Field Lens

Overview FieldLens is a specialized mobile application designed for agricultural field documentation, enabling rapid photo capture with automated metadata collection. Built for agricultural researchers, agronomists, and field technicians, the app streamlines the process of documenting plant lineages and field conditions with comprehensive environmental data. Key Features 📸 Intelligent Photo Capture Session-based workflow: Configure lineage, field name, and days after planting (DAP) once, then capture multiple photos continuously Instant preview: Quick review and retake option before saving Automatic file naming: Smart incrementing counter per lineage-field combination (e.g., MTSO_25OZT1049_1.jpg) Background GPS processing: Continue working even when GPS signal is temporarily unavailable 🌍 Comprehensive Automatic Metadata GPS coordinates: Latitude/Longitude in DMS format (degrees, minutes, seconds) Altitude: Dual measurement in meters and feet Date & Time: Precise timestamp for each photo Weather conditions: Current temperature and weather description Wind data: Speed (km/h) and direction (degrees) 🏷️ Visible Watermark Each photo includes a professional watermark in the lower-right corner displaying: 🌍 GPS coordinates (-12° 25' 33" S -55° 38' 29" W) ⛰️ Altitude (368.37m / 1208.55ft) 🕒 Date and time (29 Jan 2025 at 07:58) ☀️ Weather (26°C, Sunny) 🌬️ Wind (Speed: 3.00 km/h Bearing: 0°) 📝 User data (MTSO - 25OZT1049 - 107DAP) 📊 Data Export & Gallery Export to Excel/CSV: Generate comprehensive reports with all metadata in tabular format Advanced filtering: Search by lineage, field, date range, or GPS status Photo gallery: Browse, view details, share, and reprocess photos Location integration: Open photo coordinates in Google Maps or OpenStreetMap 🔄 Offline-First Design Works completely offline - no internet required for photo capture GPS data processed locally on device Weather data cached for efficiency Background queue automatically processes pending GPS when signal returns 🎯 Optimized Workflow Minimalist interface designed for rapid field use Pre-filled session data from last use Continuous capture mode - stay in camera view between shots Session change option without losing current workflow Technical Specifications Platforms: Android & iOS Storage: Local SQLite database with EXIF metadata Image Format: JPEG with embedded metadata GPS: High-accuracy positioning with automatic retry Weather API: Open-Meteo (free, no API key required) Package ID: com.bayer.cs.fieldlens Use Cases Plant breeding research: Document lineage progression with precise environmental context Field trials: Capture standardized photos with consistent metadata across test plots Agricultural monitoring: Track plant development over time with complete environmental records Crop scouting: Quick photo documentation with automatic location and condition tracking Quality control: Systematic visual documentation with verifiable timestamps and locations Key Benefits ✅ Speed: Capture dozens of photos rapidly without manual data entry ✅ Accuracy: Automated metadata eliminates human error ✅ Traceability: Every photo includes complete environmental context ✅ Efficiency: Session-based workflow minimizes repetitive input ✅ Reliability: Works offline and handles GPS interruptions gracefully ✅ Professional: Watermarked photos suitable for reports and documentation ✅ Flexibility: Export data to standard formats (Excel/CSV)