v1.5 is on it's way!
August, 2009 - The summer is coming along and so is a new version of Oops I'm Late! We have big plans in store coming up. Stay tuned & follow us on Twitter.
Added: Twitter-compatible services!
October 28, 2008 - There are a number of twitter-compatible services including Laconica and Present-ly. Oops I'm Late! v.1.2.3 supports twitter-compatible services. With this version, you can now send messages with http://twit.army.tv/api, for example. In addition, the use appointment notes as message feature has been added to all versions including Economy and Ad Supported. Finally, Facebook support has been streamlined w/fewer steps. For more info on this version, check the developer blog .
Howdy Facebook!
October 2nd, 2008 - Fresh on the heels of last month's release, Oops I'm Late v1.2.2 is out and support for Facebook has been added. Whether you wish to make a discrete update with a direct message to a friend or make a public status update, Facebook on the go with Oops I'm Late! For more info on this version, check the developer blog .
Hello Twitter!
October 2nd, 2008 - Fresh on the heels of last month's release, Oops I'm Late v1.2.2 is out and support for Facebook has been added. Whether you wish to make a discrete update with a direct message to a friend or make a public status update, Facebook on the go with Oops I'm Late! For more info on this version, check the developer blog .
Oops I'm Late v1.2.1 just released and with it support for Twitter has been added. Whether you wish to make a discrete tweet with a direct message or make a public status update, Twitter on the go with Oops I'm Late!
Free Ad Supported Version
Thanks to our new partner Smaato, Oops I'm Late! v1.1 has gone free! Now, it's really inexcusable not to notify ahead! (As illustrated by this Bitstrips comic, Classically Late.) The screenshot below is from the 405 freeway in Southern California to Smaato's HQ in Hamburg, Germany.
How it works
1. Enter your appointment information in your Calendar as you would normally, either on your phone, desktop or web.
2. Turn on your GPS (built-in on some phones). Check the FAQ if you don’t have a GPS.
3. Open Oops I'm late! on your phone. The program will connect to the internet in an attempt to geocode your information using Yahoo! and geonames.org. Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile may also be used as a geocoding source. Standard and professional only. A failure to resolve the address will result in a request for more information.
4. Verify Attendees from your late/arrival notification. (This is a chance to make sure the big boss isn't listed.)
5. Forget about it; drive where you need to go, when the late status has been determined by the settings you provided, your contacts will be notified accordingly; text messages can be sent even while you are on the phone.
Screenshots
Benefits
- No more awkward “I’m running late calls”, pointless “checking-in” calls such as "Call me when you pass the Gas Station on Route 4." and other “Let me know when you get to x” conversations
- Notification in familiar locations (i.e. regular client appointments, grocery store run, lengthy drive, etc)
- Strengthen/Preserve your Reputation, allows others to regain time, attend to other business, etc
- Revolutionary, disruptive technology that is designed to keep your common courtesy quota up
- Major use case is for notification in familiar locations (i.e. regular client appointments, grocery store run, lengthy drive, etc)
- No longer need to make pointless “checking-in” calls such as "Call me when you pass the Gas Station on Route 4." and other “Let me know when you get to x” conversations
- Allows others to regain time and warm the oven, attend to other business, etc.
- Enhances your reputation with courtesy: “The better the reputation outside, the more coming inside”
Features Matrix
| Ad Supported | Economy | Standard | Professional | Feature |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Solves basic notification problem - “keep in touch” communication based upon arrival |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Social Networking NEW - Support for Facebook and Twitter Direct Messages as well as Public Updates. Use the Facebook or Twitter service to make your geographic updates known. Requires free Facebook or Twitter.com account. |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Contact Filtering - System-wide contact filtering prevents unwanted attendees from being included. There is no worry about the Pointy Haired Boss getting a confusing message when late to a meeting from lunch, even if the boss is invited or the event organizer. The system-wide contact filtering allows for a do-not-notify list or no filtering at all, and an exclusive notify-only list or manual mode for standard and professional versions. |
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X |
X |
Integration with Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile - A user can now geocode (or convert a street address into latitude and longitude coordinates) an appointment in Oops I’m Late! and use it with Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile. Go from an event in their calendar to a map of the event on their phone. Once the new location is set, choose from: categories, map, directions, traffic, movies or gas prices. Additionally, a previously saved Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile location can be used as a geocoding source, saving time. Requires Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile(free) | ||
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Sounds Library - It is a lot easier to know if one is late if someone tells you. At the time designated, the initial check of whether one is late or not will trigger: "I am on time.", "I have arrived." or "Oops I'm Late!" sound, followed by a countdown w/verbal cues at 60, 30 and 10 seconds before cancellation or notification depending on lateness. Finally, a messages sent sound is played, if notifications were sent. User created sounds can also be used w/custom directories. [Special thanks to Mike Vendetti for providing the Male Voice samples.] |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Set Up Once: Each location along w/attendees designated are saved after the first use, once the location is set up, only the name of the location need be referenced |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Lateology formula in calculation based upon: the current time, GPS location and appointment settings; designated individuals are notified in each method set (phone, text, email) |
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ETA Only |
ETA Only |
X |
X |
Personalize notifications with what is going on now, ETA, number of active tasks, emails & voicemails unread, music track and album being listened to and other System Properties… |
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None |
None |
X |
X |
Balloon Popup Alert Notifications - Without switching out of another application or phone call, decide whether to sleep, cancel or switch to the next appointment (Pocket PC/Window Mobile 6 only) |
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3 |
5 |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
# of locations stored |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
SMS/Text notification messaging |
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X |
Common Shared LocationsNEW - Additional location files can be added for shared corporate or community use. Examples include files containing common landmarks and client offices which could save time on geocoding as well as create a defined attendee list. | |||
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X |
Send notifications via email or phone a default contact | |||
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X |
Default Contact - Set single contact to assistant, receptionist or other resource to easily call on any business phone number or mobile assigned to contact. No more looking up contact information associated with a client, event or location | |||
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X |
Non-intrusive advertising | |||
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X |
X |
X |
X |
Background - Runs in background, regardless if person is on phone |
| Ad Supported | Economy | Standard | Professional | |
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Free |
$4.99 |
$14.99 |
$24.99 |
Scenarios
- Weekly meeting at distant location with variable start time
- On way to location during traffic on freeway (tested in Southern California, notorious for Sig Alerts, large entertainment venues and general traffic)
- Long trips with an unknown amount of starts & stops (trip to the country/city)
- Dates, business meetings, special occasions
- Any travel that requires occasional contact as to Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA/ETE)
5 Easy Steps:
Why not just call on the way?
