Mobile device technology has evolved from Internet browsers and web pages to some utilization of device hardware. It remains primarily a small screen replacement for notebook and desktop computers. There is unique hardware that remains largely untapped. InZhood is combining the usefulness of the remote control with data display and control on the same device. Using patent pending technology it is possible to both discover and control objects using the mobile phone hardware.

InZhood is developing this technology for industry. While still in its infancy, the game playing public has been quick to understand and appreciate the technology. While we continue to support game playing (we are passionate about game playing as well) we continue to work with partners to increase the functionality and accuracy of our technology.

Partnerships

We are actively working with partners, hardware, software and data providers to increase the value proposition for everyone. As data becomes more accessible and more vulnerable, we seek ways to both empower and protect people and businesses. InZhood recognizes both our responsibility and the risk in what we are accomplishing. For this we seek relationships that will increase public safety while ensuring freedom of information.

Technology

Utilizing device sensors, any GPS location may be selected by direction and tilt of the device. The location can be compared with data sets to discover the details of the object at that location. In some scenarios it can be used to view data about a building. In other scenarios it can be a game, where players are moving targets and the mobile device works as would a paint-ball gun. Point and tilt to hit the target. If a miss, identify where the shot landed for the player to adjust direction and angle.

Based on the device location, read the GPS sensor location. The coordinate is a globally unique position on Earth. This is required to calculate what object is being selected. GPS position is used as the starting position for determining what direction and how far is the object that is selected. GPS service must be enabled by the user and the device must be in a location with sufficient GPS satellite coverage. With sufficient coverage GPS position accuracy can be within one meter. With poor coverage it may be off as much as one kilometer. Without a GPS reading, it can use the last known position (which may be obsolete). In instances where the device is indoors or under a blocking object (tree, tall building) and there is no GPS reception, the user may not proceed.

There is no sensor for phone angle and it must be calculated from other sensors. There is no infra-red or other specialized sensor to measure distance of an object from the device. If there is only the compass reading there are two options, assume a fixed distance or continue a straight line in the direction until an object is discovered. . A compass reading is only accurate when the phone (or compass) is parallel to the earth surface (no tilt). With an accelerometer, it is possible to calculate both the phone tilt and interpolate the true compass direction.