I don’t know about you, but every time I’m in an airport I find it almost impossible to keep up with all of the necessary paperwork: my passport, tickets, itinerary, boarding passes, etc. It would sure be great if someone would invent a simple electronic method of capturing all this information — something that could be easily carried in a coat pocket, with no paperwork, no tickets or boarding passes.
Wait a minute; they already have. It’s called your cell phone.
According to news.com, Continental airlines is currently experimenting with a new system that allows passengers to check in using their cell phone, and have an electronic boarding pass sent directly to their phones, allowing them to pass through airport security and board their flight without using any paper tickets or passes whatsoever.
Other airlines, including Continental, Delta, and American have already allowed passengers to check in the other cell phone, but they were still required to print out a ticket or boarding pass before being allowed through security and onto the plane. Continental’s new strategy is an entirely electronic ticketing and boarding process, that will use no paper at all.
So far, Continental’s passengers seem to be responding very favorably to the cell phone check-in and boarding pass process. Research shows that more and more travellers have been printing their boarding passes from their home computers to avoid the long flight check-in lines. But for those traveling on business or in a strange town for the first time, it is not always easy to access a printer.
By digitizing the entire process, and having both your ticket and your boarding pass linked to your cell phone, passengers can simply arrive at the airport and go directly to security. After that, they simply board the plane using the electronic boarding pass on their cell phone. It certainly sounds like a much quicker process than most of us go through when trying to make a flight.
So far, Continental is only using the cell phone ticket and boarding pass procedure on flights from the airline’s hub in Houston. But the results so far been very positive, so the airline will likely expand the service to other airports by late spring.
how to Use your Mobile Phone as a Boarding Pass
owTo Use your mobile phone as a remote control for your Ubuntu system
Have you ever been attending presentations envying all the time the guy in front using his mobile phone to switch the slides? Or dreamed of sitting on the sofa and controlling your music player without having to go to the computer?
At least I did and so I searched on the net for possible solutions. Most of the projects are either outdated, only work for certain phones or certain software on the computer. Finally I discovered anyremote from Mike Fedotov, which you can download from the project's site at sourceforge:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/anyremote/
The great thing is that it works for different connections like bluetooth, infrared or serial cable (though I only tested bluetooth) and, according to the project notes, for all kinds of phones. Several configuration files for different software, e.g. amarok, xmms, etc. are included, and it is easy to write new ones.
NB:
- This was tested on Ubuntu 6.10 (32bit).
- There is also the KDE version kAnyRemote, which provides a little panel applet to change configuration files. I also tried this flavor, as I have KDE installed. But I'll focus on anyremote, the CLI version, as it has the same functionality, and you don't need to install any KDE libraries.
- I only describe using bluetooth and assume you have already set up a bluetooth connection between your computer and your phone.
- I assume you have a java enabled phone (JSR-82), I haven't investigated yet how this works if your phone doesn't support java.
- This post will be edited if questions or suggestions come up.
- Install dependencies
I can't tell you exactly what you need, because I encountered only one missing package, and that was libbluetooth-dev. I guess you need the bluetooth libraries for compilation even if you'll use another kind of connection. So I'll simply list all the blue* packages that are installed on my system. Corrections considering unnecessary packages or missing packages are welcome! You can either use synaptic or aptitude or apt-get on the command line to install the packages, so for instance you have to enter:Code:$ sudo aptitude install checkinstall gcc build-essential other_missing_packages
- gcc
- build-essential
- bluetooth
- bluez-cups
- bluez-hcidump
- bluez-passkey-gnome
- bluez-pin
- bluez-utils
- gnome-bluetooth
- libbluetooth2
- libbluetooth2-dev
- Install anyremote
In case you have already compiled from source code before, this is nothing new to you. If not: Don't be afraid, there is no dark magic involvedAfter downloading anyremote-*.tar.gz, go to the download directory, decompress the file, change to the now extracted directory and prepare for installation:
Now, I advise you to have checkinstall installed, this will allow you to easily remove anyremote later on.Code:$ tar xvzf anyremote-*.tar.gz
$ cd anyremote-*
$ ./configure
$ makeWe install it:Code:$ sudo aptitude install checkinstall
Code:$ sudo checkinstall
or, if checkinstall is not available
$ sudo make install - Install the Java client
The anyremote directory we extracted earlier contains the phone client file anyRemote.jar. Install this on your phone, either by sending it via bluetooth or by using a data cable.
