Data acquisition

The term "data collection" refers to the process of gathering and storing data from various sources for further processing and analysis. This can be done manually by entering data into a system or automatically through sensors, scanners, and other devices.

Typical software functions in the area of "data collection":

1. Form Entry: Providing electronic forms for manual data entry.
2. Automated Collection: Using sensors, scanners, and IoT devices for automatic data collection.
3. Data Validation: Checking the collected data for completeness and accuracy.
4. Data Import: Importing data from external sources such as CSV files or databases.
5. OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Recognizing and capturing text from scanned documents.
6. API Integration: Connecting with other software applications for real-time data collection.
7. User Access Control: Managing access rights for data collection by various users.
8. Data Aggregation: Combining and organizing data from different sources.
9. Reporting: Creating reports and dashboards based on collected data.
10. Data Export: Exporting collected data in various formats for further processing.

Examples of "data collection":

1. Survey Forms: Collecting responses to online surveys.
2. Barcode Scanners: Capturing product information by scanning barcodes.
3. Sensors: Automatically collecting environmental parameters such as temperature or humidity.
4. Web Scraping: Extracting data from websites.
5. Log Files: Recording user activities on a website.
6. RFID Scanners: Tracking the movement of goods in a warehouse.
7. Mobile Data Collection: Using mobile devices to collect data on-site.
8. Financial Transactions: Recording payment inflows and outflows in real-time.