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This PR implements a lightweight Cisco codec implementation specifically designed for Navigator-only scenarios, addressing the need for a more efficient solution when full codec features are not required.

Problem

The current CiscoCodec implementation extends VideoCodecBase and implements 20+ interfaces, providing comprehensive video conferencing functionality. However, for Navigator-only scenarios, this creates unnecessary overhead:

  • Large memory footprint from unused features
  • Slow initialization due to phonebook/booking/status polling
  • Complex communication queuing for features that aren't needed
  • Resource waste in room combination scenarios

Solution

This implementation introduces a clean interface-based approach that allows both full and lite codec implementations to coexist:

New Components

ICiscoCodecBase Interface

public interface ICiscoCodecBase : IKeyed
{
    void EnqueueCommand(string command);
    UiExtensions UiExtensions { get; set; }
    ExtensionsHandler UiExtensionsHandler { get; set; }
    event EventHandler<EventArgs> IsReadyChange;
    bool IsReady { get; }
}

CiscoCodecNavigatorLite Class

  • Inherits from EssentialsDevice for proper framework integration
  • Implements only essential functionality needed for Navigator scenarios
  • Provides direct communication without complex queuing overhead
  • Supports UI Extensions and basic connectivity monitoring

Factory Integration

{
  "type": "ciscoRoomOSNavigatorLite",
  "properties": {
    "control": {
      "method": "ssh",
      "tcpSshProperties": {
        "address": "10.1.1.100",
        "port": 22,
        "username": "admin"
      }
    }
  }
}

Key Benefits

🚀 Performance: Reduced memory footprint and faster initialization for Navigator-only scenarios

🔧 Compatibility: Existing CiscoCodec now implements ICiscoCodecBase ensuring zero breaking changes

Efficiency: Direct command sending eliminates unnecessary queuing overhead

🎯 Purpose-built: Optimized specifically for Navigator WebView control and mobile integration

What's Supported

✅ Navigator WebView control
✅ Mobile Control integration
✅ UI Extensions support
✅ Basic connectivity monitoring
✅ NavigatorLockoutHandler compatibility

What's Not Included

❌ Call management features
❌ Camera control (SpeakerTrack, PresenterTrack)
❌ Directory/phonebook integration
❌ Booking/scheduling features
❌ Advanced codec status monitoring

Migration Path

Existing installations can easily adopt the lite implementation by changing the device type from "ciscoRoomOS" to "ciscoRoomOSNavigatorLite" in their configuration. The interface-based design ensures that NavigatorController and related components work seamlessly with both implementations.

Testing

  • ✅ Build verification passes with no breaking changes
  • ✅ Interface compatibility confirmed across all components
  • ✅ Factory correctly selects implementation based on device type
  • ✅ Backward compatibility maintained for existing installations

Fixes #66.

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Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] [FEATURE]-Create "Lite" Version of Codec for Navigator only scenarios [FEATURE] Create "Lite" Version of Codec for Navigator-only scenarios Aug 13, 2025
Copilot AI requested a review from ngenovese11 August 13, 2025 21:19
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[FEATURE]-Create "Lite" Version of Codec for Navigator only scenarios

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