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Well duh, what else? Seriously though, when I hear the name HTC Census, I don’t automaticly start thinking on population data, I think about another cool HTC device with a codename. With the Census coming soon, this article I found on Pocket PC Thoughts brings it to light.

“We just received more information about the HTC Census. The device will be used for collecting … Census data. In order to cut down Census costs, U.S. Census Bureau started a five-year, $600 million project called Field Data Collection Automation (FDCA) program. The project should transition the usually paper process to wireless one. Harris Corporation was selected as the systems integrator, while HTC along with Sprint PCS are part of the support team. HTC is responsible for providing the mobile computing equipment, while Sprint will provide telecommunication services. HTC Census is the actual device which would be used in 2010 Census and will be carried by about 500,000 enumerators.”

I am not too sure, but 500,000 of these hitting the fields in 2010 sounds like HTC has it made for a while. That is a HUGE contract.

Source : Pocket PC Thoughts

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