Question to developers about iPhone accessories... iPhone breathalyzer...

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  1. arkanigon

    arkanigon Well-Known Member

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    I just saw this video for an iPhone breathalyzer:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV3eyu06Leo&eurl=http://www.businessinsider.com/2008/12/iphone-breathalyzer-an-iripoff-aapl

    From the information I've learned, accessories connected to the dock can only receive information from the iPhone... they can't transmit information to the iPhone... at least that's what I thought...

    I'm wondering if this breathalyzer is actually sending information to the iPhone... can't really tell from the video... seems like maybe the iPhone just acts as a power supply? not sure..

    Appreciate any information from developers or engineers that know about the iPhone dock...
     
  2. lithiastudios

    lithiastudios Well-Known Member

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    If you look at other videos, it looks like it's just using it as a power source.. or just using the docking connector to get the sound output to send via FM.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWDHbFS1TQQ&feature=related

    The idea of a breathalyzer + FM transmitter combo sure is unique. :)
     
  3. arkanigon

    arkanigon Well-Known Member

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    Thanks.
     
  4. drunknbass

    drunknbass Well-Known Member

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    you can do serial transfer through the dock. its just not "technically" permitted by apple unless you are part of the 'made for iphone' program.
     
  5. arkanigon

    arkanigon Well-Known Member

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    Thanks.
     

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