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ambush276
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2009-07-04
Submitted by ambush276 on Sun, 07/12/2009 - 3:16pm.

basically im looking to make an app for my WM device (eventually port to BB and Iphone) that is like a callback device. So when u press the program it "runs" or shows a loading bar and in that time its calling my server connects for 2 secs, hangs up and then when the service calls back it picks up the line and then DISA is automatically there. Since DISA is there i would like the phone to then display the keypad and then i can dial out so it seems like a normal call? where could i begin this project who to ask, or help? what programming skills? maybe its easier to start on a basic phone w/ JAVA? or maybe WM or Iphone or BB? any help thanks!

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jchuby
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2006-07-20
Thats a really interesting
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 3:26pm

Thats a really interesting app idea...

If you have visual basic programming skills then for wm is the best to start.

What you might want to consider:
Instead of having the device actually call into your pbx, why not just have it activate a php script on the server end that creates the callback to it. This way you dont use minutes to start it up.

Better yet, you can have it send the number you'll want to have you connect to as well - you're usually NOT picking up the phone, and then deciding who to call - its the other way around...

So:
App:
User chooses contact or international number OR extention on the PBX or dials in a new number. Hits SEND button. App sends this info to the php script on the server, which parses it, calls the users cellphone - user answers, and then it connects them to the number they had wanted....

This would be basically a CLICK to call script modified to be a more integrated with the phones contact list i guess.

One key thing with this is that you can dial the ext on the system as if you were a phone on it.

I think the app is a great idea, really cool, would give a nice bump to the community....

I dont have the time or the VB skills to develop it, but id be happy to test and discuss it...
if other users agree, we can pick a platform, and maybe put a bounty towards it... lets see what hte community thinks

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ambush276
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2009-07-04
yea that is basically the
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 4:11pm

yea that is basically the gist of it. The only thing is im not sure about the php script in the beginning. The reason being for the ideal purpose of having an unlimited incoming minutes type plan, then the data would not be existent. Plus if the call connects to the server (but not like connects, meaning that it connects to the cell line and its ringing, when the phone realizes its ringing then it hangs up before the other side picks up creating a "non call" situation. That way no data is needed and it uses no minutes!

i know a little bit of VB but not enough to do this project. I would def. be willing to donate money towards the completion if the community wants to embark on this journey! (i thought it was a clever idea).

ps. (somewhat off topic) does anyone know a good voip provider for international rates. Like really cheap per minute rates to places. I have contacttel and they are ok.. but does anyone have a voip company specialized in international calling with like dirt cheap rates... (that works with trixbox of course). Thanks!


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sorvani
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2009-06-25
I was wondering why bother
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 7:52pm

I was wondering why bother with DISA on a cell phone as you would be triple paying minutes. Once to cell provider and twice to SIP provider.

Then your follow up post about international explains things.

For myself, I only call to Japan (in-laws) and when we can't use an IM program for live video then we use my local line which is now a trixbox. My VSP for outbound calling (all) is CallWithUs. I do not know if they have the 100% best rates but they were the best I could find for my target destination.

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Home: Have 2.8.0 with trunks from Vitelity, & CallWithUs.


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ambush276
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2009-07-04
there rates look good but i
Mon, 07/13/2009 - 8:53am

there rates look good but i need a service that has unlimited trunks but has pay per minute style (i mean i know that does but how do i get a DID with ppm and connect to trixbox with that service???

for a phoneline plus just regular paypermin no 8 channel restrict?


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sorvani
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2009-06-25
Shop around. There a
Tue, 07/14/2009 - 7:44am

Shop around. There a hundreds, if not thousands now, of SIP providers out there. Find one with the rates and features you need.

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Jared Busch
Office: Have 2.8.0.1 talking to 3 IPOffice403's.
Home: Have 2.8.0 with trunks from Vitelity, & CallWithUs.


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ambush276
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2009-07-04
ok ive done a little
Tue, 07/14/2009 - 2:47pm

ok ive done a little research but if anyone wants to help or make this more... useable.......... it would be helpful i guess (or help code into a nice VB .cab)

ok so virtually i have downloaded VJdialer, VJphonetools and mortscript.

So basically when i run the script, it opens VJdialer, dials the server. Then when this reg key is activated "HKLM\System\State\Phone\Active Call Count" then i use VJphonetools to press the "end" key or kill the call once the first second its connected (which is relaly just ringing the server). This is the part now i do not know what to do. How do i make it so that a Certain number (server number) when comming in is then automatically picked up and then the dialer shown.. (?) And also to disguise all these processes with like a loading bar or a picture or gif that is just like a "connecting " screen or something so it seems kind of seemless to the user. Then obviously all of these programs are kind of ... ehhh as in its a pain for the user to install all of these. Is there a way to install all of these programs and the script in one folder with no shortcuts accept to the script so it looks like only thing is installed to the user and all the other programs are in a folder.

Comments or suggestions/ help on that one part.. thanks!


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