PS.NET Pocket Property 4 Client
Version 20.2.1.0
Training Syllabus
Pocket Property
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Table of Contents
TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u Introduction PAGEREF _Toc5197642 \h 3
Startup PAGEREF _Toc5197643 \h 4
First Time Setup PAGEREF _Toc5197644 \h 5
Getting Started PAGEREF _Toc5197645 \h 6
Menu - In Depth PAGEREF _Toc5197646 \h 7
Allowing Camera Access PAGEREF _Toc5197647 \h 8
Search PAGEREF _Toc5197648 \h 9
Property Details PAGEREF _Toc5197649 \h 10
Check-In PAGEREF _Toc5197650 \h 11
Check-Out PAGEREF _Toc5197651 \h 12
Move PAGEREF _Toc5197652 \h 13
Dispose PAGEREF _Toc5197653 \h 14
Transaction Log PAGEREF _Toc5197654 \h 15
Inventory PAGEREF _Toc5197655 \h 16
Revision History PAGEREF _Toc5197656 \h 17
Introduction
Pocket JMS allows officers to perform many of the inmate management functions from a mobile device (Android/iPhone/Windows). Functions include Inmate Movements, Headcounts, Logs, Inmate Data Lookup, etc. Wireless internet connection is required within the jail facility.
The Pocket JMS client provides real time access and updates to inmate information via one of many wireless hands held devices. The Pocket JMS client provides a set of basic housing management activities along with immediate access to view inmate information using barcode scan technology with the device’s built-in camera. Most functions can be accomplished through a systematic scanning of barcodes, or by utilizing manual capabilities within the user interface. Actions can be initiated via scanning the inmate’s identification barcode, activity code or housing location barcode. Base functions include:
Move – Relocate existing property items
Search – Search for, and view information about, existing property items
Dispose – Dispose of existing property items
Check-In – Check in new property items
Check-Out – Check out existing property items
Inventory – Perform inventory checks on existing property items
Transaction Log – Perform various transactions to existing property items
Requirements
The application can be installed on any of the following devices: • Android 5.0 Lollipop (or higher) • iPhone running iOS 7.0 (or higher) • Windows Universal 10.0 – Version 1809 (or higher)
The device must have wireless access and an approved wireless access point must be deployed in the area the device is used.
Startup
When you open the Pocket Property 4 application, you will be shown a splash screen.
This screen indicates that the application is starting up in the background and establishing wireless communications with the server.
Android Users
Will be prompted to enter a one-tine Access Code.
Please contact EIS Support to obtain this code.
First Time Setup
The first time the application is run, we will need to set up the url address that points to the backend server.
Please contact your IT Administrator to obtain this url.
* Connection to the server is validated before saving to the device
Getting Started
Once the application has been successfully initialized, we will be able to log in to the client with the User Name and Password that were provided to you by your agency.
Menu
If the login attempt is successful, you will be brought to the Menu page.
The Menu displays all the actions that are made available to you by the Pocket Property 4 application
* Please continue to the next page for in-depth information about the Menu *
Menu – In Depth
As formerly stated, the Menu displays all actions that are made available by the Pocket Property 4 application.
Some of these actions include…
Search
:
Search for existing property items
Check-In
:
Check in new property items
Check-Out
:
Check out existing property items
Move
:
Relocate existing property items
Dispose
:
Dispose of existing property items
Transaction Log
:
Perform various transactions to existing property items
Inventory
:
Perform inventory checks on existing property items
Allowing Camera Access
The Pocket Property 4 application requires access to the device’s hardware camera to use the barcode scanning feature. Permission to use the camera must be granted by the user.
On the first attempt to start barcode scanning, the user will be prompted to allow access to the device’s camera.
Please be aware, if permissions are denied the application will not be able to use the barcode scanning feature.
This can be changed at any time in the device’s application permission settings.
NOTE:
Users will be notified if camera access is
denied when attempting to scan a barcode
Search
One of the main features of Pocket Property 4 is the Search feature. This allows the user to search for an existing property item by entering any of the following criteria; Case Number, Barcode, Location 1, 2, 3, and/or 4.
Alternatively, we can press the button on the menu bar to scan a Barcode or Package Number.
This will open the camera that is built-into the device to begin scanning for a barcode.
Accepted barcode formats include: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, or ITF
Once your search has been completed, you will be displayed a list of results.
* Optionally toggle Include Photos to show the key image of a property item if one is set.
Figure 1 : Shows the process of scanning a barcode and obtaining search results.
Property Details
From the Search screen, tapping on any of the displayed results will open a details page containing in-depth information about the property item that was selected.
The bottom portion of the screen contains the Transaction Log; this is a full history on any modifications made to this property item since its original check in.6
Tapping on any of the Transaction Log entries will bring up a modal window for the selected transaction that displays the following log information:
Date and Time, Code, From Location (if any), To Location (if any), Current Location, Comments
Figure 2 : Shows tapping on a Transaction Log item to view additional details of the log.
Check-In
The Check-In action allows users to check new property items into the system by scanning a barcode.
To check in a new item, simply fill out the required information then press the button to open the camera and start scanning barcode(s).
The Check-In transaction is triggered when a valid barcode is scanned.
The device will provide physical feedback (via short vibration and audio playback) on the status of a check in.
* Please Note: UWP applications do not support device vibration.
Figure 3 : Shows the process of Checking In a new property item.
Check-Out
In contradiction to Check-In, the Check-Out action allows users to check out existing property items to one of the available system-defined locations.
To check out an existing item, simply fill out the required information (Reason, Location, etc.), then scan the desired barcode by pressing the button.
The Check-Out transaction is triggered when a valid barcode is scanned.
