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REQUIREMENTS
Devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6 for Pocket PC or Smartphones
Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5 Download from here
DESCRIPTION
This tool allows you to communicate mobile devices using your GPS and SMS messsages with no internet connection. You will be able to know how far is another phone/target and what direction you need to follow to reach it
Imagine the scenario... you are hiking with some friends in 2 different groups and later during that day you guys want to meet. How do you do that if you got a poor reception and you don't have an internet connection?
This is what happened to me a few days ago. I got signal only for a few seconds and when I tried to make a phone call it was dropped after a while because the quality was very bad.
This program allows you to add targets. You can request the position of these targets by sending a sms message.
If your PDA cannot send the message it will keep retrying every minute.
Once the other end gets the message, CatchMe will start the GPS automatically, get a fix and send a message back to the person who made the request. Again, if there are problems sending the message CatchMe will keep trying until success.
After getting the position of the target, you can start tracking and CatchMe will tell you how far your target is and what direction you need to follow.
OTHER FEATURES
- You can only receive requests from phones that have been added to your list. If you get a request from an unknown phone, the message will be discarded.
- You can also associate your current position to a target. This is useful if you want to mark a checkpoint to come back later. No SMS messages are sent at this point.
- In order to use this with another person, both persons need to run this program!
- You don't need to be tracking when using the program. You only need to do that when you are following a target.
- Auto Start and Stealth modes available
Notes
If you plan to test the program using only one phone, don't click on 'dismiss' when getting your own SMS message until CatchMe has processed the message, otherwise the message will be deleted before the program can access to it.
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I hope this program can be useful for some people!
Please leave your comments, suggestions and ideas here.
Have fun!
Regards
I just uploaded a new version that also gives you the the estimated time left to reach the target. It also shows kilometers/miles when the distance gets bigger.
Hi Staryon,
thanks for this new software! That's a really good idea. I wish I had today, because a friend of mine could not find us at the beach .
I eagerly look forward when most of my friend have a winmo phone. This tool is just perfect.
deuzeff said:
Hi Staryon,
thanks for this new software! That's a really good idea. I wish I had today, because a friend of mine could not find us at the beach .
I eagerly look forward when most of my friend have a winmo phone. This tool is just perfect.
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Thanks!
If this gets popular I may write compatible versions for regular phones (no windows mobile) so more people can use it.
Woo that would be awesome. But what do you mean by regular phones?
deuzeff said:
Woo that would be awesome. But what do you mean by regular phones?
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I mean to have a version of CatchMe that can run from phones that are not running Windows Mobile.
At this moment you can still request a position from a device running CatchMe from any phone just by sending the sms catchme|0
Some more information about how CatchMe works...
When CatchMe receives an SMS will check if the incoming number (for example +336abcdefghi )
CONTAINS any number that you have in the target list. For that reason, CatchMe will find the target if you have 06abcdefghi, abcdefghi or any other combination in the list. The reason is done this way is to avoid conflicts with prefixes.
On the other hand, when the program tries to send an SMS it will dial exactly what you see in the target list.
Hi,
staryon said:
When CatchMe receives an SMS will check if the incoming number (for example +336abcdefghi )
CONTAINS any number that you have in the target list. For that reason, CatchMe will find the target if you have 06abcdefghi, abcdefghi or any other combination in the list. The reason is done this way is to avoid conflicts with prefixes.
On the other hand, when the program tries to send an SMS it will dial exactly what you see in the target list.
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In the very last version (0.2.2.4), CatchMe refuses numbers with an international prefix. As incoming SMS messages appear with the international prefix on my phone, and as the local number is not contained within the interational number, I have no way to specify a correct phone number in the target list.
i.e.
Incoming SMS messages appear as +336abcdefghi
Local number is 06abcdefghi (notice that 06abcdefghi is not contained within +336abcdefghi because of the 0)
If I try to add +336abcdefghi (which would be correct, I can send SMS messages to these numbers with the Windows GUI), CatchMe refuses. If I add 06abcdefghi, CatchMe doesn't recognize incoming requests because of the +33. And if I add abcdefghi, CatchMe sends the messages to a non-existent number, because the 0 is missing.
In my case, as with all other French users, the only way to have it work is to allow people to enter an international phone number. I don't see why this is a problem anyway and I see no valid reason for CatchMe to refuse this.
Regards
Bertrand
well done man can't wait to try it out, i was very impressed with your track me, i hope this is as good as ur previous release on track me
PS: (does this support singapore numbers? or is it limited to some countries?)
As you just said the number that you use to dial is always different from the incoming number because of that extra digit.
Even if I allow to enter a number with the country code like +336abcdefghi
it wouldn't work because when CatchMe dials that number it wouldn't contain that required 0 that you need in France.
The only way to fix this is to write a specific rule for French numbers. If I detect that the incoming numbers starts with +33, I should add a 0 after that and then the matching will work.
I'm not sure if there are other countries with this problem as well.
sunnyou said:
well done man can't wait to try it out, i was very impressed with your track me, i hope this is as good as ur previous release on track me
PS: (does this support singapore numbers? or is it limited to some countries?)
