Smart Phone Camera

1. Installation/compilation on PC
Almost all the files needed are in the 'release' folder. SmartCam for linux is made of the usual phone files, a user mode application (smartcam)and a driver to emulate a webcam (smartcam.ko). The bad news is that drivers can not be released in binary form anymore, unless your system happens to run the kernel version used to compile the driver. smartcam.ko was compiled using kernel version 2.6.24-18-generic If you are not running this version of the kernel you will have to compile the driver yourself.

2. Installation on phone
Just transfer any of the files SmartCamS603rdEd.SIS, SmartCamS602ndEd.SIS that
match your phone on your mobile and follow the installation instructions.

3. Running
Before running smartcam, the driver must be loaded in the kernel; if not the PC application will complain at start time and exit. To load the driver, open a shell as root in src/driver path and type:

/sbin/modprobe videodev
/sbin/insmod smartcam.ko

After this start the application on the PC, start the phone application and connect it to your PC. You should now see video images on the PC application window.

4. 3rd party applications
SmartCam was tested on Ubuntu 8.04, kernel version 2.6.24-18-generic, bluez-utils 3.30-3.

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FaceTime So Andalan iPad 2

After successfully adopted the iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and Mac-based computers, FaceTime began to be introduced on the iPad 2. No wonder if Apple is so enthusiastic about introducing this application. FaceTime is not a very new feature in the world of mobile telecommunications. Since it was first introduced 3G networks, video call to be the most reliable features. But the fact is not very widely used by users, such as in Indonesia. Moreover, the quality of the network that often become obstacles.

However, video calls Apple's version has its own way. FaceTime who first introduced the iPhone 4 utilizing the Internet as a medium. So do not directly use the cellular network like 3G video call which we are familiar. Via VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is FaceTime work. He brought at least four technologies. Among other coding decoding that uses the standard H-264 and ACC. Then the protocol to process the signal using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) and IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force). As for traversing firewalls and NAT using STUN him, TURN, and ICE. Furthermore, to process its real-time encryption and streaming media via RTP and SRTP utilize VoIP.

IPad format, FaceTime become more attractive, because the person you're talking motion picture size can be set-size 9.7-inch wide screen. Although actually, if a Mac is even greater. It is not owned by the video chat facility which is generally only a small resolution and looks cute on a computer screen.

FaceTime Apple purchased from a company called FaceTime Communications is very easy to use. Users only need to have an Apple ID to operate it. List of contacts available for you easily find the other person. Furthermore, as do regular voice calls.

For Apple, FaceTime is a feature multiperangkat. Therefore, the use of FaceTime can be crisscrossed, not merely between the IPAD and IPAD. But can crossing to Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and the latest generation.

Because Internet-based, real connectivity to the server could use the Wi-Fi and cellular networks. However, since the beginning of Steve Jobs was warned-warned that FaceTime only work on Wi-Fi network. including the iPad 2.

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IPad Prices Going Down 100 U.S. Dollars

Apple has introduced iPad 2, Wednesday (02/03/2011). Apple's latest series tablet production that will go on sale in the United States on March 11 next and in 26 other countries began March 25.

Some of the main advantages iPad 2 is thinner than the iPhone 4 and two times faster than previous iPad. It also has a camera, has a black and white color choices, and the same price as the previous iPad.

As a consequence of the launch of the iPad 2, then the price will fall iPad previous series. According to the Dallas Morning News website, from the 499 U.S. dollar, the price of IPAD is now down 100 dollars to 399 U.S. dollars. This price is not cheap, but at least many people happy with its reduction.

While IPAD 2 was launched, in fact Apple has also planned launch of the iPad 3. Predicted iPad 3 will be launched this fall in September, alias only 6 months from now.

Whenever iPad 3 was launched, the price of 2 iPad iPad and later expected to fall. Some people say, at that price the first IPAD might be able to 199 U.S. dollars, down from current 300 U.S. dollars.

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If Just Much Can 3D TV

3D three-dimensional technology at the television screen has become a world trend started last year. Almost all the leading elektroniak manufacturer has released a three-dimensional model of television. So if only television that can display three-dimensional course is no longer something extraordinary.

All television producers competing to add features and advantages of three-dimensional TV products. In addition to the side of excess technical features, the style factor that makes television appearances as characters can match its consumer is also a concern.

One who relies on force as a value-added three-dimensional television is Toshiba of Japan. To design a new model Toshiba REGZA WL700, manufacturer's origin country of the Rising Sun took Jacob Jensen Design, one of Europe's leading designers of electronic products for advanced classes.

Jacob Jensen is the designer of the most famous industrial design in Denmark, born in Copenhagen in 1926. He founded his own design studio, Jacob Jensen Design in 1958. Design studio that specializes in the design of consumer electronics equipment of high-end, modern, and sophisticated, with a minimalist essence, immediate attention of the public.

"Toshiba want to achieve stunning results from the collaborative aesthetic design concepts Denmark and Japan, which will continue to survive as a concept of the future of TV design. This is the first step in entering a new era of Toshiba's design concept Toshiba," said Maya Fransisca, Senior Marketing Manager, PT Toshiba Visual Media Network Indonesia, in a press statement on Wednesday (03/02/2011).

Four major design advantage of the TV is on the frame of a single surface with a TV screen (Invisible Frame), a TV stand that makes the TV seem light and floating (Floating Stand), touch the TV button (Soft Touch), and an elegant glossy chrome ornaments (Sleek Metal).

The concept of collaboration Toshiba-Jacob Jensen Design Tjitrowirjo caught the attention of Alvin, a product designer Indonesia alvinT brand owners design their products are often on display to the world. He said that Indonesia already understand the market trends that are interested, including the trend of electronic goods, gadgets or household purposes. According to him, a strategy combining technology and design that made the Toshiba is a good step to win the hearts of Indonesian consumers.

WL700 Series is available in two sizes, 55 inches and 46 inches. Its thickness is only 29 mm and a screen that is almost without bezel / frame. Features full HD produces very high contrast images with Edge LED lighting system that provides a contrast ratio 7.000.000:1. This TV also features an integrated sub-woofer 10 watts power and integrated features Audyssey EQ to produce a clear sound. This TV series has 2 USB port that supports HD DivX format option, JPEG, and MP3 and HDMI port.

WL700 Series is also designed to help save electricity energy usage. Auto View feature to monitor the level of room lighting and then allow the TV to adjust the light level. There are also features Auto Signal Booster for improving the sensitivity of receiving TV signals or RF (Radio Frequency) is weak, making sharper images even in poor signal reception.

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