iPhone Segway App

SegueChico · 07-11-2008, 04:48 PM

So I just did the poll about the iPhone 3G - Just bought one this morning (I didn't own a v1 model) so am of course enchanted. But what does this have to do with my Segway?

Apple App Store! If I'm not mistaken, the Gen2 Segways use the "wireless infokey". Now, I was wondering, what or how they transmitted? Bluetooth? Some wireless band? (A,B,G?) Doubt it's radio or IR. I've heard it's encrypted to 64 bit though. If it's wireless or bluetooth, then maybe the iPhone can tap that.

What about an iPhone app that if you loaded your info, or somehow linked it to one of your infokeys and you could do everything the info key could (but in color and have easy to upgrade functionality) via your iPhone!

Maybe? Interesting? Ideas? Comments?

-SegueChico

florin · 07-12-2008, 01:36 AM

If I'm not mistaken, the wireless protocol between the info key and the segway is based upon Zigbee, for more info check out wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZigBee

So not really much chance yet to get that hooked up with your iPhone.

You could use your iPhone as some kind of Segway trip logger, get your trips directly plotted on google maps, or better into the map on Segway's social websites map.

When you see something nice, you could directly add a point of interrest to the map.

Of course you can also make an application to see (on the build-in google map) where other segway gliders are, so you can easily meet them.

Just a few ideas.

SegwayUtah · 07-12-2008, 02:04 PM

To second Florin, the Segway uses an 802.15.4-based ("Zigbee") wireless connection. It's 2.4GHz just like WiFi or Bluetooth--but a different protocol.

segsurfer · 07-12-2008, 06:12 PM

SegwayUtah, I have to ask, if your name is segway utah, why is your location ny?
-segsurfer

SegwayUtah · 07-12-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by segsurfer

SegwayUtah, I have to ask, if your name is segway utah, why is your location ny?
-segsurfer

I was one the very first (if not the first) Segway owners in Utah, way back in the day. Then I moved to NYC--but could never figure out how to change my username...

Chris

pam · 07-13-2008, 10:09 AM

One of the mods can do it... just let them know what you want.

segsurfer · 07-13-2008, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SegwayUtah

I was one the very first (if not the first) Segway owners in Utah, way back in the day. Then I moved to NYC--but could never figure out how to change my username...

Chris

Oh okay, for some reason I thought you were the utah dealer.
-segsurfer

07-11-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
SegueChico New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 3	iPhone Segway App So I just did the poll about the iPhone 3G - Just bought one this morning (I didn't own a v1 model) so am of course enchanted. But what does this have to do with my Segway? Apple App Store! If I'm not mistaken, the Gen2 Segways use the "wireless infokey". Now, I was wondering, what or how they transmitted? Bluetooth? Some wireless band? (A,B,G?) Doubt it's radio or IR. I've heard it's encrypted to 64 bit though. If it's wireless or bluetooth, then maybe the iPhone can tap that. What about an iPhone app that if you loaded your info, or somehow linked it to one of your infokeys and you could do everything the info key could (but in color and have easy to upgrade functionality) via your iPhone! Maybe? Interesting? Ideas? Comments? -SegueChico

07-12-2008, 01:36 AM	#2
florin The Gliding Dutchman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 1,088	If I'm not mistaken, the wireless protocol between the info key and the segway is based upon Zigbee, for more info check out wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZigBee So not really much chance yet to get that hooked up with your iPhone. You could use your iPhone as some kind of Segway trip logger, get your trips directly plotted on google maps, or better into the map on Segway's social websites map. When you see something nice, you could directly add a point of interrest to the map. Of course you can also make an application to see (on the build-in google map) where other segway gliders are, so you can easily meet them. Just a few ideas. __________________ Kind regards, Florin

07-12-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
segsurfer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 1,357	SegwayUtah, I have to ask, if your name is segway utah, why is your location ny? -segsurfer __________________ Life is not a Roadrunner cartoon, and you are not the Roadrunner!. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

07-12-2008, 02:04 PM	#3
SegwayUtah Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,644	To second Florin, the Segway uses an 802.15.4-based ("Zigbee") wireless connection. It's 2.4GHz just like WiFi or Bluetooth--but a different protocol.

07-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
pam Last of the Early 30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yelm, WA Posts: 4,679	One of the mods can do it... just let them know what you want.

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