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It should work for any countries... unless your country has the same problem than French numbers.
ok, I just uploaded a new version that should resolve that issue with French numbers.
staryon said:
As you just said the number that you use to dial is always different from the incoming number because of that extra digit.
Even if I allow to enter a number with the country code like +336abcdefghi
it wouldn't work because when CatchMe dials that number it wouldn't contain that required 0 that you need in France.
The only way to fix this is to write a specific rule for French numbers. If I detect that the incoming numbers starts with +33, I should add a 0 after that and then the matching will work.
I'm not sure if there are other countries with this problem as well.
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Bonjour Staryon,
Thanks a lot for this new software.
The problem is always existing with french number.
In fact the rule is the following :
Il we use the international number : +336abcdefgh it doesn't contained the 0 number. and when we receive the SMS from a french phone, it is identified in Catchme with : +336... without o number.
When we (may) use the national number we use : 06abcdefgh.
In my case, I have entered all my phone numbers in an international number (+336abcdefgh) due to the fact if I am located abroad I can use directly the number phone for calling.
Are there other people from france to confirm ?
Hi erays,
With the latest update French numbers should work ok.
Basically you just need to enter your phones (targets) with this format: 06abcdefgh
By the way, international phones won't work. The library that I use to send sms messages doesn't work with those. So you can only use this program inside your country.
This sounds like a very interesting application.
However after entering a valid TARGET (completely numeric) I can't send my position without receiving an error "Config, You cannot sned a request to a target that is not numeric".
I've even deleted the original datestamp entry and still get the error.
I'm using a Touch HD - any ideas ?
farqui said:
This sounds like a very interesting application.
However after entering a valid TARGET (completely numeric) I can't send my position without receiving an error "Config, You cannot sned a request to a target that is not numeric".
I've even deleted the original datestamp entry and still get the error.
I'm using a Touch HD - any ideas ?
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You're right. I just found a bug. Just download the program again and the problem should be fixed.
Thanks, the TARGET error is resolved.
I'll give it a test over the wkend...
great job,hope the new version Supports with map,such as googlemaps or others.
can u please explain further more.
I have a kaiser and my brother has the 5800 Nokia(which has GPS).
So if i send the msg to his number, it will reply with his exact location on my garmin?
So its obligatory for the other number to have GPS.
One more question, If both phones have GPS. Isnt there a way if both parties activate their GPS, they could track each other? Using both GPS as tracking devices?
Hi Staryon,
I tested your app right now, by sending an SMS to myself.
- I entered my number (0151blablabla)
- Click on the "Sent SMS" icon
- CatchMe says that's it's sending the request, with a second appearing short after "Request sent correctly"
- I then receive a kind of flash SMS titled "Message from Network: catchme|0
You said in the first post not to dismiss it, so I waited, but nothing happens. Am I missing something? Is it a problem like the French numbers?
Numbers in Germany are similar, wihtin the country you have to type in 0151... (for example). International prerix will be +49151...
How does the SMS one receives shall look like btw? . Is the SMS "Message from network" a bug or something?
After CatchMe analysed it, what shall happen? The Phone sends a SMS to answer the request? Is this transparent, i.e. does one sees it (confirmation etc.).
Sorry many questions but it's really a cool soft .
Greets.
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I'm using a SoftBank X01HT, with the latest HTC WM5 rom. I've noticed that all incoming calls, even local show a +1 at the beginning... the Canadian country code. When trying to return calls, I've had to add these numbers to my address book and then remove the +1, and then dial. Is there any way to setup the phone so it doesn't show the +1?
Thanks.
Any ideas?
I think you may dial with the +1 but you won't get charged as international call (if you are in the +1 zone). Try a number and see if you get charged.
bugmenot2 said:
I'm using a SoftBank X01HT, with the latest HTC WM5 rom. I've noticed that all incoming calls, even local show a +1 at the beginning... the Canadian country code. When trying to return calls, I've had to add these numbers to my address book and then remove the +1, and then dial. Is there any way to setup the phone so it doesn't show the +1?
Thanks.
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This is per the GSM standard. It doesn't matter where you are in the world, GSM network operators have to support +CountryCode-AreaCode-Number format, even for local calls. Leave your contacts in this format, then you don't have to make any changes when/if you travel to another country. You will not be charged long distance if it is a local call, even if you use this format.
John
bugmenot2 said:
I'm using a SoftBank X01HT, with the latest HTC WM5 rom. I've noticed that all incoming calls, even local show a +1 at the beginning... the Canadian country code. When trying to return calls, I've had to add these numbers to my address book and then remove the +1, and then dial. Is there any way to setup the phone so it doesn't show the +1?
Thanks.
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If you used the search function this has already been addressed, and it is the standard dialling code for the US.
Sorry, I should elaborate. When returning calls that came from +1 (local calls), it refuses to connect until I redial without the +1. This is the correct calling code for both Canada and the US.
edit: I'm on Rogers Pay as You Go, and the provider shows as "UMTS Rogers". I haven't done anything special to make the phone work, I just put my SIM in.
bugmenot2 said:
Sorry, I should elaborate. When returning calls that came from +1 (local calls), it refuses to connect until I redial without the +1. This is the correct calling code for both Canada and the US.
