Oklahoma Associationfor Home Care & HospiceInnovative
Technology Symposium2012Home Health Tech Solutions and Security
Presented By: James B Eggert
Mobile TechnologiesWelcome To Home Health TechMobile
devicesLaptop/NotebookNetbookPDASmart Phone and/or iPhone
Tablet PCTablet PC: Notable specsScreen SizeTouch, Stylus, or
BothWIFI &/or CellularKeyboard TypeCameraOS
PlatformDurabilityBatteryPerformance SpecsTablet PC: Operating
SystemsMicrosoft WindowsApple iOSAndroidLinux (very rare)Tablet PC:
Performance SpecsProcessorMemory (RAM)Storage (Hard Drive)Size
(almost irrelevant)Speed 5400 RPM7200 RPMSolid StateTablet PC:
ConnectivityHard Wired Ethernet (use when necessary and
available)WIFIWIFI controller built-in to almost all mobile
devicesRequires close proximity to a WIFI router or access
pointAvailable in many restaurants, hotels, public places, and
sometimes private homesMay require a password or key to
accessCellular BroadbandGSM, 3G, 4G/LTE, and othersRequires
cellular broadband receiverSome mobile devices have a built-in
controllerIf not, you may be able to use mobile phone as hotspot or
tethered receiverRequires paid cellular plan with local
carrierTablet PC: Connectivity PlatformsField Mode & Sync with
ServerNo WIFI or cellular requiredNo worries about loss of signal
or connectivityNeed to re-attach to home network
regularlyInconvenient & cumbersomeCompatible platforms
requiredData corruption susceptibleLive/Real-Time Always-On
ConnectionRequires constant and reliable source of WIFI and/or
cellular connectionRisk of lost data or slow response(continued)
Tablet PC: Connectivity PlatformsLive/Real-Time Always-On
Connection(continued)Data always in-sync and up-to-dateCompatible
platforms requiredEfficient and productive (when good signal is
available)Live Virtual or Remote Desktop ConnectionRequires
constant and reliable source of WIFI and/or cellular connectionFast
response and no risk of data loss or corruptionData always in-sync
and up-to-dateEfficient and productive (when signal is good)Various
and multiple platforms work togetherTablets To ReviewiPadAsus
Netbook T101MT SwivelAsus Eee Pad Slider SL101Asus B121-A1
EeePadSamsung Galaxy TabSamsung Series 7 Slate PC Panasonic
ToughPad A1Panasonic ToughBook H2
The New iPadScreen: 9.7 Touch Extreme ResolutionWireless: WIFI-n
& 4G LTE Cellular Keyboard: Add-OnCamera: YesPlatform: Mac
iOSBattery:
