Android SDK

BirdGame App

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We developed a system to monitor birds migration phenomenon. As a solution, we propose to exploit the crowdsourcing, our target users are birdwatchers. Users can upload to our server a geotagged pictures of migratory bird flocks. Addionally, users can add tag information to the picture (e.g. bird species). 

Presentation Link: http://www.slideshare.net/filippodelfra/bird-game-app-rhok-trento-december-2011

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We have created a base server and an android app.

Next steps: 

Build an iPhone app.

Continue the server implementation.

Implement hotspots for birdwatchers.

 

 

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iRelief

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When an emergency occurs what the redcross needs fool proof method of distributing food in humanitarian emergencies using smart technology.Food distributions today are still done with paper, which leads to logistical losses, loss through dishonesty and makes the system more prone to human error. This is where iRelief comes in, iRelief is not just an application rather it is a platform that can be used anywhere to ensure that Relief distribution is done as quickly and as efficiently as possible. iRelief is comprised of three of applications and one database and all these applications are as important as the previous on. The Database A remotely hosted database holds the mission critical data for the platform, the data it hold is i). The amount of relief stock available at any given point in time that is dynamically updated so as the ensure accuracy and accountability. ii). The relief recipients data and information as to how much relief they need and their location. iii). Minimal employee data such as who is in charge of what, where. The Web Client The web client is mainly built in for managerial and analysis purposes at base level what the web client can do is to provide the Relief data to high level staff so as to help in effective decision making. The Desktop Client This client is made for hotspot i.e affected areas use this client is designed to make the distribution of relief as quickly and as painless as possible it can also be used in the gathering of the data about the relief recipients. The Mobile Client The mobile client is made to combine all the above purposes into one device that can be used anywhere using the mobile client one can view reports that help in the making of day to day decisions. Using the mobile client on can perform the distribution of food in a speed and manner that would be unbelievable if compared to the current method. Using the mobile client one can also register relief recipients and aggregate them with the existing database. Technology Used: Location based services in the mobile phone, or to use an affordable GPS system in the desktop client. Barcode scanner this is what is used to provide the identification of the relief recipient also used to speed up the distribution of relief. Camera often present in modern mobile phones and in the recomended phone for this system always available. we hope to get sufficient support in order to implement this project as it will really help those in need thank you
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Mobilization of Disaster Response Teams in Adhoc Crisis Situations

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This application allows to alarm emergency response workers which can answer if they will come or not. Text-To-Speech is used to inform the user about the alarm without looking at the phone. With one click, the user can see a map of the event or start the on-device navigation. Which means that when an alarm is received, two clicks are sufficient to confirm the alarm and start the navigation to the event.

Incoming alarmAccepted alarm

Map of the eventNavigation to the event

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FoodMovr

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Live at http://foodmovr.appspot.com/

Food excess is an inescapable part of life. Unfortunately, most of it goes to waste, while people nearby are hungry. Our app connects people with excess food to those who are lacking (like Airbnb for food).

Potential users include:

  • A caterer at a wedding. After the event ends, she notices that there is extra lasagna that will be thrown away. She uses her phone to register the food on FoodMovr. A nearby foodbank is notified, and sends someone over to pick up the excess food.

  • Google has many cafeterias at its offices. They are able to predict that they will have extra food at regular intervals. They create a repeating posting, advertising this extra food to groups that can make use of it.

  • A grocery store owner in a city that has suffered from a disaster knows that his perishable food will go bad soon without electricity to power refrigerators. Rather than let it go to waste, he posts a notice on FoodMovr, and people in the neighborhood come by to pick it up.

There are some potential legal issues involved. To avoid liability, FoodMovr may require that food producers have a food handling license, or are somehow accredited. Also, producers may wish to deal with larger organizations, like food banks, rather than a bunch of random individuals.

We have an open API with documentation.

Our current implementation is just short of a minimum viable product. It would need more front end polish to be feasible to launch.

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