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How are you calling?? Via cellular or VoIP?? (both options are available now on WM6)
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How are you calling?? Via cellular or VoIP?? (both options are available now on WM6)
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If you are using standard GSM cellular to make your calls rather than VoIP, having +1 at the start of the number should work when you attempt to call. It works for me, I do it every day. I am not using Pay as you Go, but that shouldn't make a difference, I would have thought.
John
johnburn said:
If you are using standard GSM cellular to make your calls rather than VoIP, having +1 at the start of the number should work when you attempt to call. It works for me, I do it every day. I am not using Pay as you Go, but that shouldn't make a difference, I would have thought.
John
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Yes exactly, however using the VoIP component of WM6 the + part of the intl dialling code isnt recognised correctly, this might be the issue possibly if using PTT aswell??
Moderator: Please close accounts "bugmenot" etc.
First of all: Moderators, please close the account "bugmenot" immediately, here is why: http://www.bugmenot.com/view/xda-developers.com
Then: Lets really think about restricting post ability to new members.
Applestar said:
First of all: Moderators, please close the account "bugmenot" immediately, here is why: http://www.bugmenot.com/view/xda-developers.com
Then: Lets really think about restricting post ability to new members.
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Action is being taken on this
Mike
Thanks for that ban I see how it was extremely necessary. Good luck on your future backseat moderating endeavors.
Carrying on: it seems my problem isn't the '1', but the '+'. All incoming calls show a +1, if I dial a number with a 1, it goes through fine, but if I dial a number with +1 it immediately ends the call. I don't think I'm using any voip stuff, as I'm running WM5. Is there any way to strip the + part?
bugmenot3 said:
Thanks for that ban I see how it was extremely necessary. Good luck on your future backseat moderating endeavors.
Carrying on: it seems my problem isn't the '1', but the '+'. All incoming calls show a +1, if I dial a number with a 1, it goes through fine, but if I dial a number with +1 it immediately ends the call. I don't think I'm using any voip stuff, as I'm running WM5. Is there any way to strip the + part?
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First, Moderation is often "backseat". There are only a few Mods and over 80,000 active members. In any case I don't go looking for problems, I go looking to help people with questions. If I spot something (usually Spam, or moving posts around) or a member makes a request for action then it is dealt with by the Mod or referred to the Admins. In your case it was a bit of both. In your case it was nothing to do with your posts, but the method of signing on.
Well before you get banned again perhaps you'd like to explain to the rest of us who like to know at least a little about the person we are speaking to, why this is a good idea:
http://www.bugmenot.com/
At a time when we are cautious about who comes and goes on this site (following our "situation" with M$) it does not help to know that you could in fact be 1 of several hundred using the name bugmenot. It also seems so utterly pointless since you are not required to publically display any info you do not wish to - so why not register the way you are supposed to?
Since everyones IP address is logged anyway I cannot see this being a privacy thing just an I can't be bothered registering thing!!
It might surprise you to know that many folks here are proud to be members and proud to have a unique identity. Your questions seem very reasonable as do the posts you make - at least so far as we know you to be one person and not one of many logging in using your sign-in details. I tried signing in the other day with one of the bugmenot passwords and yes I got on. It does not take much imagination to realise why we cannot allow open names/passwords to persist - but I would be interested to hear your side.
Mike
Why would I get banned again?
Bugmenot is a good solution for people who don't feel like juggling around hundreds of internet identities on various forums. With the Firefox extension, I can visit any website, and when prompted to login I just right click and choose to login with a public account. On here, I needed an account to search the forums and download attachments. When I needed to post a thread, I decided against making a new account since I was already cookied and able to post anyway.
By backseat moderating, I was not referring to an instance of someone reporting a post against forum rules or any legitimate reason where a moderator would be needed. I was referring to Applestar order to close the account and encouragement to limit posting ability for new accounts. I did read the forum rules before posting, and nowhere was it mentioned that account sharing or using public accounts is against any rules.
"Newbie" posts are a genuine concern on every forum, but limiting posting ability to new accounts is a horrible solution that will only delay people from post spamming or making stupid threads. A better solution is to simply make as much information available to people without requiring them to register an account. This site is a shining example of that; the wiki is full of an enormous amount of information, links to resources, and is easily searchable. A good improvement to the forums would be to enable searching and file attachment downloads for non members. If someone has come here to get a few files and to find a bit of information on their phone, forcing them to register an account is only encouraging them to post and to be a member of this community. And this being a developer community, is there really any need to encourage the types of people who came for files to have accounts?
Your Microsoft concern is completely invalid. I'd be embarrassed for Microsoft if they thought using a public account was a good method if infiltrating a community like this. They likely have people watching over these forums, and I can guarantee you they're not here on a public account or with any sort of Microsoft related name/profile.
You're right: it's absolutely an "I can't be bothered registering" thing. But in addition to that, I have nothing to contribute here. I wouldn't want to fall into the category of the hundreds of users you already have who have hundreds of posts all consisting of "thanks" or really ridiculous questions that were answered already.
