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Mobile Personnel Info Retriever (MPIR). Team members: Jim Li, Makara Kov, Ahror Rahmedov. What is MPIR?. A small application which can be run on a PDA Combines some features of GPS and instant messaging program. What does it do?. Automatically synchronizes with the server.
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Mobile Personnel Info Retriever (MPIR) Team members: Jim Li, Makara Kov, Ahror Rahmedov
What is MPIR? • A small application which can be run on a PDA • Combines some features of GPS and instant messaging program.
What does it do? • Automatically synchronizes with the server. • Locates other clients with the same software in the same building. • Lets other clients view one’s profile and shared information.
Features • User Friendly • Data store in list • No manual download • Privacy • Invisible mode • Only viewed by selected clients (buddy list)
Who will use this? • Students • Faculty • Doctors • Company Employees • And many others…
System Architecture • Connection between PDA and WiFi access point • Unique MAC Identifier • SQL server as backend • User’s profile • Maps MAC IDs to buildings • Web Services (.NET)
Can it be done? • State of the wireless technology • Growth of WiFi enabled infrastructures • Risks • Difficulty in determining the MAC ID • It may take longer than 7-8 weeks to complete • The program may not fit in a PDA.