Here we will collect our thoughts about using ProgArm client on Android.

Introduction

We want to put Perl interpreter right into apk (it is possible to compile perl for Android since v5.20). Then we will make a small layer written in Java that will let Perl Client run Android commands.

Status Bar

It should show a battery icon in the status bar. This way you can easily track ProgArm battery along with you phone battery status.

Menu

When you start an app, it will show a simple menu with these items:

• Connect/Disconnect
• Functions -- a list of things you can do with ProgArm (e.g. turn on flashlight, set alarm clock, turn off, start vibrating -- everything ProgArm can do). Every function in the list must display a key associated with it (you are meant to run that stuff by using a ring, after all).
• Controls -- similar to Controls page (or even an exact copy), but right in your phone.
• Status -- display various info (e.g. detailed battery info, uptime, etc.).