Well, some good points IMHO. However the general principal is the subject of Admin consideration. I am not entirely convinced the "public account" idea is a good one given that not everyone is as sensible as you - yes if everyone were users of common sense I believe it could work well for the reasons you give, but open account information that becomes commonly known on the net could encourage the "lunatic fringe" to post brainless rubbish.
So I will take the Pontius Pilate approach- since it's Easter and start washing my hands! (Guess which part you get!)
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So I will take the Pontius Pilate approach- since it's Easter and start washing my hands! (Guess which part you get!)
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thats funny stuff right there...
But maybe there is a simple solution to all of this and i have taken this suggestion to the admin.. But i think maybe we should see about granting bugmenot an account that does not have posting rights. Then people can use that account to download files. If people want support then they should register their own account... sounds simple enough to me
shogunmark said:
thats funny stuff right there...
But maybe there is a simple solution to all of this and i have taken this suggestion to the admin.. But i think maybe we should see about granting bugmenot an account that does not have posting rights. Then people can use that account to download files. If people want support then they should register their own account... sounds simple enough to me
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An interesting proposal. It would mean this particular "bugmenot" would have to register properly though cos he/she likes to make posts.
Mike
So, going back to the thread topic. Any ideas? I'm still unable to return any incoming calls because of the plus (+) symbol in front of the numbers. Is anyone else here on Rogers pay as you go? Do incoming calls show a "+" for anyone else?
johnburn said:
This is per the GSM standard. It doesn't matter where you are in the world, GSM network operators have to support +CountryCode-AreaCode-Number format, even for local calls. Leave your contacts in this format, then you don't have to make any changes when/if you travel to another country. You will not be charged long distance if it is a local call, even if you use this format.
John
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It may be the standard but they don't HAVE to support it unfortunately - Softbank in Japan does not support +country code dialing and I believe there are a couple other networks in Taiwan or Korea that are the same. Pisses me off too because I have to make separate addressbook entries for when I'm inside Japan and outside Japan.
Anyone know of any utility that can automatically add or remove digits when dialing? The Nokia 6681 smartphone had a number prefix feature that worked really well.
You should request that they strip these digits.
khammo01 said:
It may be the standard but they don't HAVE to support it unfortunately - Softbank in Japan does not support +country code dialing and I believe there are a couple other networks in Taiwan or Korea that are the same. Pisses me off too because I have to make separate addressbook entries for when I'm inside Japan and outside Japan.
Anyone know of any utility that can automatically add or remove digits when dialing? The Nokia 6681 smartphone had a number prefix feature that worked really well.
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If your telecom provider doesn't support it then they should strip these digits. I am a Central Office Tech and this does not take a genius to remove preceding digits. So call them up and question their technical abilities! WHAT!!!
What It Does
Mobile Receptionist is a program for your Windows Mobile 5.0+ phone that can handle incoming call, SMS, and email notifications, and execute actions depending on a set of criteria.
How It Works
You configure the Mobile Receptionist via Profiles. Profiles handle incoming events and phone status changes.
Multiple profiles can be enabled simultaneously. For example, you could have one profile automatically forward all incoming SMS messages to an email address for archiving, and another one that responds to all SMS messages and incoming calls while you're at work.
The Full Profile has Rules. Each Rule contains Criteria and Actions. If all the Critiera are met, then all the Actions are executed. There are also Criteria for the Profile, which apply globally to all Rules in the Profile.
The Full Profile has complete functionality and flexibility of Rules, Criteria, and Actions - but there are also specialized Profile types that are streamlined and easier to configure:
A Sms Responder Profile only handles incoming calls/sms and responds to the original caller.
A Event Monitor Profile only monitors events and sends notifications to a set address.
Use cases
Watching a movie: set up rules to respond to missed calls and text messages with an SMS saying you're unavailable and will get back to them later.
Archiving: set up rules to forward all text messages to your email account.
Multiple phones: if you have a work phone and a personal phone, after working hours you could set up rules on your work phone to send SMS to your personal phone if the call/message is urgent.
Remote notification: If you're entering a secure building where you can't bring your phone, but have internet access, set up rules to send you an email every time you missed a call, got a text message, have an upcoming appointment.
Requirements
Windows Mobile 5 or greater
.NET CF 3.5 or greater
Unlimited SMS plan (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Unlimited Data plan (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Getting Started
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The current version of Mobile Receptionist is in open beta, and certain functionality is restricted to registered users. Currently, registration is only available directly from the developer. A product information and registration website is under construction and will be available with the final 1.0 release.
Registration
The unregistered version of Mobile Receptionist has the following restrictions: only 3 enabled profiles at a time; only 1 full profile; full profiles containing Repeating GPS, Application Toggling, or Profile Disabling Actions is limited to 5 minutes before automatically disabling itself.
Mobile Receptionist can be registered at www.philchuang.com, and pricing is expected to be $7-15.
Registration codes will be valid for an entire major version (ie 1.00 to 1.99) and are tied to one specific mobile device.
