Streaming Media Player for Windows Mobile 5.0 OS devices.

stumonster · 05-22-06, 05:04 AM

I have seen some requests on these boards concerning being able to remotely access/monitor a usb webcam across a LAN or the Internet with a PDA.

I have always been interested in doing this so have been trailing software in an attempt to find an elegant solution. To my mind it is Unreal Live Server and Media Server with its ability to encode, stream and record
multiple live audio-video sources in MP3 / MPEG-4 formats. It's also free for home users and small businesses. :approve: Their website is http://www.umediaserver.net

In march they released a Streaming Media Player for Windows Mobile 5.0 OS devices.
I am unable to test the WM5 player as I run an x50v with WM2003se , but I have been using the player for windows and have been quite impressed. Even using it over a GPRS connection has produced a satisfactory image. The ability to also capture and encode on the fly the input of a TV capture card also opens up possibilities.

I have created a detailed tutorial on the installation and configuring of Live Server , Media Server and Streaming Player here http://www.soisanook.com/Urealmedia1.htm .
It contains a lot of screenshots in an attempt to make it very straight forward , but any feedback or questions would be appreciated.

Gigi · 05-22-06, 05:26 AM

Wow, the tutorial looks great! :approve: Awhile back I tried Unreal but it wasn't compatible with my tv tuner card but I'll take a look again to see if anything has changed.

Moved to Multimedia.

ingiro · 06-04-06, 01:56 AM

has anyone tested this on wm5 i cant seem to get the audio (video is great) it sounds like there is not enough bandwidth. but its only an axim problem. i can hear and see everything fine from my other pc.

ruffman · 06-04-06, 03:20 AM

yeah the audio wont work on my axim either....anybody got any clues?>???

ingiro · 06-04-06, 12:26 PM

noone? i need to get this working before world cup starts.

Gigi · 06-04-06, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by ingiro

noone? i need to get this working before world cup starts.

Are you just streaming from a tv tuner card? If so, you can always try ORB or Windows Media Encoder.

ingiro · 06-04-06, 02:49 PM

i tried windows media encoder but i couldnt get it to work in media player onthe axim. i have not tried orb. i actually want to be able to view on both the pc and axim.i work on a bunch of dirrent floors in my building so i may not be able to get to my laptop, but i always have my ax with me.

ingiro · 06-04-06, 08:52 PM

update: i tried orb got it installed but could not manage to get the capture card working. i cannot view any live tv. oh well i will stick with unreal streaming. it was the eassiest to setup and works great on the pc. i just wish i could get sound on my ax.

christay · 06-28-06, 02:59 PM

Excellent Tutorial. I've got it to work for vieo on my X51V, but not audio - I think it is something to do with the audio encoding.

Anyway, has anyone been able to work out how to use http streaming from a web page? I have IIS running on the same machine (running Win2000 server) and the uhttpproxy extension installed but can't figure how to set things up.

Chris