A couple of weeks ago, during a company event, I saw a demonstration of integrating weather service data with text messaging using Java. I thought it was pretty cool and decided to create something myself in .Net that utilizes the text messaging services that are freely available out there.
Ok, what I have created is a text messaging based reminder system. The idea is that you can use this system to schedule a reminder which will be sent to your cell phone at the time you choose. Or you can just use it as an instant messaging system which sends out the messages immediately.
The system itself consists two parts: A web interface that interacts with the user and queues up the messages to be scheduled; a windows service that periodically checks the message queue and sends out and creates backups for the messages that are due.
You can try it out at http://www.kerrywong.com/csmsg. I have also created a link under Navigation Links. I have only tested it with Verizon users though, so if you are using other service providers and it doesn’t work for you, please let me know so I can fix it.