The device will provide physical feedback (via short vibration and audio playback) on the status of a check in.
* Please Note: UWP applications do not support device vibration.
Figure 4 : Shows the process of Checking Out a exiting property item.
Move
The Move action provides users a way to relocate an existing property item from one location to another.
To move an existing item, select a desired Location then scan the property barcode by pressing the button.
The Move transaction is triggered when a valid barcode is scanned.
The device will provide physical feedback (via short vibration and audio playback) on the status of a check in.
* Please Note: UWP applications do not support device vibration.
Figure 5 : Shows the process of Moving an existing property item.
Dispose
The Dispose action allows users to dispose of existing property items.
To dispose an existing item, simply fill out the required information (Reason, Agency, etc.), then scan the desired barcode by pressing the button.
The Dispose transaction is triggered when a valid barcode is scanned.
The device will provide physical feedback (via short vibration and audio playback) on the status of a check in.
* Please Note: UWP applications do not support device vibration.
Figure 6 : Shows the process of Disposing an existing property item.
Transaction Log
The Transaction Log action gives users the ability to perform various transactions using system-defined codes.
To log a transaction, select a Transaction Code then scan the desired barcode by pressing the button.
The Transaction is logged when a valid barcode is scanned.
The device will provide physical feedback (via short vibration and audio playback) on the status of a check in.
* Please Note: UWP applications do not support device vibration.
Figure 7 : Shows performing a Transaction on an existing property item.
Inventory
The Inventory action provides users the ability to do inventory checks on existing property items in a property room. Only property items that belong to the user’s set agency will be available for inventory transactions.
To complete an inventory transaction, select a Transaction code from the system-defined codes. Optionally enter Location 1, Location 2, Location 3, and/or Location 4 values for transactions that involve changing the property’s location (i.e. Check-In/Check-Out, Move, etc.).
Once the required information is filled in, press the button to open the camera and scan your barcode.
The Dispose transaction is triggered when a valid barcode is scanned.
The device will provide physical feedback (via short vibration and audio playback) on the status of a check in.
* Please Note: UWP applications do not support device vibration.
Figure 8 : Shows performing Inventory checks on existing property items.
Bluetooth Scanner Usage
Pocket Property will work with any general-purpose Bluetooth barcode scanner. The one requirement is that the Bluetooth scanner must be running in HID mode. By running in HID mode, Pocket Property will be able to get input from the barcode scanner and attempt to interpret the input
Enabling HID Mode
Please refer to your scanner’s user manual for information on how to enable HID mode.
Most Bluetooth scanners will be in HID mode by default, but if not, you must set the scanner to run in HID mode. The process of enabling HID mode will be slightly different for each scanner, but the general process is:
Power on the scanner.
Unpair the scanner from any other devices.
Enter setup mode by scanning the required barcode in the user manual.
Scan the appropriate barcode to enter HID mode.
Scan the appropriate barcode to enter pairing mode.
Pair with the device running Pocket Property.
Honeywell CT40, CT45, & EDA52 Built-in Scanner (Intent Method) RECOMMENDED
If you are using a CT40, CT45, or EDA52 device, the built-in scanner can be used with the app after some initial configuration. This section will walk you through setting up the built-in scanner of the CT40, CT45, or EDA52.
Navigate to the Settings menu.
Navigate to the Honeywell Settings menu.
Navigate to the Scanning menu.
Tap on Internal Scanner.
Tap on the + at the top right.
Tap on “select an application”.
Find and tap on EIS Pocket Property 4.
Tap on EIS Pocket Property 4 profile.
Tap on Data Processing Settings.
Scroll down the page until the Data Intent option is visible.
Check the Data Intent box, then tap on Data Intent to display the Data Intent options
Copy the Settings shown.
The Action option must exactly show android.intent.action.SEND
The Category option must exactly show android.intent.category.DEFAULT
NOTE: some Honeywell devices have an additional option called Extra Key. If your device does not have this option, the method described above will still work. Leave this option blank if your device has it.
Honeywell CT40 & CT45 Built-in Scanner (Wedge Method)
If you are using a CT40 or CT45 device, the built-in scanner can be used with the app after some initial configuration. This section will walk you through setting up the built-in scanner of the CT40 or CT45.
Navigate to the Settings menu.
Navigate to the Honeywell Settings menu.
Navigate to the Scanning menu.
Tap on Internal Scanner.
Tap on the + at the top right.
Tap on “select an application”.
Find and tap on EIS Pocket Property 4.
Tap on EIS Pocket Property 4 profile.
Tap on Data Processing Settings.
Copy the settings shown. The only settings that should change are “Wedge Method”, “Suffix”, and “Wedge as keys”. All other settings should remain the same.
Vanquisher C6
If you are using the Vanquisher C6, the built-in scanner can be used with the app after some initial configuration. This section will walk you through setting up the built-in scanner of the Vanquisher C6.
Open the Scan3Service app.
Go to the Settings tab.
Enable the Scanner switch option if it is disabled.
Scroll to the bottom and tap on Input Configuration and select Broadcast.
Under the Broadcast Settings section, enter android.intent.action.SEND for Broadcast ActionName.
Enter data for Broadcast ExtraName
Refer to the image shown for how the settings should look, they must match exactly.
Revision History
Version
Date
Author
Description
19.1.4.0
4/1/2019
ZRW
Initial release
19.1.5.0
5/16/2019
ZRW
Version updated for extended beta re-release.
20.2.1.0
2/24/2020
EG
Added Bluetooth scanner section and CT40 setup guide.
24.7.0.0
07/09/2024
EG
Added support for Data Intent scanning. Added exception handling to the popup windows to prevent app crashes.
Source: EIS Pocket Property 4 User Manual.docx