History
[2010.04.21] - 0.930b bugfixes, new feature release
[2009.10.20] - 0.910b bugfix/optimized release
[2009.09.24] - 0.903b bugfix release
[2009.08.21] - 0.902b bugfix release
[2009.04.19] - 0.901b bugfix release
[2009.04.10] - 0.900b open beta release
[2009.02.10] - 0.880b wider closed beta release
[2009.01.10] - 0.800b closed beta release
0.930b Features
Rules for
Incoming calls
Outgoing calls
Missed calls
Voicemail notification
Incoming SMS
Rule Criteria
Time criteria to filter by time of day, etc.
Contact criteria to filter by phone number matching, contact properties
Message criteria to filter by SMS content
Current Appointment criteria to filter by Status (Free, Busy, Tentative, OutOfOffice)
Actions
Send messages to SMS or email, fully configurable with variables
Send GPS coordinates to SMS or email (with repeating capability)
Suspending/Resuming the MobileReceptionist
Disabling a Profile
Suppress phone calls
Profiles
Full - complete flexibility in rules, criteria, and actions
SMS Responder - A streamlined profile that only sends SMS replies to a missed caller or incoming text message.
Event Monitor - A streamlined profile that sends event notifications (call, voicemail, sms) via sms or email.
Blacklist - A specialized profile that ignores or hangs up on certain numbers or contacts.
0.930b Notes
Open beta
Features involving incoming email are not yet implemented
Remote admin functionality is not yet implemented
Since this is a beta, program access will expire on 01 July 2010
To Do List
Rules for
Appointments
Tasks
Low Battery Warnings
G-Sensor
Light Sensor
Incoming Email
Gps Movement Tracking
Rule Criteria
Repeat criteria to only execute a rule a certain number of times
Appointment Subject criteria
Current Location criteria
Orientation criteria
Actions
Remote Admin actions, such as:
disable/enable the application
disable/enable specific profiles
lookup contact information
lookup appointment information
lookup notes
send SMS messages from phone
Miscellaneous
Automatic Profile scheduling
Import/Export of Profiles
Improved data access performance (using sqlce)</li>
0.930b changelog
BUGFIXES
Rule Editor dialog - bug on entering dialog a second time
Rule Editor dialog - actions now display in new item softmenu
Event Monitor Profile - incoming call no longer always checked if missed call is checked
Incoming Call Handler multiple execution bug
[misc editors] tabs won't switch when left/right is pressed in textboxes
NEW FEATURES
New Blacklist Profile type
Added capability to monitor Outgoing Calls
Added Feedback dialog
Added Logging capability, Log viewer, Log Action*
Added mutecall/endcall options for Incoming Call Rule
Added silence phone option for Profile
Added beta version of profile variables
Added HasProperty contact criteria
Can now have multiple message recipients
MODIFICATIONS
Added contact criteria to SMS Responder Profile
Extended auto-unregister date to 01 July 2010
Removed HangupAction (replaced by Incoming Call Rule setting)
Renamed Copy Profile to Clone Profile
Updated all dialogs to be scrollable, have copy/paste
TODO
Add Log Action (custom logging messages)
Finish beta version of appointment reminders
Add Admin Profile (remote control/access of phone)
Make variables field-aware so that they don't display in fields that don't make sense
Implement form caching
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This looks like a very good app!
I'm not sure if I'm going to use it, but anyways - like the ídea!
BTW, if you would like to help beta test, shoot me a PM.
Ideal cases are if you have multiple phones, or if you are without your phone but have email for part of the day.
are you developing this app or something man? if so i will be happy to beta test it? looks like a good program. alot of work involved too
luckyluke1137 said:
are you developing this app or something man? if so i will be happy to beta test it? looks like a good program. alot of work involved too
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This is in active development, and I have a working program - just find all the major bugs before I open it up for a wider release.
I've got a new version to test out, please PM if you want to beta test!
I would love to help beta test this, due to my business this would be the ultimate time saver. I'm glad you're working on this, and I would like to test it in my scenerio.
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Have 3 phones 5 differnt sim cards 3 different countries. would be happy to test your application
would be glad to test it:
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OPEN BETA coming soon!
looking forward to test it.
Sounds like a great App.
Nearing the home stretch! I finally figured out how to merge my DLLs into a single exe, and learned how to use dotfuscator. I'll do some limited testing in the emus, then release it for open beta.
Keep up the good work.... I look forward to testing this out !!
bump for open beta release! (see first post)
I can't get it to work, installes fine but can't open the program.
NikNak said:
I can't get it to work, installes fine but can't open the program.
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Are any errors displayed? What happens when you try and launch it?
have not tested it - but sounds very useful - just some ideas of the top of my head:
an anwering maching
I think there is software that does this but it would fit very well into your 'receptionist' I guess.
Provile based could be 'leave me a message I'm sleeping' or 'I'm at work - please leave a message' based on time.... - will not replace provider 'mailbox' when phone is off or has no network (but I never use that anyway)
location based profiles?
Using gps. Profile based on 'I am within a radius of x around coordinate y' (stupid as we loose signal within buildings) or based on speed auto-sms 'I'm doing xxx mph currently and will not read your message right now'
Ok - I admit - 2nd would be very close to useless...
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Update 9/30/2009 - Fixes, added functionality, and program your own call providers!
