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)