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Can you provide details about the API, specifically when paired with a non-mobile device. e.g. ARM/oDroid/Raspberry Pi/Windows/etc.
I noticed you list Sony TVs (which have IP control) so is the Bixi interfacing through Bluetooth to the Bixi mobile app which then sends a command over WiFi to the LAN-connected phone and TV?
Also, "Get TWO BIXIs"... apostrophes are for possession -- not plurality (except in a few special cases).
@jptn Hi Jeremy,
API will be released in Q1-2017. Before that we are working case by case with App makers to integrate Bixi controls in their Apps. Currently 2 Automotive Apps - HUDWay and Drivemode are compatible with Bixi's gesture controls.
For Non-Mobile devices, HID mode is available ..so Windows, Linux,Mac are supported.
For Raspberry Pi, it depends on how you wish to use it. If you have a BLE receiver to it, then it should be easy to catch the events from Bixi that you can map to your commands. We haven't tested it but I believe it should work as we have the HID mode as well.
For TVs, we support Android TVs (like latest Sony TVs) that have BLE receiver.
For Wi-Fi only based TVs, a longer path via Bixi -> Bixi-App -> TV is possible. New integrations like these will be taken up once we have our base offering robust and stable.
Thanks for the comment on apostrophes :-).
See you on Kickstarter!
Cheers,
-Vijay
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@vijay Thanks for the info! Looks very promising! Now what to do with my other physical interface devices... ;-)
@jptn Thanks for the appreciation!
I believe that the future of smart-device control will be touch-free with gesture & voice.
So your physical touch devices can be saved to become Collector's edition :-)
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Great product guys!
@pfanis yes, seems like KS is down right now. Will try to check it out later.
I was wondering what the differences / advantages to nuimo by senic are (https://www.senic.com)?
Good luck on the campaign!
@louis_sugar Seems working normally. Please refresh and check. The smart-home centric Nuimo is a well built device as well with touch controls and basic low-height gesture controls that needs to be activated with a touch. Bixi fits well in the home and also on bikes & cars and is always On to sense the hand upto 25-30cms.
We built it this way because when the hands get occupied/ dirty and then a user feels the need to control, he should do it directly without touching anything. Bixi enables it all while retaining a month of battery life.
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Great product! It has a lot of applications really! Is it possible to use it with your own devices? I use Tessel prototyping kits, and it would be cool to use it with my tessels.
How fast is BLE actually? Would it work as instrument or is it too much latency?
Is it possible to give feedback on the device, like displaying volume or temperature?
@mikaellowgren Hi Mikael, thanks for the appreciation. The BLE speed is few 10s of milliseconds.. We can make it faster for custom use-cases where latency is very key, but it will be based on the use-case profile chosen by the user. For our existing profiles, the BLE speed is kept optimal to balance a fast user response and a long battery life.
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Bixi is an ultra-portable companion that senses your in-air hand gestures and commands the devices you wish to control.
Bixi commands smartphone Apps (Spotify, iBooks, Youtube, etc), LifX bulbs, Bose Soundtouch Speakers, GoPro, tablets and other Internet of Things devices, allowing users to keep interacting with their smart objects without putting their current activity on pause..
Bixi tracks your natural, intuitive hand gestures, processing the movement into meaningful action that is sent wirelessly to the device being controlled. Bixi works via Bluetooth Low Energy protocol and the Bixi App connects Bixi to other devices based on Wi-Fi or other protocols.
You can control multiple actions of two apps or devices at the same time with Bixi. For example, you can be on your bike with Bixi on ‘Music’ & ’GoPro’ profiles and control both your songs and your GoPro with only gestures.
Other such examples are:
Music & Lights control (Home)
Reading & door-lock control (home)
GoPro & Music control (on bike)
Phone/SMS & Music control(In car)
Switch between multiple preset profiles for each room by just waving your hand!
Thank you @kwdinc for hunting Bixi. I am the founder of Bixi and am happy to see Bixi featured on producthunt.
Bixi was born to allow users to keep interacting with their smart objects without putting the current activity on pause. Some like-
- Reading a recipe while cooking with hands deep in dough
- Getting distracted while driving due to the phone / infotainement/ navigation
Supporting 8 intuitive gestures to start with, Bixi can control your smart devices with a just a wave of your hand.
Our team would be happy to know your views and answer your questions.
Product hunters, join the conversation!!
Cheers,
Vijay
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