[Noisebridge-discuss] [Hack.rva] The OpenDoor Hackathon! Starting this Saturday!

[Luke Libraro]

I don't have time to work on this, but I started a project for this exact
purpose a few months ago. I have the database design drafted up for MySQL
workbench, and started on stored procedures. If anyone is interested in
checking it out and continuing on, the github link is:
https://github.com/HackRVA/RFID-Access-Control-System. Fork away!

-Luke

On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 9:04 PM, Jordan Bunker
<jordan at pumpingstationone.org>wrote:

> Hello assembled hackerspaces, makerspaces, and coworking spaces of the
> world! I am writing to let you know about the OpenDoor Hackathon, which
> starts this weekend on Saturday!
>
> If you have (or have thought of) creating an RFID, iButton, keypad, or
> other door access system, and you love connecting and working with other
> hacking, making, and coworking spaces, then you won’t want to miss out on
> this!
>
> Here’s the run-down:
>
> What is the OpenDoor Hackathon?
> The OpenDoor Hackathon is a hackathon to benefit the members of
> hacker/maker/artist/co-working spaces by creating a standardized, Open
> Source door access and membership management system that can be used by
> everyone. At the end of the hackathon, the systems (or subsystems) created
> by each space will be voted upon, and the best system (or combination of
> systems) will be chosen. Implementing the system afterwards is, of course,
> optional.
>
> Why are we doing this?
> I know, the word "standardized" sends chills down my spine too, but I
> assure you that this is a good thing! Deciding upon a common system would
> enable the following things:
>
>    - The ability to share membership between spaces
>    - Crowdsourced security enhancements and feature additions
>    - Easier membership management
>    - A warm fuzzy feeling of being connected with other spaces
>
>
>
> What we're envisioning (and what many of you already have) is a sort of
> Reciprocikey or Space Passport system. We believe that the only way to
> create such an awesome system is to work together on it!
>
> Prize of an Ice Tube Clock<http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=194>from
> Adafruit <http://adafruit.com/> for the space who best implements the standardization
> of interface specification between custom softwares and access control.
> Each space will review submissions at 2:00p PST on Sunday and rank the
> systems they would most like to use (you cannot vote for your own). The
> runner up will receive a Minty Boost<http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14>pack.
> You can also vote on best hardware system, most elegant code, best
> independent member management software - the top three of each will receive Minty
> Boost<http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=14>packs, also via Adafruit.
>
> Systems needed:
>
>    - Software for access control (reads from memory stored users and
>    network user databases)
>       - Create a functional specification for how authentication can be
>       done securely.
>    - Software that manages membership rights (grants rights/features to
>    users based on conditions specified by managers
>       - Standardize an interface specification for how custom software can
>       talk to the access control software interface.
>          - example: 3rd party space has a member visiting, presents auth
>          token.
>          - example: someone wants to create a custom trusted UI (web,
>          phone, etc.) for talking to the auth daemon
>       - Web, phone, etc UI for membership management and access control
>    software
>       - Involve user interface management.  See what tools people are
>       using today to manage membership and build hooks in the software to manage
>       access control, or build your own.
>    - Hardware for reading identity (RFID reader, USB stick, etc.)
>       - Build plug-ins to support common hardware (don't get stuck on any
>       given vendor).
>
>
>
> When is the OpenDoor Hackathon?
> The OpenDoor Hackathon will begin on Saturday, December 11th at 2pm PST,
> ending 24 hours later at 2pm PST on Sunday, December 12th. The freenode
> channel will be #opendoor and you can see existing conversations on the
> google group <http://groups.google.com/group/opendoorhack-a-thon>. We’ll
> do a check-in an hour into the hackathon to see where everyone is at and
> what systems people intend to use.
>
> How do I sign up?
> You can register your space's team at the Eventbrite here<http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1054836043>
> !
>
> Join in the conversation at
> http://groups.google.com/group/opendoorhack-a-thon!
>
> --
> Jordan Bunker
> Pumping Station: One - PR Director
> jordan at pumpingstationone.org
> (773) 789-8658
>
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