Thanks to the initial success of the application along with the constant feedback from customers we have been able to revamp our existing O/S 4.3 & Up versions.  The new versions have a total UI rewrite as well as back end optimizations.  This combination brings a whole new experience to the Total Control Blackberry Edition Suite.

The new version is released and publicly available.  You can find the demo on the Blackberry Vidcam section.  Use the form for O/S 4.3 & Up.  Direct link here: Blackberry Demo Link Click Here

While this is a major revision to the application the update will be free for existing customers.  For existing customers please contact us to schedule your update.  We recommend existing customers try the new demo first before updating to make sure it is compatible with your setup and you prefer the new version over the old.

Some basic information regarding the new version:

1. Total UI rewrite.  Onscreen buttons implemented.  This requires less menu button interaction so you can now click directly into sections and functions.  Just scroll to the button onscreen and click via trackball to select.
2. Fields are also now selectable via trackball as well as menu button.
3. Support for dual video stream hardware.  We now support stream 1 & 2 dual streaming cameras rtsp and rtpoverhttp video hardware.   These streams are typically used for mpg4 & h264 video.  The new stream format is listed below:
1. jpg - jpg snapshot stream
   
2. mjpg - full mjpg stream
3. rtsp - rtsp stream 1 (mpg4 or h264)
   
4. rtpoverhttp - rtpoverhttp stream 1 (mpg4 or h264)
   
5. rtsp2 - rtsp stream 2 (mpg4 or h264)
   
6. mpg4 - rtpoverhttp stream 2 (mpg4)
4. Auto video resize on jpg or mjpg streams.  The application will now automatically resize the video to fit the screen no matter what size it is receiving or is selected in setup.  You can toggle this function on/off.  Please see new manual for details.
5. On screen icon controls:  you can now invoke onscreen icons for live viewing controls by clicking the trackball.  A menu of buttons will show at the bottom of screen.  scroll and click trackball to select icon for control.  See manual for details.
6. Large icon support for Storm: On the main menu now is 'Icons'.  Change to 'large' for Storm users then see #5 above for more information on use.
7. Return arrow button disabled.  Many users kept accidentally hitting the return arrow which would exit the application.  we have disabled this now so the way to exit the application is via Menu, Close.
8. Application startup time improved.  The application now loads almost instantly.
9. Select cameras from list connection time improved.  The amount of time to go into the camera selection screen, select a camera, and start the video has been vastly improved.
10. ip or url changed to 'ip or domain': many customers were confused by the listing of 'url' in the login info section and would input the full url to the video.  This is not required as the application already handles all of this for you so that all you need to know actually is the ip address or domain name.  we designed the application to input http:// and the actual video path for you so you don't have to worry about this.  And so we changed the 'url' field to 'domain' so it would be easier to understand this.
11. Autoswitch on main menu.  The autoswitch function is no longer a toggle but seperate on/off buttons.  This is easier to understand when selecting to know if you turned it on or off.
12. Autoswitch On icon:  Now when you turn on autoswitch function and start video you will see a small green square icon on the top left to indicate the autoswitch function is running.  when you turn off the function the icon will disappear.
13. Camera shot: when selected from the menu you now have 2 on screen buttons; one for taking a snapshot and one for loading the last taken snapshot for viewing.
14. Manual connection options: you now have the ability to choose your connection type in System Settings of the Main Menu.  To change connection type select the type you want, click 'save' on menu, exit app, and restart.  you should now see the new connection type highlighed by default.  Choices are:
1. Direct (default):  this connection type uses a direct connection to the video hardware.  This is for typical personal blackberries or BIS connected blackberries.
2. BES: Use this method for connection through a BES.
3. Wifi: Use this method for connection via wifi.  Note your blackberry needs to support wifi and be connected to a wifi network in order for it to work.
15. Better Storm support.  New algorithms and optimization plus large icons now provide a better experience for Storm users while maintaining support for regular blackberries.  Storm suggestions are:
1. Icons: click on main menu and select 'large' icons.  Now while viewing a video feed click the screen to bring up the large control icons at the bottom of screen.  scroll through icons and click screen to select.
2. Autoresize: In portrait mode for live viewing you will want to toggle off the auto video resize function as this will stretch the video to fill your screen in portrait mode which is undesirable.  To toggle off this function simply bring up the large icons and find the 'blue lcd tv' styled icon.  click to toggle the function off.  In landscape mode however autoresize works well though so either click to toggle back on or leave it on and view in landscape mode directly.
16. New Demo Videos Here:
1. New Version Demo Vid Part 1
2. New Version Demo Vid Part 2