Bemused
Monday 14 March 2005 ◷ 01:04
While reinstalling a lot of software this weekend, I also took a second look at Bemused. Bemused is software to control applications running on a workstation from a bluetooth enabled device (my P800). Last time I had it controlling a PowerPoint presentation, but this time I installed WinAmp and indeed I could remotely control playing oggs in WinAmp. But I don't like WinAmp, Zinf rules! But for the sake of using Bemused I'll keep WinAmp. Other plans are to get Bemused working on Linux as well.
The other options are to use Putty on Symbian to control a command-line ogg player through ssh via Bluetooth or VNC to do something similar through a VNC server with a GUI application. Or build a custom client-server model in Java, or install a webinterface to play oggs, etc.
andrei.g
Wednesday 27 April 2005 ◷ 22:47
Bemused-like project for a media + home automation solution
The remote control software, called “Orbiter”, runs on Symbian Bluetooth mobile phones as well as Linux, Windows and Windows CE devices like webpads and pda’s. They all feature cover art, interactive maps and floorplans, and let you control any device in the house. The UI is skinnable and multi-language. The mobile phone has a ‘follow-me’ feature so your media and other settings follow you from room to room. When you leave the house, it switches to gprs/wap. So the instant something happens at the house (burglar, doorbell, etc.) you get a live video feed, can control the house, and speak to the person through the stereos. It also includes a plug-and-play back-end for Squeeze Boxes, IP phones and cameras.
Check it out at plutohome.com. It’s already useable. If any of the Bemused team would like to work with us on a bridge so Bemused and Pluto can work together, or add support for other types of phones, we have forums or you can email chris.m (at) plutohome.com