Android Application for Field Staff

Purpose:

The purpose of this system is to facilitate field staff in recording information about designated locations identified by TID (Travel ID).

Target Users:

Field staff members who are equipped with Android smartphones.

Functionality:

• Login via Microsoft account: Users can authenticate themselves using their Microsoft accounts.
• Record serial number, inventory number, GPS coordinates, full address, and photo of designated locations: Users can input and save various information about designated locations, including serial numbers, inventory numbers, GPS coordinates, full addresses, and photos.
• Use OCR technology to extract serial numbers and inventory numbers from photos: The application utilizes OCR technology to extract relevant information from photos.
• Use Google Photos to verify coordinates: Google Photos integration is used to verify coordinates.
• Store recorded data locally on the device: Data recorded by users is stored locally on their Android smartphones.
• Submit recorded data to the backend via API: Recorded data can be submitted to the backend server via API.
• Data can be re-collected multiple times until the user is satisfied: Users have the flexibility to collect and revise data multiple times until they are satisfied.

Platform:

Android smartphones.

Performance Requirements:

• The application should efficiently handle OCR processing without significant delays.
• Smooth integration with the device's camera for photo capture.
• Reliable submission of data to the backend, even in low-connectivity environments.

Security:

• Implement secure authentication using Microsoft accounts.
• Encrypt sensitive data stored locally on the device.
• Use secure API communication for data submission.

Integration:

• Integrate with backend APIs for data submission and retrieval.

Usability:

• Provide a user-friendly wizard interface for recording information.
• Ensure intuitive navigation and input methods for field staff.