Gadgetell: Seismograph, a Google Android app – Watch more free videos
While at the T-Mobile launch party the other night, someone showed off a little app called Seismograph. What is it? Shake the phone and watch your movements graphed for you. That’s it. No more, no less.
Seismograph is one of those “because we can” applications that uses the G1′s accelerometer. What else could you do with this app?
I would suggest turning on the Seismograph while you are dancing somewhere. Check out how much you’ve moved your moneymaker with Seismograph. You could see how smooth your car rides compared to your friend’s.
The app seems like a test application to see how accurately the accelerometer’s movements can be tracked. Expect all kinds of apps that take advantage of tracking like a shake to shuffle music player, a pedometer, or an anti-theft alarm based on movement. Also, since the Android Market is completely open, I’m sure someone will use that accelerometer for “adult” purposes.
I would suggest using it as a community seismograph. Leave it logging at all times combined with data from all users of this app and their location can create a live seismographic map which in turn can trigger the alarm at the center for earthquakes control. This can actually save some lives
That's in interesting idea. I don't know if there is any social aspect to the app right now, but I don't see why it couldn't be added.