More than just a walkie-talkie: high-tech Android device launched for hospitals

Data capture and automation group Datalogic has launched the Joya Touch A6 Healthcare (HC) device for use in bedside care, medical staff real-time communication, medication administration, and other data collection activity in healthcare applications.

“The Joya Touch A6 Healthcare device combines the industry’s first wireless charging technology, Datalogic’s state-of-the-art 2D reading capabilities and the flexibility of the Android operating system housed in a chemical resistant plastic housing, making this device an exceptional alternative to the consumer grade tablets in use at many healthcare facilities today” said Paul Timmerwilke, general manager healthcare unit at Datalogic.

The Joya Touch A6 HC device architecture incorporates the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs the Android 6 Marshmallow operating system (field upgradable to Android 7.1 Nougat). 

It is available in two designs: a handheld version resembling a smartphone and a pistol grip version with an ergonomic ‘trigger’. 

The device is charged using wireless charging technology removing the need to clean contacts on the unit and cradle. This reduces support costs and extends the device life, according to Datalogic. Multi-bay and single bay charging cradles support both designs.

The device offers six charging profiles, allowing users to choose the profile that best suits their needs.

Two way voice communications using the Voice over Internet Protocol keeps staff connected throughout the system. Wireless communications are handled through wifi connectivity with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n in both 2.4GHz and 5.2 GHz bands and bluetooth.