AndroidChat Users Manual
AndroidChat is a location-aware chat client (and server, but more on that later) for the Android Platform designed to compete in the Android Developers Challenge. More technically, the project consists of modifications to the inspircd irc daemon to support location-aware services, and a client for Google’s Android platform which supports location based channel matching. The client allows users to connect to a centralized chat network and find other users chatting about things that are both related to their interests and local. This user manual covers the operation of the chat client.
Who is AndroidChat for?
AndroidChat is designed for people on mobile phones. Initially designed for social purposes, a number of potential use cases have emerged through the design process.
We can see people using AndroidChat…
• at a sports event chatting about the game
• for keeping track of a group as they have a night on the town
• over a larger geographic area organizing a large event (flashmob, protests, etc)
• to promote their local business or provide support
• for local law enforcement or fire department purposes
• to ask the locals for a good place to grab a bite to eat
• to organize hunting or fishing trips
• to make a wicked game of hide and seek or manhunt
• as a local matchmaking service (like craigslist personals, for example)
The sky’s the limit - if you have a good idea or you’re using AndroidChat for something not listed, send the developers a line.
Get pdf AndroidChat Users Manual
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