Unit 3:Multimedia: Playing Audio, Video and

Camera
 Audio: Android provides APIs for playing various audio
formats like MP3, WAV, etc. You can use the MediaPlayer
class to control playback, volume, and other
functionalities.

Playing Audio:
MediaPlayer Class:
o Usage: Used to control playback of audio and video
files.
o Common Methods:
o create(context, resourceID): Initializes a MediaPlayer
object with a resource.
o setDataSource(String path): Sets the data source to
a file path.
o prepare(): Prepares the MediaPlayer for playback.
o start(): Starts or resumes playback.
o pause(): Pauses playback.
o stop(): Stops playback.
o release(): Releases the resources associated with the
MediaPlayer.

AudioManager Class:

o Usage: Manages audio focus and volume controls.

o Common Methods:
o requestAudioFocus(): Requests audio focus.
o abandonAudioFocus(): Abandons audio focus.
o setStreamVolume(): Sets the volume of a stream.

 Video: Similar to audio, Android offers MediaPlayer and

VideoView classes for playing video files. VideoView provides a
widget for embedding video playback within your app.
Playing Video:
VideoView Class:
Usage: Displays video files.

Common Methods:

o setVideoURI(Uri uri): Sets the URI of the video file.

o start(): Starts or resumes playback.
o pause(): Pauses playback.
o stopPlayback(): Stops playback.

MediaController Class:
Usage: Provides controls for the VideoView.

Common Methods:

o setMediaPlayer(MediaPlayerControl player):
Attaches the MediaPlayer to the
MediaController.
o setAnchorView(View view): Sets the view that
acts as the anchor for the controller.

Camera: The Camera class allows access to the device's

camera for capturing photos and videos. You can control
various camera settings like resolution, focus, and flash.

Camera2 API:
o Usage: Provides a more flexible API for controlling
the camera.
o Key Components:
o CameraManager: Manages camera devices.
o CameraDevice: Represents a single camera device.
o CameraCaptureSession: Handles the capture of
images from the camera.
o CaptureRequest: Contains the settings and
parameters for a single capture.
Common Operations:
Opening the Camera
CameraManager manager = (CameraManager)
getSystemService(Context.CAMERA_SERVICE);
manager.openCamera(cameraId, stateCallback,
null);

Capturing an Image:
CaptureRequest.Builder builder =
cameraDevice.createCaptureRequest(CameraDevice.TEMPLATE_STILL_C
APTURE);builder.addTarget(imageReader.getSurface());

Graphics: Android Graphics and

Animation
 Android Graphics: Android uses a powerful graphics
framework based on Canvas and OpenGL.
o Canvas: A virtual surface for drawing shapes,
images, and text using primitives and bitmaps.

Common Methods:
o drawLine(float startX, float startY, float stopX,
float stopY, Paint paint): Draws a line.
o drawRect(float left, float top, float right, float
bottom, Paint paint): Draws a rectangle.
o drawCircle(float cx, float cy, float radius, Paint
paint): Draws a circle.

Paint Class:
 o Usage: Holds the style and color information
about how to draw geometries, text, and
bitmaps.
o Common Methods:
o setColor(int color): Sets the color.
o setStrokeWidth(float width): Sets the width for
stroking.

OpenGL: A high-performance 3D graphics API for creating

complex animations and game graphics.

 Animation: Android provides various animation classes

like Animation and Animator for creating smooth transitions
and visual effects. You can define animations using XML or
code.

Property Animation:
o ObjectAnimator: Animates a property of an object.

Example

ObjectAnimator animator =
ObjectAnimator.ofFloat(view, "translationX", 0f,
100f); animator.setDuration(1000);
animator.start();

View Animation:
o TranslateAnimation: Moves a view from one
position to another.
o RotateAnimation: Rotates a view.
o ScaleAnimation: Scales a view.
o AlphaAnimation: Changes the alpha level of a
view.