In modern metropolises (i.e. Southern California), being late is not shocking. Because of persistent traffic problems, many people are blasé about being late. In the US, west-coast unique time challenges (massive unpredictable gridlock) and subsequent stress are also part of many metropolitan areas. Lastly, the laws are changing in many areas such as SB-1613 requiring hands-free use of mobiles.
In response to “why not call them or leave early?” – even making a casual phone call while driving, is distracting and increases the chance of an accident or at the minimum, causes a delay in response time. Leaving early is always a good idea as is good planning.
Failsafes
- No notification if the GPS is lost, no false positive "lates"
- 30 second delay on final warning before notifications sent
- Once notifications sent or time has passed event, no futher notifications are sent
Messaging
Oops I'm Late! has a unique messaging system relying on System Properties. See Message Samples for more information.
Documentation
Quick Reference & The Oops I'm Late! Late Guide
The Oops I'm Late! Late Guide, written by Robert Moskowitz, author of "How To Organize Your Work and Your Life,", "Total Time Management," and "Dollar$ and Sense", includes tips that focus on how you can cope with both being late and the after.
Why do I need it?
Oops I'm Late! is a revolutionary, disruptive technology designed to promote better communications through the use of technology. 15 to 20 percent of the U.S. population is "consistently late," especially when it comes to work which generates 90 billion in lost productivity from late CEOs alone. The name is meant to destigmatize the stress associated of being late, a common modern condition.
Can I try Oops I’m Late! for free?
The Ad Supported version is free to use without a time restriction.
What about privacy, what information is sent?
No information is sent to OopsImLate.com and only query information to the internet.
How does GPS work? Is it Safe?
Global Positioning System satellites transmit signals to the ground. GPS receivers passively receive the signals from the satellites; they do not send any information: See Wikipedia on the subject for a brief primer.
What if my phone doesn't have GPS?
GPS devices are available via bluetooth as well as built in with some newer phones.
What about my other GPS program? Is it compatible? Does this replace it? Are there any compatibility issues in general?
Oops I'm Late! is designed to run with your existing GPS application and can run in the background, restored to the screen at any time. Most major, modern GPS applications such as Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile, Google Maps, TomTom, GPS Tuner, etc. have a 'Intermediate mode'. This allows multiple GPS applications to share the same device. There are no known compatibility issues w/other GPS applications.
Why is this software for entertainment purposes?
In our litigious world, protection clauses are fairly common, a de rigueur standard. Moreover, the science behind Oops I'm Late! is emerging and is far from exact. One should always plan ahead and leave early.
How to Order
Coming Soon!
International Support
Check list of supported countries for more information.
Phone not listed? Email platforms@oopsimlate.com with your phone type and model in the subject.
Installation
Installation is either over the air (OTA) using the phone or via the desktop.
To verify the phone is properly configured try using either
Microsoft Bing for Windows Mobile or Google Maps in GPS Intermediate Mode (not tied to a specific COM port).
Support
Customers email support@oopsimlate.com.
Roadmap
Oops I'm Late! automatically periodically checks for updates (based on your settings or it can be turned off entirely). Your feedback on future features or unplanned issues is welcome. The next major release of Oops I'm late! is scheduled for the last quarter of 2008, to include IM as a method of notification as well as other enhancements and new features.
Who developed Oops I'm Late/What is the software house?
Alex Reich wrote Oops I'm Late!How was Oops I’m Late written?
Oops I’m Late! started on the morning of January 1st, 2007 in Los Angeles, CA. On July 2nd, 2007, Oops I’m Late! 1.0 was released. On April 1st, 2008 1.1 was released. On October 28th, 2008 1.2.3 Refresh 2 was released. It was fueled by the strength, support and encouragement of family, who gave the first nudge to create the solution.
Press, Investors, General Inquiries & More Information
Contact info@oopsimlate.com
Better three hours too soon than a minute too late. — William Shakespeare