A watch-clock (German Glasenuhr) is a historical, mechanical time signal used on ships to structure the crew's watch periods. A ship's bell strikes every half hour, with the number of strikes increasing over a four-hour watch and then starting over again.
This Android app brings this maritime time signal to your smartphone. It simulates the traditional bell strikes and allows you to customize the sounds. However, the app is not just a simple clock; it also serves as a practical learning project. It was developed to demonstrate modern programming techniques and best practices in Android development.
The key technical aspects that were implemented and tested in this app include:
- User Interface Design: The development of a clean and intuitive design with current technologies.
- Artificial Intelligence: The use of AI tools to optimize the development process, for example, in code generation or error analysis.
- Precise Alarms: The implementation of reliable alarm functions that ensure the bell strikes are played at the exact correct time, even when the screen is off or the app is running in the background.
The privacy policy is available here. The test version of Glasen is available as a on Google Play.