How to get MJPG stream video from android IPWebcam using opencv

Question

I am using the IP Webcam program on android and receiving it on my PC by WiFi. What I want is to use opencv in Visual Studio, C++, to get that video stream, there is an option t

Answer 1

Install IP Camera Adapter and configure it to capture the videostream. Then install ManyCam and you'll see "MPEG Camera" in the camera section.(you'll see the same instructions if you go to the link on how to setup IPWebCam for skype) Now you can access your MJPG stream just like a webcam through openCV. I tried this with OpenCV 2.2 + QT and works well. Think this helps.