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I found LXcam program that is using "Camera for Pocket PC Version 2.60 by HTC Corp." it sends video from mobile device to program on PC. Originally it doesn't work for my MDA Compact but after little tweaking it does now. Program itself is not interesting but owner of this program have HTC Camera API http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html
If you want run this progrum do the following:
1. Establish an ActiveSync connection
2. Start LxCamView.exe on the desktop computer
3. Start LxCam.exe on the Pocket PC
enjoy
http://blog.opennetcf.org/ncowburn/PermaLink,guid,5f0ebbac-8199-4ad1-aaa5-5e84af695359.aspx
Here's the camera api.
It's wrapper not API.
BRILLIENT no idea what to use if for but great fun
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It's wrapper not API.
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It's a wrapper with source code, i think that says all.
er... it only works when connected trhu USB?! er... wouldn't a normal webcam be cheaper?
I got a program that does somewthin like that thru WiFi, PPC WebCam. but it aint really live feed. it uses the camera to take pictures and uploads them to an FTP. Then you use a browser on the PC to see the pictures. But it is really slowwwwwwwwwww
it is not work on mda 2
it is not works on mda 2
kgx what kind of error message you get?
I have and XDAIIi and the software works perfect. You connect to your pc/laptop via WI-FI. Then you enter the ip number of the PC/Laptop into the software installed on your XDA. Then run the software on you PC/laptop and thats it. Live 'realtime' video. Wander round the building waving the camera about and evething is shown on the PC/laptop Useless but great fun
Blank screen...
Hi!
XDA II/W2003SE (SIN MERGED) - no error mesages, no sound, nothing else ... black ....any ideas???
both windows (pc and pocket pc ) are black
not working on imate pda2k..
ppc gave error, can't connect to server ip.
can ping each other from pc and from ppc .
also, with and without activsync..
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http://blog.opennetcf.org/ncowburn/PermaLink,guid,5f0ebbac-8199-4ad1-aaa5-5e84af695359.aspx
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ncruz,
have you got the Cowburn API working? On XDA III? Other devices?
:?:
LxCam does work, but veeeeeery slowly. Is it uploading individual pictures rather than using a streaming method?
LxCam does work, but veeeeeery slowly. Is it uploading individual pictures rather than using a streaming method?
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agree.. it's really slow... but what the heck.. it's better than nothing :wink:
A pity no real webcam solution exists for the built in cameras.
macsoft said:
er... it only works when connected trhu USB?! er... wouldn't a normal webcam be cheaper?
I got a program that does somewthin like that thru WiFi, PPC WebCam. but it aint really live feed. it uses the camera to take pictures and uploads them to an FTP. Then you use a browser on the PC to see the pictures. But it is really slowwwwwwwwwww
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It works 4 me with usb&activesync
I entered 192.168.0.1 as an ip (my home pc) and it is ok
I've used severall PC programs that sends an webcam feed to the net, and you can see it with a simple browser, anywhere in the world thru internet. It's really good for home security and stuff.
The thing is, I cant see this live feeds in any Pocket Pc Browser Any Thoughts?
Try it using a program called "netfront" instead of the PIE, i use axis cameras, and servers, and have a PPC program just for viewing the cameras it works everytime
John
I've Tried NetFront. and can't see the video feed of any webcam survaeillance prog I've tried.
I wonder if you could imporove your odds by installing Java on your PPC
I got Midlet manager, what else can I install?
RE
Have you try ViewCommander and IVI-WebCamServer here,
http://www.viewcommander.com/products/vcmobile.htm
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Have you try ViewCommander and IVI-WebCamServer here,
http://www.viewcommander.com/products/vcmobile.htm
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I've tried it, but I cant get to work the server part on the desktop side. it doesnt let me choose a video sorce
Anyway, this program works on instaling some software on the PPC too. I was looking for using a web explorer on the PPC like I do on a desktop to access the video feed. Any thoughts?
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PPC use successfully as a webcam, here:-
http://davesipaq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5336
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PPC use successfully as a webcam, here:-
http://davesipaq.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5336
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dude.... read the subject right: i dont wanna use PPC's cam as a webcam, i can do that. What I want is to visualize a WebCam Feed from a PC, in my PPC.
Security camera on pocket pc
Hi all. Did anyone figure out viewing an ip camera on pocket pc?
