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Video Cam Link - is it possible?

Hi All
Having lurked for a while have now joined - what a fantastic forum
Anyway my question is as follows:
I have a laptop with video cam and my XDA Exec with video cam - is there any software for both laptop and PDA that will allow me to link the two together - essentially I would like to be able to use my PDA while away with work to speak to and see my son at home via the laptop
Not sure he will like the idea but as a home sick Mum it would be great
Thanks for the help
Jean

It should be possible as Microsoft standardized the camera's API drivers with WM2005 to enable 3rd party to write the software you looking for! However ive let to find any such software yet, but its early days yet

Has anyone heard anything about Agile Messenger or msn messenger coming out with on-board camera support?
A.

Would be cool 8)

Use HTC Universal as webcam with MSN Messenger

- 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?

igs said:
- 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,

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.

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

vapor said:
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.

vapor said:
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

Getting Skype to work - the answer is here.

First, thanks to AsGF2MX and his topic here
This tweak is not new, im just bringing it to the attention of those who only read the prophet forums.
It would appear the high and low CPU version of skype are most likely the same, the only difference being which codec it uses to compress the audio (high uses a smarter and higher quality codec resulting in high voice quality).
While low has a lower voice codec it is possible to make it even lower. The actually call quality is fine, the only difference is IT WORKS!
Heres what to do:
1) Install Skype for Low CPU's from http://www.skype.com
2) Run the attached CAB or modify the registry yourself (HKLM\Software\Skype\Phone\Audio\DisableCodecs and set it to read ILBC G729 EG711U)
Thats it, no need to overclock. You cant call the skype echo123 or Linux users as they dont support this codec but everyone else should work fine on WiFi.

Now even easier. Below is an install which will install skype that will work on the Prophet/JAMin/M600/S200.
What is it?
Its just the bog standard Skype 2.0.0.51 from skype.com but I added the registry keys required to acutally get it working on this device. I also added the Today plugin from the new Skype 2.1 beta.
How?
1. Remove any existing Skype install
2. Click here to Download Skype for Prophet and run the CAB file on your device
3. Launch skype and logon
Also attached is a seperate download to add the today plugin found in the 2.1 Beta for those that dont want to fully re-install.

Wizard?
Any idea if this will work with a Wizard?

Yes, the original thread I took the tip from was for teh wizard. Same processor, same outcome.

Work fine, at least in my device, thanks a lot!

cidriver said:
Work fine, at least in my device, thanks a lot!
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As for me.

Seems to work fine for me too! Thanks a bunch

This is great. Thanks a ton! I finally am looking forward to installing Skype on my prophet without any hassle

works great here too on the wizard

I installed the CAB file that dannyoneill posted. When trying call skype's test number I get "no common codec" and skype hangs up. Does anyone know what to do about it?
// lidholm

You cannot use skype once you have applied this fix to call users running skype on Linux. Which is what the test server runs.
Linux only supports the one codec and it happens to be the one thats causing trouble for us.
For most they dont actually know anyone who runs Linux so its not a problem, and even if they did they have a choice. Not working at all or working for windows users.

Thanks for the reply.
Am I able to use SkypeOut ?
// lidholm

you can, as far as I know its just skype on linux that has issues, skype out, in , chat, it all works.

What about calling users that have Skype for Mac OS X? do their skype support this codec?

i believe so, yes

codec issues
This version works great with my xv6700, howeverm I replaced skype 2.2 with this. Problem is, when I reinstall skype 2.2 after uninstalling this modified 2.0 version, I cannot call with skype 2.2! It would seem all the codecs are disabled. No skypeout, no windows users, no nothing. I have checked the registry and there is nothing listed under the disabled codecs. Skype 2.2 worked OK (but slowly) before I installed this package. Any suggestions?

