Summary: Bluetooth is now found in a variety of devices and enable the user to use wireless accessories. The Bluetooth protocol allows a user to “discover” any device that is in proximity to your Bluetooth radio. Why not see who is in proximity to you? Why not have the presence of a device execute programs [...]
Archive for June, 2008
What’s next?
By Andrew Konkol in UncategorizedI haven’t bought a pre-made computer in more than 10 years. I think I have finally gotten to a point where I don’t want to muck around with commodity computer hardware. It’s time to buy a pre-made machine. I use a wide variety of operating systems at home and at work. The idea of a [...]
4U2SEE LED Sign Revisited
By Andrew Konkol in UncategorizedI lost the source code I had originally for this sign. Chris Gray left a comment about help and I ultimately ended up re-visiting code for the 4U2See. Download CinderSerial sign fixed with a hack… The problem is that when I try to send a “file” to the sign, c:\sequent.sys (on the sign) does nothget [...]
BlueBoss- Bluetooth Proximity Alerting
By Andrew Konkol in UncategorizedChances are that your boss, director, or CTO is using bluetooth on their phone. Since they are using bluetooth you can scan the 2.4ghz radio band and look for devices that are within the proximity of your bluetooth dongle(radio). This application scans that band for devices that are within your proximity and allows you to [...]