I wanted to share a program I've been working on - it's basically an enhanced Caller ID. On incoming SMS or phone calls a window pops up that displays,
- The full name of caller
- Address of caller with a map link
- The number of FTC and caller complaints (to tell if it’s a spam call)
- Telco name and location (can tell what carrier the call is from)
- Relatives of caller (with age!)
- Criminal History
I've also added the ability to add the caller to the contacts book, return the call, and look at past calls. A standalone GUI to run alone and lookup past calls can also be used.
As of v .6, you can make your own call information providers for NetCallerID (and I need help/looking for people to help write providers for international support.). Documentation/HOWTO make a call information provider can be found at
http://www.netcallerid.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=5
Looking for suggestions, changes, additions - definitely let me know and I will happily (and quickly) add them. You can reach me at [email protected]
Release Notes --
- NetCallerID waits until the call is answered or finished before doing the network calls. For the most part, the network connection is unavailable until the phone call is ended.
- If roaming is enabled NetCallerID waits until your out of roaming.
- All history of calls are in the program files\netcallerid\calllogs directory in html format. You can view these with Opera or Pocket IE.
- The setup automatically starts the program. I also put it in \Windows\Startup to start when you re-start the phone.
Download:
http://www.netcallerid.com/get
Instructions:
Just download the cab and run it on the device. It will automatically start and also start on reset. For the msi, install it on the PC, it will be added to your phone when you connect it to the PC. Go under programs and click the netcallerid icon to run the standalone GUI.
This is very alpha. Pre alpha even. I'm not liable for anything, run at your own risk, etc etc etc
Prerequisites
-WM5 or 6/6.1 with CF 3.5
Changes for v .6
- added vCard NetCallerID extensions for caller information providers
- added a SMS Reply
- added a 'check for updates' option
- fixed some gui issues for lower res wm devices
- updated whitepages provider to obtain more call information
- updated configuration GUI for programmable call information providers
- added more information to status window in standalone
Changes for v .5
- extended API.
- updated GUI
- better support for all wm platforms
- numerous bug fixes
Changes for v .4
- UI changes to work on all WM phones and resolutions (including QVGA 320x320)
Changes for v .3
- Added logic to the add to contacts where if name is in address book prompt/don't add.
- A full standalone app has been added where you can lookup past calls.
- Added the program to the programs list.
- Numerous bug fixes
- SMS is now turned off by default. Some people were getting Very.Bad results where SMS messages were being swallowed. I *think* it should be fixed but unsure, it's something in the SMS .net interception library. If you really want SMS turn it on under config, do a soft reset, and if you see your not getting SMS messages immed. uninstall and let me know!
- added whitepages.com lookups
-
Changes for v .2
- Fixed install to storage device errors
- Fixed the configuration GUI
- Added MSI installer
TODO
/* TODO:
- display maps (from google or live) if address if found
- standalone also has the ability to go through past calls and select one to lookup DONE 3/25/2009
- standalone will have the ability to enter a # and do a lookup on demand.
- use NLog for debug logging DONE 3/25/2009
- adding an address book should lookup if name is already in address book. if it is, don't add. DONE 3/23/2009
- ability to automatically add contact to addressbook automatically and silently (Thanks agentdr8)
- send callerid output to the computer via bluetooth or network sockets
- apptodate support (thanks ShadowDrake)
- 320x320 resolution support DONE 4/15/2009
- ability to add a whitelist of calls to not lookup
- ability to go through address book and do lookups
- WM6 branding - http://download.microsoft.com/downl... for WM 6 Standard_Handbook_May2007_final.pdf
- icon to disable incoming SMS and/or calls at the bottom of the interceptor GUI
- add whitepages.com support (thanks CLShortFuse) DONE 3/25/2009
*/
this looks awsome!
does this work in the UK? ill definately try this!!!
thanks for your work!
MG
will this work for India !!!!!!!!
Malaysia would be great as well...
Does this app work with some reverse call lookup? If so, it isn't going to work for the UK .
If you guys/gals know of a UK provider of caller information I can add/create a new call information provider...
Looks promising.
Installed it and it didnt work.. I live in Canada it only gave address: Montreal.
Everything else was unknown.
I even looked up my friend's number from the US and everything was unknown..
Am I doing something wrong? Please guide me.
Thanks.
netlon said:
If you guys/gals know of a UK provider of caller information I can add/create a new call information provider...
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Would love to but I believe reverse call look up is prohibited in the UK, thus there are no providers.
mmmhhh86: if you know of any good canadian call information providers (web sites) let me know. basically just need a site where you can pass in the # and get the information back. i can then add it to my queue... or if you know PHP (at a basic level) you can create one, www.netcallerid.com/support and i posted a HOWTO on how to do it.
and that sucks about the UK. no site that has caller information....
-Kevin
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Update 9/30/2009 - Fixes, added functionality, and program your own call providers!
I wanted to share a program I've been working on - it's basically an enhanced Caller ID. On incoming SMS or phone calls a window pops up that displays,
- The full name of caller
- Address of caller with a map link
- The number of FTC and caller complaints (to tell if it’s a spam call)
- Telco name and location (can tell what carrier the call is from)
- Relatives of caller (with age!)
