RE: Questions on connecting BlueZ/SBC with Ekiga

Christian Hoene
2009-01-18T15:19:41Z

Hello Marcel,

> > Due to legal reason we must use the BlueZ and are not allowed to include
SBC
> > into Ekiga.
>
> What kind of legal reasons are you talking about here. The SBC
> implementation is released under LGPL. Worst case issue here is that you
> actually build an independent library out of it and just link it
> dynamically. We were planning to do so anyway, but currently that is not
> really sufficient for us. It would just create a maintenance overhead.

The SBC is covered by patents owned by Frans and Philips. Philips has made a
legal agreement with Bluetooth SIG allowing SBC to be used in any Bluetooth
device. Any other usages require permission from Philips.

Last year, a Philips' lawyer called me asking me to license SBC if it is
added to Ekiga. I told them that I do not have money and asked finding
another solution. However, until now Philips did not made a decision on how
to process on this issues. I am awaiting it. Luckily, I am not yet sued ;-)

Greetings

Christian