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they definitely need to highlight that this isn't just wireless with an arbitrary motion sensor to start the transfer why? end users don't care how it works as
by Harj 17y ago
they definitely need to highlight that this isn't just wireless with an arbitrary motion sensor to start the transfer
why? end users don't care how it works as long as its effortless.
- yesimahuman 17y agoThat's a good point. However, I wonder if users might start feeling as if the bump is pointless and they just want to transfer the data right away, but get frustrated that they have to bump the phones and they aren't sure why.
- silentOpen 17y agoLook at how bluetooth connectivity is handled and then tell me that the bump isn't an improvement. It's a logical action for the result. I do think it's funny that it requires a net connection and geo-data, though. Very clever on their part to become middleman and privy to all this data. Where's the version that runs over wifi or bluetooth?
- jmintz 17y agowe have been amazed how much people love the bump interaction. lots of people bump just to see it work and then don't transfer anything. most mobile wlan chipsets (including the iphone's) don't support adhoc (so would need router) and bluetooth sucks, it is inconsistent and unreliable (even between identical phones).
- jmintz 17y agowe have decided to not highlight the complexity of our technology. most users think it is bluetooth or magic (seriously). for most people understanding doesn't add value. for those it does, we made the faq. :)
- yesimahuman 17y agoI think the reason I didn't get it is because you guys did a damn clever thing with the bumps. I couldn't find the answer, I thought you had to set up the connection first and then go on from there. I guess lots of people are okay with magic. Awesome project. Good luck!