I recently had an idea for an Android app, and possibly accessory. Turn on the flash LED and use the camera like the sensor in an optical mouse, to detect motion compared to the table. This might require a custom case with a lens and spacers. I would pay money for this, and I bet many others would.
Sorry if I am posting in the wrong section.
aselker said:
I recently had an idea for an Android app, and possibly accessory. Turn on the flash LED and use the camera like the sensor in an optical mouse, to detect motion compared to the table. This might require a custom case with a lens and spacers. I would pay money for this, and I bet many others would.
Sorry if I am posting in the wrong section.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sounds like a cool idea. yeah defo special case though or scratched up phone. probally would'nt use it much but a cool feature
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
Using the light like that isn't healthy for it, better off using an app like this: free mouse app
HunnyBearLewis said:
Using the light like that isn't healthy for it, better off using an app like this: free mouse app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But that app is a trackpad, not a mouse of the sort that you move around.
Is it possible to PWM the flash? If not, you could always attach a $1 LED flashlight to the case.
I would definitely pay money for this. to be able to use my phone as a Bluetooth mouse would be so much better then using the laptop trackpad. with camera + accellerometer/gyro, I would imagine you could get a reasonable level of responsiveness. seems surprisin that this hasn't been done yet.
Related
What exactly are the uses of the trackpad on the dock?
Curious
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
I've had the trackpad disabled since day 1. Don't know why people would want to use it. If you want to use the trackpad, why not just get a netbook or laptop? Why buy a tablet if you're afraid to use the touchscreen?
goodintentions said:
I've had the trackpad disabled since day 1. Don't know why people would want to use it. If you want to use the trackpad, why not just get a netbook or laptop? Why buy a tablet if you're afraid to use the touchscreen?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree. Aside from the fact I don't like using trackpads, the screen is right there. Why would I go to a trackpad when I can just point at what I want ?
When I don't use a bluetooth mouse, I actually use the trackpad... I've found that if you are using the keyboard, it's easier to use the trackpad than reach up the screen every time. It sounds like reaching for the screen isn't a big deal, but I just found it easier to use the trackpad. I just wish Asus would disable the trackpad while typing!
jtrosky said:
When I don't use a bluetooth mouse, I actually use the trackpad... I've found that if you are using the keyboard, it's easier to use the trackpad than reach up the screen every time. It sounds like reaching for the screen isn't a big deal, but I just found it easier to use the trackpad. I just wish Asus would disable the trackpad while typing!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So the trackpad gives you a cursor?
I can see where this would be both useful and unnecessary.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
infazzdar said:
So the trackpad gives you a cursor?
I can see where this would be both useful and unnecessary.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Absolutely - the trackpad works just like a trackpad on a laptop - it even allows you to "tap" to click and has a physical left and right mouse buttons beneth it. I actually find it useful when I don't have a mouse - especially when doing RDP sessions as it gives you finer control....
The trackpad is very useful. See: websites like xda that have ****ty advertisements that popup and cover the screen and require you to hit a very tiny x to close it. Impossible on touchscreen, easy with trckpad.
Gary13579 said:
The trackpad is very useful. See: websites like xda that have ****ty advertisements that popup and cover the screen and require you to hit a very tiny x to close it. Impossible on touchscreen, easy with trckpad.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hahahaha. I've been using an anti-ad script for so long I forgot there are even ads on this website.
I like the trackpad because it doesn't get my screen all icky with fingerprints. And yeah, web browsing is often made easier by having a small cursor. I browse almost exclusively in desktop mode, so most of the UI elements show up tiny.
earlyberd said:
I like the trackpad because it doesn't get my screen all icky with fingerprints. And yeah, web browsing is often made easier by having a small cursor. I browse almost exclusively in desktop mode, so most of the UI elements show up tiny.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
same like me, just using it for tiny links like the pages in forums.
otherwise i use the screen
greetings
its the best of both worlds surely!!
at least we have the option to use the trackpad if we want, plenty of other tablets owners dont have that option, lets be thankful for what we have here eh?
