I realize not everyone owns an iphone. but an Itouch works the same for this. and they are cheap compared to some options.
What I am invisioning is pretty simple.
The Iphone/Itouch can use the camera to read barcodes.
Each animal has a barcode like Degei for example or Vyper uses.
You hold the phone/touch to the barcode. the snake pops up and you can tap any set of buttons.
The buttons would be basic:
Shed, Urate, Feed (with a number of size options, you click "feed" than a menu pops up for f/t, live, freshly killed. Than a size chart pops up where you pick medium rat, or adult mouse)
The date would auto enter. and the program holds the data.
Plug in to the pc, or use wifi? even email the data. And it will update degei or vyper. or which ever program decides to pick this up?
In reality I am thinking you could use this app for months before uploading. Maybe even to Iherp?
I would hire a guy I know to build this myself. but the implementation into degei/vyper/iherp etc is well past our ability.
Compare a 200 dollar itouch to what a wireless barcode scanner would cost you? not to mention the extra functions, ease of use. ability to pull up info on the snake.
How to get this going?
Send an email to Vyper at support@talkradiosoftware.com
Contact Iherp through http://www.iherp.com/Support/Contact.aspx
Post for Degei on the forums at http://www.eyehit.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=305 under the topic I started and show your backing
Once these guys know its a popular requirement. and an asset we would pay for. it may get done.
I know I have a fancy iphone sitting here. and I am writting out my history on cards. My decision on which software I plan to buy will be based off who supports an iphone/itouch app first.
What does everyone else think?
Shawn
Edit:
Bestbuy.com Itouch under $200
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Apple%26...1732&st=itouch
EDIT2:
Sign the Petition!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/itunesnake/
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