APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING SURVEYS
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1. A method for conducting team surveys comprising the steps of:
- collecting survey data from a plurality of assigned regions using respective portable wireless devices, each of which comprises a web browser and input means;
wirelessly transmitting the survey data to a database;
accessing the survey data stored in the database using a network terminal;
preparing a draft survey report based on acceptance of the survey data;
storing the draft survey report to the database;
accessing the draft survey stored in the database;
reviewing the survey data and draft survey report to identify any errors;
preparing a final survey report based on the survey data and draft survey; and
storing the final survey report in the database.
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Abstract
A system and method for collecting and analyzing data in real-time across a geographical area. The data is collected by different evaluators using a portable wireless device, and transmitted to a central database in real-time. The data can be reviewed at different levels as soon as it is available on the database. Unacceptable data can be immediately identified so that it can be obtained again. The data can be analyzed and a report subsequently produced.
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1. A method for conducting team surveys comprising the steps of:
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collecting survey data from a plurality of assigned regions using respective portable wireless devices, each of which comprises a web browser and input means; wirelessly transmitting the survey data to a database; accessing the survey data stored in the database using a network terminal; preparing a draft survey report based on acceptance of the survey data; storing the draft survey report to the database; accessing the draft survey stored in the database; reviewing the survey data and draft survey report to identify any errors; preparing a final survey report based on the survey data and draft survey; and storing the final survey report in the database. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for conducting surveys comprising:
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a plurality of portable wireless devices for collecting data related to the survey from a plurality of locations, each portable wireless device including; a browser for accessing a network, a camera device, and input means for entering information and making selections; at least one network terminal for accessing data collected using the plurality of portable wireless devices; and a database in communication with the plurality of portable wireless devices and the at least one network terminal, wherein; data collected by the plurality of portable devices is wirelessly exchangeable with the database, the at least one network terminal is capable of exchanging data with the database, and the at least one network terminal and the plurality of portable devices are capable of exchanging data via the database.
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