hello all,
i've been looking for a camera api or dll.
Right now developing a camera relatede program and i need to control the camera.
thank you!
simón
sims said:
Ive been looking for a camera api or dll.
Right now developing a camera relatede program and i need to control the camera.
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We needed the same thing last week. The company that built the software (IAstyle, http://www.iastyle.com) got bought by HTC recently, and it doesn't look like they'll be selling much any time soon.
and one would resell or offer this api? it will help a lot the comunity
sims
Uhh I NEED THAT too
If anybody sdk or any clue how internaly camera comunicates... (does it use direct show system?)
LET ME KNOW pls!
I will try to use classic trick by capturing screen buffer while picture soft is running...
then my soft will put it to jpg remove jpg header and in sequence it will send it to my video stream server which then distributs it on broadband computer to more users which they will see something like this http://spaced.no-ip.com
however camera has 1 bug its picking up GSM-GPRS signal induction lines... anyway there is always way around it.[/quote]
i need the camera specification, to caputure images using my application. But there's no way for achieving this information.
please, if someone have the idea or where i can ask for....
sims
do you think that these drivers will work on an xda2?
sims
The HTC Evo front-facing camera will not take an image in standard left-right format. I can see the argument for providing a mirror image to the display when setting up a picture (self-portraits), but the result (the actual picture) should not be mirrored.
If using Skype through Fring to video chat (which is really cool, BTW if just a little choppy) the video feed I'm providing to the other party is again mirrored.
It's clear there is a deliberate manipulation of the images going on here, but I can't make out why they would do that. Is there some fix, upgrade, or setting that will clear the problem?
I have not yet rooted my phone, and honestly I'm new to Android (much more familiar with security unlocking and re-flashing WinMo phones up to this point) so I might need the less-than-expert explanation if that's what's needed. ;-)
Thanks!
Rich
I remember a few people talking about this right after google i/o, I think they found a way to fix it, ill look around a bit to try to find the thread. It could be a setting in the camera settings also..
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Looked around, but couldn't find a solution, but a few people think its a software issue, and has to do with qik and fring. Im not sure though.
nvm, i was wrong
Sorry if this is in the wrong place but was not sure where to post it.
Just wondered if anyone had managed to find/spot a Application anywhere that does additional camera modes just yet, I know the camera has a half dozen effects builtin but it's missing such as Pencil and Xray.
I had these via a App on my iPhone 4 called Camera Illusion, however I decided to sell my iPhone 4 as soon as I could get hold of a HTC HD7 as I got a little bored of it lol
Thanks for your help guys.
Jamie
Hi Jamie
I don't think any of the launch devices have these abilities built-in, but I'm sure there will be apps that do this in the near future, if there aren't already.
In a mildly related topic, I have read the the Omnia 7 provides advanced camera options for exposure etc as well as having decent camera hardware.
Hi guys.
Who wanted a free barcode scanner? Here we are...
No network connection needed; app based on zxing library and Kevin Marshall's (from Clarity Consulting, can't remember his blog url now) code.
I just slightly modified the original code and added a few (probably useful but not sure ) services.
App interface is very simple: run application, focus on barcode, and wait until code is recognized. Touch handset screen to run recognition again.
Buttons description:
- "Save" saves captured barcode to jpeg;
- "Bing" and "Google" used for barcode web lookup (probably this part needs more work)
- "Mail" and "SMS" used for sending recognized code text.
Enjoy!
UPDATE 1: v 1.1, auto focus added;
UPDATE 2: v 1.2, orientation-less UI added, project moved to opensource at googlecode: http://code.google.com/p/barcodescan/
UPDATE 3: v 1.2.1, slightly changed autofocus logic, now works better on HTC. Download link: http://barcodescan.googlecode.com/files/BarcodeScanner.xap
UPDATE 4: v 1.2.2
- barcode search improved;
- added HTC detection, changes in autofocus logic;
http://barcodescan.googlecode.com/files/BarcodeScanner_1.2.2.xap
Is this a marketplace app?
sensboston said:
Hi guys.
Who wanted a free barcode scanner? Here we are...
No network connection needed; app based on zxing library and Kevin Marshall's (from Clarity Consulting, can't remember his blog url now) code.
I just slightly modified the original code and added a few (probably useful but not sure ) services.
App interface is very simple: run application, focus on barcode, and wait until code is recognized. Touch handset screen to run recognition again.