;-)
Hey all, I need some help. I need a camera app or even a system tweak that will allow me to adjust the flash setting of the camera. Currently, we only have ON, OFF or AUTO. There should be an option for soft flash as well. I try taking pictures of my 5 month old niece and every photo I take of her, her eyes are closed because of the bright as hell flash we have on our phones. Any help would be appreciated.
Anyone know of any?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
How about taping a piece of white paper over the flash?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
Wow..... Next idea.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
adv1sory said:
Wow..... Next idea.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You do realize clear tape and/or thin white paper actually does work on cameras, right? No, you wouldn't know because your an ass and dismissed an idea without even asking questions.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
Im not an ass, I just dont believe in sticking crap to my note when I'm sure there could be a software solution to the idea. NEXT!
Found this online....
HTC has an alternative API that supports this, however it's only on HTC Sense devices, and as of Gingerbread they've changed the permissions so it's only for their Flashlight app, not third party ones (unless you use root).
But on 2.2 HTC devices you can use it by writing a string to /sys/devices/platform/flashlight.0/leds/flashlight/brightness. This controls if the LED is on and how bright it is. For maximum brightness write "128\n", half brightness write "64\n". Easy to test from adb shell:
echo "128" > /sys/devices/platform/flashlight.0/leds/flashlight/brightness
And finally turn it off by writing "0\n" there.
Would Devs be able to use this info to create a system tweak to provide options for the flash intensity for the user?
adv1sory said:
Im not an ass, I just dont believe in sticking crap to my note when I'm sure there could be a software solution to the idea. NEXT!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The way you responded was pretty douchey, just saying. Especially since it's a valid idea. You could cut a tiny square of matte scotch tape to stick on the flash and you wouldn't even notice it on your phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
welchertc said:
The way you responded was pretty douchey, just saying. Especially since it's a valid idea. You could cut a tiny square of matte scotch tape to stick on the flash and you wouldn't even notice it on your phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Originally Posted by adv1sory
Im not an ass, I just dont believe in sticking crap to my note when I'm sure there could be a software solution to the idea. NEXT!
1-starred for ignoring fixes that you asked for, NEXT!
jwood55812 said:
1-starred for ignoring fixes that you asked for, NEXT!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So if I had signal issues, would you recommend I shove an antenna in my headphone jack?
adv1sory said:
So if I had signal issues, would you recommend I shove an antenna in my headphone jack?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Put a piece of thin tissue over the flash. This is an easy thing to do especially if you have a case on your device. Stop being a **** to people, atleast they are tryin to give you a solution to your problem. You should thank them not lash out at them.
You're right. I apologize to all that i have offended.
Now can we have a solution to this problem that doesn't require adhesive or paper or anything even close to this type of solution. Please, only software related solutions.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
In OP's defense; they did ask for software or app tweaks, not physical mods.
In defense of the other responders; using white plastic and/or cheap invisible tape IS a method used even by professional photogs to get that soft, dreamy glow. As mentioned in another post, if you have a case and are needing a semi-permanent solution, cut a small square out of a shopping bag. Use layers and different color bags to achieve the results that you're looking for.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
The best solution is to take the picture of your niece in the day time WITHOUT Flash. Problem solved. Pictures with flash have little quality compared to daytime captures IMO.
My gf hates that I keep closing my eyes when taking pictures with flash at night. I guess I will bring sunglasses with me at all times.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
Take pictures with out flash in lighted areas
then you can maybe use filters or a camera app that can give you different filters to enhance the brightness of the picture
in dark areas idk ....it is a bright flash and dont know of any apps/mods to dim the flash
and i wouldnt stick anything to my Note either
it hurts to have it in a case but i have to protect it lol
jayRokk said:
Take pictures with out flash in lighted areas
then you can maybe use filters or a camera app that can give you different filters to enhance the brightness of the picture
in dark areas idk ....it is a bright flash and dont know of any apps/mods to dim the flash
and i wouldnt stick anything to my Note either
it hurts to have it in a case but i have to protect it lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And that's why I responded the way I did before. I'm OCD about keeping my phone immaculate and sticking things to it makes me cringe.
