terms of GenICam standard in working group adjusted

Barcelona, Spain; June 23rd, 2022. With the release 4.0 of the EMVA 1288 standard last year also new terms of use came into force, which are now applied after a transition period of one year. Thus, the old license expired for all users on June 21, 2022. From this date on, new datasheets in which data is designated as EMVA 1288 compatible and marked with the EMVA 1288 logo may only be published if the new EMVA 1288 license has been applied for and approved by the creator of the datasheets. The usage remains free of charge under the new license. Download the new license application.

GenICam working group with new registration
Furthermore, the general conditions for participation and thus active involvement in the GenICam working group hosted by EMVA have changed, which requires a re-registration for all participating company representatives. Thus, on June 30, 2022, the old membership expires for GenICam working group members and access to the working group, its meetings and documents is only possible after a new registration with this application. The use of the GenICam logo as well as the use of the reference implementation, both available here, will remain free of charge under the new license.


About EMVA The European Machine Vision Association is a non-for-profit and non-commercial association representing the Machine Vision industry in Europe. The association was founded in 2003 to promote the development and use of vision technology in all sectors, and represents members from within Europe, North America, and Asia. The EMVA is open for all types of organizations having a stake in machine vision, computer vision, embedded vision or imaging technologies: manufacturers, system and machine builders, integrators, distributors, consultancies, research organizations and academia. All members – as the 100% owners of the association – benefit from the networking, cooperation, standardization, and the numerous and diverse activities of the EMVA. The EMVA is the host of four global machine vision standards: The two widely established standards GenICam and EMVA 1288 as well as the two standardization initiatives Open Optics Camera Interface (OOCI) and Embedded Vision Interface Standard (emVision).