PALO ALTO, United States – Stanford University and Nokia Research Center, Palo Alto, have created and released a new, open-source digital photography platform, called FCam, (short for ‘Frankencamera’). It allows developers to create new capabilities for digital cameras, and users to take advantage of a whole new class of photography apps. The platform is available as a free download for the Nokia N900, starting today, at http://fcam.garage.maemo.org/.
FCam allows the creation of new digital camera applications that help users overcome some of the shortcomings of their devices or create interesting new types of imagery. It is part of the Camera 2.0 project, created in collaboration between Nokia, Stanford, and other partners.
Nokia Fellow Kari Pulli said: “The N900 is a camera phone, but it runs a version of Linux almost as complete as that installed on personal computers”. For this reason, it was chosen as the host device for the FCam platform.
The researchers have already created a series of new photography apps for the platform, some of which will also be free to download. These three will be available from the FCam project pages .
FCamera is an example camera application that uses FCam libraries and drivers. It is released in source code to serve as a starting point for programmers to create their own camera applications.
Low-light Assistant helps in situations where there is not enough light to avoid the choice between a quick exposure that will look sharp, but dark and noisy, and a long exposure that will have enough light, but likely be blurry. Instead, the app captures two images in rapid succession and then automatically combines them, resulting in a photo that is both bright and sharp.
HDR Capture helps in situations where there is too much light, such as a portrait of a person with a bright sky behind her. The camera takes up to three images with different exposure settings and combines them to an image that shows the details of both the foreground and background objects, without under or over-exposing any of them.
Photo-trickery is also on the cards. One of the applications described in a research paper captured the position and trajectory of playing cards thrown into the air with complete clarity through the use of two flash units, each behaving independently. The paper will be presented next week at the SIGGRAPH conference in Los Angeles.
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The hope, though, is that once FCam is in the public domain, Nokia developers and camera programmers will work to create a whole new class of programmable camera applications which will be gathered together on the project web site.
What other applications would you like to see emerge if your device’s camera had a bit more brains behind it? Personally, a slimming effect on selected subjects (me) would definitely be of interest.
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Google Chrome for Nokia N900 now available for download
After the firefox now the fastest browser on Earth Google Chrome gets ported to Nokia N900. The Google Chrome aka Chromium is not officialy ported by Google. This version is based on Debian 32 bit release. It works great and the flash content works very well too. The porting is done by Jacekowski. The browser have some small bugs. Hope there will be a more stable version soon. Read after the break for install instructions and download link.
Check out the ACID test results. Download From this link HERE And here are the install instructions from :
* This packages don’t work with app manager – you have to install them using dpkg in console
* Chromium should work with libxss from extras-devel repo or libxss from here
* Note: If you use extras-devel repo version you will have to use some –force when installing chromium )
Installing Through X-terminal in N900:
1. Download both files in the above link to root directory in Nokia N900 then
2. Type root then
3. type cd /home/user/MyDocs/ dpkg -i name-of-the-lib-file.deb
4. dpkg -i name-of-the-chromefile.deb
source
Check out the ACID test results. Download From this link HERE And here are the install instructions from :
* This packages don’t work with app manager – you have to install them using dpkg in console
* Chromium should work with libxss from extras-devel repo or libxss from here
* Note: If you use extras-devel repo version you will have to use some –force when installing chromium )
Installing Through X-terminal in N900:
1. Download both files in the above link to root directory in Nokia N900 then
2. Type root then
3. type cd /home/user/MyDocs/ dpkg -i name-of-the-lib-file.deb
4. dpkg -i name-of-the-chromefile.deb
source
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Chrome (chromium) on the Nokia N900
Quick overview of Chrome (Chromium) on the Nokia N900 (Maemo). The port is done by jacekowski.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Niko on the move!
This is the first video of Niko completely controlled by the Nokia N900. Niko will turn, move, take a photo, upload the photo to TwitPic, and post a message to Twitter!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Face Detection And Tracking On The Nokia N900
Face detection/tracking demo that uses the front camera on the Nokia N900. The game is called BurgerFace.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Discover the Fox - Firefox on Nokia N900
http://maemo.nokia.com - Its the real Firefox, without compromises. Firefox for Maemo lets you sync all your tabs, passwords, bookmarks and history from your home computer while giving you access to the same rich interactive web content. This high-performance web browser is packed with your favourite features, like the Awesome Bar and tabbed browsing, as well as your choice of add-ons to bring new functionality to Firefox.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Getting giddy with new N900 games coming to Ovi Store
Getting giddy with new N900 games coming to Ovi Store.
