Spatial Dimension Syntax

Hello all,

thanks for your valuable work.

I have a question regarding the spatial dimension syntax:

In 4.2.2 of the latest spec, it says dimensions shall be described by "4
comma-separated integers". While that might be suitable for pixel
values, integers are highly impractical for percentage values, as the
accuracy depends on the size of the media element.

>From a frontend perspective, spatiotemporal fragments (e.g. annotations)
on responsive websites will most likely be defined in percentage values,
as the actual dimensions of the media file are often unknown and the
dimensions of the media element are subject to dynamic changes.

Were there any special reasons for limiting the dimensions to integers?
If not, I would like to suggest a change towards floats (1*DIGIT [ "."
*DIGIT ]), to allow more accuracy. I know it's been some time since the
spec has been updated, but hopefully the activities will be "lifted to
the spotlight again" ;).

Best regards,
Joscha

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Joscha Jaeger
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Received on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 16:42:05 UTC