Can community come together and help find a solution to the Android POS wallet? I will start:
UniversityCoin POS Android Wallet:
Dogecoin Android Wallet on Github
Can we use this base to fork a repository and set it up and wait for developers? This seems to be most full featured POW open source wallet I could find. If anyone finds a better codebase to fork from, please reply to this post. POS implementation is apparently non-trivial as at least three other communities have talked about it. BlackCoin, MintCoin, and PeerCoin. Maybe we should pool resources e.g. devs?
https://github.com/langerhans/dogecoin-wallet-newUniversityCoin Point of Sale Android QR-Code/UPC-Code Scanner/Wallet:We will need to assure that if Colleges wish to label their items for sale that they can print out QR Code labels that the vendor can use his own phone to read, and then generate a QR code for the UniversityCoin's Wallet Software to send coins to. Most will still likely just use their current labels and convert the current price of UniversityCoin to fiat and then charge based on that.
So we could be the first UPC code scanning wallet for any altcoin (I think), and allowing easy integration into Point of Sale systems at University Campuses would be a major selling point.
UPC Code Reader codebases.
http://zbar.sourceforge.net/http://sourceforge.net/projects/zbar/?source=directory -- Zbar Does QR Code and UPC as well as others. // Comes in tons of languages.
IMHO, these two developments need to be linked and out of the door as soon as possible.
Stage 2: UniversityCoin Printed Ad Campaign on Campuses: We have technical folks, we have aesthetic folks, we have doers, and we have supporters. Let's make sure we use all four parts of the community.
Aesthetic Folks, let's make some posters to raise awareness.
After we have the posters, an Ad Campaign on University Campuses where we do not currently have ambassadors can be facilitated by existing advertising networks that spefically target colleges.
Stage 3: Hardware package with a branded Android Compatible Wireless Scanner for UPCThis will allow any university to receive a Wireless scanner screenprinted with UniversityCoin's Logo all over it. UniversityCoin can leverage this to raise brand awareness as well as being able to have a tactile object emblazoned with professional looking logos and a small list of instructions. As well as a feeling from the college vendors that we are here serious and here to stay. A branded hardware device is a big step both in terms of the manufacturing/logistics and financial commitments but think about it this way.
UniversirtyCoin Wireless UPC scanners will create demand from brand awareness, and create market volume.
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Handheld-Barcode-Scanner/dp/B00FIKK68Ietc I will add more if you guys don't think I'm crazy.
ficklepickle... Thank you sooooo much for your ideas!! This is a great place to start, let's get right to the discussion.
I think a BitcoinTalk-wide search for an android developer that has built PoS wallets in the past with success is a must. We need to find someone reputable who is willing to help us out (for a bounty of course).
The Point of Sale system/UPC scanner system is an amazzzing idea and this is exactly the type of innovations we want to bring to this industry. I think once we find the right android dev, they will be able to advise us further regarding these projects.
One thing I'd like to clear up though, is your mention of getting UVC accepted actually on University campuses. From our experience, we have learned that Universities are very rigid and have an infinite amount regulatory boundaries. Also, franchises like Subway, Harvey's, Teriyaki, Manchuwok, ect, lease out the cafeteria space and are absolutely not open to fresh, innovative and new ideas.
Therefore instead of actually getting the coin accepted on campuses, our strategy is to harness the power of social-media and word-of-mouth through our Ambassadors, and get the students of their Universities to use UVC to support local businesses, surrounding the actual University.
As we all know, franchises are killing our local economies and local businesses and we would love for UVC to act as a tool for these establishments to drive customer acquisition and retention. One idea we have, is to setup local businesses surrounding Universities to accept UVC, and then utilize our ambassadors to give out paper wallets loaded with a few dollars worth of UVC to students on campus who are interested in cryptocurrencies. Therefore, UVC would start out as somewhat of a "coupon" for students to save some money at surrounding local businesses, and it would help these local businesses gain and retain new customers.
Regarding Stage 2 of what you outlined above, I think this is a great idea. Many Universities rent out booths in their University Community Centres to people who would like to advertise on campus. Our team would jump at the chance to represent UVC in our own Universities, so it's just a matter of getting there. We need to accomplish all of the steps you have outlined above before we start on these initiatives and we are determined to get there as soon as possible.
So to sum up, your ideas are amazing, please keep them coming!
However keep in mind we will be targeting the local economy surrounding Universities, and not actually Universities themselves due to their ridiculous restrictions.
Let's keep this discussion going! What do you guys think?
