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iHQS Inspection Process Review
Mobile and Voice Software”
on iPhone and iPad
iHQS Inspection
iMultifamily Work Order
iUPCS Inspection
iPest Inspection
iUtility Meter Reader
Work Order IVR
Waitlist IVR
Web Intake Kiosk
iHQS Inspection Project
“Our Project Approach”
Develop on the ground with Inspection
Staff
Keep Cost as Low as Possible with
changes in Mobile Technology
Phase in implementation with younger
staff training first
Develop product to be independent
to work with other Vendors
Databases
Develop on Multiple Mobile Platforms
iHQS Inspection Project
“Current Functionality”
Sync wireless
GPS Mapping Capability to Next Location
Schedule to send email or letter and color code
status
Start timer when inspection is opened to be
reviewed or edited
Allow for Standard Comments for Each Question
Voice Recognition converts Speech to Text
Take Pictures and Video
Get Owner/Tenant Signature
Produce Inspection Summary Form to Send to
Owner
iHQS Inspection Schedule Menu
Schedule Functions:
1. Add, Edit Delete
Inspections
2. Color Coded Status
3. Print/Email
Notification Letter
4. Filter Grid for
Reporting Results
5. Create Future Year
Plans
iHQS Inspection Schedule Menu
Calendar View
Drag and Drop Inspection
To different Day and Auto
Update the Schedule
iHQS Inspection Synchronization
Synch by:
1. Inspector
2. Date Range
iHQS Inspection Schedule
1. Inspections Synch’d
From Schedule
2. Listed By Date or
By Distance from
Office
Mapping to Next Destination
GPS shows directions
to next location via Map
Mapping to Next Destination
GPS shows directions
to next location via Route
Inspection Location Menu
Provides
1. Inspection Info
2. General Unit Info
3. Unit Locations
4. Add Room Function
5. Special Amenities
6. Inspection Summary
7. Summary Decision
8. Signatures
9. Pictures
10. Signifies when room
Is completed and if
Passed/Failed
Living Room
1. Includes all Questions
2. Signifies when room
Inspection is complete
3. Provides Detail
instructions for each
question
Standard Comments-Menu
Add unlimited
Standard Comments
Add Standard Comments
Add Standard
Comments using
Voice Recognition
Comment-
Voice Recognition
1. Click on Tag to Dictate
2. Record Comment
3. Processes
4. Close
Special Amenities
1. All selections from
Form
2. Add User Defined
Questions
Summary of Unit Decision
Inspection Summary
Import Comments
from Inspection
and also add
Comments
Signatures
1. Owner
2. Tenant
3. Inspector
iHQS Inspection Project
“Future Functionality”
iHQS Inspection
Walkie/Talkie to Office and GSS
Executive Summary
Audio Memos
Mobile Wireless Handheld Project
“Cost Considerations”
WiFi build at your site with routers
WiFi subscription for phone
Type of Mobile Device with or without
service
Mobile Wireless Handheld Project
“Hurdles”
Less Technical Staff
Staff turnover, vacation and illness
Work Load
Language Training Barrier
Desire for Additional Enhancements
Mobile Technology Changes and Cost
Mobile Wireless Handheld Project
“Mobile Technology”
Work Station Software:
PHA Partner – C#/Delphi
Mobile Devices - Current
Windows Mobile – Windows Mobile 6.5
iPhone – Objective C
iPod Touch - Objective C
iPad - Objective C
Mobile Devices - Future
Andriod – Java Script via JQuery
Blackberry - Java Script via JQuery
Web Mobile - Java Script via JQuery
Making Life Better With
Technology
Thank You
Software solutions developed by
Public Housing Authorities for
Public Housing Authorities.