With xl-caBIG Smart Client Mobile we are looking how best to utilize the .NET Compact Framework running under Microsoft Mobile 5.0 in order to develop an alternative interface to the xl-caBIG Smart Client that is better suited for the unique input interface and limited screen area of mobile computing devices. This translates into caBIG access on a wide range of computing devices including PDAs and mobile phones. This "data intimacy" allows on-the-spot hypothesis testing no matter where is the spot; thus replacing the proverbial "restaurant napkin sketches".

Screenshot of xl-caBIG Smart Client Mobile Connecting to caBIG dotNET Service

xl-caBIG Smart Client Mobile uses the Smart Phones' GPRS to connect with the caBIG dotNET service.

Screenshot of xl-caBIG Smart Client Mobile listing caBIG concepts Screenshot of xl-caBIG Smart Client Mobile listing caBIG concepts that begin with a certain string

Scientists use their Mobile Device to browse and search for cancer concepts of interest.

Screenshot of xl-caBIG Smart Client Mobile listing on which data-service caBIG concept can be found

Once users have found a cancer concept they`re interested in, the Smart-Client gives further information about the concept and where on caBIG data of this concept type is available.

Get the xl-caBIG Smart Client Mobile for your smart-phone here.