App Idea

[reduen]

So I have this app idea and I need to know if it is possible with today's technology. Anybody up for a chat on this topic?

 

[CPUd]

What would the app do?

 

[dannno]

What would the app do?

Yo dog, I heard you like apps, so I made an app that downloads apps so you can use apps in your apps.

 

[CPUd]

Yo dog, I heard you like apps, so I made an app that downloads apps so you can use apps in your apps.

 

[reduen]

That's a good question of course, let me ask another. How does one keep somebody from stealing there app idea? I really think it could be a winner..

What would the app do?

 

[reduen]

Long time no see Danno...

Yo dog, I heard you like apps, so I made an app that downloads apps so you can use apps in your apps.

 

[CPUd]

That's a good question of course, let me ask another. How does one keep somebody from stealing there app idea? I really think it could be a winner..

Just try to describe it in general.

 

[reduen]

Edited because I am paranoid...

 

[dannno]

That's a good question of course, let me ask another. How does one keep somebody from stealing there app idea? I really think it could be a winner..

More importantly - does it already exist? Is it already in development?

 

[reduen]

I looked for it briefly but who knows...

More importantly - does it already exist? Is it already in development?

 

[reduen]

I have an app that will identify wildflowers when you take a picture and so it is kinda along those lines..

 

[CPUd]

Well here it goes and if anyone steals this idea and makes millions, please keep me in mind! lol

The biggest challenge is to use image processing techniques to identify the item, if the user adds some data along with the picture, it makes it a bit easier.

To get the value, you would need to identify some data points, a big one is sale price for the same or similar item at retail, or via ebay, craigslist, amazon, google shop, etc. Most of these platforms have search APIs you can use to find pricing. Some APIs are not free, but should give you enough for free (in demo/developer mode) to know if it is worth paying more for better functionality.

 

[reduen]

Did you get my message Danno?

More importantly - does it already exist? Is it already in development?

 

[reduen]

Yeah, I would have to hire it done or some type of partnership. Does it sound doable to you though?

The biggest challenge is to use image processing techniques to identify the item, if the user adds some data along with the picture, it makes it a bit easier.

To get the value, you would need to identify some data points, a big one is sale price for the same or similar item at retail, or via ebay, craigslist, amazon, google shop, etc. Most of these platforms have search APIs you can use to find pricing. Some APIs are not free, but should give you enough for free (in demo/developer mode) to know if it is worth paying more for better functionality.

 

[CPUd]

Yeah, I would have to hire it done or some type of partnership. Does it sound doable to you though?

Yes, it's doable. For image APIs, check out Catchoom and CamFind for starts. You might want to use 2 or 3 of these to see if their identifications agree.

 

[reduen]

Cool, do you have a recommendation as to the people I should talk to in order to get something like this done?

Yes, it's doable. For image APIs, check out Catchoom and CamFind for starts. You might want to use 2 or 3 of these to see if their identifications agree.

 

[CPUd]

Cool, do you have a recommendation as to the people I should talk to in order to get something like this done?

Sorry, not offhand. Maybe you could find someone on upwork.

 

[dannno]

Did you get my message Danno?

Nope..did you only use two n's?

 

[timosman]

Well here it goes and if anyone steals this idea and makes millions, please keep me in mind! lol So I am thinking of a barter app that tells you what something is worth, by taking a picture of it.

You should pitch it to the VCs. They are desperate to spend money on something. Take the seed at 5 mil, A round 20 mil. You need a powerful AI, or at least some machine learning.

 

[jmdrake]

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