Sync SWF Overview
I've been working with a new extension for Breeze Meeting. The Sync SWF Meeting Extension allows remote instances of Flash movies to communicate in real time.
There are several use cases for synchronous rich-media interactions.
1) Shared interface - Multiple users have access to the same interface and see the results of each others' interactions.
2) Turn based game - Players take turns interacting with the interface. The interface would be rotated 180 degrees for one player, chess would be an example if this case.
3) Multi-player avatar game - Each player has a symbolic representation in the game interface. Joust is an example of this design.
4) Multiple workstation simulation - Each user chooses a workstation with it's own interface and interaction design. All users are working on a different part of a synchronous simulation. A lab environment would be an example of this design.
I have several prototypes developed to illustrate possible interaction designs.
Contact me if you would like a demo or more information.
Here's a link to learn about and download the Sync SWF Meeting Extension:
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/breeze/articles/intro_sync_swf.html
Comments
One question that has come up, "What if I don't have access to Breeze?"
Well, the SDK has emulators that allow you to code locally. It'll get you approximately ~90+% there. Then, you can simply sign up for a 15-day trial, and complete the next 10% of your work.
Quick reminder that the contest ends at the end of the month. Time seems short, but you should be able to create something cool. It only took this Flash coder a few days for his. (http://www.flashcomguru.com/index.cfm?mode=cat&catid=22FF6C2F-D611-38B6-13B72F268A1B558D)
Posted by: Fang Chang | September 14, 2006 12:09 PM