Buttons description:
- "Save" saves captured barcode to jpeg;
- "Bing" and "Google" used for barcode web lookup (probably this part needs more work)
- "Mail" and "SMS" used for sending recognized code text.
Enjoy!
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I can't seem to get it to do anything. It says 'Scanning...' and I'm trying different distances to codes, but nothing ever happens. Any pointers?
Is this limited to any country or is it just reading out what the barcode says?
OK, lets go through step by step:
- it's not a marketplace app and have no chance to be published 'cause it uses undocumented camera API; you should download and unpack attachment and sideload the app;
- if you can't capture the barcode, try better lighting. Also, move a handset to autofocus camera. In my tests the scanner captured 100% of barcodes: from books, computer part boxes, foodstuff...
- it's not limited to US 'cause (I believe) the barcodes are international. And yes, it's just reads the barcode; however you may bing or google results, in the most cases search engines able to find product/book description or specifications.
It's a very basic scanner; if someone can recommend online API/service to parse barcode value, I can add it to the program (but I really do not want to spend much time for this)
It technically works but the issue is lack of AF or Macro access.
On my Focus, it only works if I scan a barcode off of my PC (do an image search for one) --then it's super fast and quick.
Books, CDs, etc. do not work, regardless of lighting or distance--I suspect because the camera is not trying to AF. Any work around to that?
I've tested first on HTC Surround - work perfect (I can prove). But you've right about Focus'es bad autofocus (LOL, sound nonsense - "Focus have no autofocus"!).
Will see what I can do... Any other suggestions or wishes (about barcode lookup, UI, etc.)?
P.S. Fixed (reload version from the first post), now working good on Samsung Focus.
sensboston said:
I've tested first on HTC Surround - work perfect (I can prove). But you've right about Focus'es bad autofocus (LOL, sound nonsense - "Focus have no autofocus"!).
Will see what I can do... Any other suggestions or wishes (about barcode lookup, UI, etc.)?
P.S. Fixed (reload version from the first post), now working good on Samsung Focus.
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Boom.
Working great on Focus now. Nice job. Think I'll try an LG next... bwahaha
As far as changes, no none right now. I'm sure what other apps use for barcode price comparisons--but perhaps a tie into Amazon or eBay would be good. Too bad you can't just jack into ShopSavvy's system with it, lol. If I think of any, will post back.
Edit: Working on LG Quantum too!
sensboston said:
I've tested first on HTC Surround - work perfect (I can prove). But you've right about Focus'es bad autofocus (LOL, sound nonsense - "Focus have no autofocus"!).
Will see what I can do... Any other suggestions or wishes (about barcode lookup, UI, etc.)?
P.S. Fixed (reload version from the first post), now working good on Samsung Focus.
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hmm, 1.0 wasn't upside down, but 1.1 is upside down on my Focus. Anyone else see this?
davux said:
hmm, 1.0 wasn't upside down, but 1.1 is upside down on my Focus. Anyone else see this?
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Nope. Fine on my Focus. It does work with accelerometer, you sure that isn't it?
Works well on my HD7! Great job! Hopefully it will tie in with Amazon and save previous searches within the app etc
sensboston said:
Hi guys.
Who wanted a free barcode scanner? Here we are...
No network connection needed; app based on zxing library and Kevin Marshall's (from Clarity Consulting, can't remember his blog url now) code.
Enjoy!
UPDATE: v 1.1, auto focus added;
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Do you have any interest in releasing the source? I may have some time to improve upon this a bit, but I'd rather not start from scratch (or step on any toes re-creating virtually the same thing).
malatesta said:
Nope. Fine on my Focus. It does work with accelerometer, you sure that isn't it?
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Good call, I was holding it strangely every time I opened it before. It works great.
davux said:
Do you have any interest in releasing the source? I may have some time to improve upon this a bit, but I'd rather not start from scratch (or step on any toes re-creating virtually the same thing).
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Why not? I'm really do not have time for that project...
Here we are: http://code.google.com/p/barcodescan/
Send me a PM with your gmail and I'll add you to the project contributors. Do not forget comment each commit, increment solution version and promptly build community release (and upload xap to the project's download page!) - and you allset
BTW, there are many things to improve: better UI (completely orientation-less), additional functionality - commit found barcodes to database etc. etc. etc.
