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:)% Initial release of T.A.C. is finally available. :)%
T.A.C. (Tuicemen's Android Companion) was originally designed to work with the X10Airpad
This is an android compatible app that intergrates with several thirdparty programs.
You'll need X10Relayer to achieve this which is ran from a Windows PC hooked to your home network.
It is a touch screen app which also allows Voice Recognition, provided your droid is capable of it.
For more info see: T.A.C. (http://tuicemen.com/forum/index.php?topic=351.msg1575#msg1575)
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***New release 1.0.2 now on server***
Adds some cool phone features and a monitor service.
For more info see the link above.
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TAC GETS CALLER ID AND SMS ID TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TAC now will send Caller Id info and SMS Id info to the network for PCC to read aloud. No more being glued to you cell phone while home.
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Glad you like that feature.
You will also no longer miss calls or SMS while it is on the charger.
well maybe some never left the room while it was charging. rofl
A New small build is out (ver 1.0.2.1) with some VR enhancements.
Since I now have my airpad recognizing voice I can fine tune the VR. :)%
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***New version 1.0.2.4 now on Server*** :)%
The faceset add is I feel the biggest improvement this release.
If you have a previous build please uninstall and then reinstall this build.
Note: none of TACs settings will be lost as these are on the memory card
The uninstall is required to update the changes made to the face graphics as a update won't over write this files.
However a uninstall isn't required to get the speaking face sets.
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New build released. 1.0.2.5
Added catches for talking face appearing with no TTS.
Added options(setup) page is now full screen
Added popup incoming info screen only apears when T.A.C. isn't visible
Added redesigned portrait view for 7 inch tablets (allows for larger face)
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Version 1.0.2.7 released.
Adds extra options for incomming SMS and Phone Calls
Adds abillity for users to create and use their own facesets
For more info see release details (http://tuicemen.com/forum/index.php?topic=351.0)
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Version 1.0.2.8 was released a few days ago (same time as PCC).
I've been considering distributing T.A.C. using Googles Market. (maybe next release ::) :' )
I've set up a Developers account as I look at the pros and cons of using market.
It is suggested that developers look at what is currently being offered and price accordingly.
T.A.C. does things I haven't seen an android app do yet ::) :'
Using Market will increase the awareness of T.A.C. but users won't get a long time to evaluate it. ::) :'
Of coarse I may get more feed back.
So far I've only really received feed back from one user.
Thought the feed back was good.
I guess reading no bad reviews is a good thing! rofl
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T.A.C. 1.0.3.0 is now available Free from the market. (https://market.android.com/details?id=TAC.TuicemenAndroidCompanion&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsIlRBQy5UdWljZW1lbkFuZHJvaWRDb21wYW5pb24iXQ..) :)%
Updates are still available from inside the app.
Nags and pop ups have been removed.
However you'll still need PCC with the plug-in pack to access all possible options.
The option to turn your device into a digital photo frame with a slide show has been added for when not doing HA tasks.
For more info see the forum.
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I created a TAC FAQ on my forum to help with setups and explain some features.
For those wishing to interface TAC with iHouse or another program that has a web style interface it is possible.
TAC can give Voice confirmation of device state changes while using another programs web style interface.
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TAC GETS CALLER ID AND SMS ID TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TAC now will send Caller Id info and SMS Id info to the network for PCC to read aloud. No more being glued to you cell phone while home.
>! Ken
I'm thinking I need to expand on this for users with android phones.
Since TAC is monitoring incoming calls and SMS it needs to option to announce the info it's self.
I will certainly be handy while driving. ;)
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TAC GETS CALLER ID AND SMS ID TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TAC now will send Caller Id info and SMS Id info to the network for PCC to read aloud. No more being glued to you cell phone while home.
>! Ken
I'm thinking I need to expand on this for users with android phones.
Since TAC is monitoring incoming calls and SMS it needs to option to announce the info it's self.
I will certainly be handy while driving. ;)
I think that is an amazing Idea I never thought of that one but it would be awesome while driving. especially if you are waiting for an urgent call. Let me know if you need help with testing #:)
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I think this will be an easy add. ::) :' (but then those seem to be the hardest ones to code rofl )
It will be a few days before I get back to coding TAC as I'm out of town and didn't bring the code with me! B:(
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Okay have the speaking Caller id and SMS id added.
As well I noticed a error on start up with the TTS which I've addressed
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If your like me I can never remember my cell #
I've added code so TAC will display this info.
If your carrier doesn't have this on the SIM then TAC will ask for it on entering the options page.
If it asks for the number and you don't wish it displayed just type in a space.
Also some users had reported an error on inital chat text sends this has been addressed with the newest version.