- Criminal History
I've also added the ability to add the caller to the contacts book, return the call, and look at past calls. A standalone GUI to run alone and lookup past calls can also be used.
As of v .6, you can make your own call information providers for NetCallerID (and I need help/looking for people to help write providers for international support.). Documentation/HOWTO make a call information provider can be found at
http://www.netcallerid.com/bbpress/topic.php?id=5
Looking for suggestions, changes, additions - definitely let me know and I will happily (and quickly) add them. You can reach me at [email protected]
Release Notes --
- NetCallerID waits until the call is answered or finished before doing the network calls. For the most part, the network connection is unavailable until the phone call is ended.
- If roaming is enabled NetCallerID waits until your out of roaming.
- All history of calls are in the program files\netcallerid\calllogs directory in html format. You can view these with Opera or Pocket IE.
- The setup automatically starts the program. I also put it in \Windows\Startup to start when you re-start the phone.
Download:
http://www.netcallerid.com/get
Instructions:
Just download the cab and run it on the device. It will automatically start and also start on reset. For the msi, install it on the PC, it will be added to your phone when you connect it to the PC. Go under programs and click the netcallerid icon to run the standalone GUI.
This is very alpha. Pre alpha even. I'm not liable for anything, run at your own risk, etc etc etc
Prerequisites
-WM5 or 6/6.1 with CF 3.5
Changes for v .6
- added vCard NetCallerID extensions for caller information providers
- added a SMS Reply
- added a 'check for updates' option
- fixed some gui issues for lower res wm devices
- updated whitepages provider to obtain more call information
- updated configuration GUI for programmable call information providers
- added more information to status window in standalone
Changes for v .5
- extended API.
- updated GUI
- better support for all wm platforms
- numerous bug fixes
Changes for v .4
- UI changes to work on all WM phones and resolutions (including QVGA 320x320)
Changes for v .3
- Added logic to the add to contacts where if name is in address book prompt/don't add.
- A full standalone app has been added where you can lookup past calls.
- Added the program to the programs list.
- Numerous bug fixes
- SMS is now turned off by default. Some people were getting Very.Bad results where SMS messages were being swallowed. I *think* it should be fixed but unsure, it's something in the SMS .net interception library. If you really want SMS turn it on under config, do a soft reset, and if you see your not getting SMS messages immed. uninstall and let me know!
- added whitepages.com lookups
-
Changes for v .2
- Fixed install to storage device errors
- Fixed the configuration GUI
- Added MSI installer
TODO
/* TODO:
- display maps (from google or live) if address if found
- standalone also has the ability to go through past calls and select one to lookup DONE 3/25/2009
- standalone will have the ability to enter a # and do a lookup on demand.
- use NLog for debug logging DONE 3/25/2009
- adding an address book should lookup if name is already in address book. if it is, don't add. DONE 3/23/2009
- ability to automatically add contact to addressbook automatically and silently (Thanks agentdr8)
- send callerid output to the computer via bluetooth or network sockets
- apptodate support (thanks ShadowDrake)
- 320x320 resolution support DONE 4/15/2009
- ability to add a whitelist of calls to not lookup
- ability to go through address book and do lookups
- WM6 branding - http://download.microsoft.com/downl... for WM 6 Standard_Handbook_May2007_final.pdf
- icon to disable incoming SMS and/or calls at the bottom of the interceptor GUI
- add whitepages.com support (thanks CLShortFuse) DONE 3/25/2009
*/
this is deffinately interesting.
I tried it by looking up a friend's call and got only the city where their number is registered. I assume that it got that information from the area code.
does this list the names that are already in your contact list?
S.V.I said:
this is deffinately interesting.
I tried it by looking up a friend's call and got only the city where their number is registered. I assume that it got that information from the area code.
does this list the names that are already in your contact list?
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Yeah, it does, for incoming calls. It aggregates the calls into one display - culling from the address book, whitepages.com, callercomplaints.com, veromi, etc. You can get the list it goes through in the call information providers (and remove/add disable) etc in the configuration menu.
Your friend was more then likely a cell phone number. It got the info from whitepages.com (which got it from the area code). There are some call information providers that can get the cell info, but for the most part, I don't know of anyplace (for free) that you can get cell phone information. If there is was, it's easy to add a new call information provider to support it. I get about a 40% success rate w cell phone numbers (mainly for their relatives).
-Kevin
yep ! this sounds great
I am guessing US...
I missed a bunch of calls this morning and found out that this wolf ate 3.5 of my sheep.
I used DfTaskman and MSTakman to see how much ram this thing ate
DF said 900kb
MS said 3.5mb
Killed the wolf and 3.5 sheep ran free.
hungry beast.
S.V.I said:
I missed a bunch of calls this morning and found out that this wolf ate 3.5 of my sheep.
I used DfTaskman and MSTakman to see how much ram this thing ate
DF said 900kb
MS said 3.5mb
Killed the wolf and 3.5 sheep ran free.
hungry beast.
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Hmm. Looks like I need to see if it's not releasing memory. I assume you closed the windows that showed caller information and it was still consuming this much memory?
yup i did. looking forward to a fix
Hi I would like to try your apps, I live in Trinidad and my service provider is Bmobile, I install and check the config but found that there are only two locations, is there a way to get my LOCATION and PROVIDER setup?
