Brainstorm: Brainstorms, category Utilities http://maemo.org%2Fcommunity%2Fbrainstorm%2Flist%2Fxml%2F%3Fstatus%3Dideas%26category%3DUtilities/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:15:48 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.6(BH) en Another way to lock/unlock the device http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/another_way_to_lock-unlock_the_device/ Since people are increasingly using their mobile devices as personal computers, using email, storing corporate and confidential data, the security of these information became a high priority requirement.  

However, there is a trade-off between security and usability. It is very easy to protect the (touch) screen to prevent the system to do some undesirable action. But adding a security layer to this mechanism (to avoid curious ppl) sometimes is not a good experience for the user.

I think the Maemo could give to the user the flexibility to choose the way of how to lock or unlock his device. Currently he can use a registered  'pin' number, but for many people, make a gesture on the screen would be faster, easier to decorate and more friendly.

Note: lock screen != lock device
lock screen -> to prevent undesirable actions (touches) on the screen.
lock device -> to prevent malicious or curious people to access the device data.

Discussion thread: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=354985



6 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> felipe@zimmerle.org (Felipe Zimmerle) |Utilities|User Experience| Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:59:52 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-e9291eb6a0c911debe7fa3a5f546048a048a Delivering Java SE to Fremantle http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/delivering_java_se_to_fremantle/

The purpose of this proposal is to assess the demand and determine the best way to deliver a Java SE - runtime for Fremantle / Maemo 5.

Java SE is the runtime intended for Desktop systems, but implementations for Mobile Devices do exist. The possible target audience for a Java SE runtime on Fremantle is considerably smaller than for a Java ME implementation, but many business applications still provide Java interfaces for legacy compatibility. Providing the possibility to run these business applications might lower the barrier for corporations to consider using Maemo 5 in a corporate environment.

Ideally, this brainstorm proposal results in a Java SE Package available in the Fremantle-Repositories for easy distribution through the Maemo 5 App Manager.

The thread that sparked this proposal:
Java for Maemo 5

 

This is not supposed to be yet another "Nokia should do it" proposal - if you want an implementation, please vote not only for the "Nokia-option", but place a 2nd vote on your favourite community solution so we will know where to invest our time first, should Nokia really decide not to buy an official License.

 

 



4 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> subcore@icb.at (Claus Feichtinger) |Desktop|Utilities|System|Programming| Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:24:23 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-f41e5e32bca111deacb2355b81b15d585d58 Delivering Java ME to Fremantle http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/delivering_java_me_to_fremantle/ The purpose of this proposal is to assess the demand and determine the best way to deliver a Java ME - runtime for Fremantle / Maemo 5.

A MIDP - compatible Java ME runtime is present on most of today's smartphones, nearly all of the latest Nokia devices are delivered with Java ME available.

It is an established technology with a big developer base, there are many Applications and Games available, but currently there is no easy way for endusers to be able to run their MIDlets on the new Maemo 5 Platform.

 

Ideally, this brainstorm proposal results in a Java ME Package available in the Fremantle-Repositories for easy distribution through the Maemo 5 App Manager.

The thread that sparked this proposal:
Java for Maemo 5

 

This is not supposed to be yet another "Nokia should do it" proposal - if you want an implementation, please vote not only for the "Nokia-option", but place a 2nd vote on your favourite community solution so we will know where to invest our time first, should Nokia really decide not to buy an official License.

 

 



3 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> subcore@icb.at (Claus Feichtinger) |Games|Utilities|System|Programming| Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:18:09 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-ef6e7832bc8711de9260ad441db0c3ddc3dd Make the device into a P.A. microphone http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/make_the_device_into_a_p-a-microphone/ With the FM transmitter on the N900, it should be possible to make the device into a wireless microphone for public speaking events, using any portable stereo system with an FM radio in it. Older tablets could become wired microphones with the use of the headphone jack.

(sorry that I'm giving a solution in the idea, I don't know how else to phrase it)



2 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> qole@qole.org (alan bruce) |Games|Media|Utilities|Devices| Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:21:50 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-07e5aa4498bf11de8efd7762373526d826d8 Spinning Zoom as universal Maemo gesture http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/spinning_zoom_as_universal_maemo_gesture/ Would be great to use the same gesture in maps app, image viewer, where it is feasible. Developpers shouln't be bothered to implement it, this gesture should be transparent for applications.

07_zoom.jpg

 

Disscuss here:

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=419695



2 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> sergey.vlsv@gmail.com (Sergey Vlasov) |Utilities|User Experience|System|Programming| Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:42:02 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-b0098658e50b11deac498dc95c4d2afb2afb support for sim toolkit (sms encryption) http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/support_for_sim_toolkit/ Quoting wikipedia: SIM Application Toolkit (commonly referred to as STK) is a standard of the GSMto initiate actions which can be used for various value-added services.

So what are these value-added services? The most prominent would be sms encryption used by some banks to protect customer data sent over GSM. STK is supported in superold nokia bricks, as well as newest symbian/android smartphones. There's no reason why for example the n900 shouldnt support it.

Forum link



3 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> pavel@killua.eu (Pavel Stratil) |Utilities| Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:51:19 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-1a6682cee92d11debd1cd59420fabe5fbe5f Fast application launcher like quicksilver/gnome do http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/fast_application_launcher_like_quicksilver-gnome_do/ As a gnome user I've become addicted to gnome do, and I think that a similar program would be awesome for the N900. Ctrl-space and win!

Anyway I looked into it a little bit and even though there is some old port of mono for maemo I concluded that it's not the way to go.

I found another launcher called Kupfer http://kaizer.se/wiki/kupfer/ that does not require mono and is pretty similar. After some tinkering and compiling of libraries (namely python-gobject_2.16 to get gio) I actually got it compiled on the sdk. It ran, but didn't actually work.

 

The usage of this application is very simple.

Press your keyboard shortcut (Ctrl-space for example) and a dialogue pops up. By typing it suggests an application to launch based on what you've typed, and enter launches that application. The list is prioritized in such a way that the most popular hits come up first. You should be able to scroll down the list of matches.
Some of these programs can perform all sorts of tasks, but the most basic is to very quickly launch an installed application.



5 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> mece@ovi.com (Marcus Wikström) |Utilities| Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:52:38 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-0bb4aef8bcbf11de9b358f3501aca95ea95e Backup should be automatical http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/backup_should_run_automatically/ Desired Situation:

Personal data automatically secured to location that would more likely survive
if device gets destroyed.

TALK THREAD MISSING!



4 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> epa@iki.fi (Janne Pänkälä) |Utilities| Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:54:07 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-1da8bcd6b9bc11dea1cbe3396524bc5dbc5d Improving the Calendar in n900 http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/improving_the_calendar_in_n900/ The calendar in n900 is very feature weak. There have been a number of suggestions of ways it could be improved. This brainstorm is to collate them all in one place to make a strong, useful calendar/diary/to-do.

 

This Storm is related:
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=38723

is in some way related:
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36866



56 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> kathy@revdkathy.com (Kathy Smith) |Utilities| Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:33:14 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-71411fb0020411dfa9ed8573ba89ba03ba03 Location Based Profile And Settings Changes http://maemo.org/community/brainstorm/view/location_based_profile_and_settings_changes/ Change the profile and settings such as wifi on or off, bluetooth on or off and run certain applications  based on location.



2 solutions for this brainstorm.]]> cocayden+maemo@gmail.com (Cayden M) |Location & Navigation|Utilities|User Experience| Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:12:19 +0000 http://maemo.org/midcom-permalink-bc8e521cada911de81473b849c0615281528