Please review and follow these rules, it appears you aren't following them, you most likely aren't following the template. So fix it quick . It is not a harsh criticism, it is just for consistency and better for the user. PM me for help or support!
If this post is here and your thread is closed, it means that you aren't following them and your intentions are for gain only.
~~Tito~~
problem htc hd7
how do i copy this scanner programme to my htc hd7
i really hate this phone i had a htc touch pro 2 and it was far better can someone help me out here and also if some one can teach me how to customize personal ringtone would be great
Thx for the code. Really usefull to learn from this
Sometimes when you scan a barcode and touch the screen to start again. After a few seconds it stops and shows the last barcode again.
It looks like the UI thread is catching up scanning some images. How to get rid of this?
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It looks like the UI thread is catching up scanning some images. How to get rid of this?
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Sorry, I don't have a time for that application now but it should be significantly refactored.If you want you may join the project and continue development, we can share some ideas for app improvement etc.
As for problem u described, you should play with the different capture resolutions or give some hardcoded "pause" to recognition library Also, MS camera API (still not officially allowed) is not documented and very poor... However it's a great field for experiments and hacks
Thanks! That works great on my HD7.
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Please review and follow these rules, it appears you aren't following them, you most likely aren't following the template. So fix it quick . It is not a harsh criticism, it is just for consistency and better for the user. PM me for help or support!
If this post is here and your thread is closed, it means that you aren't following them and your intentions are for gain only.
~~Tito~~
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Please follow up on this!
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Sorry, I don't have a time for that application now but it should be significantly refactored.
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Im not that experienced in multiple threads. Do you think the problem is in the Zxing lib?
Looking at the code the Zxing lib should have a completed event from which you can restart or show the image.
This code works but is racing and racing in the UI thread and after finding a barcode and restarting it looks like something from a buffer is used..
Code:
private void GrabFrame()
{
Dispatcher.BeginInvoke(() =>
{
if (_Camera != null && CameraVisualizer.Visibility == Visibility.Visible)
{
WriteableBitmap wb = new WriteableBitmap(640, 480);
_Camera.GetCurrentFrame(wb);
wb.Invalidate();
ScanBarcode(wb);
wb.DisposeIfPossible();
GrabFrame();
}
});
}
Hello guys, after of 6-7 months of using XZ1 today I sent an Email to Sony regarding the Raw Support of our Xperia and asking about the Gesture Navigation which was not included in the Pie Update. I am posting it here also, may be you are interested about to hear from Sony
Here is what I got as an answer:
Thank you for contacting Xperia Support by Sony.
We would like to inform you that our company’s primary purpose is to provide ever improving services and always acts in our customers’ best interest. We would like to thank you for your remarks and inform you that your email has already been forwarded to the appropriate department.
With regards to your inquiry, we would like to inform you that Android 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, 7.0, 7.1, 8.0 and 9.0 support camera features via android.hardware.camera2, and Google defines three modes for the new camera features:
-Legacy mode (no support RAW capture)
-Limited mode (optional capability for RAW capture)
-Full mode (optional capability for RAW capture).
Currently, Xperia devices support the Legacy mode, which incorporates features and functionality in addition to our already renowned camera experience. We are always monitoring our customers' expectations, and as for taking photos in RAW format we will consider this for the future.
We currently have not included gesture navigation in Android Pie, and cannot comment on future plans to add it. However, we will continue to listen to customer feedback and endeavor to evolve Xperia smartphones based on their needs.
We would also like to thank you for being interested in Xperia products and to inform you that we are always at your disposal for any further assistance.
"...our already renowned camera experience..." :laugh::crying:
We are always monitoring our customers' expectations, and as for taking photos in RAW format we will consider this for the future.However, we will continue to listen to customer feedback and endeavor to evolve Xperia smartphones based on their needs.
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I know that it probably won't work but how about we create generic e-mail and we spam the support to inform them that we really would like to get this functionality(with included imei or somthing to not get deleted without reading). We would have to get users from other sony to get involved. Mayby they just need nuber of anoyed customers to "inform them" or get "customer feedback"
19maslak1995 said:
I know that it probably won't work but how about we create generic e-mail and we spam the support to inform them that we really would like to get this functionality(with included imei or somthing to not get deleted without reading). We would have to get users from other sony to get involved. Mayby they just need nuber of anoyed customers to "inform them" or get "customer feedback"
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is it possible to inform a bunch of people to send emails to Sony? Maybe we can spread this answer to other Xperia forums also and with one great and common email that most of us would send we can inform them. I don't know how they still don't act related to the expectations of the majority. I think these Japanese companies don't know anything about marketing. Another point is that we want the camera support in the future but our high-end devices doesn't lack anything from other manufacturers so why not to implement them in XZ1,XZ2.XZ3 series?
