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From Paper Forms to the iPad:
Utilizing Modern Tools for Living Collections ManagementBecky SucherLiving Collections ManagerMissouri Botanical Garden
What You Need to Participate
• iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet with internet access
• i-nigma App (QR code reader that lauches Safari)
• Picup App (Streamlines uploading images to browser)
Overview
1. Background2. Approach3. Tablet Evaluation4. Demo5. Lessons Learned
Features of the NewLiving Collections
Management System
• Built in SQL Server, a global standard relational database system
• Improved database infrastructure to meet current technological needs
• Fine tuning of basic plant records fields and tables
• Integration of other Hort databases• Integration of GIS • Integration of taxonomy and
related data from Tropicos• Browser-based interface
NCPTTNational Center for Preservation
Technology and Training
• Mobile Web Application formatted for mobile devices for various management processes
• QR code integration• Photo integration• Hardware• Some developer salary
Tablets Tested
• iPad 2• The New iPad• Samsung Galaxy Tab
10.1• Asus Transformer• Asus Transformer Prime• Motorola Xoom• Kindle Fire
Tablets Tested
Tablet Assessment
The NEW iPad won!
Android vs. Apple
• Ease of use• Stability in day to day operation• Device longevity• Outdoor visibility• Standardized accessories• ESRI mapping API• Camera
Where Apple Won
• Flash• File management• Multi-user capabilities• Variety• Memory expansion
Where Android Won
Demo
What You Need to Participate
• iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet with internet access
• i-nigma App (QR code reader that lauches Safari)
• Picup App (Streamlines uploading images to browser)
Software Architecture Diagram
Lessons Learned
• Many QR code apps use internal browsers that did not properly render our site
• There are many situations you should review a URL before allowing it to be launched, but we skipped this step
• Leveraging third-party tools/apps saved us lots of time and money, but leaves you dependent on them
• Photo integration was the most complicated part; iOS 6 should alleviate some of this
© Copyright 2012 American Public Gardens Association. This presentation is intended for viewing only and should not be copied or re-distributed for further use.
Technical Information:SQL Server Windows Server 2008Internet Information Services (IIS) for Windows ServerESRI ArcGIS 10.1ArcGIS Javascript API for embedded maps in web pagesASP.NET web application framework (C# code)Symantec Mobile Management 7.1 (MMS); plugs into Altiris 7.1 infrastructure