28 March 2011

imote Universal Remote Control pitch (Analog form)

Improvements to the pitch
  • Better design of the remote.
  • A different name for the remote rather then using i in the name and a better designed logo.
  • Giving the remote some more functions.
  • Making it different to remotes which are similar but not identical.
  • Add some new technology which doesn't yet exist in other remotes.
  • Giving the remote customisable cover/case, like mobile phones, so the owner can choose any colour or design they want for the remove itself.
  • Giving the remote different interactive interface themes and giving the option for the owner to create their own theme.
  • More detail on what the remote can do and functions.
  • More illustrations on the old and new.
  • Illustrations of the remote. 
  • Better layout and title on the pitch.
  • More catching colours into the pitch. 
  • Catchy slogans and wording. 
  • Better pitch wording. 
Control group
  • Kyle O'Reilly
  • Ashleigh Phillips
  • Gerard Regan

Clickable interactive ball


Not working or want to see the full version? http://sites.google.com/site/robsmedia2011/home/file-cabinet/clickedonme.swf

How to post flash (.swf) to blogger/blogspot

Go to http://sites.google.com and create an account (you can't use your TAFE email [e.g. first.name1@tafensw.net.au]), after signing-up go to "Create page" then select "File cabinet", give it a name then create the page. You will then upload the files you want to post on the blog, copy the URL to the files.

In the bold links need to be replaced with your own URL to the file and if you use Google Sites, you should change https:// to http://. 
<embed align="middle" allowscriptaccess="always" height="400" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality="high" src="http://sites.google.com/site/robsmedia2011/home/file-cabinet/Interactiveball.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="550"></embed>
Not working? <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/robsmedia2011/home/file-cabinet/Interactiveball.swf">link name here</a>

NOTE: When posting to blogger/blogspot you must add the above code in Edit HTML and not in Compose mode.

Interactive ball

Learning on how to create an interactive ball by using active script 2 and using the buttons with the ball's tweens.


Not working? http://sites.google.com/site/robsmedia2011/home/file-cabinet/Interactiveball.swf

08 March 2011

Main research: Universal Remote Control


Old non-user friendly URC
Source: cnet.com.au

 I choose the Universal Remote Control as it is something which most people purchase as they have lost or broken the original remote for their household item or they just want one remote controlling all of the household items in the living or entertainment rooms rather then fumbling around for a number of remotes to just control one item. Touchpad remotes to exist however they are rather large and cumbersome to use (some are about the size of the iPad!).

Rather large and cumbersome touchpad URC
Source: edigitales.org

By making a remote that is the similar size, shape, more functions and user friendly which is just a touchpad will be something that people want, another reason why not worry about food getting to the gaps like what happens to buttoned URCs.

While most touchpad URCs have features such as Wi-Fi for internet access so you can watch videos, listen to music or use applications such as Skype, most modern televisions or high definition set top boxes already come with these features. Removing the unneed features means you can make it smaller, easy to use and more reliable.