Voice Recognition HA app for Androids (TAC)

Tuicemen · January 26, 2012, 09:21:52 AM

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.

Tuicemen · January 29, 2012, 02:59:23 PM

***New release 1.0.2 now on server***Adds some cool phone features and a monitor service.
For more info see the link above.

kenrad · January 29, 2012, 04:34:53 PM

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

Tuicemen · January 30, 2012, 02:09:34 PM

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.

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.

Tuicemen · February 01, 2012, 10:06:34 AM

***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.

Tuicemen · February 02, 2012, 10:41:41 AM

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)

Tuicemen · February 04, 2012, 08:10:28 PM

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

Tuicemen · February 10, 2012, 01:03:23 PM

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!

Tuicemen · March 02, 2012, 11:28:00 AM

T.A.C. 1.0.3.0 is now available Free from the market.

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.

Tuicemen · March 03, 2012, 08:47:20 AM

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.

Tuicemen · March 08, 2012, 03:54:10 PM

Quote from: kenrad on January 29, 2012, 04:34:53 PM
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.

kenrad · March 08, 2012, 06:48:30 PM

Quote from: Tuicemen on March 08, 2012, 03:54:10 PM
Quote from: kenrad on January 29, 2012, 04:34:53 PM
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

Ken

Tuicemen · March 08, 2012, 09:04:03 PM

I think this will be an easy add.

(but then those seem to be the hardest ones to code

)
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!

Tuicemen · March 11, 2012, 03:20:32 PM

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

Tuicemen · April 10, 2012, 03:28:21 PM

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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