Beacon and NFC Skype Caller

Skype caller which can be triggered by detecting NFC or Beacons

Skype caller which is triggered by proximity to NFC tags or Beacons.

Skype contacts can be paired with either an NFC Tag or a Beacon. Each contact can then be associated an action to be triggered when in proximity with its trigger device:

- Video Call

- Call

- Chat

- User's choice each time.

Two different scanning modes can be enabled: NFC and Beacon. There is also a slider bar for setting the sensitivity of iBeacon detection.

On detection of a device, the application will automatically execute the stored action by starting the Skype application.

Source code can be found here :

https://github.com/MikeFot/EventTriggeredSkypeCaller

This app will be updated as it is being developed. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or recommendations.

Requirements:

In addition, devices need to support Bluetooth LE scanning (Android 4.3 +) and NFC tags.

This application needs a Skype software installation to function. If one is not found, it will prompt the user to go to the Store and download it.*

*The Skype name, associated trade marks and logos and the "S" logo are trade marks of Skype or related entities.