Elecard Codec .NET SDK G4 1.2.1

Elecard Codec .NET SDK G4 1.2.1 lets programmers use Elecard components within the Microsoft® DirectShow® technology for building multimedia applications on Microsoft .NET Framework. The Elecard Codec .NET SDK package includes codecs, documentation and sample applications. Samples include decoding, encoding and network solutions that demonstrate how to use and configure different Elecard components that come along with SDK, such as Elecard MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVC codecs; network components: NWRenderer, NWSource-Plus, and other filters.

Please note that Codec .NET SDK G4 license includes a 1-month period of standard support program from Elecard and updates for the filters and components within one major version. Additional assistance and a year of update and upgrades for the SDK entire package (including documentation and sample applications updates) can be purchased as a yearly subscription for standard, premium or exclusive support programs.

Elecard Codec .NET SDK sample applications are divided into categories according to the components they use (e.g. decoders, encoders, network components). Each Sample is written in Managed C++, C# and VB.NET languages. Elecard SDK/SRD technical support includes: installation/activation issues, SDK compilation consultations; educational consultations on DirectShow basis and Graph Edit usage; performance tuning consistent with the specifications documented by Elecard.

Major Features:

1. DirectShow® filters
   • DirectShow® filters in the SDK are intended for R&D purposes only and cannot be used for redistribution. The filters in the SDK are in demo mode which means they have the only restriction: logo on video.
   • When the R&D phase is finished and the product is ready for commercial redistribution, you should contact Elecard Sales Department to purchase any Elecard Codec Pack you need. Filters in this pack will be activated to the full mode and won't have any logo.
2. Base Classes
   • Base Classes – a class library that conforms to the Microsoft .NET CLS (Common Language Specification) and simplifies common tasks, appearing during development of multimedia applications, such as: graphs building, filters and pins control etc. Base classes are used in SDK sample applications and are delivered in source form.
3. Sample Applications. The Elecard Codec .NET SDK sample applications are divided into categories according to the components they use (e.g. decoders, encoders, network components). Each Sample is written in Managed C++, C# and VB.NET languages. The following table provides a brief overview of each sample.
   • Decoder: Simple Player. Plays media files and represents simple and basic functionality of MPEG player.
   • Encoder:
     
   • • Simple Encoder.  Demonstrates work with Elecard MPEG-2 Video Encoder, Elecard AVC Video Encoder and Elecard MPEG-4 Video Encoder filters and their basic adjustment.
     • Simple Muxer. Demonstrates work with the Elecard AVC Video Encoder, Elecard AAC Audio Encoder and Elecard MPEG Multiplexer filters and their main adjustment.
   • Network:
   • •  NWPlayer. Receives streams from network using the Elecard NwSource-Plus filter or the Elecard RTSP NetSource filter.
     • NWServer: Broadcasts media data to the network using Elecard NWRenderer Filter. It is capable of sending RTP, UDP, TCP, and supports the announcement of its data session via sending SAP (SDP) packets.

Requirements:

1. Hardware Requirements
   • Minimum hardware requirements:
   • • SSE-enhanced CPU (Intel® Pentium III, Celeron, AMD® Athlon, Opteron etc.).
     • 128 MB RAM.
     • Any VGA card.
   • For real-time video encoding, it is recommended the following:
   • • CPU Dual XEON 2.2 GHz
     • 256 MB RAM
2. Software Requirements
   • Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server
   • Microsoft® DirectX® Media SDK or Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 SDK
   • Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 1.1 or Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 2.0