Equipment management in higher education using a WLAN framework

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Chen, Shun-Hsing^{a; b; *} | Yang, Ching-Chow^a | Shiau, Jiun-Yan^a

Affiliations: [a] Department of Industrial Engineering, Chung-Yuan University, Taiwan | [b] Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Chin-Min Institute of Technology, Taiwan

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author.

Abstract: This study establishes a comprehensive management information system (MIS) by using not only the real-time characteristics of wireless local area network (WLAN) technology for data reading and writing, but also the convenient data input/output provided by PDA's. This system is then applied in equipment management in higher education organizations, and a centralized center is used to manage the equipment of numerous departments. This wireless equipment management system, which was established to access data instantly, increases system performance in providing real-time service. Furthermore, the integration of bar code facility and real-time equipment management function via web-based technology for managing department equipment solves accuracy problems during the data gathering process. This system increases equipment management efficiency and reduces manpower costs.

Keywords: Wireless local area network (WLAN), management information system (MIS), personal digital assistant (PDA), bar code, real-time

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-2005-24303

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 209-214, 2005