Open Data Kit ODK an Open Source Option

Open Data Kit (ODK), an Open Source Option for Field Data Collection and Asset Data Collection Eric Wilson June 20 th the APWA-NC State Chapter 57 th Annual Conference and Exposition

KCI Offices – Context for Implementation

KCI Geospatial’s Support Role Transportation Construction Site & Facilities Environmental Resource Management Communications Infrastructure

Open Data Kit

ODK Background • ODK is funded by a Google Focused Research Award (April of 2008) and through donations from users. • ODK is supported by a growing community of developers, implementers and users. • University of Washington's Department of Computer Science and Engineering • http: //opendatakit. org/ • Worldwide use for health related data capture

What is Open Data Kit? “Open Data Kit (ODK) is an open-source suite of tools that helps organizations author, field, and manage mobile data collection solutions” • Suite of Tools • Open Source • Author • Deploy • Manage

Suite of Tools • Build - ODK Build enables users to generate forms using a drag-and-drop form designer. • XLS 2 XForm - ODK XLS 2 XForm allow XForms to be designed with Excel. • Validate - ODK Validate ensures that you have a Open. Rosa compliant form -- one that will also work with all the ODK tools. • Form Uploader - ODK Form Uploader easily upload a blank form and its media files to ODK Aggregate. • Collect - ODK Collect is powerful phone-based replacement for your paper forms • Aggregate - (Mission Control Center) ODK Aggregate provides a ready to deploy online repository to store, view and export collected data. • Briefcase - ODK Briefcase is the best way to transfer data from Collect and Aggregate.

System Workflow Aggregate Build or XLS 2 Form. Uploader Briefcase Collect Custom Reports

The Minimum Set of Tools • XLS 2 XForm • Form Uploader • Collect • Aggregate

Live Demo

Open Data Kit Use Why Open Data Kit ? (KCI’s Reasons) KCI performs “Site Walks” for several hundred customer sites of varying configurations for a variety of reasons. § ODK meets or exceeds typical scenario requirements § Quick assessment on site conditions § Fast and easy deployment of customized forms § Quick turnaround for field collected data § Offline data collection is required § Pictures, Bar Code Scanning, Signatures, Sketches, Locations and consistent data entry. § Results exported directly to Share. Point or similar endpoint application

ODK Benefits: § Large cost savings through reducing data capture time and customization expenses § § § § Managers are able to push form changes on the fly Form customization through Excel is easy Pictures, Signatures, Sketches, Locations are all captured through the software Real-time tracking of progress Real-time tracking of field personnel Real-time data delivery Data is consistent and controlled Intuitive forms require little training budget

Disconnected Editing § Edit and add data while not connected to the internet/intranet § Not a new concept § Off the Shelf Solutions § § ODK Mobile 311 Geocortex Arc Collector