Does Skype work on GPRS
Hi,
Unable to download the cab file off the ftp server and also there's no Low CPU version available on www.skype.com mentioned as such. Can you please upload the file as an attachment with your message.
Also, I have an unlimited data plan through GPRS with my service provider. I have read, not clearly though, that Skype would work only through a Wi-Fi connection. My questions are -
1. Is it true, that Skype works only with Wi-Fi Net connectivity
2. If yes, is there any tweak/modification to use it through GPRS connection
3. If no, is there any other VoIP software available for WM5 that connects through GPRS.
Thanks,
Umesh
O2 Neo, WM5

JuxTuSiVo said:
This version works great with my xv6700, howeverm I replaced skype 2.2 with this. Problem is, when I reinstall skype 2.2 after uninstalling this modified 2.0 version, I cannot call with skype 2.2! It would seem all the codecs are disabled. No skypeout, no windows users, no nothing. I have checked the registry and there is nothing listed under the disabled codecs. Skype 2.2 worked OK (but slowly) before I installed this package. Any suggestions?
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Hi there,
I had the same problem with disabling the codecs. I installed the 2.2 and after setting DisableCodecs, any call would fail with an error message "Audio I/O error" (SkypeOut, too). Then I removed this registry setting, rebooted and the error persisted. It seems that skype stores this setting at a different position and doesn't change it back.
The solution to the problem is to manually navigate to the Skype folder, open config.xml and remove the codecs which should still be inside the <DisableCodecs>...</DisableCodes> tags.
However, I still haven't figured out what the problem with disabling the codecs is in the first place. I'm running WM5 on an O2 Neo. Any ideas greatly appreciated!
Chris

Thanks for your sharing!
I am going to give it a try!

using TyTN as msn webcam with Coolcam

Has anyone had chance to get this working yet, i can get the webcam vid to the app that comes with it, but no luck getting msn to recognise it as a webcam????
How do i do this??? ( i have paid for it but not yet received my key)

mrvanx said:
Has anyone had chance to get this working yet, i can get the webcam vid to the app that comes with it, but no luck getting msn to recognise it as a webcam????
How do i do this??? ( i have paid for it but not yet received my key)
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Strange, it worked with me just great - see my review & tutorial of the title, I've also posted some MSN screenshots.
Try switching to the old WM5 AS networking mode if, for example, it's a firewall issue.

managed to get it working sir, reinstalled coolcam once had installed the C++ thing from MS....works great...excellent

may I know what C++ you've installed on the PC in order for Skype or Yahoo Messenger to recognise coolcam in webcam setting? I'm able to see the webcam stream with the CoolCameraXP not able to select coolcam as webcam in Skype and Yahoo msg.

mrvanx said:
managed to get it working sir, reinstalled coolcam once had installed the C++ thing from MS....works great...excellent
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which C++ from MS did u install? i am also trying to use my TyTn as a webcam on msn messenger, but so far, no luck.
any help would be appreciated!

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whoops sorry its been a while since i looked at this thread!
PM me next time people as i dont always look in here. I looked on the microsoft website and found the MS VC++ 2005 Redistributable download. I believe this is what i used as I had to check and see what was in my Add/Remove programs on my PC, this is the thing i used i believe.
Good luck people.

so, forgive me if i'm missing something, is this only for using your device as a webcam whilst connected to your pc, or for using mobile skype or wlm?
i really can't see the point of it if it's only for desktop machines.

gibster said:
so, forgive me if i'm missing something, is this only for using your device as a webcam whilst connected to your pc, or for using mobile skype or wlm?
i really can't see the point of it if it's only for desktop machines.
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you access the front cam either using coolcam on the device or via activesync (works over BT/wifi/usb).
Its not to enable the front cam for skype etc..

mrvanx said:
you access the front cam either using coolcam on the device or via activesync (works over BT/wifi/usb).
Its not to enable the front cam for skype etc..
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ah, so i can't use the cams on the phone for mobile skype, or mobile msn then?
seems like a bit of a waste of time then!

hello
i use a different program : Ateksoft.WebcameraPlus
with this program you can use both cameras and screencapture
through activesunc or just wireless without activesync. it works like a charm
rgds

Boeckie said:
hello
i use a different program : Ateksoft.WebcameraPlus
with this program you can use both cameras and screencapture
through activesunc or just wireless without activesync. it works like a charm
rgds
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I can see the pictures in the webcamera software but not when i use msn or skype.
How did you did that?

Boeckie said:
hello
i use a different program : Ateksoft.WebcameraPlus
with this program you can use both cameras and screencapture
through activesunc or just wireless without activesync. it works like a charm
rgds
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Where can we find this i just googled it and i see u can get thru a torrent site but is there no FTP download ?

SPBOI420 said:
Where can we find this i just googled it and i see u can get thru a torrent site but is there no FTP download ?
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The first link on this page is for the trial, which only runs for a minute at a time. I use this software, as it gives me a wireless webcam with built in microphone.

MSN messenger app with frontcam as webcam ?

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)