interesting. thanks Glen, I had not seen this. Looks like another viable component technology that could be used as part of a system. the emerging NFC (near field communications) protocal would work in a similar fashion to this Bluetooth approach
On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Glen Ferguson <[email protected]> wrote: > Speaking of using cell phones, I looked at BlueGuard > http://www.emxinc.com/blueguard.html as an option. I haven't ruled it out > yet. > > Glen > > On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 4:23 PM, mark gilbreath <[email protected]>wrote: > >> intriguing technology from "openways" www.openways.com delivers an >> audio access code via text message. turns any cell phone into a key. >> the only rub is that it requires the retrofit of an existing electronic lock >> assembly. however to the good, it provides for massive portability of the >> "key" ie your phone. >> >> ...and yes, we wrestled with ISONAS ourselves at VengaWorks. >> >> >> On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Jacob Sayles <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> I've looked into door lock integration and I see two viable options. 1) >>> The folks over at Workentile are rolling their own door hardware. It's >>> very promising and totally open. James is actually now a member of both >>> Workentile and Office Nomads. 2) the ISONAS system we use here at Office >>> Nomads has an API that can be hooked into to bypass their atrocious software >>> system. Traditional electronic door locks are closed systems and hard to >>> work with. >>> >>> >>> Jacob >>> >>> --- >>> Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation >>> http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 6:29 AM, merrida < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> YEES! That is exactly what I am looking for, a check in system like >>>> what a gym would use or a chiropractor's office. My chiropractor uses >>>> a medical system called Vericle from Billing Precision. The patients >>>> have a key card that they scan in when they arrive and also scan when >>>> they have particular services performed like an adjustment or >>>> something. Something like this would be great to have!! >>>> >>>> On Jun 10, 6:10 am, ruyoung <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> > when i said that we would want a check in system eventually, i should >>>> > have added that it would rock if we could tie it in with an entry >>>> > system that uses keycards/keyfobs. >>>> > r. >>>> > >>>> > On Jun 9, 8:17 am, AndrewRoth <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > > So, what I am seeing so far is that there are a few small choices, >>>> but >>>> > > no dominant winner. >>>> > >>>> > > What space owners/operators are looking for is: >>>> > > An easy to use check in system that can track who uses what >>>> resources, >>>> > > and how long and when. >>>> > > This system should integrate with some kind of billing/accounting/ >>>> > > report system in order to properly bill users for their activities. >>>> > >>>> > > Do I have this correct? >>>> > >>>> > > I am a freelance web programmer and system admin. I would love to >>>> > > help build a system for coworking spaces that satisfies all of the >>>> > > needs. I know a couple people mentioned they built something in- >>>> > > house. What are the requirements for the systems? >>>> > >>>> > > What kind of systems do you make available to your users? (i.e. >>>> > > Windows/MacOS/Linux) >>>> > > Do you have people "sign-in" to the computers, or at the door? >>>> > >>>> > > ~Andrew Roth >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Coworking" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]<coworking%[email protected]> >>>> . >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Coworking" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]<coworking%[email protected]> >>> . >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Mark Gilbreath >> >> PO Box 2830 >> Ketchum, ID 83340 >> >> mobile 208-720-8107 >> skype mfgilbreath >> twitter markgilbreath >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Coworking" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]<coworking%[email protected]> >> . >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]<coworking%[email protected]> > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. > -- Mark Gilbreath PO Box 2830 Ketchum, ID 83340 mobile 208-720-8107 skype mfgilbreath twitter markgilbreath -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. 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