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ARM Tablet Data Collector
September 2014
Available from Gylling Data Management, Inc.
and GDM Representatives
ARM Tablet Data Collector
Win 8.1 Pro tablet
+ ARM
+ special ARM tablet
features
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What is Tablet Data Collector?
Windows 8.1 Professional tablet Lenovo ThinkPad 10 (lower cost) Panasonic FZ-G1 (rugged, high temperatures)
ARM 9.2014+ software Your ARM 9 license installed on tablet SD backup card and USB transfer cable GDM adds unique features available
only in Tablet Data Collector
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Unique Features in a Licensed Tablet Data Collector (TDC)
Tablet Data Entry
Tablet Image Capture
Tablet GPS
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Actions that will Improve Assessment Quality
Enter data only once to avoid transcription errors
Employ appropriate range checking for assessed values
Perform data quality checks before leaving trial site (analyze, graph)
Include photographs that illustrate or support measurements & observations
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Benefits of Using ARM Tablet Data Collector
Use full ARM software at trial site on conveniently sized hardware that is readable in direct sunlight, plus:
Optimized for collecting data
Take photos directly into ARM trial file
Record GPS coordinates into trial
Perform data quality checks on-site
Eliminates data transcription errors September 2014 6
Tablet Data Entry
Component of Assessment Data editor
Optimizes editor use on a small touch tablet computer
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Optimized screen
Start image capture
Shortcut keys
Touch keypad
Zoom
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Tablet Data Entry Options
Set plot order
Enter 1 or more data columns
Visible header rows
“Blind” assessment
Performance & screen optimized for tablet
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Tablet Data Entry Features
Automatically reads valid data range from assessment unit field
For 1 digit scales from 0-9, cursor moves automatically to next assessment data cell (no pressing Enter)
Trial is quick-saved to ARMbackup after data is entered in each plot
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Tablet Data Entry Features
Automatic limit dialog displays for out-of-range data, for immediately correcting an entry mistake
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More Tablet Data Entry Features
Trial changes are automatically saved to a temporary backup trial copy after last value is entered in each plot, to preserve data in case of hardware failure
Backup trial copy is in Temporary folder within ARMbackup on SD card, named as nnn.backup.dat9 (‘nnn’= trial name)
Temporary file can be renamed and used to recover new tablet data entries
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Tablet Data Review Tools
Data analysis (Analysis of Variance)
Box-Whisker Graph
Assessment Map
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AOV Means Table
AOV=Analysis of Variance
Treatment means
Mean comparison test
Descriptive statistics
AOV assumption violations
Evidence of significant treatment/rep. differences
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Box-Whisker Description
Shows treatment "spread“ around median
Box is from 25th to 75th percentile, around median
Whiskers extend to largest and smallest non-outlier values
Outliers (X) are points outside of the box by more than 1.5 times box height
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Box-Whisker Graph
Box height shows treatment stability across replicates
Skewed waist position shows a replicate difference
Simplest method to view treatment variance(s)
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Assessment Map
Displays assessment values on trial map
Values are indicated by color intensity
Lower values display in lighter colors
Color description is key to value colors
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Tablet Image Auto-Capture
Take a picture. ARM “captures” the image and links it to the current plot
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Tablet Image Auto-Capture
Continue taking pictures, and images are added to the next open cell in Tablet Image Import Preview dialog
Drag-and-drop to move images
Set “Columns” to 1 for 1 image per plot
Right-click (press and hold) and choose “Remove image” to delete
Images are backed up into ARMbackup September 2014 19
Tablet Image Auto-Capture
Automatically rename attached image
Copy image to folder where trial is saved
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Suggested “Camera” Position
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Tablet GPS
Reads current GPS coordinates from tablet hardware into Latitude and Longitude site description fields
Touch Tablet GPS button to read current position for indicated corner (e.g. LL)
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Data Transfers with Main PC
Use USB cable for direct tablet-to-PC connection
Simple file synchronization
Avoids Windows 8 network support issues
Recommended, GDM supported method
Use “cloud-based” file sharing
Transfer on USB stick/flash drive
Transfer on micro SD card September 2014 23
ARM Tablet Data Collector
An optional component of ARM 9.2014+
Provides special tablet data collector features not offered in standard ARM
Licensed to one (1) Windows 8.x tablet per purchased activation key
One (1) TDC per each ARM 9+ license
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ThinkPad 10 Hardware
Display: 10.1 inch, LED backlight
Thickness: 10 mm (0.40 inch)
Weight: 576 grams (1.3 pounds)
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours
Display Resolution: 1920x1200
Operating 5.0°C to 35.0°C (41°F to 95°F)
One year base warranty
GPS: built-in receiver September 2014 25
Panasonic FZ-G1 Hardware
Display: 10.1 inch, LED backlight
Thickness: 19 mm (0.7 inch)
Weight: 1.1 kilograms (2.1 pounds)
Battery Life: Up to 10 hours
Display Resolution: 1920x1200 Operating -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Drop Resistance: 1.2 M (4 foot)
Three year base warranty
GPS: via Bluetooth, not included September 2014 26
Pricing & Ordering Information
Email your local GDM Representative, see http://gdmdata.com/distributors.htm or fran@gdmdata.com
Include in email:
Your name, company, phone number, and shipping address
ARM Serial Number (Help, About ARM)
ARM Version
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