RE: Mem2Mem V4L2 devices [RFC]

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Hello,

On Tuesday, October 06, 2009 6:12 PM Hiremath, Vaibhav wrote:

> > On Monday, October 05, 2009 8:27 PM Hiremath, Vaibhav wrote:
> >
> > > > > [Hiremath, Vaibhav] IMO, this implementation is not streaming
> > > > model, we are trying to fit mem-to-mem
> > > > > forcefully to streaming.
> > > >
> > > > Why this does not fit streaming? I see no problems with
> > streaming
> > > > over mem2mem device with only one video node. You just queue
> > input
> > > > and output buffers (they are distinguished by 'type' parameter)
> > on
> > > > the same video node.
> > > >
> > > [Hiremath, Vaibhav] Do we create separate queue of buffers based
> > on type? I think we don't.
> >
> > Why not? I really see no problems implementing such driver,
> > especially if this heavily increases the number of use cases where
> > such
> > device can be used.
> >
> [Hiremath, Vaibhav] I thought of it and you are correct, it should be possible. I was kind of biased
> and thinking in only one direction. Now I don't see any reason why we should go for 2 device node
> approach. Earlier I was thinking of 2 device nodes for 2 queues, if it is possible with one device
> node then I think we should align to single device node approach.
> 
> Do you see any issues with it?

Currently, it looks that all issues are resolved. However, something might
arise during the implementation. If so, I will post it here of course.

Best regards
--
Marek Szyprowski
Samsung Poland R&D Center

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