Open Source Data Collection in the Developing World
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Anokwa-2009-Open Source Data Collection in the Developing World.pdf
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Author(s)
Anokwa, Yaw
Hartung, Carl
Brunette, Waylon
Borriello, Gaetano
Lerer, Adam
Date Issued
October 2009
Journal
Computer
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Citation
Anokwa, Y. et al. “Open Source Data Collection in the Developing World.” Computer 42.10 (2009): 97-99. ©2009 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
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Final published version
Abstract
The ability to collect data is key to the success of many organizations operating in the developing world. Given the weaknesses of current tools and the surge in mobile phone growth, there's an opportunity for mobile and cloud technologies to enable timely and efficient data collection. This paper discusses Open Data Kit (ODK), a suite of tools that enable efficient and timely data collection on cell phones. ODK is designed to let users own, visualize, and share data without the difficulties of setting up and maintaining servers. The tools are easy to use, deploy, and scale. They also go beyond open source - they're based on open standards and supported by a larger community.
Subjects
Data collection
Human-centered computing
Invisible computing
Mobile/Wireless
MIT Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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DOI of Published Version
https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2009.328
