Lloyd, The DM355 is targeted for MPEG-4 and so the price of the codec is already accounted for within the price of the device. It can ONLY do MPEG-4 (and JPEG) and that is the reason why we just bundle it. The DM644x on the other hand is much more flexible and so we don't pre-package any codecs. You have the choice of using any codec (or combo of codecs) that you want.
Keep in mind that for all codecs for all devices that TI does not get involved with the licensing of the patent IP. It is expected that the customer license the IP from the appropriate venue such as MPEG LA. You will "talk" to the codec through the Codec Engine. That will be packaged in the software that comes with the EVM. Brad -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lloyd Sargent Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 10:54 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: HD MPEG-4 SP On Friday 19 October 2007 10:13, Maughan, Thomas wrote: > MPEG4 codec is included in the price of the DM355 - it's a different > model tuned to the application space served by the DM355. > > The DM6446 has more flexibility with a greater number of codecs > available. Hi, I'm trying to get a handle on this as well, and perhaps I'm over-interpreting things a bit. When you say "MPEG4 codec is included in the price of the DM355" does this include the software (aka drivers) to chat with this codec? Or is this another line item with an additional cost? And does this include or exclude any other MPEG licensing issues? Not trying to get specifics in terms of price, just trying to get a handle to make some decisions. Thanks! Lloyd _______________________________________________ Davinci-linux-open-source mailing list [email protected] http://linux.davincidsp.com/mailman/listinfo/davinci-linux-open-source _______________________________________________ Davinci-linux-open-source mailing list [email protected] http://linux.davincidsp.com/mailman/listinfo/davinci-linux-open-source
