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Commit 9d30e119 authored by Phil Burk's avatar Phil Burk
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mididocs: clarify direction and add BLE-MIDI link 

The explanation of input vs output was confusing.
Added link to apps in test procedure page.

Test: checked using Chrome browser
Change-Id: I363c32e3b43c9d4b91c07842b6101702b035870c
parent 41afbd36

media/java/android/media/midi/package.html

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@@ -138,9 +138,10 @@ int numOutputs = info.getOutputPortCount(); 
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<p>Note that &ldquo;input&rdquo; and &ldquo;output&rdquo; are from the standpoint of the device. So a

synthesizer will have an &ldquo;input&rdquo; port that receives messages. A keyboard will

have an &ldquo;output&rdquo; port that sends messages.</p>

<p>Note that &ldquo;input&rdquo; and &ldquo;output&rdquo; directions reflect the point of view

of the MIDI device itself, not your app.

For example, to send MIDI notes to a synthesizer, open the synth's INPUT port.

To receive notes from a keyboard, open the keyboard's OUTPUT port.</p>



<p>The MidiDeviceInfo has a bundle of properties.</p>
@@ -359,8 +360,10 @@ public class MidiSynthDeviceService extends MidiDeviceService { 
<p>MIDI devices can be connected to Android using Bluetooth LE.</p>



<p>Before using the device, the app must scan for available BTLE devices and then allow

the user to connect. An example program

will be provided so look for it on the Android developer website.</p>

the user to connect.

See the Android developer website for an

<a href="https://source.android.com/devices/audio/midi_test#apps" target="_blank">example

program</a>.</p>



<h2 id=btle_location_permissions>Request Location Permission for BTLE</h2>