$ anyremote -f anyremote-2.6/cfg-examples/Server-style/adminExample.cfg &
The author is very cooperative and likes to hear from you if you used his program successfully with a phone not yet on his list on this page: http://anyremote.sourceforge.net/doc-html/intro.html. But let's try to keep questions concerning installation and such here in the forum.
how to Use your mobile phone to check your impact on climate change
The news
mobGAS©® is a new mobile phone application available in 21 European languages that allows users to see how their daily choices are impacting on climate change. This smart technology is fun to use, offers practical tips and demonstrates to users that climate change is not just a distant issue for others to tackle, but something that they too can really influence.The background
Although easy to download and use, mobGAS is a sophisticated application that calculates an individual's emissions of the three main greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide CO2, methane CH4, and nitrous oxide N2O. It does so by compiling basic information inputted by the user on, for example, how they regulated their heating, what means of transport they took or the household appliances they used. Calculations of individual emissions of greenhouse gases can be accessed by users at the touch of a button at any time of the day. A users-diary of daily, weekly and yearly emissions can be securely registered on a dedicated website that allows them to compare their results with other country or world averages. The application also includes an animation reflecting the user's contribution to the Kyoto Protocol target.Press release
European Commission scientists launch first mobile application that uses your mobile phone to track your carbon footprint DE EN FR IT PTBackground documents
mobGAS©®: presentation of the applicationPictures
Graphical material
how to Use your mobile phone as a wireless modem
- Connect to the Internet over GPRS using the WAP browser in your telephone
- Connect your Macintosh to your mobile phone over IrDA or Bluetooth.
Once you can do these two things, you can set up your computer to use the telephone as a wireless modem to connect to the Internet.
Important: GPRS data services and Internet access are typically optional offerings. Ask your mobile phone operator about GPRS availability in your area, and what the subscription fees and service charges are.
Using your mobile phone as a wireless modem
Once you have made the appropriate network settings on your Mac, you can use your mobile phone as a wireless modem.
- Ask your mobile phone operator for the network settings necessary to use your GPRS mobile phone as a modem. In some cases, you'll use the same network settings that your phone uses. In others, you may need to get network settings specific for computers. Typically, these settings include:
- GPRS dial-up number
- User ID
- Password
- IP Address
- DNS Address
- other advanced settings such as authentication, data compression, header compression, and quality of service
- From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
- From the View menu, choose Network.
- Choose New Location from the Location pop-up menu.
- Type a name for the new location such as "Wireless Modem".
- Choose "Network Port Configurations" from the Show pop-up menu.
- Make sure the "USB Bluetooth Modem Adapter" is enabled. Deselect the ports or interfaces you aren't using in this location, such as "Built-in Ethernet", and "Internal Modem".
- Click Apply Now.
- Choose "USB Bluetooth Modem Adapter" from the Show pop-up menu.
- Click the TCP/IP tab, if necessary. Choose "Using PPP" from the configure pop-up menu, and enter the DNS numbers and search domains as provided by your mobile phone operator.
- Click the PPP tab, and enter the account name, password, and telephone number as provided by your mobile phone operator.
- Click PPP Options. A sheet appears. Click "Use TCP header compression" to disable this option, and click OK. Your operator may be able to tell you if you can leave this option turned on or not.
- Click the Bluetooth Modem tab, and choose a mobile phone model that closely resembles yours from the Modem pop-up menu. In some cases, your mobile phone operator may provide a specific modem script for you to use.
- Click Apply Now.
- From the View menu, choose Bluetooth.
- Click the Settings tab, and select "Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar" to enable that option, if necessary.
- Make your mobile phone "discoverable" to other Bluetooth devices, or turn on Bluetooth communication. See the documentation that came with your phone for instructions.
- Choose "Search for phones" from the Bluetooth menu bar item, and select your phone, which you have already paired.
- Once your phone and Mac are connected, open the Internet Connect application.
- Click connect. Your telephone should connect to your mobile phone operator, and in 10 to 20 seconds, you should be able to use the Internet.
how to Use your mobile phone as a metal detector
Apparently, this Android-based metal detector application really does work! According to readers of Android Guys, it likely uses the G1 handset's built-in compass...or it could be that metal has an effect on the electromagnetic fields around the device and thus causes detectable fluctuations in the signal strength of its GSM radio.
how to customize the se phone by flashing
1. Download XS++ v 3.1!! Backup Your GDFS And Also INSTAL USB FLASH DRIVERS !! Read Here
2. Connecting phone to XS++
Shutdown phone . Reinsert Battery. (don’t start phone)
Then Click on Connect in XS++ and holding C button on your phone connect your phone to Computer to USB cable and don’t leave C button until XS++ detects your phone and requests you to leave C button.
On the Left Side of the XS++ it gives details of your phone. Read it !
EROM CID 52 are must ! or else stop right here !
This is the general way of connecting phone to XS++ every time you connect phone to XS++ this is how you have to connect !
3. Folder Creating Instructions and My Terminology !
If i say upload files to location own_custpack/tpa/preset/system/desktop/flash/
then u must create a folders like this
1. create “own_custpack” folder in the XS++.exe directory.
2. open “own_custpack” folder and create “tpa” folder.
3. open “tpa” folder and create “preset” folder.
4. open “preset” folder and create “system” folder.
5. open “system” folder and create “desktop” folder.
6. open “desktop” folder and create flash folder.
7. open “flash” folder and paste all .swf files you want.
8. then flash using xs++
You can also upload files using FAR MANAGER !! Follow here !!!