Monday, January 25, 2010
PUSH N900 Mod in the USA challenge
USA – Over the last few months five teams of hackers, who had been chosen from hundreds of entrants, have been working to make the N900 do stuff it wasn’t intended to do. The idea? Simply show how powerful the device is through the medium of hacking. And having fun. Now the folks at PUSH N900 have moved the competition stateside, with a brand new “Mod in the USA” twist. Interested? Read on to find out more.
The initial project brought teams together from all over the world. Now the PUSH folks are looking to see what teams from the USA can come up with. Modders have a little over two weeks to get an entry together and submitted (deadline is Feb 15, 2010) after which a panel of judges will select the best three. What makes it even more worthwhile is that a representative from each of the three finalists will be flown to CTIA in March to present their idea. There, judges will determine the pecking order, deciding on a winner, second place and third place positions. The prize? $10,000 for the winner, $5,000 for second and $3,000, for third.
So what do you need to do? Firstly, gather your team and get your submission together. Meeting the requirements should be first on your checklist (connect the N900 and Maemo to something you love, the idea should be innovative and visually appealing – will it work on YouTube?). Your team needs to be able to make this happen, so choose your cohorts wisely. Of course the PUSH community is there to help too, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. But you’ll need to carry out the bulk of the work required to make this happen.
The ideas need to be brilliantly innovative if you’re to stand a chance of making the finalist places. Think long and hard about it and then compile a crystal clear submission (no more than 1,000 words for the elevator pitch). You can also upload details of your teammates and images, links to videos and project documents as part of your submission. The more thorough you are, the better your chances I reckon.
The initial project brought teams together from all over the world. Now the PUSH folks are looking to see what teams from the USA can come up with. Modders have a little over two weeks to get an entry together and submitted (deadline is Feb 15, 2010) after which a panel of judges will select the best three. What makes it even more worthwhile is that a representative from each of the three finalists will be flown to CTIA in March to present their idea. There, judges will determine the pecking order, deciding on a winner, second place and third place positions. The prize? $10,000 for the winner, $5,000 for second and $3,000, for third.
So what do you need to do? Firstly, gather your team and get your submission together. Meeting the requirements should be first on your checklist (connect the N900 and Maemo to something you love, the idea should be innovative and visually appealing – will it work on YouTube?). Your team needs to be able to make this happen, so choose your cohorts wisely. Of course the PUSH community is there to help too, so don’t be afraid to ask for help. But you’ll need to carry out the bulk of the work required to make this happen.
The ideas need to be brilliantly innovative if you’re to stand a chance of making the finalist places. Think long and hard about it and then compile a crystal clear submission (no more than 1,000 words for the elevator pitch). You can also upload details of your teammates and images, links to videos and project documents as part of your submission. The more thorough you are, the better your chances I reckon.
The Brand New Nokia N900
WATFORD, England -- The N900 (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/nokia-n900.html) is the first handset by Nokia to run on the Maemo operating System.
The Maemo OS allows for multi-tasking, and the user can customise their homepage with widgets, shortcuts and applications, and new apps can be downloaded from Maemo Select, which is a dedicated store for the Maemo OS.
This handset is capable of operating at very fast speeds due to a 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and 1GB application memory. This results in the ability to run multiple applications without the performance of the N900 being affected. Users can be reassured that the N900 will always work to its best potential.
A 3.5 inch WVGA touchscreen is hosted by the Nokia N900, which provides sharp and vibrant colours resulting in very detailed images on screen. The touchscreen is very responsive with the use of your finger, and an accelerometer is built in which changes the screen depending on how the phone is being held. A proximity sensor is also on board, which puts the display on standby when the user is on a call.
A slide out QWERTY keyboard makes composing emails, texts and other messages a lot easier for users. Another advantage of this handset is that the N900 organises messages from multiple channels so that they appear as one conversation.
