The document introduces several MPEG standards for audio and video compression and transmission, including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-7, and MPEG-21. MPEG-1 was the first standard and defines lossy compression for video and audio. It became the most widely compatible format for these media. MPEG-2 built upon MPEG-1 and is used widely for digital television and DVD formats. MPEG-4 added new features like 3D rendering and interactivity. MPEG-7 defined standards for multimedia content description and MPEG-21 aims to define an open framework for multimedia applications and digital rights management.