Aikon is a web site which reviews all thinks to do with Nokia Phones. (Aikon is NOKIA spelt backwards) They wrote a nice review of Phone StreamFX software recently.

http://www.aikon.ch/7650/

In German and English

We often wondered about this…in a science fiction sort of way. So it seems that someone has actually set up a gun on the internet and is shooting stuff guided by webcam. Illinois state has banned it. Good.

http://www.wsiltv.com/p/news_details.php?newsID=1785&type=top

http://www.vringo.com/

This looks cool. It is something you can do with the camera and video feature on your phone….but its not a video call. Interesting.

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Not everyone needs security cameras for their home, and even less so a whole CCTV camera set-up, but you might be surprised how useful security cameras are when it comes time to access the tapes on your security camera systems in case of a break-in.

Quintura is a search engine that works by making a cloud.

Here is a link to a search for “webcam software”

Different results come up when you move the focus of the cloud to a different query

We have been wondering when we would see Google ads on Mobile and also wondering about how it might work.
Abstract

A method and system for presenting promotional content to a user of a communication device involves receiving information from a communication device, where the information relates to the communication device, and identifying a result relating to the information that is capable of being presented in a plurality of formats on the communication device, and dynamically selecting a format for the result from among the plurality of formats, and presenting the result in the selected format for display by the communication device.

The general trust of the claim (so it seems to me) is that the ads are context specific..ie if you search for something on your mobile..you will be shown an ad that is relevent to your search and your location for example.

Further it is claimed that you will be able to click the and fire of an SMS automatically. This SMS could entitle you to a coupon. Anthor type of ad may bring you to the advertisers mobile web site. Another could simply open an SMS compose window where you can write a message to the advertiser. A further claim referres to plurality of formats which I think is about formating the advert page to suit the phone model.
Read all about it on the US patent office site

My comment? Maybe I am missing something but this sort of thing is routinley done in the Adult content mobile phone industry, I cant understand how a patent could hold, but then I am not Google.

The latest version of StreamFX features a choice of image sizes on the My Cam list and the World Cams list.

There is a choice of small and large images. The large image fills the screen of the phone and bleeds of the side edges. Simply scroll left and right to see the whole image.

The small image size fills the screen according to the width of the phone. You can see the difference in effect below. Refresh rate is slightly faster on the small image setting.

Phone StreamFX features three different types of Cam List

1. World cams – famous cams from around the world
2. EyeSpyFX cams – USB webcams using EyeSpyFX software
3. My Cams – Logon here using a PIN to see your IP security cams

These lists reflect different ways to interact with Phone-StreamFX

1. World cams – famous cams from around the world

This list features cams from around the world inculding the Eiffel Tower and the Washington monument and view from our office window.

2. EyeSpyFX cams – USB webcams using EyeSpyFX software

This list features USB webcams broadcasting using EyeSpyFX webcam software. You can set up your own USB webcam to broadcast here by downloading our software. If you have a Logitech Orbit or a Creatie Live Motion you can view and control the pan tilt feature using the toggle bar on the phone and also set preset positions up. EyeSpyFX customers use their cams for home security monitoring, office and shop monitoring and a variety of other uses. You can password protect your cam for privacy. One cam is used for spoting the Loch Ness Monster

3. My Cams – Logon here using a PIN to see your IP security cams

If you have an IP Cam (Network Camera) you can register it using CamtoMobile.com and then view via the My Cams area. The registrtaion process will provide you with a unique PIN that you can use to Logon. Network Cameras are mostly used for security monitoring applications. There is no limit to the amount of cameras you register with CamtoMobile.

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Depending on your brand a digital camera battery may not work to replace the batteries for your camcorder and especially not the batteries for other kinds of devices. If you need to replace your cell phone battery you should research to make sure you’re buying the right kind.

We spotted two different looking cameras on the web …both very cool. Why not check them out:

Loch Ness Paddock view

Condo cam (featuring an LED board that you send a message to)

It looks likes the applications on the I phone are going to be restricted …or at least managed in very tight way by Apple. There is discussion on the net suggesting that the phone may in effect be locked down with no possibility for third party apps. Steve Jobs says that it is best to think of the I phone more like an I POD rather than a PC. If it is true and you really cant load other apps on the I Phone then I think it will be thought of as more of a domestic market product than business mobile computing tool.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/01/12/no_third_party_apps_on_iPhone/