Javier: I am in the initial stages of building a database system for a medical firm where the staff will use Compaq iPaqs to capture patient data in the field then sync that data to the database at the end of the day. The iPaq runs Internet Explorer so I can use web forms for data entry. Since there is no wireless connection in the field yet, the staff will sync up when they get back to the office or from home over a VPN. The patient and scheduling info they need for the next day will be pushed out to them as well. The medical staff will be able to record audio notes on the iPaq which will be uploaded to a transcriber who will enter the text in the database.
This solution is only for data input since the database will not reside on the PDA but it is a step in the direction you mentioned. A fast, reliable wireless Internet connection in the field will truly revolutionize things but that is years away. Dennis Acton Asset Quality Systems, Inc. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com ================================================ TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l ================================================ TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l ================================================ TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/
