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Using Palmtops and Pen Windows on the Farm

Using Palmtops and Pen Windows on the Farm. Dr. Michael Stachiw. The evolution of the computer on the farm. The best place to start, is with:. At first, the portable computer was used in the field. Portable/Laptop Computer. Problems:. Heavy Awkward to use Not “rugged” enough!.

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Using Palmtops and Pen Windows on the Farm

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  1. Using PalmtopsandPen Windows on the Farm Dr. Michael Stachiw

  2. The evolution of the computer on the farm The best place to start, is with:

  3. At first, the portable computer was used in the field.

  4. Portable/Laptop Computer

  5. Problems: Heavy Awkward to use Not “rugged” enough!

  6. To overcome problems of the portable computer, “ruggedized” portables were developed with various data collection tools.

  7. “Hardened” Portable Computer

  8. “Hardened” Portable Computer

  9. Problems: Expensive! Often limited capacity/capability Screen usually downsized Heavier than user “liked”

  10. “New” pocket computers were used in the field

  11. Pocket Computer

  12. Problems: Really limited in capabilities Keyboard became too small for users Not small enough to be truly “bound” to the user

  13. To overcome keyboard problems, increase screen size, improve data entry, pen based computers developed

  14. Pen Computer(Laptop size)

  15. Evaluation: Very rugged User like Powerful (386/486/Pentium) Big display Pen writing somewhat awkward A little big to be “bound” to the user

  16. To improve the usefulness of the computer, size was decreased, and less flexible pen writing recognition adopted

  17. PalmPilot

  18. PalmPilot

  19. Evaluation: Computer is tightly bound to the user Most software well “linked” to desktop PC Light weight, battery life very long Programmable

  20. Pen ComputingWorks bestif..... Used mainly as reader of data, not collector of data Think of “shopping lists” when designing software for the pen environment

  21. Pen ComputingWorks bestif..... Limited CPU is not “stressed” into intense numeric calculations Most input is check boxes, buttons, or pick lists Limit “freeform” input to a minimum

  22. How are Palmtops & Pen Windows being used on the Farm?

  23. Examples: Cow/Calf herd management. “Cowboy” has a PalmPilot loaded with herd data. As they ride around the herd, all breeding/calving information is at their fingertips.

  24. Examples: Operations: All maintenance records for equipment and building is recorded in a central database, that is downloaded into the PalmPilots. Maintenance crews have history in their pockets.

  25. Examples: Swine Farrowing barns: As piglets are born, their weights, and sex are recorded, then uploaded to a central database.

  26. Examples: DNR Compliance: Location of wells, lagoons, spray fields, and other disposal sites have been geolocated, and maps downloaded so manure wagon operators know where to operate

  27. In order to utilize Palm or Pen based computed, acceptance of the limitations is required.

  28. The End FeedDealer.Com 10715 Kahlmeyer Dr. St. Louis, MO 63132 (314) 428-2671 Dr.Mike@FeedDealer.com

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