Lets Get them to make an IPhone App

[takagari]

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/

[Buttons]

if only the ipod touch had a camera......

[takagari]

REally? I thought the new one did?

Damnit busted
Okay it will add an extra step to the touch. but still pretty simple for the cost!!

I stand by my request

[CoolioTiffany]

Or how about an App for BP.net

It's kinda hard to work BP.net on an iTouch..

[takagari]

lol Actually I think a Forum app would be awesome for all forums.

I find a lot of them a hassle to check on the iphone

[Buttons]

REally? I thought the new one did?

Damnit busted
Okay it will add an extra step to the touch. but still pretty simple for the cost!!

I stand by my request

rumors speculate that they'll release a new version this summer with a camera but they also said that with the last release

lol Actually I think a Forum app would be awesome for all forums.

I find a lot of them a hassle to check on the iphone

http://www.tapatalk.com/ (as long as the admins install it)

[Damon Theis]

I'm listening if anyone wants to throw out design specs.
For the record, the camera barcode scanning is not the bee's knees. It pretty much sucks, don't believe what you read on the net.
And unfortunately, until they get more bluetooth profiles into the phone, a hardware scanner will not work with it either without a lot of extra hardware and cost.
That said, what about a simple data collection version of Degei that would produce a file you could then email to your pc and sync into the program on your desktop?
-d

[Buttons]

I'm listening if anyone wants to throw out design specs.
For the record, the camera barcode scanning is not the bee's knees. It pretty much sucks, don't believe what you read on the net.
And unfortunately, until they get more bluetooth profiles into the phone, a hardware scanner will not work with it either without a lot of extra hardware and cost.
That said, what about a simple data collection version of Degei that would produce a file you could then email to your pc and sync into the program on your desktop?
-d

My security company uses a google spreadsheet "form" to process incident reports with our iphones. After selecting the options (gender, hair color, clothing, height, weight, etc.) you hit send and it emails it to a pre-setup account.

Maybe something like this would work for some basic simple data? Length, weight, feed times, etc.

[snakeyes]

Or how about an App for BP.net

It's kinda hard to work BP.net on an iTouch..

lol, it's even harder to work on a blackberry...

[Damon Theis]

I think the biggest issue would be how to look up the specific animal you want to record an activiy for.