Beacon and NFC Skype Caller

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.