OnTime Mobile: Supported Mobile Devices
OnTime
Mobile supports several standards in mobiles devices today. Each mobile device
has its advantages and drawbacks. No doubt price and availability will affect
the mobile devices you choose to use with OnTime and because of that we have
endeavored to make OnTime Mobile work with the widest range of devices.
Here are some of the major devices types we've planned for:
Microsoft Windows Mobile Support
Application to use: OnTime Mobile for Windows Mobile
The best experience with OnTime Mobile will be with a device running
Windows Mobile. This can be either a PDA
(Classic) or a touch screen (Pocket
PC or Professional) phone. The larger screen makes it easier to see
larger amounts of information at once and the touch screen makes
it easy to navigate across data. Using the touch screen, drivers
can capture digital signatures. Probably the largest advantage
to using this type of device is database support. When used with
a Windows Mobile device, OnTime Mobile will run a database on the
device with a copy of the server's data. This make it possible
to work online or offline, perfect when using a regular PDA
without internet connection or when drifting in and out of cell
range. The built-in keyboard on these devices also makes it
easier to enter text, something that is difficult and time
consuming on a numeric keypad.
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- Windows Mobile 2003, 5, and
6 are supported
- Windows Mobile Professional
is required for digital
signature capture and for best
overall experience
- Windows Mobile Standard and
Classic are supported to a
lesser degree
- Ensure that the device you
are considering supports GPS if
you will be using that feature
of OnTime Mobile
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Smartphone Support
Application to use:
OnTime Mobile Web
Smartphones are becoming increasingly popular as affordable all-in-one
devices for handling business in the field. These smartphones usually sport a
full featured web browser and work well with OnTime Mobile Web, a browser based
application that gives a driver essential information and interactive features
to complete their assignments. The focus is on a clean interface with large
buttons that make single handed fingertip operation possible. Note: GPS
transmission in OnTime Mobile Web is only supported on the iPhone at this time.
Otherwise, GPS and
offline usage is not supported on these devices at this time due to
restrictions imposed by the browser interface.
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Tested and supported:
- Apple iPhone
- Google Android
- Palm Pre
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WAP
Support
Application to use:
OnTime Mobile WAP Edition
Virtually every cell phone on the market today support WAP,
which basically enables you to surf the Internet on your phone.
Even "free" phones have this feature. OnTime Mobile supports the
10 major variations of WAP that is employed in cell phones
today, including those used in Asia and Europe.
Although you can count on OnTime Mobile to work with any WAP
enabled device, there are drawbacks to this method of access.
Since there is no offline capabilities in WAP, you will need to
have an internet connection each and every time you want to look
at or refresh data. This can pose a problem in areas that have
poor cell reception. Often times cell providers will allow you
to test the coverage area for a period of a week or so before
you commit. Take advantage of this opportunity to test the phone
you plan to use in areas where you commonly work to check data
and voice reception.
Pagers and Text Messaging Support
Application to use: OnTime Workflow Designer
In some areas, pagers are still the most reliable method of
communication. Although pagers are far more limited in what they
are capable of doing, OnTime can still push out notifications
and messages to them. OnTime Mobile has rich support for SMS
text messaging and that same feature can be used to send
messages to pagers instead. In the case of two-way pagers,
dispatchers will want to have the confirmation notifications sent
to an email address they have access to in order to check that
the pager did indeed receive the message from OnTime.
Get the assistance you need in making a
device decision
OnTime Mobile has been tested on several cellular networks, with all the
major providers, and on many devices. Feel free to contact Vesigo Studios and
talk to our knowledgeable staff about what devices will work the best for your
needs. We will be happy to discuss and recommend the choices we have seen the
best success with.