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?
- Device data from a tangible device, like a Fitbit. This is the most common type of device upload encounterevent.
- Device data from a receiver, like Twilio SMS. This type of device is used to receive text message responses from participants
- 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?
Before you can create device upload encountersCollect Data events, you need to add your devices.
- Navigate to the 'Devices' section in the left sidebarfrom the Manage Study tab.
- Once on the devices page, select 'Add device'. Name the device and select the device source from the 'ClassType' drop-down list.
- 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.
- 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)?
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?
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?
See Sleep Device Upload Encounterevent for detailed step-by-step instructions.
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