We're designing a PIC based board for a client, and he'd like a remote
control for it. The remote needs to set and retrieve a few parameters as
well as display some statistics.

The board runs from a (15-20Ah ?) 12V sealed battery, so low standby
consumption is important.  It currently lasts for 8-12 weeks between
charges.

The main current draw is a small motor that runs several (3 - 30) times
a day, for about 20 seconds each time. The board will have an RTC, but I
don't expect that to draw any significant current.

He has had something like this designed for him in the past (by another
company), but asked of the possibility of controlling the equipment via
an iPhone using Bluetooth.

He'd like (password protected) control from up to 20 metres away, but I
think the distance is negotiable. There are no safety hazards involved
in the equipment being remotely controlled.

I've not delved into iPhone application development before, but do have
over 10 years experience with Delphi (Windows) programming.

How feasible does this all sound?  Has anyone here gone down that road yet?

The other thing on his "wish list" is SMS reporting of equipment faults
and tamper/abuse alarms.  I suspect this will blow the unit price out
somewhat.  Has anyone in Australia used this type of service?
David...

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Unit 8, 10 Hook St, Capalaba 4157 Australia
Ph: +61 7 38235717      Fax: +61 7 38234717
Our Web Site: www.audiovisualdevices.com.au
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