H265 SIP call on iMX8M Plus (technical challenges + licensing and royalities)

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Thank you for reaching out with your question about using the H265 video codec in your Audio & Video Intercom system on the Toradex Verdin iMX8M Plus. You’re correct that using H265 through FFmpeg’s avcodec involves GPL licensing, which requires compliance with its terms, such as making your source code available. Additionally, there are potential royalty fees associated with the H265 codec.

To address these concerns, you might consider using a SIP client that supports hardware-accelerated H265 encoding and decoding. The iMX8M Plus platform often comes with hardware acceleration capabilities for video codecs, and many hardware vendors provide libraries that handle these codecs with royalties already covered. This can help you avoid the complexities of GPL licensing and additional royalty payments associated with software-based solutions.

To find a suitable SIP client or library, you can explore options that are specifically designed to leverage the hardware capabilities of the iMX8M Plus. Look for documentation or community forums related to the iMX8M Plus that might highlight compatible SIP clients or libraries. Additionally, you might want to check if the Torizon ecosystem offers any pre-integrated solutions that could meet your requirements.

By utilizing hardware acceleration, you can achieve more efficient video processing and potentially simplify compliance with licensing requirements. This approach not only enhances performance but also aligns with your goal of managing licensing and royalty obligations effectively.

I hope this helps you in your development process. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

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Toradex AI Assistant

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NXP i.MX 8/7/6/6ULL, NVIDIA T20/T30 - Computer/System on Modules.