Wishlist/custom input on computer
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− | + | The idea is to create virtual buttons on the phone when plugged into a computer so the phone can be used as a joystick or a volume control slider. | |
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== Different types that might be made == | == Different types that might be made == | ||
− | + | * Joystick with a d-pad/ 2-4 buttons or something where one can put the keys any where see http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/77ba/ | |
− | + | * Hot keys with the ability to launch other programs ect. see http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/88ee/ | |
− | + | * Use Accelerometer (if included) as an input device such as the wiimote with glovepie | |
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+ | * a slider to easily control volume ect.? | ||
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==GUI== | ==GUI== | ||
Before plugged in to computer the user could open the program and then choose which input device to use | Before plugged in to computer the user could open the program and then choose which input device to use | ||
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== Cons/concerns== | == Cons/concerns== | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:27, 31 August 2008
The idea is to create virtual buttons on the phone when plugged into a computer so the phone can be used as a joystick or a volume control slider.
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[edit] Different types that might be made
- Joystick with a d-pad/ 2-4 buttons or something where one can put the keys any where see http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/77ba/
- Hot keys with the ability to launch other programs ect. see http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/88ee/
- Use Accelerometer (if included) as an input device such as the wiimote with glovepie
- a slider to easily control volume ect.?
[edit] GUI
Before plugged in to computer the user could open the program and then choose which input device to use
[edit] Pros
- customizable hot keys could be used to input non-English type such as ö or Ä ect.