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Appendix C : Devices and the Data Capture Process

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Figure C1. Data Capture Path
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This figure describes the process of collecting and storing data. It describes this process starting with the actual act of collecting and recording data which requires software, mobile hardware, as well as peripherals. Data then needs to be transmitted from the mobile data collection system to a data storage unit.

 

Table C2. Three basic handheld or PDA styles

Sony UX 50
Clamshell keyboard & screen style PDA

http://web.archive.org/web/20060206032457/http://sonyelectronics.sonystyle.com/micros/clie/models/ux50.html (Archived Copy)

Compaq Tablet PC
Handheld morphed with laptop

https://web.archive.org/web/20061214221457/http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF04a/321957-304452-306995-304455-306995.html(Archived Copy)

FOSSIL

http://www.fossil.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2208&itemType=CATEGORY

Notes: Runs PalmOS 4.1; infrared port, stylus, touch screen, 2MB

 

 

Table C3. Input devices

Barcode Scanners

Device & OEM or Vendor

Website

Symbol Technologies

SRS-1 Wearable Ring Scanner

Notes: (other models available for different body parts and some include wireless data transmission)

http://web.archive.org/web/20050308180253/http://www.symbol.com/products/barcode_scanners/barcode_wearable_srs1.html (Archived Copy)

Socket Communications, Inc.

Wand barcode scanner for PDAs

Notes: plugs into compactflash card slot or PCMCIA Card slot

http://web.archive.org/web/20051223200855/http://www.socketcom.com/product/SL2732-551.asp (Archived Copy)

Micro Innovations

TKB680PK (w/Palm hinge kit)
TKB700U (no kit)
MICRO WIRELESS LINK

Notes: Folding wireless keyboard

www.mi-products.com

 

Table C4. Global information system devices

Device & OEM or Vendor

Website

Timex

T53991 GPS Speed and Distance IRONMAN Triathlon with 50-Lap Memory

Notes: Average speed or pace, maximum speed or best pace, and accumulated distance, continuous odometer, metric or English units

GPS transceiver calculates speed and distance data and transmits to watch with synchronized Digital FM Signal for display

http://web.archive.org/web/20050209202611/http://www.timex.com/bin/detail.tmx?item=048148539914 (Archived Copy)

Socket Communications, Inc.

GPS Receiver with Bluetooth Wireless Technology with DC charger/AC Adapter (Archived Copy)

http://web.archive.org/web/20051124070456/http://www.socketcom.com/product/GP0820-521.asp (Archived Copy)

CSI Wireless

GT300 GPS-Enabled Handset

Note: Prepaid phone minutes from one website.

http://www.csi-wireless.com/

RoyalTek

RBT-3000--Wireless GPS and Mobile Data-logger

Notes: connects wirelessly to mobile devices, logs position, time, velocity


https://web.archive.org/web/20060116020420/http://www.royaltek.com/proditem.asp?group=consumer&item=bluetooth&filename=bluegps\rbt3000.asp/(Archived Copy)

 

Table C5. Data collection systems

These hardware options may be used as stand alones or in combination with other devices or may stimulate product design by suggesting combinations of functions.

Device & OEM or Vendor

Website

ActiGraph

Notes: activity monitor, detects activity by sensing motion via an internal accelerometer

http://www.mtiactigraph.com/

Noldus

Notes: only supports iPaq for mobile handheld data collection

http://www.noldus.com/site/nav10000

 

Table C6. Mobile phone / PDA combinations

Device & OEM or Vendor

Website

Handspring

Treo 600

Notes: Merger with Palm anticipated fall 2003. Features Palm OS 5, Built-in SD/MMC expansion slot, camera.

http://web.archive.org/web/20040614230146/http://web.palmone.com/products/communicators/treo600_overview.jhtml (Archived Copy)

Motorola

Accompli™ 009 Personal Communicator - Silver for Cingular Wireless

Notes: PIM, wireless web, email, IR port, additional software can be added via IR port

http://direct.motorola.com/ENS/NationalHome.asp?country=USA&language=ENS&selectedtab=1

 

Table C7. Data transmission devices

Hard hot sync and Infrared are standard on all business class PDAs and handhelds.  In addition some of these data transmission devices offer more mobility.

Device & OEM or Vendor

Website

Socket Communications, Inc.

Digital phone card (Pocket PC) or digital phone connection (Palm OS) Mobile phone as wireless modem

http://web.archive.org/web/20150106042053/http://www.socketcom.com/ (Archived Copy)

Socket Communications, Inc.

CompactFlash Wireless LAN Card for Pocket PC,

http://web.archive.org/web/20060209025620/http://www.socketcom.com/product/WL6004-322.asp (Archived Copy)

Socket Communications, Inc.

Notes: could create a personal wearable wireless network between laptop, mobile phone & HandheldPC

http://web.archive.org/web/20150106042053/http://www.socketcom.com/ (Archived Copy)

 

Table C8. Other product examples of interest to data collectors

These hardware options may be used as stand alones or in combination with other devices or may stimulate product design by suggesting combinations of functions.

Device & OEM or Vendor

Website

Timex

Ironman data link USB

Notes: functions as a sport watch and personal information manager. Docks to a USB port to save data. Runs Microsoft outlook and other sport related applications

http://web.archive.org/web/20120705144439/http://www.timex.com/datalink/software (Archived Copy)

Logitech

Data storage pen

Notes: Ballpoint pen & optical sensor records notes; Holds up to 40 pages of notes that can be converted to text or other applications

http://www.logitech.com/promotions/promo.cfm?contentid=7142&countryid=19&languageid=1&ad=bts

Freedom Scientific

PAC Mate BNS

Notes: PDA for the blind runs Windows based Pocket Pc; features PDA functions and wireless internet access

http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/PACmate_bns.asp

Freedom Scientific

PAC Mate TNS

Notes: PDA for the blind runs Windows based Pocket Pc; features PDA functions and wireless internet access & blue tooth; GPS anticipated 2003

http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/PACmate_tns.asp

Freedom Scientific

PAC MatePortable Braille display

Notes: can be used with any computer that has a USB port

http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/PACmate_20.asp

SCOTTeVEST.L.C.

Vests & Jackets

Notes: personal area network enabled clothing designed to run wires between multiple devices for hands free operation

http://www.scottevest.com/v3_product_info/photos.shtml

 

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