Using LEADTOOLS To Create A
Software Based PVR/DVR
What is a PVR?
A Personal Video Recorder (PVR) is a
device that uses computer technology to enhance TV
viewing by recording television content, much like
VCR's do.
What is a DVR?
A DVR is basically the same as a PVR,
but can include additional advanced features such
as:
- Channel Guides
- Content Selection Tools - searching,
indexes, suggestions.
- Live TV features - pausing live
TV, rewinding on a stored buffer.
- Playback control- instant replay,
slow motion, freeze frame, frame advance.
- Recording Prioritizations - various
methods to define what to record when there are
recording schedule conflicts.
- Storage Features - define how long,
or how many episodes to keep.
- Quick Navigation - smooth digital
fast forward, rewind, etc...
- Internet Programming - a web
interface to control recording.
Features in LEADTOOLS
that facilitate the creation of a PVR or DVR
The LEADTOOLS Multimedia developement
libraries include several features that make the creation
of a software based PVR/DVR possible.
LEADTOOLS Multimedia
components available to PVR/DVR developers
LEADTOOLS Multimedia development SDKs
includes a programming interface that makes a
developer look like a PVR/DVR programming guru.
- DLL API - If you
need to have complete low-level control when creating
your PVR/DVR application with the least amount of
overhead, then the LEADTOOLS DLL API is the perfect
solution. The DLL API can be used in any environment,
such as MSVC, C++ Builder, or any environment that
supports Win32 and x64 API.
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