Comments on: INTERACTIVE SMS DISPLAYS

Question: INTERACTIVE SMS DISPLAYS

ashepp — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:11:01 -0800

Does anyone know of an affordable solution to display SMS messages on an installation to the general public? Ideally a turn key lcd screen solution or similar. Appreciate any help! Adam.

By: forforf

forforf — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:32:53 -0800

I don't know of any turnkey solution, but it may help to have a better understanding of what it is that you're looking for. Is the idea to have a SMS number that people can text to, and those texts would then be displayed on the display?
If so, this might help you:

Basically, there are 3 ways to receive SMS messages using your computer.

1. Connect a mobile phone or GSM modem to a PC, and then program the PC to send AT commands to instruct the mobile phone or GSM modem to receive SMS. You can also use some third-party software or libraries/SDKs.
2. Receive SMS messages using the service of an SMS gateway provider.
3. Get access to the SMS center (SMSC) or SMS gateway of a mobile network operator through a leased line or the Internet, and receive SMS using a specific protocol supported by the SMSC or SMS gateway.

By: ConstantineXVI

ConstantineXVI — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:36:56 -0800

Brightkite has something that sounds close to what you're looking for. It's called BrightKite Wall, and lets people send a message to them that shows up on the wall. It practically sets itself up, but it'll need a PC (or some other gizmo that runs Flash content) and Internet connection behind it.

By: misskaz

misskaz — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:12:55 -0800

I've not used it, but was at an event where FireText had a booth. Sounds similar to, if not exactly, what you want.

By: deezil

deezil — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:45:09 -0800

a computer monitor and a way to display an RSS feed in large font? Then, just SMS things to twitter, and feed the RSS feed of your updates into the computer.

By: pompomtom

pompomtom — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:27:24 -0800

As a result of my recent askme, I've found Bluephone Elite, which will happily display your SMS's on a screen. You'd need a bluetooth enabled mac and compatible phone.