FDCA Overview: Chart Decennial Census Field Data Collection Automation (FDCA) Mobile Data Collection for US Bureau of Census Decennial Census Field Operations 28 February 2007
FDCA Overview Chart 2 FDCA Applications Update Address Lists Collect census data from non-respondents Collect information for independent coverage measurement survey Collect time and expense FDCA is Nationwide Field Support Infrastructure and Telecommunications for Mobile Data Collection in Support of Census Operations
FDCA Overview Chart 3 Office Computing Environment (OCE) FDCA Portal Managers use OCE to Hire Staff Define Assignment Areas Assign Field Work Monitor Progress Process Payroll Continuous Communication with Field Staff
FDCA Overview Chart 4 Tabular and Geographic Progress Reports of Assignments And Job Completion FDCA OCE Reports Prince George’s County
FDCA Overview Chart 5 Mobile Computing Environment (MCE) for Address Canvass Operation Role Based Applications Easy access to Applications Alerts to updated information Crew LeadersEnumerators
FDCA Overview Chart 6 MCE Address Canvass Operation Select Assignment BlockSelect Housing Units to Canvass Toolbar Always Visible Simple & Accessible Action Buttons
FDCA Overview Chart 7 Mobile Computing Environment Capture Accurate Locations of Housing Units and Streets Simple Toolbar of Mapping Operations Highlights Selected Map Feature Ability to zoom in/out of map
FDCA Overview Chart 8 HHC Custom Features and Accessories Internal GPS Antenna Internal Cellular Antenna Home Keyboard Notes/ Documents Time & Expense GPS/Maps Messages SD Memory Card Slot with captive protective cover High Brightness Screen with anti-glare coating (almost 2x brighter than Dell Axim X51) Power On/Off Button When pressed for power off a conformation message will appear Finger Print Reader 4 Way Navigation buttons with center execute Tri color LED indicator Power plug, mini-USB, RJ-11 With captive protective cover