AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION AND TRANSMISSION

摘要

In an automated order entry system (100), distributor's computers (101, 103) are connected to a data center (106) via an Internet connection (108). Orders can be submitted to the data center (106) via hand-held computers (102). The hand-held computers (102) can transmit orders to the data center (106) when the hand-held computer (102) is connected to the cradle (104). The data transmission network can be a telephonic connection or an Internet connection.