Now there has to be a solution. I prefer taking pictures with flash indoors because if not, i notice the pics turn out pixelated. (in my home atleast)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
According one of the headlines on the main page of XDA, "Dim Capacitive Buttons on HTC Rezound Running Sense 4". A dev was able to dim the captivate buttons on the HTC Rezound and we can't figure out how to dim the flash?
adv1sory said:
According one of the headlines on the main page of XDA, "Dim Capacitive Buttons on HTC Rezound Running Sense 4". A dev was able to dim the captivate buttons on the HTC Rezound and we can't figure out how to dim the flash?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't see how they are related. You can dim the capacitive buttons on the atrix as well. I don't think there is huge demand for dimming the flash...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using XDA
Let me understand the problem
Niece is only available for pictures at night and or in dark basements...?
Solution:
Just carry a halogen flashlight with you at all times, or a candle is good too but could burn if placed too close to skin
If the flashlight is too bright for her eyes you can cut a piece of tape and cover the lense..
Now is good and your note doesn't have any glue from tape.. Problem solved, Leave a "thanks" bellow please.
NEEEEEEEEEXXXXXXTTTTTTTT!!
Send from the Noteorious BIG 5.3" Bell Canada
Hey guys, wat you think about this: http://www.microphonelens.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nnSdjcxYm8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt4Iq7SUbcA
I liked, anybody here bought it yet?
Intriguing...
Sent from my SM-N900V
well macro on the note 3 sadly just plain SUCKS hard core. SO ordered. will post pics vid review once I get it I LOVE shooting macro
Keep us updated!
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
In general, problems with macros are: it's hard to get enough light, very shallow focus, hard to hand held without shake and with x15 magnification, probably a lot of distortion, so I would be surprised if it worked well, but sure, let us know how it comes out.
Looks like a lens pickup from a cd drive. These were used in projects for the iphones for the same purposes to.
Holding still enough locating the spot you want, adjusting height is frustrating unless you have a stand for it.
The it's unlike to be matched to the notes cam, so either you use only part of the sensor or the lense ...... just the usual problems with optics.
and how often can you safely de-/attach it, how do you center it.
I bought for fun a 40x microscope addon for ~3€ with whiteh/UV LED, and thats why I wrote the above.
Use of similar lenses of defect CD-drives have been described for the iphones.
snn47 said:
Looks like a lens pickup from a cd drive. These were used in projects for the iphones for the same purposes to.
Holding still enough locating the spot you want, adjusting height is frustrating unless you have a stand for it.
The it's unlike to be matched to the notes cam, so either you use only part of the sensor or the lense ...... just the usual problems with optics.
and how often can you safely de-/attach it, how do you center it.
I bought for fun a 40x microscope addon for ~3€ with whiteh/UV LED, and thats why I wrote the above.
Use of similar lenses of defect CD-drives have been described for the iphones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's exactly what it is, an acrylic asphere used for cd/dvd players. The collimator from a dollar store laser pointer should work as well.
If you are interested in the finger print scanner for the galaxy s5, but at the same time you are also interested in protecting your $650 investment, you may run into problems.
3rd party cases such as otterbox or body glove impede the motion of whatever finger you use to unlock your device. The reason being that all of the cases have a ridge the causes your finger to move up premature to the scanner recognizing your finger print. Although it will work in some cases, it is not nearly as efficient as if you were using no case at all. I have already contacted a samsung representative as well as otterbox to see what is going to be done about this seemingly noticeable flaw.
So bottom line, if you are going to buy a 3rd party full protection case for your galaxy s5, take note that the finger print scanner will produce unsatisfactory results.Let me know if you guys have found a case that takes into consideration the fingerprint scanner, or what ways you have remedied this problem.
