On Apr 21, 2:59 pm, Impy <[email protected]> wrote: > I'll start here...and I'm already cringing from the laughter and > sneering I know I'll receive. I don't know a lot about how codecs work > except that they are language coded drivers for media, usually audio > and video. I'm interested in protocol H.323 because I'm working on a > video solution for Deaf people. > > 1. If I want to video chat (and really I don't care about the chat/ > voice part) with someone on an android tablet - I would need the > codecs defined under the H.323 protocol such as Video codecs: H.261, H. > 263, H.264 installed. Is that correct?
You can use any codec you want, if you provide the implementation. > 2. Assuming that 1 is correct - then a video camera and software such > as Yahoo video chat or Gmail video chat (and I'm just using them as > examples) that interfaces with h.323 should work on the tablet. Is > that correct? > (I would mention Skype but I understand the android version doesn't > support video yet.) If the hardware/software on both sides of the chat support the same codecs, then you can use whatever you want. > 3. Assuming 1 and 2 are correct - how do I go about getting the > android version of the codecs installed on Android version 2.2? I saw > one program on the market that claimed to come with the codecs - but > the software was a paid version. I'd like to experiment for free. :-) > Is there such a thing as codecs that can be downloaded to the > Android? > (I've done this with the pc.) Each device may be slightly different. Check its documentation. Go here for an understanding of universally supported media types (if you're using Android APIs for interacting with media): > Where can I go to learn more about how to see if codecs are installed > on Android? http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/media-formats.html Again, you can always provide your own codecs through some third party library that operates independently of Android APIs. Doug -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
