Software Roadmap
  • Graphical User Interface:
    • New up-to-date GUI, possibly using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
    • Follow .NET standards.
  • NOAH:
    • Support NOAH 3.0 natively.
    • Drop NOAH 2.0 support.
    • Store instrument and fitting data to NOAH database.
    • Create reports for NOAH.
  • Reports:
    • New report system using HTML presentation.
    • Custom reports to include provider's logo.
    • All-in-one report (patient details, audiogram, fitting).
  • Data:
    • Instrument data stored in database as a BLOB, with versioning, supporting new products or product upgrades without redesigning database.
    • Allow exports to CSV, XML and Noah formats.
  • Localization:
    • Develop a global dictionary for application.
    • Create Translation and Localization tool for ezFIT and related utilities, that taps into global dictionary.
    • Single XML with integrated language translations for Solutions Guide.
    • Use gettext to translate application.
  • Fitting Session:
    • Support for 'Program All'.
    • Support for linking both sides while fitting instruments.
    • Track adjustments history and support Undo/Redo functionality.
    • Make mute button prominent.
    • Gain/Vol control with progressive bar.
    • Drag-n-Drop graph into other side to copy same instrument settings across.
    • Occlusion management tool.
    • Feedback management tool.
    • Real Ear management tool.
    • Super controls (eg. Bump, Tilt, Gain).
  • HIPAA compliance:
    • Authentication to access the patient/fitting database (for security and auditing purposes, HIPAA compliance).
    • Logging of operations to create audit trail (for auditing purposes, HIPAA compliance).
  • Office Management:
    • Patient Appointment scheduling and details.
  • Product Orders and Repairs:
    • Order Tracking using secure Internet communications with Audina. Track new orders, manufacturing, and repairs.
    • Order Forms to be customized to each product (avoiding costly errors and confusing options) and generated to be printed and mailed, or transmitted over the Internet.
    • Autofill forms once a patient ID or product serial number is entered.
    • Offer products within fitting range for patient's audiogram.
    • Forms with integrated barcodes.
    • Provide estimated date of delivery.
    • Product listing with spec sheet information.
    • Place order form icon on computer desktop for easy convenience.
  • Marketing:
    • RSS feed with product and software announcements fed to software, to inform users.