Have tried net front,can't seem to figure out address that works on axis software.Any suggestions gratefully considered. Thanks
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Hi lovemyxda,
You can try ViewCommander from www.viewcommander.com. There's a compatibility list of cameras there.
I've tried viewing using WiFi and GPRS. Have not try using 3G yet
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Hi macsoft,
I've tried using my PPC as a webcam but to no avail.
Since you've succeeded in setting up your PPC as a webcam can you post your procedure here and the software you used.
Many thanks
Hi macsost, I have a Creative Webcam which come with a sorfware enabling it to send Jpeg to the net (like IP camera) . However, I don't know how to use such function. It seems that I have to set FTP ... or so on in order to see my webcam.
Could you kindly advise step by step which procedure I must follow to see my webcam.
There are several apps helping you doing this. but, a better option would be a network cam. they are not that expensive anymore. look @ trust.com
get a second hand axis 2100, and use a program called ACE, Axis camera explorer, we have 7 cameras and a 4 port server here and i check them all the time on my XDA, over WiFi and GPRS
John
yep , BEST solution ! gr8 app for pda and best network cams
Windows Media encoder
I have been using my £7 web cam from Ebuyer and a copy of windows media encoder.
I set the media encoder to use the web cam for video, my soundblaster Audigy with Mic plugged in for sound and then set to broadcast at the best quality it can.
I have been watching my house from next door using my Wifi router and windows media player on my MDA compact.
This is pretty cool, lags about 2 seconds behind the real action.
The good thing is that it broadcasts over the net without set up, you just click the find empty port button and your away!
All my mates have been well impressed, when I get home Im going to try to set up VPN at home, go to my mates house and use my MDA compact through his wifi to connect via the t'intawob.
If its possible I'll post my findings! I cant see why not.
View Commander for pocket PC
I run a Panasonic BB-HCM331 IP camera.
To connect I have attached to a Wireless client device via the ethernet port.
Allocate one of your public IP addresses to the camera this will keep it off your network. Then input this ip address into View Commander and Hey Ho you have a transportable wireless IP cam. Great for watching your garden in the Pub.
Demo available at www.cccamera.co.uk.
Bonus this is Pan Tilt and Zoom. Even works over GPRS
Cheers
View Commander for pocket PC
I run a Panasonic BB-HCM331 IP camera.
To connect I have attached to a Wireless client device via the ethernet port.
Allocate one of your public IP addresses to the camera this will keep it off your network. Then input this ip address into View Commander and Hey Ho you have a transportable wireless IP cam. Great for watching your garden in the Pub.
Demo available at www.cccamera.co.uk.
Bonus this is Pan Tilt and Zoom. Even works over GPRS
Cheers
anybody have this program full version
http://www.viewcommander.com/
this program support almost all cams !
rgrds
- Use the built-in camera like an USB webcam with MSN Messenger on Desktop PC
- Connection with PC is possible over WLAN or USB/ActiveSync
- Runs only under Windows XP
- Tested with MSN Messenger Version 7.5
- Works possibly also with other DirectShow compatible applications
- Works also with VLC
- Does not work with Skype
installation instructions - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCamInstall.html
Official page - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html
i have not got MSN, but i hope somebody will find this useful.
i cant seem to use my original webcam after installing the new one. any idea?
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- Use the built-in camera like an USB webcam with MSN Messenger on Desktop PC
- Connection with PC is possible over WLAN or USB/ActiveSync
- Runs only under Windows XP
- Tested with MSN Messenger Version 7.5
- Works possibly also with other DirectShow compatible applications
- Works also with VLC
- Does not work with Skype
installation instructions - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCamInstall.html
Official page - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html
i have not got MSN, but i hope somebody will find this useful.
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Hey FOSA!
Thanks so much for the link!!! I havent tried it as yet though, but this was something i was looking around for quite a while to use with my laptop!!!
Thanks so much once again dude!
Cheers,
San
Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,
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Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,
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i use it with the exec and it works all fine. just that under the drop down menu for webcam settings, i cannot select my old webcam so decided against it.
vapor,
The program has no problem working on my QTEK9000 and I have no problem using my existing webcam on my PC as well
No need to select any webcam. Just plug-and-play my existing webcam
From memory, isn't this app just taking Photos and streaming them across? I've never tried it but read that elsewhere...
V
Damn, I thought this was gonna add a vidcam for the Pocket PC version of MSN Messenger..
This is pretty cool. If it was high quality and had the option of using both the cameras (not at once) on the universal I'd defo consider the €5 registration.
