Interesting point, Eric, and one that I had not considered (probably because it can't happen in the Digit-Eyes design)
the reason is that we turn it the light on when scanning (only if necessary) and back off as soon as scanning terminates. If you've scanned a recordable label, it is your option when to start recording (you tap a button to start). So we can guarantee that it is not on in when you are recording. If we added an on and off switch for the light, that would, indeed, be an issue. But it is not really one right now. Thanks for noting this! On Sunday, May 6, 2012 3:15:54 PM UTC-5, Eric Caron wrote: > > Hi Nancy and others, > > One thing I noticed about the Torch is that in some apps such as > Recognizer the torch coming on and off can happen during recording. I read > some posts here about listers frustrated that the app would interrupt > recording. > > Perhaps it would be better to have a button that is pressed that lets you > know if the torch is on. Or, just the new setting that allows you to do it > manually could also indicate the torch status. this way everyone wins. > You can see the torch status, you can turn it off and on, and it is not > interrupting your recordings. > > Once I realized Digit-Eyes was using the torch automatically I was not > that concerned. If I wanted the torch to come on I would just cover the > camera for a moment. For me that would turn on the Torch automatically. > It stayed on if the light conditions required it. > > It is great to see such a solid app get even better. > Eric Caron > > > On May 6, 2012, at 2:52 PM, Nancy M wrote: > > Good idea! We are working on our next release where one of the features > is enhanced audio and haptic feedback and I'll pass that request on to the > folks who are doing the design and implementation. > > On Sunday, May 6, 2012 1:03:56 PM UTC-5, Rick Alfaro wrote: >> >> I think one thing that would be helpful is to be notified by the app if >> the flash has been turned on or off, even if it is automatic. >> >> >> Rick >> >> >> >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >> Behalf Of *Scott Howell >> *Sent:* Sunday, May 06, 2012 5:40 AM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: Digit-Eyes update in the App Store >> >> >> Hi Nancy, >> >> >> I'm not sure how interesting this is to the list; however, I wil post >> this much for the record. I just launched Digit-Eyes in a totally dark room >> and the flash did activate. I did not realize this would occur. I suspect >> the situation I was dealing with may have just been at the level in which >> the flash is not activated. So, I will try a few tests to see at what level >> of lighting does the flash activate. >> >> There may even be an instance where I created a shadow, so I'm not sure. >> I will say again that Digit-Eyes is performing very nicely indeed. I'm sure >> the improved camera of the 4 and 4S as well as having the flash does help. >> >> >> On May 5, 2012, at 9:07 PM, Nancy M wrote: >> >> >> >> Hi Scott, that is an interesting point. >> >> We have some automatic detection logic where the software determines when >> it thinks there is a problem and turns the flash on (provided, of course, >> that it is on a device with a flash), but we don't give an option for the >> user of the software to make that determination and to override the logic >> in the program. >> >> I guess this brings up a couple of issues: >> a) have you had scans fail for insufficient light on a device where >> there is a flash? >> b) can you tell us a bit more about the experience and how the software >> could have handled it better? >> >> I'm not positive this is a topic of interest to everyone on the board; if >> you think it is not, I'm the person reading support this weekend, so you >> can send commentary to [email protected] or me personally (nmiracle >> at the same address) >> >> I'd love to hear more about this! >> >> >> >> On Saturday, May 5, 2012 3:21:29 PM UTC-5, Scott Howell wrote: >> >> I have to say that I am very impressed with DigitEyes now. I just >> installed the update and I certainly was one who had issues with some of >> the earlier versions. I can now with confidence recommend this app. In fact >> I find it nearly as fast as Red Laser and the information returned is >> great. THe only thing I would add is the ability to toggle the flash which >> does help when lighting conditions are not optimal. >> >> On May 5, 2012, at 3:23 PM, VaShaun Jones wrote: >> >> > I know I'm even ordering the washable labels to label my clothes and I >> even created my own QR codes from qrstuff.com and it worked beautifully. >> > On May 5, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Eric Caron <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> >> Hi listers, >> >> >> >> I'm a recent new user of Digit-Eyes. I noticed last night >> that there was a update in the app Store. I tried it out this morning and >> was very pleased with the results. I can now leave the app and return to >> it as often as needed and each time the scan button is working correctly >> and ready to go. In the earlier release I had to often quit the app in the >> App Switcher to get the scan button to work again. >> >> This app is rapidly becoming one of my most used appps. I'm >> very impressed with the quick response to technical and individual needs. >> >> >> >> This is the app that among other things lets you scan bar codes to >> hear what a product is, and also print your own labels to mark items with >> recorded or text information. >> >> >> >> I noticed there is a new podcast about Digit-Eyes at Applevis.com. >> >> >> >> >> >> I would recommend updating this App. >> >> >> >> eRic Caron >> >> >> >> -- >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> > >> > -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> > For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" >> Google Group. >> To search the VIPhone public archive, visit >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" > Google Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. 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