ParkedAid, 1.1

A very practical applcation to help you remember where you parked your car, how log it was parked and also its parked picture (if your phone has the Java camera snapshot feature).


Overview

ParkedAid Version 1.1

ABOUT

This is a simple applcation to help you remember where you parked your car and how long they were parked along with its parking picture (if your phone supports the Java Camera Feature). This program uses the Camera feature from Javas MMAPI. Please note that not all camera phones that have MMAPI support this feature! (This program was tested on Nokia 3650, 6630, Siemens SX1, Sonyericsson K700 ) If your phone doesnt support the Java camera feature, this program would omit its camera features and use only the time and note based parking log.

Help is provided in each screen of the program, just choose the screens Help option.


INSTALLATION

Same installation as with other java programs. (Refer to your phones manual)

For example:

- You can use your phones PC Suite to install the program. The JAR and JAD files are provided in the zip file together with this Readme file.

- You can use some connectivity (such as Bluetooth or Infrared) to transfer the JAR file to your phone, it would appear in the INBOX and the installation would start from there. (as on some Series 60 phones)


DISCLAIMER

This application is provided AS IS. No warranties whatsoever are implied.


HOW TO USE

The program would start with the parking details page. If its the first time, there would be no details. Choose the Park Now option (in Options) when you park your car. If your phone supports the Java camara capture feature then you would be shown a screen to take a snapshot, press your joystick in (jog-dial) to snap. Youd be shown the snapshot youve just taken along with a Location & Notes text field for you to enter details such as the parking location or additional notes, you can also leave it empty if you dont need that info. Then you can choose Save & Exit to save and then Exit the program automatically. You would be shown the picture, notes, time & duration of your parking the next time you start the program. Further help is provided in each screen of the program, just choose the Help option.