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What is a

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'Collect Data' event

An encounter event type that looks for participant data from a specified device source, like a Fitbit or Twilio SMS receiver. Once device data attaches and the encounter event closes, feedback logic runs based on a participant's completion or compliance, often linked to a target, on the encounterevent.

What are the different types of

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collect data events?

  1. Device data from a tangible device, like a Fitbit.  This is the most common type of device upload encounterevent
  2. Device data from a receiver, like Twilio SMS.  This type of device is used to receive text message responses from participants 
  3. Device data from a sleep device, which is much like scenario #1, except has a special encounter event window due to the uniqueness of collecting sleep data

How do I set up a

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'Collect Data' event

(warning) Before you can create device upload encountersCollect Data events, you need to add your devices.  

  1. Navigate to the 'Devices' section in the left sidebarfrom the Manage Study tab. 

  2. Once on the devices page, select 'Add device'.  Name the device and select the device source from the 'ClassType' drop-down list. 
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  3. Depending on the device that you choose, Way to Health will display the device and data selection strategies.  Generally, you can choose the default options, however, it is a good idea to review them. You can do this by clicking 'Advanced Settings'.  Once you confirm that the device options look correct, click the blue 'Add' button. 
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  4. You are now ready to build a device upload encounter'Collect Data' event!

How do I set up a

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'Collect Data' event for a typical device (pedometer, scale)? 

(green star) See Typical Device Upload Encounterevent for detailed step-by-step instructions. 

How do I set up a

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'Collect Data' event for a bi-directional SMS Twilio receiver device?

(star) See Bi-directional SMS Device Upload Encounterevent for detailed step-by-step instructions.

How do I set up a

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'Collect Data' event for a sleep device? 

(blue star) See Sleep Device Upload Encounterevent for detailed step-by-step instructions.

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