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New version 1.0.3.4
Mostly layout changes to allow for a larger Avatar on Phones
For more info you can check out my forum or market
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A new version has been released 1.0.3.5
Which addresses start up issues resulting from no wifi connection.( some older airpads had issues with wifi not starting on boot up)
Also the java error which would pop up if no wifi was present on a command send has also been addressed.
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As I add more options to this Google is setting restrictions on devices that can't access all the options. B:(
It will tell you your device isn't compatible, however it will still work.
I only had one user complain of this until the latest build. ::)
For those users that experiance this there is a apk download in the FAQ section of my forum.
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Although TAC was orignaly designed to work on a home network with x10Relayer it will work from outside the home network.
The web interface does this which many have been using with ihouse or X10dispatch.
However it is possible to use x10Relayer as well if you have a wifi connection.
I plan to add a home/away switch so users can toggle to the prospective IPs
This is needed as many routers don't support loop back.
For now if your away (and have a wifi connection) and wish to connect to your home network you'll need to:
Change the IP address of your network server (x10relayer) to that given to you by your ISP for your home.
Save the setting and rotate your droid to load the settings.
X10Relayer of coarse needs to be running at home.
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A new version of TAC and X10Relayer have been posted.
For build info and links see the Tuicemen forum (http://tuicemen.com/forum)
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A new version of X10Relayer has been uploaded to the server.
This enables multiple TAC devices from inside as well as outside the network to interact.
As well adds some extra info to be passed to an Android running TAC.
For more info see the Tuicemen Forum (http://tuicemen.com/forum/index.php?topic=5.msg2135#msg2135)
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With Blackberry 10 being released I'm wondering if it is worth investing time trying to add TAC to BlackBerry World (their app store) .
I can port the code over and the Blackberry code converter states it was successful.
However I can't test it.
If someone has a Blackberry playbook or the new blackberry z10 and would like to test TAC for me let me know.
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With anticipation of the new TAC release to be very soon I've posted a new version of X10Relayer.
This will be required for TAC security module screens to sync.
As well as to decode BlueWatch (next build) info.
Users with versions of TAC 1.0.3.6 or older will get repeated hard coded PCC commands when requesting Usercommands.
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I've noticed more and more news about Identy theft occuring.
There is even a new movie out about it (haven't seen it yet)
Much of the identy theft comes from lost or stollen smartphones.
TAC will encorporated some added security with the next build to help with this, however I won't help other apps.
Please lock your smartphones
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A new release of TAC (1.0.3.7) has been posted on Google Play.
New Build has a much improved Voice recognition
New security module and encripted settings file for it.
For a complete list of adds see my forum.
You can get the latest build from inside TAC if you can't wait for it to appear on Google Play.
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I just posted Version 1.0.3.9 (build# 9 on Google)
It usualy takes a bit for it to appear on Google Play.
I revamped the main UI to enable a larger face. See the TAC website (http://) for new Screen Shots
The Main UI now scales to use the full display area on all screen sizes
For more info see the TAC build history (http://tuicemen.com/forum/index.php?topic=351.msg2732#msg2732)
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TAC was originally created to run on a Tablet the X10AirPads to be specific.
However there are many options now that are phone specific.
TAC currently is meant to run full time which is a drain on any device not left plugged in.
Should a version be created which is more suited to a android phone?
I've created a thread in the TAC wishlist section of my forum (http://tuicemen.com/forum/index.php?topic=506.msg2735#msg2735) for feed back on this.
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A new version of T.A.C. is now at the app store. (1.04.0)
This includes a new Voice Recognition engine and the option to use it or the old or nothing.
Also has ability to remotely be triggered to take a Snapshot and email it (using Pc Companion)
If you have been downloading updates using the update button in the TAC info Screen you most likely have a beta version and will need to uninstall to update to this version.
The digital signature won't match that which is on Google Play
Don't worry your settings won't be lost
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Although there are apps to control Wi-Fi lighting TAC also can do this for Easybulbs (http://www.easybulb.com/)
How?
Currently you need PCC(SG) (http://forums.x10.com/index.php?topic=28148.0) but the options will soon be added to regular PCC.
You'll also need the Easybulb Wi-Fi box
You need to create a PCC usercommand for each Wi-Fi command you wish to send as TAC doesn't send the command directly.
Going threw Pc Companion allows other options to fire at the same time the LED bulbs are tripped.
You won't need to have the latest version of TAC to access these commands either :)%
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TACs distribution on the Google Play store has been suspended. B:(
Apparently it contains sexually explicit images ::) :'
A review is currently in process.
For those looking for the latest build (1.0.5.0 released March 23 2013), or add it to a new device, you can get the APK here: http://tuicemen.com/forum/index.php?topic=349.0 then use the update in the info screen of settings.
For those wishing to follow the Google saga watch this thread:
http://tuicemen.com/forum/index.php?topic=876.msg5175#msg5175