slate8 | # 1 | 2009-12-17, 12:51 | Report

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post app suggestions but here goes.

I have a terrible memory and keep forgetting to close the camera lens cover before putting my N900 back in my pocket.

Something I think might help reduce the potential pocket scratch time would be an app that can detect this scenario and alert me accordingly.

So detection along the lines of:

• Is camera lens open?
• Is proximity sensor activated (inside of pocket close to it)?
• Is screen off / locked?
• Has the above been true for 30 seconds?

If all the above is true then some kind of audio alert and/or vibration alert is activated reminding me to take the N900 out and close the cover.

Anyway, just a thought.

ruskie | # 2 | 2009-12-17, 12:54 | Report

I'd like a camera lens open warning as well. It's just to easy to open it

mthmob | # 3 | 2009-12-17, 12:55 | Report

I like this idea, had huge problems with this on my old n95. Forgot to close it all the time after use.

It could also be illustrated through a small icon next to the time, just like when new updates are ready for 1 of your apps.

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Last edited by mthmob; 2009-12-17 at 13:10.

ruskie | # 4 | 2009-12-17, 12:57 | Report

Hmm I found the n95 camera lens really good and actually needed some thought to open.

hopbeat | # 5 | 2009-12-17, 13:03 | Report

Where do you think is the best place to put this warning? Icon on notification area, notification (with vibration/sound) etc.?

ruskie | # 6 | 2009-12-17, 13:04 | Report

Personally a big red bar across the top until it's closed - unless camera app is running.

mthmob | # 7 | 2009-12-17, 13:12 | Report

Have a notification icon shown all the time when cover is open, then if you lock your phone, have it give small vibrate or beep sound.

lardman | # 8 | 2009-12-17, 13:50 | Report

I have the same problem, but it's only really troublesome when I lock the device and stick it in my pocket so I'd initially suggest just a quick beep/vibration when it's locked by the user.

Though as it can also lock itself automatically (e.g. after the screen timeout), and the beep/vibrate would not necessarily be noticed, so perhaps a flashing LED notification would be an idea?

opax | # 9 | 2010-01-17, 21:02 | Report

I would also like such an app

omeriko9 | # 10 | 2010-01-17, 21:07 | Report

That's a great idea for an app!