Android and MOD specs.

Preliminary Information

MOD Live Platform

• CPU: Cortex A8, 600Mhz
• Operating System: Android 2.3.4
• Screen Resolution 428 x 240, landscape mode
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
• Input device: 6-button Bluetooth Remote Control
• Sensors:
  
  • 3-axis accelerometer
  • 3-axis gyro
  • 3-axis magnetometer
  • Barometer
  • Temperature sensor on remote control

Android Features Available on MOD Live

• Application model - Activity and Service
• 2D graphics - up to 30fps, but normally updated at 1fps for optimal battery life
• Bluetooth Sockets
• Sensor manager
• SQLite databases and application persistent data
• Access to up to 100Mb of mass storage shared between all apps

App Development Process

• Download Android SDK at http://developer.android.com
• Register as MOD Live app developer
• Obtain MOD Live SDK library (.jar files) and documentation from Recon
• Develop app using Android SDK and link to MOD Live Library
• Make sure that app uses only supported hardware components
• Use adb to test app on MOD Live
• Submit app to Recon for distribution

Key Features of MOD Live SDK Library

• MOD Service:
  
  • Register for location, speed and altitude data
  • Register for skiing/snowboard stats such as runs, jumps, vertical and distance
• Sensor Framework Extension:
  
  • Synchronised (once-per-second) sensor polling
  • Free fall detection event
  • Gravity, linear acceleration and rotation vector (future)