JAmes
i welcome donations too
I wonder if skype will be supported
this is good but it would better if you could use the camera near the screen on the Universal instead of the main camera...is there a possibility of this?
If this works with WLAN, then you have in your posession a wireless IP camera (of sorts) - haven't tried it myself yet, as have only just read about this app and I'm at work.
Does it only work with MSN or can you use it in any video capture apps?
Thats exactly what you have, although i wouldnt leave it lying about
Its not of good enough quality video (if you ask me) to pay for yet, if this could be improved it would def. be worth paying for.
being able to use the video camera would be good too.
Its seen by windows as a capture device so I imagine it should be able to be used with capture sw.
JAmes
It works with LxCamView.exe on the desktop....
However, if I launch any other application (Trillian, VLC etc.) the app on my PPC fails to pair up with my desktop and throws an error...
Am i missing something???
(Otherwise, its awesome over wifi!!! A poorman's spy camera )
Cheers,
S
tried with my dopod with new rom...
doesnt work
installed the simcap.inf file on my PC but when i try to run the Lxcam application, i get an error msg saying "is not a valid win32 application"
can anyone shed some more light on this as i'd love to have this app up and running.
thank you
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chris_khho said:
Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,
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i use it with the exec and it works all fine. just that under the drop down menu for webcam settings, i cannot select my old webcam so decided against it.
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If you guys read the installation instructions and readme of the website, its clearly stated this is a known problem. The fix is: (taken straight off the website)
If there are problems with a second webcam in MSN Messenger
If you have selected the LxCamView webcam and it is impossible to switch to another webcam, close MSN Messenger completely (choose Exit in the menu of the MSN Messenger icon in the system tray). Then go to Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager. Under Sound, Video, and Game Controllers, select SimCap. Choose Deactivate, and the LxCamView webcam will not appear any longer in MSN Messenger.
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chris_khho said:
Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,
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i use it with the exec and it works all fine. just that under the drop down menu for webcam settings, i cannot select my old webcam so decided against it.
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If you guys read the installation instructions and readme of the website, its clearly stated this is a known problem. The fix is: (taken straight off the website)
If there are problems with a second webcam in MSN Messenger
If you have selected the LxCamView webcam and it is impossible to switch to another webcam, close MSN Messenger completely (choose Exit in the menu of the MSN Messenger icon in the system tray). Then go to Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager. Under Sound, Video, and Game Controllers, select SimCap. Choose Deactivate, and the LxCamView webcam will not appear any longer in MSN Messenger.
Can i use this with Yahoo Messenger
Hello,
Can anyone tell me if i can use this with Yahoo Messenger.
Many Many thanks for the help in advance.
Thanks & Regards,
Murty.
Touch Dual
Hey.
This thing aint working at all on my touch dual... the problem is that the pda just dont regognise the ip address im givin it to. no automatic ip box i could check and i have tried all different ips on many different comp. xp, vista32, vista64.
HELP
Dear all,
I have been wondering if there is an application with messenger, which would have hermes frontcam as a webcam. After a long search I did not manage to find any apps like this. (with this i mean an app, which is running on the WM, NOT on PC).
However I came across one opinion about the thing that it could NOT be possible, since the heavy need of processing of the cam. I started thinking is that right, how much processing speed does it need to run a webcam with like only few pictures per second and a basic chat app running on msn messenger standard.
In my unprofessional opinion that should be possible, and if it is, why isnt anyone else interested in this kind of a thing, and why its not available.
Please somebody, do that kind of an application so I wouldnt have to learn WM PPC programming just because to do that.
or alternatively, prove me wrong.
/Henry
It is defenately possible. I use Web Camera plus and you phone will act as a perfect webcam. You can even choose if you want the front cam or normal cam.
http://www.ateksoft.com/webcamplus.html
It is defenately possible. I use Web Camera plus and you phone will act as a perfect webcam. You can even choose if you want the front cam or normal cam.
http://www.ateksoft.com/webcamplus.html
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Thanks for the cool info!
Unfortunately that is working as a webcam for a messenger running on a PC only.. Not for messenger application running on my Hermes itself.
Is this impossible, is this going to be my Alamo?
/Henry
Ow, that i do not know. I'm not aware of an app that can do that, allthough i think it should be possible.
Maybe someone else can help you.
Im going to have to say that i doubt such a program exists or will exist.
MSN uses a lot of processing power to convert raw video into a streamed format.