Connect the Nokia N900 to a Local Wireless Network to get internet access. This is an easy method to keep in touch by email, and to stay up to date with all your favourite websites.
A Mozilla technology powered web browser means you can access the internet from the N900 mobile and the page will look exactly as it does on a PC. Videos and other interactive applications can run smoothly on the handset thanks to Adobe Flash 9.4.
HSDPA connection, otherwise known as mobile broadband, allows speeds up to 10 Mbps which is a similar speed to that of home broadband. Web browsing and downloads can now be done a lot quicker which is ideal for users with a very busy lifestyle.
The built in 5.0 megapixel camera offers a lot of quality features to ensure a fantastic photo is always captured. Autofocus, LED Flash and a Carl Zeiss Lens all contribute to the success of the image, making this a feature of the N900 that you can't get enough of. Share your photos with your friends either by email or upload them onto blogs. To remember those special moments, geo-tagging allows you to write when and where your photos were taken, and any other relevant information you wish. If you want more than just a photo, use the video capture facility that records 25 frames per second.
A massive 32GB memory ensures enough room to store all of your music, movies, photos and videos to look back at. If this isn't enough, an expandable memory of 16GB is available through use of the microSD card, taking the total memory up to a potential 48GB.
A-GPS can locate your position up to 100m by using a technique called triangulation. By sending a signal to three cell masts, A-GPS will work out your location by the location of the cells and your distance from them. This is a very handy tool to use if you want reassurance on your travels.
Another handy feature is the email client, where you are able to receive emails from your personal account. You can also send pictures, texts emails and videos to any account anywhere in the world. The Nokia N900 can support up to 10 email accounts so you can easily communicate with the most important people in your life.
Read more about the Nokia N900 at http://www.mobiles.co.uk/ or view our other smart phones (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/smartphones.html)
The Maemo OS allows for multi-tasking, and the user can customise their homepage with widgets, shortcuts and applications, and new apps can be downloaded from Maemo Select, which is a dedicated store for the Maemo OS.
This handset is capable of operating at very fast speeds due to a 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and 1GB application memory. This results in the ability to run multiple applications without the performance of the N900 being affected. Users can be reassured that the N900 will always work to its best potential.
A 3.5 inch WVGA touchscreen is hosted by the Nokia N900, which provides sharp and vibrant colours resulting in very detailed images on screen. The touchscreen is very responsive with the use of your finger, and an accelerometer is built in which changes the screen depending on how the phone is being held. A proximity sensor is also on board, which puts the display on standby when the user is on a call.
A slide out QWERTY keyboard makes composing emails, texts and other messages a lot easier for users. Another advantage of this handset is that the N900 organises messages from multiple channels so that they appear as one conversation.
Connect the Nokia N900 to a Local Wireless Network to get internet access. This is an easy method to keep in touch by email, and to stay up to date with all your favourite websites.
A Mozilla technology powered web browser means you can access the internet from the N900 mobile and the page will look exactly as it does on a PC. Videos and other interactive applications can run smoothly on the handset thanks to Adobe Flash 9.4.
HSDPA connection, otherwise known as mobile broadband, allows speeds up to 10 Mbps which is a similar speed to that of home broadband. Web browsing and downloads can now be done a lot quicker which is ideal for users with a very busy lifestyle.
The built in 5.0 megapixel camera offers a lot of quality features to ensure a fantastic photo is always captured. Autofocus, LED Flash and a Carl Zeiss Lens all contribute to the success of the image, making this a feature of the N900 that you can't get enough of. Share your photos with your friends either by email or upload them onto blogs. To remember those special moments, geo-tagging allows you to write when and where your photos were taken, and any other relevant information you wish. If you want more than just a photo, use the video capture facility that records 25 frames per second.
A massive 32GB memory ensures enough room to store all of your music, movies, photos and videos to look back at. If this isn't enough, an expandable memory of 16GB is available through use of the microSD card, taking the total memory up to a potential 48GB.
A-GPS can locate your position up to 100m by using a technique called triangulation. By sending a signal to three cell masts, A-GPS will work out your location by the location of the cells and your distance from them. This is a very handy tool to use if you want reassurance on your travels.
Another handy feature is the email client, where you are able to receive emails from your personal account. You can also send pictures, texts emails and videos to any account anywhere in the world. The Nokia N900 can support up to 10 email accounts so you can easily communicate with the most important people in your life.