Sensors: Working, Categories,

Framework, Accessing Sensors
How Sensors Work:

 Sensors: Detect and respond to changes in the

environment.

Types of Sensors:
 Motion Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope.
 Environmental Sensors: Thermometer, Barometer.
 Position Sensors: Magnetometer, Proximity sensor.

Sensor Framework:
o SensorManager:
o Usage: Manages all sensors on the device.

Common Methods:
o getDefaultSensor(int type): Returns the default
sensor for a given type.
o registerListener(SensorEventListener listener,
Sensor sensor, int samplingPeriodUs): Registers a
listener.

SensorEventListener:

o Usage: Interface to receive sensor events.

Methods:

o onSensorChanged(SensorEvent event): Called when

sensor values change.
o onAccuracyChanged(Sensor sensor, int accuracy):
Called when sensor accuracy changes.

Sensor Class:
o Usage: Represents a specific sensor.
o Properties:
o getName(): Returns the sensor's name.
o getType(): Returns the sensor's type.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth Adapter,
Paired Devices, Enabling/Disabling
 Bluetooth Adapter: The BluetoothAdapter class represents
the Bluetooth radio on the device. It allows you to check
its availability, enable/disable Bluetooth, and manage
paired devices.

Bluetooth Adapter Class:

BluetoothAdapter:
Usage: Represents the device's Bluetooth adapter.

Common Methods:
o getDefaultAdapter(): Gets the default Bluetooth adapter.
o enable(): Enables Bluetooth.
o disable(): Disables Bluetooth.
o isEnabled(): Checks if Bluetooth is enabled.
o getBondedDevices(): Returns a set of paired (bonded)
devices.

 Paired Devices: Paired devices are Bluetooth devices

that have been previously connected and authorized with
your device.

Paired Devices:
Bonding Process: Exchange of security
codes.
Methods:
o getBondedDevices(): Gets a set of paired
devices.
  Enabling/Disabling Bluetooth: You can use the
BluetoothAdapter methods to enable or disable Bluetooth
functionality on the device.

Enabling Bluetooth:
BluetoothAdapter bluetoothAdapter =
BluetoothAdapter.getDefaultAdapter();

if (!bluetoothAdapter.isEnabled()) {

bluetoothAdapter.enable();

Disabling Bluetooth:
if (bluetoothAdapter.isEnabled()) {

bluetoothAdapter.disable();

Maps & Location: Google Maps

 What is Google Maps: Google Maps is a web mapping
service developed by Google that offers functionalities
like:

oInteractive Maps: View and navigate geographical

locations with detailed street maps, satellite imagery,
and 3D terrain.
o Turn-by-turn Navigation: Get voice-guided
directions for driving, walking, cycling, and public
transport.
o Points of Interest (POI): Search and find places
like restaurants, cafes, gas stations, etc.
 Types of Google Maps: There are different views
available in Google Maps:
o Standard Map: Shows a traditional road map view.
 o Satellite View: Provides a view of the earth from
space with satellite imagery.
o Terrain View: Displays a topographic view of the
land with elevation information.
o Hybrid: Combination of normal and satellite views.
 Methods of Google Maps: You can integrate Google
Maps functionality within your app using the Google Maps
Android API. This allows you to:

o Display a map within your app.

o Add markers and overlays to the map.
o Get directions between locations.
o Access user location data (with permission).

Adding a Map:
XML Layout
<fragment
android:id="@+id/map"
android:name="com.google.android.gms.maps.SupportMapFragm
ent"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"/>

Manipulating the Map:

GoogleMap Class:
o addMarker(MarkerOptions options): Adds a marker.
o moveCamera(CameraUpdate update): Moves the camera to a
specific position.
o animateCamera(CameraUpdate update): Animates the movement of
the camera.
Handling Map Events:

Listeners:
setOnMapClickListener(GoogleMap.OnMapClickListener listener): Handles
map click events.
setOnMarkerClickListener(GoogleMap.OnMarkerClickListener listener):
Handles marker click events.