Just because it is possible to do 3G video calls doesnt mean that MSN will use the same compression method.
What they'd first need to develop is voice calls through MSN. Not just voice clips.
hey, check out microsoft portrait, it has an app for both PC and PPC it is actually a development for voice/cam chat for portable devices, work on my wizard, however I don't have a hermes, so you will just need to try it and see, post back the results.
http://research.microsoft.com/mcom/portrait/
on my wizard it does have a drop down for the different cameras it detects, however the wizard only has one camera, so i believe it may bring up both cameras on the hermes
hey, check out microsoft portrait, it has an app for both PC and PPC it is actually a development for voice/cam chat for portable devices, work on my wizard, however I don't have a hermes, so you will just need to try it and see, post back the results.
http://research.microsoft.com/mcom/portrait/
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Cool stuff! Will try it out as soon as I get a internet connection.. Just now Im located in Netherlands (against my will ) without internet subscription and with horrible dutch 3g data transfer pricing.
Reporting back from Finland! The land of the thousands lakes and stuff..
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sry for that.. just noticed that the file is actually under 1 meg.. so even I can afford that with stupid dutch pricing..
I tried to install it but i couldn't
I've got the last windows installer but the msi gives me a error message every time (i'm running a windows xp professional sp2)
I tried to install it but i couldn't
I've got the last windows installer but the msi gives me a error message every time (i'm running a windows xp professional sp2)
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I will try that out later tonight. Which version of WM are you running? 5 or 6? and which version of the phone you have? ..or maybe you ment that its not installing on your computer..
I mean that is not installing on my computer, if I transfer the file to my hermes, it doesn't work either.
Does it work for you ?
I'm on WM6 (Schaps version 3.54c)
I'm looking for a solution that will let me stream my webcam to my pda, over my wifi network and not the internet. I have tried orb with no success. Any help would be appreciated.
tried
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=258360&highlight=webcam+pocketpc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=247616&highlight=webcam+pocketpc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=229496&highlight=webcam+pocketpc
Thanks
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tried
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=258360&highlight=webcam+pocketpc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=247616&highlight=webcam+pocketpc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=229496&highlight=webcam+pocketpc
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Thanks Rudegar
I believe all those solutions are more interested in using the PDA as a webcam. What I am interested in is using the PDA to monitor my room where my webcam is (coz thats where the baby sleeps). Is there anyway this can be done?
maybe a search like this
http://www.google.dk/search?hl=da&s...=result&cd=1&q=pocket+pc+security+cam&spell=1
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Thanks Rudegar
I believe all those solutions are more interested in using the PDA as a webcam. What I am interested in is using the PDA to monitor my room where my webcam is (coz thats where the baby sleeps). Is there anyway this can be done?
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I had done that earlier, let me find out how did i do it?
Best i got...
So far the best , but not very elegant at all, solution I have is to use logmein. Not only does this go through the internet, which is something I am trying to avoid, but it also gives entire control of the pc, whereas I just want a quick stream over wifi of what the webcam is seeing.
Surely there must be someway to stream directly over the network?
Tried http://www.google.com.au/search?cli...+webcam+over+network&meta=&btnG=Google+Search or http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=...m+webcam+over+local+network&btnG=Search&meta=
try digi-watcher. works for me.
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So far the best , but not very elegant at all, solution I have is to use logmein. Not only does this go through the internet, which is something I am trying to avoid, but it also gives entire control of the pc, whereas I just want a quick stream over wifi of what the webcam is seeing.
Surely there must be someway to stream directly over the network?
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logitech used to have that feature to publish to a webpage and would update the picture at a user specified interval. don't know if they still do. i'm surprised orb didn't work. i would have tried logmin as well or a remote desktop client directly if your just at home with wifi. other thought is any webcam streamer that has it's own internet server. years ago i bought a security program cheap (under £10)
called supervision cam. it does time lapse capture or motion change capture and then would upload pics to a website or email to an address. it wouldn't be a stream as such but if you told it to not change the file name by adding a number and only use the same name every time then you could get a 1 to 3 frames per second update to a web page. then just compose the page to auto resfresh every few seconds. just don't do it from a mobile gprs connection unless your data plan has a huge inclusive
I cant believe it - all you need to do, is to put your keywords into google
http://www.rainbowbreeze.it/webcamholmes-en (freeware)
Try Windows Media Encoder 9.0, it's free. Can be unstable, but it should be enough for your use...
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx