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'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeleForm Teleform]''' is a character recognition program used by the [[Data Processor]] to scan completed [[:Category:TISS|TISS]] forms before importing the data into the [[TISS database]] (currently [[TMSX]]). Teleform v8.2 is the current version being used.
{{Discussion}} - Tina and or Brad, please update this article since we are not using new version of Teleform and not using old scanner.
 
'''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TeleForm Teleform]''' is a character recognition program used by the [[Data Processor]] to scan completed [[:Category:TISS|TISS]] forms before importing the data into the [[TISS database]] (currently [[TMSX]]). Teleform v10.7? is the current version being used as of late February, 2015.


==Hardware==
==Hardware==


Current hardware includes a tower PC with a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse attached. A [[scanner|duplex scanner]] is attached via SCSI interface (Adaptec AHA-2940AU) to the PC. This scanner is capable of processing a batch of TISS forms in a single pass. To operate the software, a USB key is required.
Old hardware includes a tower PC with a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse attached. A [[scanner|duplex scanner]] is attached via SCSI interface (Adaptec AHA-2940AU) to the PC. This scanner is capable of processing a batch of TISS forms in a single pass. To operate the software, a USB key is required.


=== SCSI Card ===
=== SCSI Card ===
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Limited support though is available from Seward Consulting (a value added reseller) at 1-780-702-5117. Point of contact is '''Vaughn Seward'''. Should Internal Medicine decide to upgrade, '''Seward Consulting''' should be contacted first. Current version available is v10.7.
Limited support though is available from Seward Consulting (a value added reseller) at 1-780-702-5117. Point of contact is '''Vaughn Seward'''. Should Internal Medicine decide to upgrade, '''Seward Consulting''' should be contacted first. Current version available is v10.7.


Product serial number is 400796.
Product serial number is 400796. {{Discussion}} is serial number for v8.2?[[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 17:45, 2015 February 24 (CST)


=== 2014-02-13 ===
Email exchange; all new PCs we are buying will be Windows 7 now. This means the software would no longer work, and likely neither would the scanner. We can use the old system until it breaks, but when it gets replaced this will be expensive. Emailed Trish, Tom and Brad proposing we let this sit until it becomes an issue, at which point Critical Care will need to decide whether they want to spend the money to continue TISS processing.
Considering the worst case scenario is delays in processing TISS forms, and considering that any quote we get today would be outdated by the time we would use it, I think wait-and-see is the best approach. Ttenbergen 10:35, 2014 February 13 (CST)


=== 2013-10-09 ===
=== 2013-10-09 ===
{{Discussion}} Tina clean up below what is not longer needed here.
Sam from Connectys (sp?) just called me about Teleform. He had my phone number and both Linda and my names.  
Sam from Connectys (sp?) just called me about Teleform. He had my phone number and both Linda and my names.  


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Thanks
Thanks


Tina will email Tom Ttenbergen 16:33, 2013 October 9 (CDT)
Tina will email Tom. Ttenbergen 16:33, 2013 October 9 (CDT)


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 17:45, 2015 February 24

Template:Discussion - Tina and or Brad, please update this article since we are not using new version of Teleform and not using old scanner.

Teleform is a character recognition program used by the Data Processor to scan completed TISS forms before importing the data into the TISS database (currently TMSX). Teleform v10.7? is the current version being used as of late February, 2015.

Hardware

Old hardware includes a tower PC with a single monitor, keyboard, and mouse attached. A duplex scanner is attached via SCSI interface (Adaptec AHA-2940AU) to the PC. This scanner is capable of processing a batch of TISS forms in a single pass. To operate the software, a USB key is required.

SCSI Card

Original drivers would support W7 but not 64 bit: http://ask.adaptec.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13250/~/what-adaptec-products- are-supported-in-windows-7-and-server-2008-r2%3F

Found hacked version at http://www.winvistatips.com/threads/adaptec-scsi-adapter-2940-lack-of-64-bit-drivers.800611/

Software

The Teleform suite consists of a number of separate programs or modules to support the designing and processing of data collection forms. These programs include:

  • Designer
  • Print Manager
  • Scan Station
  • Reader
  • Verifier
  • AutoMerge Publisher (not used)

Teleform Programs that the Processor uses with shortcut on desktop

Data Processor keeps these files as shortcuts on her desktop.

The Cardiff Telform programs that the Data Processor uses, can be found on Scanner computer: C:\Program Files\Cardiff\TELEform

  • tfdesign.exe
  • tfreader.exe
  • tfverify.exe
  • tfviewer.exe

New form are developed and existing forms are modified using Designer. Once the design has been completed and activated, the form serves as a master template against which data collection forms of that set are evaluated and verified after they are scanned. The Scan Station, Reader, and Verifier are collectively used for this purpose.

Refer to the Teleform User Guide (X:\Teleform) for more information on using each of these modules. Template:Discussion that directory does not exist Ttenbergen 09:44, 2014 March 3 (CST)

  • not sure why it disappeared from that directory.Trish Ostryzniuk 17:01, 2014 June 25 (CDT)
    • well, gone it is... should I delete this paragraph? Ttenbergen 16:52, 2014 June 26 (CDT)

Possible alternatives

Sales and technical support

The Teleform product is no longer supported by Cardiff (the original product developer). Teleform is now part of the Autonomy product line and all technical support is through them. However, the version of Teleform used by the main office (v8.2) is no longer supported by the vendor nor has Internal Medicine paid for any technical support, so this channel is not available.

Limited support though is available from Seward Consulting (a value added reseller) at 1-780-702-5117. Point of contact is Vaughn Seward. Should Internal Medicine decide to upgrade, Seward Consulting should be contacted first. Current version available is v10.7.

Product serial number is 400796. Template:Discussion is serial number for v8.2?Trish Ostryzniuk 17:45, 2015 February 24 (CST)


2013-10-09

Template:Discussion Tina clean up below what is not longer needed here. Sam from Connectys (sp?) just called me about Teleform. He had my phone number and both Linda and my names.

He was trying to sell us a new version. I was ready to blow him off but he claims the current version will no longer work once we move to Windows 7. In our environment this would likely happen with the next PC upgrade for that workstation (MS stops supporting XP April 8, 2014); that does not mean that eHealth will upgrade us before then, but eventually this will become a concern.

I asked him to send me further information so we can start thinking about this.

I tried to find more info online about teleform, but the mess of web sites out there all claiming a piece of it has me a little suspicious what is going on. Do we have any contact information on who has supplied our current license? Ttenbergen 15:50, 2013 October 9 (CDT)

email from Shams Nizami, Connectis Group, (snizami@connectis.ca)

Hi Tina, Glad that we spoke today. You have TF version 8.0 and it is no longer supported. The current version is 10.8. Teleform Desktop Licenses + Maintenance is CAD 10,400 and you will get new version TF 10.8. I have attached release note for version 10.8.

Please come back if you got questions.

Thanks

Tina will email Tom. Ttenbergen 16:33, 2013 October 9 (CDT)

See also

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