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Field Use of Handheld Computers by Combat Engineers
Fred Taverni, ARDEC
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Potential Uses
• Special purpose calculator• Document library
– Manuals– Maps
• Mission Wizard• Smart devices integrator
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Constraints
• Form factor• Input mechanism• Ruggedness• Batteries – life and type• Wires• Stealth
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Commercial Form Factors
Palm / PocketPC TabletPC
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Palm / PocketPC Form Factor• Physical: 3 x 5 x ¾ in. / 8 oz.• CPU: 200Mhz / 64MB / ½GB• OS: PalmOS or PocketPC• Entirely solid state• Touch sensitive screen• Small / reflective screen• ~$500
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TabletPC Form Factor• Physical: 9 x 12 x 1½ in. / 4 lb.• CPU: 1Ghz / ½GB / 30GB• OS: WindowsXP• Moving hard drive• Special stylus needed• Full size / active screen• ~$2000
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Preliminary Concepts• USAES – ENFIRE
– Digital hub to replace field sketching set• GPS, Rangefinder, Radio, Camera, etc.
• ARDEC – DemoPuter– Automate FM 5-250 Explosives and Demolitions
• Demolition Calculator• Mission wizards
– Consistent with ENFIRE– Prototype software developed
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DemoPuter – Demo Calculator
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DemoPuter – Demo Wizard
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DemoPuter – Demo Wizard
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DemoPuter – Demo Wizard
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DemoPuter – Demo Wizard
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Initial User Reaction
• Prototype left with USAES• Liked simplicity• Liked ruggedized palm-size form factor
– Require standard, replaceable batteries– Night vision screen filters– Tether for stylus
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The Not Too Distant Future