OpenStreetMap

Android app that logs our movement into a gpx is abundant on every app market. But what i neet is one that enable me to record voice using one click at handsfree. and stop using the same button.

Usage example: I ride a bike, phone in my pocket recording my movements while handsfree on my ear. When i pass an unmapped police station, i could just push the handsfree button and say “police station” then push again to stop recording. All without looking or pushing any button at my phone.

The recorded voice saved on gpx complete with accurate position. After i got back at my home, i could review the voice notes and saved it on OSM.

The most applicable app i found is Osmand, it allowed me to save voice note using small button on upper right screen. But it way too cumbersome, i have to unlock and touch the screen every time i need to record. Also it is overkill, too many useless battery draining features if i just use it only for poi collecting.

Any suggestion?

Discussion

Comment from Vclaw on 10 November 2013 at 18:20

You could try OSMtracker. It can record a GPX track, and has a button on the screen for for voice recording. Though I don’t know if it will work with the handsfree button. You could request this feature if its not available. https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSMtracker_%28Android%29

Comment from kruget on 12 November 2013 at 14:24

Thank you Vclaw, i will try it.

Comment from FTA on 30 November 2013 at 17:20

I’ve had good luck with OSMtracker as well. It has the capability for voice recording AND picture taking if you desire. I’m sure with a little programming they can set it up where you activate recording via a bluetooth button. I do know whenever you click the voice record button, it records for a few seconds and then stops after an amount of time you set in the settings, so that eliminates a second button click.

Comment from kruget on 1 December 2013 at 02:21

i tested OSMtracker using wired handsfree, i can use the talk button.to start recording. Havent tried with wireless/bt ones.

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