Please thank if this post helped you, or informed you.
nubsgohard said:
If you are interested in the finger print scanner for the galaxy s5, but at the same time you are also interested in protecting your $650 investment, you may run into problems.
3rd party cases such as otterbox or body glove impede the motion of whatever finger you use to unlock your device. The reason being that all of the cases have a ridge the causes your finger to move up premature to the scanner recognizing your finger print. Although it will work in some cases, it is not nearly as efficient as if you were using no case at all. I have already contacted a samsung representative as well as otterbox to see what is going to be done about this seemingly noticeable flaw.
So bottom line, if you are going to buy a 3rd party full protection case for your galaxy s5, take note that the finger print scanner will produce unsatisfactory results.Let me know if you guys have found a case that takes into consideration the fingerprint scanner, or what ways you have remedied this problem.
Please thank if this post helped you, or informed you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably most cases that aren't military grade, should be fine.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
daxecutioner24 said:
Probably most cases that aren't military grade, should be fine.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Even basic cases have a ridge to them, such as bumpers.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
nubsgohard said:
Even basic cases have a ridge to them, such as bumpers.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't had issues with any of the cases I bought. Slim or not. Besides fingerprint is halfway broken
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
Not sure if this is too off topic, but the fingerprint scanner in general seems to be more a gimmick and not terribly refined. The setup always goes super smooth, then it's almost like I grow prosthetic fingertips and I can no longer get into my phone using what's recorded. I've defaulted to a pattern just cause I can do that easier/faster.
suckerjones said:
Not sure if this is too off topic, but the fingerprint scanner in general seems to be more a gimmick and not terribly refined. The setup always goes super smooth, then it's almost like I grow prosthetic fingertips and I can no longer get into my phone using what's recorded. I've defaulted to a pattern just cause I can do that easier/faster.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is a valid point. I do not think that Samsung should have put a fingerprint scanner just yet, they should have made improvements and implemented it in a later device. I believe they did rushed to put it in just because they did not want to let apple beat them in a category... But since they did, we have to make use the best we can with it. I try to use it, but it just becomes annoying when you find yourself swiping 3 or 4 times just to unlock your phone. I will probably resort to a pattern unlock as well.
nubsgohard said:
I do not think that Samsung should have put a fingerprint scanner just yet, they should have made improvements and implemented it in a later device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This doesn't make sense! That's like saying they shouldn't have made a galaxy and just went straight to galaxy s2. I agree it should have been refined and thought out better but even if they had skipped it on the s5 and put it on note 4, or s6 and it still is designed like it is now, people would complain. I rather have it now working like it does than not have the feature at all. Think about it! It works, just not so well one-handed, but Samsung does not state it to be a one-handed feature. It works nearly 100% when I use it as the animation and Samsung designed it to.
I wish they had made it an actual touch and hold though,not swipe. (Apple lawsuit)
Ideas:
They could have made the home button take up the whole space from screen to bottom of phone and still kept it rectangular, and made it more flush without increasing the bezel size, for hold to scan.
Put it in the back or recent button instead, just as they are now, just long press to scan.
Samsung owes me for this one here!!! A solar panel back with finger print scanner/heart rate monitor all in one. Charge by light in day, plug in at night!
Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk
tenxo said:
This doesn't make sense! That's like saying they shouldn't have made a galaxy and just went straight to galaxy s2. I agree it should have been refined and thought out better but even if they had skipped it on the s5 and put it on note 4, or s6 and it still is designed like it is now, people would complain. I rather have it now working like it does than not have the feature at all. Think about it! It works, just not so well one-handed, but Samsung does not state it to be a one-handed feature. It works nearly 100% when I use it as the animation and Samsung designed it to.
I wish they had made it an actual touch and hold though,not swipe. (Apple lawsuit)
Ideas:
They could have made the home button take up the whole space from screen to bottom of phone and still kept it rectangular, and made it more flush without increasing the bezel size, for hold to scan.
