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I'm not that interested in the photo sharing side of the Picwing, but it looks like this could become a pretty badass little device for all sorts of networked d

by mojombo 18y ago

I'm not that interested in the photo sharing side of the Picwing, but it looks like this could become a pretty badass little device for all sorts of networked display/control applications. Will the OS or API be open for hackers to develop and deploy their own applications? If so, I could totally get on board with this.

echamussy 18y ago
Yes, we are planning to release an API to develop new applications for the frame. We have done some work already in that regard but we want to have something very solid before releasing it.
- mojombo 18y ago
  Awesome. The other thing, and I expect you have this in mind already, is that if I were to buy one, I'd want a thinner more modern bezel instead of a picture-framey one. Are you planning to make different styles/colors available in the future?
  - edawerd 18y ago
    Def. We'd like to have something that looks a lot slicker in the future.
noonespecial 18y ago
I'd like to embed them in my walls and use them as control points for my x10 home automation system (already controlled by linux pc and web browser), to view the video feeds off my security cameras, and to control the entertainment systems. Count me in for 5 or so of the next run!
bprater 18y ago
Yep, I think that you guys may have just created a great hackable device when you thought all you had was a digital picture frame. Let hacker's thrive. Give them a great, juicy section of your website. If nothing else, put up a wiki stat, so folks can start talking!
- mojombo 18y ago
  Totally. I'd love to see the technical specs of the device. Screen size and resolution, CPU, RAM, storage, networking capabilities, ports, etc.
chriskelley 18y ago
I have a family member who has autism. The thought has been expressed to me that although he is capable of completing tasks on his own, he often gets sidetracked and will (for example) get to the sink, but forget he's there to brush his teeth. It would be very helpful for him if there was some sort of 'call-to-action' when he enters an area of the house, i.e. a video previously recorded of him brushing his teeth comes on to the screen and he thinks 'oh yeah, brush my teeth!'. Being able to hack with these and scatter them about the house, add some sort of discovery capabilities (bluetooth enabled wristband? Seperate controller with webcam doing facial recognition? Now we're talkin...) and we're off to the races. Seems like there are a ton of applications for this, great work!
danw 18y ago
It looks like the Chumby is a good open hackable alternative

by mojombo 18y ago

echamussy 18y ago

Yes, we are planning to release an API to develop new applications for the frame. We have done some work already in that regard but we want to have something very solid before releasing it.

mojombo 18y ago
Awesome. The other thing, and I expect you have this in mind already, is that if I were to buy one, I'd want a thinner more modern bezel instead of a picture-framey one. Are you planning to make different styles/colors available in the future?
- edawerd 18y ago
  Def. We'd like to have something that looks a lot slicker in the future.

noonespecial 18y ago

I'd like to embed them in my walls and use them as control points for my x10 home automation system (already controlled by linux pc and web browser), to view the video feeds off my security cameras, and to control the entertainment systems. Count me in for 5 or so of the next run!

bprater 18y ago

Yep, I think that you guys may have just created a great hackable device when you thought all you had was a digital picture frame. Let hacker's thrive. Give them a great, juicy section of your website. If nothing else, put up a wiki stat, so folks can start talking!

mojombo 18y ago
Totally. I'd love to see the technical specs of the device. Screen size and resolution, CPU, RAM, storage, networking capabilities, ports, etc.

chriskelley 18y ago

I have a family member who has autism. The thought has been expressed to me that although he is capable of completing tasks on his own, he often gets sidetracked and will (for example) get to the sink, but forget he's there to brush his teeth. It would be very helpful for him if there was some sort of 'call-to-action' when he enters an area of the house, i.e. a video previously recorded of him brushing his teeth comes on to the screen and he thinks 'oh yeah, brush my teeth!'. Being able to hack with these and scatter them about the house, add some sort of discovery capabilities (bluetooth enabled wristband? Seperate controller with webcam doing facial recognition? Now we're talkin...) and we're off to the races. Seems like there are a ton of applications for this, great work!

danw 18y ago

It looks like the Chumby is a good open hackable alternative