Message Driven User Operation

Message is sent by coding with embedded command, so a smart MDT will list received messages according to these embedded commands and shows them in different way, such as different color or font. Moreover, when a user manipulates a certain message, the corresponding operation is vary and depends on the embedded command. It may pop up a window for further operations, or just simply to change message color to indicate this message has been  read. It is very similar like the co-channel signaling in communication system.

Online Map or Desktop Map Software

As long as the application software requires Internet connection all the time, for example, the application on server need to check incoming emails frequently or uses UDP to do data communication, I prefer to choose online map because of the cost. Moreover, it is easier to setup remote access so a desktop map software  is not required on each client computer.  

The Family of Smart MDT

The solution Android smart phone and 2-way radio integration will be extended to a product family. An Android smart phone which functions as a smart MDT could be used as a standalone MDT if cellular network meets the customer communication requirements.