Read more about the Nokia N900 at http://www.mobiles.co.uk/ or view our other smart phones (http://www.mobiles.co.uk/smartphones.html)
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Nokia N900 dual booting Maemo 5 and Android
A short video of the Nokia N900 dual booting Maemo 5 and Android 1.6. The touchscreen and keyboard still needs work, but its proof of concept. :-)
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Nokia PUSH N900 example hacks
A video of example hacks created to launch the Nokia PUSH N900 competition (http://blogs.nokia.com/pushn900/) which is looking for people to submit ideas which hack or mod the N900 to create something new. These hacks were created around an 80s theme. Submit your ideas at URL by October 11 at http://blogs.nokia.com/pushn900/
Friday, January 22, 2010
Nokia competition challenges US tweekers and modders to imagine new possibilities for Nokia N900
“Nokia PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA” Call for Entries - Now through February 15, 2010.
Nokia invites US tweekers and modders to submit their ideas for morphing the Nokia N900 into something entirely new. Whether it’s turning the Nokia N900 into a TV remote control or the brain of a fully functioning robot, the only limit is the contestants’ imagination. The Nokia N900, which became available in the US this past November, is a powerful mobile computer that uses the open source, Linux-based Maemo Software to deliver a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device.
The top three ideas will be chosen from the ideas submitted by a panel of judges, after which the finalist teams will be provided with a Nokia N900 and some support to actually build their mod. In March, Nokia will bring a representative (and guest) from each of the three PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA finalists to CTIA in Las Vegas, where each representative will have the chance to demonstrate their creativity for final judging and the chance to win cash prizes ranging from USD 3,000 to USD 10,000.
A global PUSH N900 competition held in October 2009 drew hundreds of entries and resulted in the construction of five widely varying mods, including a skateboard that tracks your tricks and lets you compete against friends with their own Nokia N900s, an N900-equipped kite that lets you control the camera from the ground, a spray can that brings light graffiti to the N900, a Nokia N900-outfitted belt that vibrates to navigate you in the right direction, and a Nokia N900 with arms that will draw what you photograph on an Etch-a-Sketch.
For more information or to submit an entry for the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA challenge, please visit www.blogs.nokia.com/pushn900/usa
Nokia invites US tweekers and modders to submit their ideas for morphing the Nokia N900 into something entirely new. Whether it’s turning the Nokia N900 into a TV remote control or the brain of a fully functioning robot, the only limit is the contestants’ imagination. The Nokia N900, which became available in the US this past November, is a powerful mobile computer that uses the open source, Linux-based Maemo Software to deliver a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device.
The top three ideas will be chosen from the ideas submitted by a panel of judges, after which the finalist teams will be provided with a Nokia N900 and some support to actually build their mod. In March, Nokia will bring a representative (and guest) from each of the three PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA finalists to CTIA in Las Vegas, where each representative will have the chance to demonstrate their creativity for final judging and the chance to win cash prizes ranging from USD 3,000 to USD 10,000.
A global PUSH N900 competition held in October 2009 drew hundreds of entries and resulted in the construction of five widely varying mods, including a skateboard that tracks your tricks and lets you compete against friends with their own Nokia N900s, an N900-equipped kite that lets you control the camera from the ground, a spray can that brings light graffiti to the N900, a Nokia N900-outfitted belt that vibrates to navigate you in the right direction, and a Nokia N900 with arms that will draw what you photograph on an Etch-a-Sketch.
