Editing Personal digital assistant (section)

==Ruggedized==
Some businesses and government organizations rely upon rugged PDAs, sometimes known as [[enterprise digital assistant]]s (EDAs) or [[mobile computers]], for mobile data applications. These PDAs have features that make them more robust and able to handle inclement weather, jolts, and moisture. EDAs often have extra features for data capture, such as [[barcode reader]]s, [[radio-frequency identification]] (RFID) readers, [[magnetic stripe card]] readers, or [[smart card]] readers. These features are designed to facilitate the use of these devices to scan product or item codes.

Typical applications include:

* Access control and security
* [[Capital asset]] maintenance
* Facilities maintenance and management
* Infection control audit and surveillance within healthcare environments
* Medical treatment and recordkeeping in hospitals
* Meter reading by utilities
* Military
* Package delivery
* Park and wildlife rangers
* Parking enforcement
* Route accounting
* Supply chain management in warehouses
* Taxicab allocation and routing
* Waiter and waitress applications in restaurants and hospitality venues
* Wildlife biologists