S.V.I: Will have a fix shortly. Adding a queue that just has one window and as new calls come in you click 'next' to see them. Only one incoming call window, basically. In the meantime you can run the standalone GUI, go to config, then uncheck incoming calls. That way you can still use the standalone GUI and incoming calls won't be processed.
zjxpot: You have two choices... find the web site that returns the caller information and send it to me, i'll add it to my list to support, or add your own. You can go to www.netcallerid.com/support to get info on how to write it
S.V.I: Will have a fix shortly. Adding a queue that just has one window and as new calls come in you click 'next' to see them. Only one incoming call window, basically. In the meantime you can run the standalone GUI, go to config, then uncheck incoming calls. That way you can still use the standalone GUI and incoming calls won't be processed.
zjxpot: You have two choices... find the web site that returns the caller information and send it to me, i'll add it to my list to support, or add your own. You can go to www.netcallerid.com/support to get info on how to write it
would love to see this for Canada; how can i start researching the webs sites that would carry this info...??
Q: I'm in (country XYZ). Does NetCallerID return caller information for me?
A: Right now NetCallerID just returns information for US phone numbers. Adding your country is somewhat easy <<if you know the web site that takes in the phone number and returns the caller information.>>
a in yul said:
would love to see this for Canada; how can i start researching the webs sites that would carry this info...??
Q: I'm in (country XYZ). Does NetCallerID return caller information for me?
A: Right now NetCallerID just returns information for US phone numbers. Adding your country is somewhat easy <<if you know the web site that takes in the phone number and returns the caller information.>>
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Google is your friend maybe search for "canada whitepages" or something equiv. I'll try to look into having more Canada info for next release (since we are so close together and all. That and I'll be in Vancouver for the snow season...)
-Kevin
font too big on TP2
When it tries to display the lookup information the font is way too big on my Tilt2/TP2/Rhodium. I can't seem to scroll or copy and paste the information so it doesn't seem like I can read all the information.
Can someone clarify if WM7 will show both the full name and company for incoming calls.
I save all my contacts in outlook and use the File As to show both Person & Company i.e. John Smith(ABC Ltd).
I have over 1500 contacts for work and it's one of the features that has kept me with Windows for years.
I've tried Android and that doesn't do it. Iphone doesn't do it. Nokia doesn't do it - Not sure about Blackberry.
Also does WM7 have smart dial - I'm sure I read that it didn't, again it's a feature that's kept me with Windows, I have a shocking memory and being able to dial by first name, last name, company or telephone number is invaluble.
Cheers
Pete
For me it shows only 1st and last name + picture if available. Company info is a no go as long as you don't incorporate it in the contact name itself as I usually do.
Smartdial: No. But searching the contact list is easy. Just type 2-3 letters and you have narrowed the results enough. I'm saying this with 700+ contacts.
...I very much like to use voice dial, too. Very reliable, in fact, and fast.
TheOnly1 said:
For me it shows only 1st and last name + picture if available. Company info is a no go as long as you don't incorporate it in the contact name itself as I usually do.
Smartdial: No. But searching the contact list is easy. Just type 2-3 letters and you have narrowed the results enough. I'm saying this with 700+ contacts.
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That's really dissapointing - as a business tool I find it so very useful.
I guess I'll have to stick with 6.5 until something else similar comes along.
how did get a picture too show i have wm7 on my phone sine dec, and all show is first and last name with number. is there something need too do too get a picture to show thanks
Dear All,
I'm experiencing very strange issue with my WP7 HTC HD2, when receiving call form my saved contacts.
Almost all my contacts are saved in my phone with international dialing code as I'm living abroad.
When I receive call abroad, the name of my contact is displayed.
When I receive call at home the name is not displayed, only the number is displayed and I dont know who is calling while the number is saved in my phone with international dialing code.
To have the name displayed I have to save the number again without international dialing code.
I have the same issue when I dialing also.
Please help.
My_HTC_HD2 said:
Dear All,
I'm experiencing very strange issue with my WP7 HTC HD2, when receiving call form my saved contacts.
Almost all my contacts are saved in my phone with international dialing code as I'm living abroad.
When I receive call abroad, the name of my contact is displayed.
When I receive call at home the name is not displayed, only the number is displayed and I dont know who is calling while the number is saved in my phone with international dialing code.
To have the name displayed I have to save the number again without international dialing code.
I have the same issue when I dialing also.
Please help.
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Apply the following registry and it will solve your problem:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Phone]
"CallIDMatch"=dword:7
petrosk73 said:
Apply the following registry and it will solve your problem:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Phone]
"CallIDMatch"=dword:7
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Thanks sir for your help,
but unfortunately I cannot find CallIDMatch in the path you sent.
even when I searching I cant find it.
I'm using RegistryEditor1.4 from Mosko mobi
My_HTC_HD2 said:
Thanks sir for your help,
but unfortunately I cannot find CallIDMatch in the path you sent.
even when I searching I cant find it.
I'm using RegistryEditor1.4 from Mosko mobi
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Try with the method described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907169
It works perfectly!