A rde system for remote data entry is a computerized system designed for the collection of data in electronic format. In some RDE systems, a data collector or a computer system is located at a remote location (e.g., a location other than a data entry location) and a data entry terminal is located at a data entry location. The data entry terminal is in electronic communication with the data collector or computer system and is used to collect data. For example, a user may enter data into the data entry terminal using a keyboard or other input device. The data entry terminal may transfer data to the data collector or computer system for processing.
The data entry terminal and data collector or computer system may be connected via a network. The network may include