Put it in the back or recent button instead, just as they are now, just long press to scan.
Samsung owes me for this one here!!! A solar panel back with finger print scanner/heart rate monitor all in one. Charge by light in day, plug in at night!
Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How are you comparing a feature not being included to a whole phone not being released? Terrible analogy. It does make sense. Seems to me Samsung wanted to be the "me too" in the scanner realm, just like with the S Voice. Both inferior to Apple. They should have waited, if it's this broken and yes it is broken. Works about half the time.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
daxecutioner24 said:
How are you comparing a feature not being included to a whole phone not being released? Terrible analogy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you look, you will see that I had thanked his post as I agreed with some of his feelings, as was written in my post. I quoted what I didn't agree with, and explained my thoughts on it.
I didn't know this was a paper in ENG/LIT class; You are the teacher? Shall I point out the issues with your punctuations, sentence structure, etc...? Their is no written law of what one can use as an "analogy". The point I was trying to make was obviously received by you. Analogy Def. = "a comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification".
daxecutioner24 said:
It does make sense. Seems to me Samsung wanted to be the "me too" in the scanner realm, just like with the S Voice. Both inferior to Apple. They should have waited, if it's this broken and yes it is broken. Works about half the time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Again this is a very subjective comment. If it works "half the time" for you how/when is it "broken". So if you cant get it to work consistently others should not have the use of the feature at all? To be fair; I tried using it for unlocking the device one-handed and I gave up on it like the OP did because I was more consistent and faster using the pin to unlock. This doesn't mean its "broken" or should have been abandoned. Should we not use the heart rate monitor because it requires you to be still in order to work? They added waterproofing is it perfect? My sole point is that I commend Samsung and ALL manufactures for adding any, and all that they can, as long as it can be turned off and is not forced upon us to use. This is how progress happens.
Thanks for your response.
Sent from my SM-G900T using XDA Free mobile app
Is there any way to get the notification to light up when the phone is face up? And if not how hard would that be to implement in an app? That notification light is real slick imo its just such a shame I never place my phone upside down like that.
dsljk2009 said:
Is there any way to get the notification to light up when the phone is face up? And if not how hard would that be to implement in an app? That notification light is real slick imo its just such a shame I never place my phone upside down like that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
"its just such a shame I never place my phone upside down like that" HAHAHA me neither !!!!
I certainly wont be putting my screen onto the desk to get potentially scratched. Its a shame there isn't an option to allow it to glow when face up.
djwilliams100 said:
I certainly wont be putting my screen onto the desk to get potentially scratched. Its a shame there isn't an option to allow it to glow when face up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Shouldn't it be possible as a third party app? It doesn't seem like too difficult of a task but then again my programming experience is limited
there are 2 apps in the store i found. Hope one of them works for you
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.golgorz.edgecolornotification
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zds.edge
dsljk2009 said:
Is there any way to get the notification to light up when the phone is face up? And if not how hard would that be to implement in an app? That notification light is real slick imo its just such a shame I never place my phone upside down like that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kev Lav said:
"its just such a shame I never place my phone upside down like that" HAHAHA me neither !!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
djwilliams100 said:
I certainly wont be putting my screen onto the desk to get potentially scratched. Its a shame there isn't an option to allow it to glow when face up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
dsljk2009 said:
Shouldn't it be possible as a third party app? It doesn't seem like too difficult of a task but then again my programming experience is limited
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately these all require the phone's entire screen to be on. I don't think, with stock firmware and kernal, that we would be able to have Samsung's feature work as it should with the phone facing up. It would be nice tho, since we could have it only use the edge of the screen and save power.
Why on earth did Samsung decide on face down.
Sent from my SM-T700 using XDA Free mobile app
obsydian said:
Why on earth did Samsung decide on face down.
Sent from my SM-T700 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seriously. Especially when it probably took more work to limit it than it would have to make it not matter.