A Glossary of Terms

check box
One or more GUI elements that allow you to select one or more choices from a list of options
combo box
A GUI element the allows you to select from a list of values via a drop-down list that appears when the combo box is in focus. A value is selected by clicking on it's entry in the list.
data point
Information related to readings that you enter into the Biometrics Tracker. This consists of the id of the person associated with the data point, the date, time and value of the reading, and optionally a note that gives context to the reading.
dialog
A pop up GUI that either informs you of some event, or prompts you to enter a piece of information. While the dialog is displayed the main GUI may be disabled for entry. Dialogs generally a Cancel button and a button to indicate that the entry of the requested information is complete.
entry session/event
An entry session or event is the result of the conditions stated in a Schedule being met. A Schedule Entry window will be displayed, prompting you to enter a metric reading.
field, entry field
GUI elements that allow you to enter numerical or character information.
frequency
The interval a Schedule is based on. Frequency may be Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or One Time.
GUI
Graphical User Interface - the window based display and entry elements used in applications.
in focus
An entry field on a GUI is said to be in focus when it is the field that will receive input from the keyboard. As to move through the entry fields using the Tab and Back Tab keys or click on a field, the field in focus will change.
interval
A numeric property of a schedule that determines whether an entry session will be scheduled every hour, day, (interval=1) or every 2nd (interval=2), 3rd (interval=3) hours, days, etc.
metric
The various types of readings (blood pressure, pulse, etc.) in the application's database.
property
A piece of information related to a person, data point, schedule, etc. For instance, person has ID, name and date of birth properties
radio button
A GUI element the allows you to select a single choice from a list of options
schedule
A Schedule is a set of conditions associated with a particular person and data point type. When the schedule monitor is running and the Schedule's conditions are met, and Entry Session is initiated.
UOM
Unit of Measure. For each numerical metric, there are one of more units of measure (e.g. pounds, kilograms, etc.) that may be used in taking the reading.