For more information or to submit an entry for the PUSH N900 MOD IN THE USA challenge, please visit www.blogs.nokia.com/pushn900/usa
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Nokia N900 clone
COOLN900 multimedia entertainment functions
MTK Operating System Platform
Mainstream features dual sim dual standby, dual camera, FM FM radio, video chat
Built-in Game 1 common games, support for Java expansion can be unlimited download and install a variety of jar games
Music player supports MP3 background play, support equalizer, background play, support Bluetooth stereo output
Video playback support 3GP, MP4, AVI format, full-screen playback, support auto horizontal screen, support for pause, forward backward
E-books txt, supports TXT format e-books a large number of downloads, visit the
FM stereo FM radio support, putting-no headphones
Camera pixel high-definition camera
Photo description maximum support 640 * 480px photo output, support AVI format video audio video image, the time based on memory size of the
COOLN900 data applications
Memory fuselage Memory 250KB / equipped with 1GB TF, support 4GB TF card expansion
Expanded support for Java, Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Direct Connect Data Transfer Data Cable, card reader, Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Picture format jpg, gif, bmp
Java extensions support for Java MIDP 2.0 CLDC
COOLN900 basic functions
Optional language Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English
Fuselage Section 2000 telephone contacts, support incoming calls ring tones, caller groups, group ringtones, Caller ID, caller video, calls show, call the background sound
SMS / MMS 50 SMS, text-messaging firewall, support for MMS
Switch machine support the timer switch
5 groups alarm clock, can be customized Monday to Sunday alarm, Snooze time can be set
Ringtone format mp3, mp4, midi
Speaker independent speaker
Call features Caller ID number of attribution, the call background sound
Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, speakerphone, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, handwritten + keyboard input, radio, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, e-books, dual sim dual standby dual Bluetooth, calls show, attribution to inquiries, IP call, calendar, to-do, alarm clock, calculator, world time, mobile QQ, call background sound
COOLN900 Appearance / Screen
Product shape handwritten + keyboard
Dimensions 110.9 × 59.8 × 18mm
Weight 181G
Optional Color Black
Screen Material / type of color screen
Number 26 million color screen color
Resolution of 240 × 400px
3.2-inch screen size
Package weight 0.65
COOLN900 basic parameters
Time to market, 2010-01-06
Other types of cell phone type
Applicable to individual mobile phone crowd
Standard battery (2180 mA) / charger / headset / data cable / be equipped with 1GB TF
Applicable frequency 900/1800MHz
Network standard GSM
300-400 minutes talk time
160-200 hours standby time
7 days replacement warranty limited warranty / guarantee for six months
Friday, December 18, 2009
N900 video round up: microblogging, science apps, song lyrics, blogging, multi-tasking, talktime, accelerometer apps and IM
GLOBAL – It’s been a busy week in the Conversations video production office, playing about with the N900 and its increasing abilities. This week we’ve been looking at blogging, both of the regular and micro variety. We’ve also been taking a look at a variety of apps for science and the accelerometer. Oh, and we had a nice long chat with the lady from the speaking clock, to test talktime. If you haven’t seen these already, check them out after the jump.
Microblogging made easy
Scientist survival pack
Enhance your music with song lyrics
Blogging on the move made easy
Juggling heavyweight tasks
Talking clock talktime challenge
Eccentric accelerometer apps
Instant messaging made easy
Microblogging made easy
Scientist survival pack
Enhance your music with song lyrics
Blogging on the move made easy
Juggling heavyweight tasks
Talking clock talktime challenge
Eccentric accelerometer apps
Instant messaging made easy
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Take Five with HTML5: SVG & Canvas on the Nokia N900
Arun demos svg & canvas capabilities on the Nokia N900.
Monday, December 14, 2009
N900: Blogging on the move made easy
How to update and keep your blog baker's oven fresh, with the MaStory app, which supports Wordpress, Blogger, Live Journal. Plus voice recorder and other suitable apps for blogging.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Firefox Mobile RC for the Nokia N900 on the way
It is known that the mobile version of Firefox can come later this year. That is, we are talking about the final version, as several test versions of Firefox Mobile Fennec, or has already happened. Jay Sullivan (Jay Sullivan), one of the leaders of Mozilla, is responsible for mobile development, said that now on the way Firefox Mobile RC (release candidate). According to the plans, it should come out next week, and the final version of the browser - in the next few weeks, that is, it is likely - even this year.
Was assumed that initially released the final version of Firefox Mobile for Windows Mobile operating system, or Android, but the developers have decided differently. The first final release of the mobile browser designed for the Maemo-phone (or Internet Tablet) Nokia N900. And then will add support for other operating systems, however, is probably in the next year.
Was assumed that initially released the final version of Firefox Mobile for Windows Mobile operating system, or Android, but the developers have decided differently. The first final release of the mobile browser designed for the Maemo-phone (or Internet Tablet) Nokia N900. And then will add support for other operating systems, however, is probably in the next year.
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