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.