4. Using XS++ !
We use XS++ to upload files to phone’s File System
Shutdown phone, in XS++ Click Connect phone, Reinsert battry, holding C connect phone. Then in XS++ Main window Check customize file system option and in select phone model option you must choose own_custpack
Then when you press flash button, XS++ uploads the contents of own_custpack folder to the phone’s file system.
You can also use FSX Method to Upload files to phone FS instead of own_custpack method
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5. Flash Menus
Download Flash Menus From My Site Download Area and also Se-nse Download Area
You can also download Flash Menus From Topse Download Area
Working of Flash Menus
Flash Menu have to parts. A Theme file .thm and a Flash File .swf
The flash .swf file must be uploaded to the phone’s file system and then theme .thm file must be copied to the phone’s Memory Card.
Ever Flash Menu must have a matching theme to use with. Or Else we will need to pair a .swf file and a .thm file to use them. Download the guide to couple flash menus.
After downloading flash menu copy the .swf files to flash folder
own_custpack/tpa/preset/system/desktop/flash/*** .swf files her***
and upload using own_custpack
Later Copy .thm files to M2 card !
Remember u must flash only the .swf files !
many 176×220 flash menu Click here
Flash Menu 240×320 ( for w580i w880 etc )
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6. Walkman 2 skins ( Click here to check out )
upload skin folder to this location in phone’s FS
own_custpack\TPA\SYSTEM\MULTIMEDIA\MP\SKIN\**skin folder here**
if skins are already placed then just flash
NOTE : Walkman 2 Skins Only for W Series phones ! k790/800/810 use Walkman 1 Skins !!
Again here you must use skins according to phone resolution !!
Download skins from Topse Russia or Se-nse Download Area or From My Website.
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7. Flash Wallpapers
Just download and copy them to Memory Card as usual as u copy music to M2 Card
U can set them as wallpapers as u set pictures as wallpapers. And if your phone supports flash wallpapers then you can set them as wallpaper. You can download many from Topse Russia ! ——————————————————————————————————————————
8. Acoustics
Acoustics control the music quality and loudness !
For db2000, db2010 you must use apf acousitcs and for db2020 phone you must use zapf acoustics
here are few zpaf acoustics
w880 acoustics
download w880 originals : very good quality and good treble
http://www.esnips.com/doc/60fc56ef-39a5-4e…F_Acoustic_W880
Xearo Ma lout have quality and loudness and superb mega bass !
xearo ma loud acoustic : loud and awesome megabass
http://www.esnips.com/doc/8501542b-6962-45…3/xaero_ma_loud
people who don’t like loud acoustics try out w880 acoustics ! and i use w880i .. coz i just hate loud music.. i like the low music in the background..!
download acoustics of your choice
upload acoutics to this directory using XS++
own_custpack/ifs/settings/acoustic/**** zapf files here ****
Check here for more acoustics
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9. Camera drivers
Using new camera drivers you can improve the picture quality of your picture ! Also these new camera drivers have new features. This is a must check out.
download camera drivers then
own_custpack/ifs/settings/camera/***camera driver file here****
Download Camera Drivers From ESATO ! That’s the place for camera drivers disucssion and research
Camera drivers for k750, w810, k550i,w610,k800,k790,k810 etc are all available at Esato !
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10. Visualizations !
Walkman 2 Player Supports Visulizations ! Download Visualization from the below link and flash them in !
Each Visulization will have two files. One AVX file and an Image file.
upload to
.avx files to own_custpack\TPA\PRESET\SYSTEM\multimedia\AV
starting image file in i.e the png or the image to own_custpack\TPA\PRESET\SYSTEM\multimedia\AV_DATA
Visuals Research Thread ! This Thread has many visulization
Visualization for 176×220 and 240×320 phones are both the same.
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Information : You must use flash menu according to your phone’s screen resolution
Guide Valid for all db2000 db2010 db2020 with any of the following CID 36,49,52.
Connect your phone to XS++ and it will give the information in the left column and you can verify
All Se Flashing Tools download
Download XS++ , Setool 2 lite and Far Manager from that site our 4shared folder !
http://seflashing.4shared.com
IMPORTANT: From now on you can download many Firmwares for many many phones for free from SeUsers.
You can download lots of Firmware(Main+FS) for free and easily from share2flash.
You can download lots of CDA/Custpack/Customization pack from Se-nse Download Area.
Topse Russia >> Topse Russia Has a Very Good Download Area ! Register and Download Anything you Want ! Softwares, Firmwares , Skins, Flash Menu and More.
XS++ Version 3.1 > Download
FarManager > Download
SeTool 2 Lite 1.11 > Download
Cybershot 4shared Folder >> http://cybershot.4shared.com/
This Folder has quite a lot of stuff >> http://k550.4shared.com/
Depeha’s Blog ! has lots of Cool Stuff !! http://walkmans.wordpress.com/
Lots of Firmwares and Other Downloads at sek750.extra.hu. For all Phones
Register at topse in English using this English link >> http://topse.ru/registration_eng.html
Flash Lite Tutorial ! And Some Cool Flash Menus and Wallpapers Check Out here
Download Clip Art and Frames for your SE camera ! From here !