Gesture navigation works!!!!
Guys it has been achieved through ADB
https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...apps/pie-xperia-10-10-plus-launcher-t3905699/
But you have to use the XPERIA 10 launcher port or else the stock launcher will crash if you try going to recents menu.
kcannonball said:
Camera2 Legacy mode (no support RAW capture): We are always monitoring our customers' expectations, and as for taking photos in RAW format we will consider this for the future.
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We need RAW support to be able to use a GoogleCamera port! Please provide a template mail text and I will send it to Sony, too! :good:
Thank you for sharing this.
Can you pls share the email address where you sent your mail to? I think the more they see the demand for the RAW support, the more they will be able to 'monitor' the customer's desire to get better 'renowned camera experience'.
Also, including that we need more xz1 compact-esque handsets rather than xz2 compact or whatever they are planning will clear their head of the good stuff that they been smoking. :fingers-crossed:
spacescreamer said:
I think the more they see the demand for the RAW support, the more they will be able to 'monitor' the customer's desire to get better 'renowned camera experience'.
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The Sony Xperia 1 will be the first Sony smartphone with a Alpha-style camera including RAW support!
"confirmed one feature that Sony fans have been craving for years – being able to access their Xperia camera’s Raw files for editing. The Xperia 1 supports Raw extraction for the first time, so you’ll be able to grab the file using a third party Android app."
https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/sony-xperia-phones-finally-getting-alpha-style-cameras-3666962
We should try to press Sony to active RAW support for our XZ1, too!
spacescreamer said:
Thank you for sharing this.
Can you pls share the email address where you sent your mail to? I think the more they see the demand for the RAW support, the more they will be able to 'monitor' the customer's desire to get better 'renowned camera experience'.
Also, including that we need more xz1 compact-esque handsets rather than xz2 compact or whatever they are planning will clear their head of the good stuff that they been smoking. :fingers-crossed:
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Of course! I've sent the email via sonymobile.com (Greece was the country that I had selected) from the Support/ Contact Us menu. Here is the link also : ( https://support.sonymobile.com/gr/contactUs/ ) . I got the reply from
[email protected] . I wish we could show the demand and they monitor the customers desire bro. Every email that is sent is important. Thanks for the support bro. (By the way, I got reply 2 times for 2 different emails that I have sent. I think Sonymobile Greece cares about us! )
SGH-i200 said:
We need RAW support to be able to use a GoogleCamera port! Please provide a template mail text and I will send it to Sony, too! :good:
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I dont have the email bro since I have sent it via the Contact Us part from their site. However, I started my email by explaining my brand loyalty to SONY and then continued with the fact that due to my technological informations, explanations and my dedication to Sony many of my friends in my environment became a SONY user. Then I stated my disappointment about the products after Xperia Z and that this choice of xz1 was a greatly high hope for me. Then I stated that even some Chinese brands have Raw support and they outplay our (SONY's) Camera performance for which Sony is known as the king of Camera and Mirorless. Then I stated about my problem. By the way dont ask the time, arrival time or similar things I think..
kcannonball said:
We currently have not included gesture navigation in Android Pie, and cannot comment on future plans to add it. However, we will continue to listen to customer feedback and endeavor to evolve Xperia smartphones based on their needs.
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Never used stock Android's gesture navigation, but I heard it's trash in comparison to OnePlus and Samsung's. I hope they use those instead, if they ever go for it.
YamiYukiSenpai said:
Never used stock Android's gesture navigation, but I heard it's trash in comparison to OnePlus and Samsung's. I hope they use those instead, if they ever go for it.
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I have tried many many apps too, but finally I use this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...-apps/pie-xperia-10-10-plus-launcher-t3905699
and I am very satisfied with the results!
spacescreamer said:
We need more xz1 compact-esque handsets rather than xz2 compact
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The nearest Sony will get to your dreams: https://www.sonymobile.co.jp/xperia/ace/