Web Browser Interface

All Retriever Software Applications are capable of operating in either client-server or web-browser mode, with the exception of Dispatching applications, and they too will eventually be supported in web-browser mode.

Advantages

Consumer SmartPhones (i.e. iPhones) are less expensive than rugged Windows Mobile devices, and yet capable of performing many REMS functions.  They may be combined with Bluetooth bar code scanners and RFID readers to provide a low cost way to expand the Emergency Workforce.  In areas where wireless network coverage is reliable (i.e. Shelters), REMS applications may be run in web-browser mode on a combination of laptops and SmartPhones, without sacrificing much in the way in capabilities.

Not for Mission-Critical Tasking

Operating mission-critical components in web-browser mode is not recommended.  There is no store-and-forward capability while in browser mode.

Supported SmartPhones

The iPhone will be supported starting with version 3.0.  Contact your AT&T Sales Representative for availability.  A Bluetooth bar code scanner and a palm-sized Bluetooth RFID reader are scheduled to be available as peripherals when version 3.0 is released.

Window Mobile SmartPhones must have version 6.1.4 or higher.  Check with your Carrier for availability.  They too will have support for both the Bluetooth scanner and reader.