Records SDK - Android (Developer Platform)

SDK Introduction

The Records SDK provides a streamlined and flexible way to manage digital records within your Android application. It acts as a unified entry point for storing, retrieving, updating, and deleting record data, allowing developers to easily integrate document workflows, tagging, filtering, and metadata management.

Built with modern Android architecture principles, the SDK is fully coroutine-compatible, supports reactive data flows with Flow, and ensures efficient local storage with robust database handling. Whether you’re building a document management tool, a compliance platform, or a file organization feature, the Records SDK handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on building great user experiences.

Key Features

📄 Record Creation: Easily add new records with support for metadata and tagging.
🔍 Filtering & Retrieval: Retrieve records by owner, filters, document type, and more.
📊 Analytics Support: Get grouped counts for document types and track record usage.
✏️ Metadata Updates: Update existing records with new document dates or types.
🗑️ Deletion & Cleanup: Soft-delete individual records or clear all local data when needed.
⚙️ Coroutines & Flow: Built for modern asynchronous Android development.

API Reference

For complete API reference, please refer to the source code documentation in the GitHub repository: https://github.com/eka-care/eka-health-records-android

Prerequisites

Before using the Eka Health Records SDK, ensure your development environment meets the following requirements:

Minimum SDK version: 23
Kotlin version: 1.5.0 or newer
JDK 8 or newer
Authentication with Eka platform (tokens required for initialisation)

Installing the Library

Add the repository to your project-level build.gradle or settings.gradle file:

repositories {
		maven { url = uri("https://www.jitpack.io") }
}

Include the dependency in your app-level build.gradle.kts file:

implementation("com.github.eka-care:eka-health-records-android:2.0.0")

SDK Initialisation

Initialise the SDK by creating an implementation of the IOkHttpSetup interface to provide authentication tokens:

class OkHttpImpl : IOkHttpSetup {
    // Provide headers necessary for authentication
    override fun getDefaultHeaders(url: String): Map<String, String> {
        val headers = HashMap<String, String>()
        headers["auth"] = "YOUR_SESSION_TOKEN_HERE"
        return headers
    }

    override fun refreshAuthToken(url: String): Map<String, String>? {
        // Implement token refresh logic
        return null
    }

    override fun onSessionExpire() {
        // Handle session expiration
    }
}

Pass the IOkHttpSetup implementation to DocumentConfiguration and call the init

Document.init(
    context = applicationContext,
    documentConfiguration = DocumentConfiguration(
        okHttpSetup = OkHttpImpl()
    )
)

RecordModel

A data transfer object representing document records, used for API communication.

data class RecordModel(
    val id: String,
    val thumbnail: String? = null,
    val status: RecordStatus = RecordStatus.NONE,
    val createdAt: Long,
    val updatedAt: Long,
    val documentDate: Long? = null,
    val documentType: String = "ot",
    val isSmart: Boolean = false,
    val smartReport: String? = null,
    val files: List<RecordFile> = emptyList(),
) {
    data class RecordFile(
        val id: Long,
        val filePath: String?,
        val fileType: String,
    )
}

Document Types

Constants used to specify document categories:

Type ID	Description
lr	Lab Report
ps	Prescription
ds	Discharge Summary
vc	Vaccine Certificate
in	Insurance
iv	Invoice
sc	Scan
ot	Other
null	All types (default)

SortOrder

Enum used for specifying document sort criteria:

enum class SortOrder(val value: String, val order: String) {
    CREATED_AT_ASC("created_at", "ASC"),
    CREATED_AT_DSC("created_at", "DESC"),
    DOC_DATE_ASC("document_date", "ASC"),
    DOC_DATE_DSC("document_date", "DESC"),
    UPDATED_AT_ASC("updated_at", "ASC"),
    UPDATED_AT_DSC("updated_at", "DESC"),
}

Getting the `Records` Instance

To begin using the SDK, you must first obtain an instance of RecordsManager. This instance serves as the single entry point to the SDK and provides access to all available functionality.

Use the following code to initialize and retrieve the instance:

val recordsManager = Records.getInstance(
    context = app.applicationContext
)

Note: Always pass the application context to ensure proper lifecycle management and avoid memory leaks.

Creating a New Record

Once you have initialised the recordsManager instance, you can use it to create a new record entry using the addNewRecord function. This function is a suspend function and must be called from a coroutine.

Function Signature

suspend fun addNewRecord(
    files: List<File>,
    ownerId: String,
    filterId: String? = null,
    documentType: String = "ot",
    documentDate: Long? = null,
    tags: List<String> = emptyList()
): String?

Here’s an example using viewModelScope and Dispatchers.IO:

val recordsManager = Records.getInstance(
    context = app.applicationContext
)

viewModelScope.launch(Dispatchers.IO) {
    recordsManager.addNewRecord(
        files = listOf(file1, file2),         // List of files to be attached
        ownerId = "user_123",                 // Unique identifier for the owner of the record
        filterId = "filter_abc",              // Optional filter ID
        documentType = "ot",                  // Document type, default is "ot"
        documentDate = 1681234567890,         // Optional epoch timestamp for the document
        tags = listOf("invoice", "2025")      // Optional tags associated with the record
    )
}

Function Parameters:

files: List<File> — (Required). The files you want to associate with the record.
ownerId: String — (Required). Identifier for the owner of the record.
filterId: String? — (Optional). Used to apply a predefined filter or processing rule.
documentType: String — (Optional). Specifies the type of document. Default is "ot".
documentDate: Long? — (Optional). UNIX timestamp representing the date of the document.
tags: List<String> — (Optional). Tags for classifying or grouping records.

Important: Ensure this function is called from a coroutine scope such as viewModelScope, and ideally off the main thread using Dispatchers.IO to avoid blocking UI operations.

Retrieving Records

The getRecords function allows you to retrieve a list of records for a specific owner. The function returns a Flow of List<RecordModel>, enabling asynchronous and reactive collection of record data.

Function Signature

fun getRecords(
    ownerId: String,
    filterIds: List<String>? = null,
    includeDeleted: Boolean = false,
    documentType: String? = null,
    sortOrder: SortOrder,
): Flow<List<RecordModel>>

Parameters

ownerId: String — (Required) The unique identifier for the owner whose records are to be fetched.
filterIds: List<String>? — (Optional) A list of filter IDs to apply during retrieval. If null, no filters are applied.
includeDeleted: Boolean — (Optional, default: false) Whether to include records that have been marked as deleted.
documentType: String? — (Optional) Filters records by the specified document type.
sortOrder: SortOrder — (Required) Defines the sorting order of the results (e.g., ascending, descending). This must be provided.

Return Value

Returns a Flow<List<RecordModel>> that emits updates to the list of records matching the criteria.

Example Usage

lifecycleScope.launch {
    recordsManager.getRecords(
        ownerId = "user_123",
        filterIds = listOf("filter_abc"),
        includeDeleted = false,
        documentType = "invoice",
        sortOrder = SortOrder.DESCENDING
    ).collect { records ->
        // Handle the list of records
    }
}

Note: Since this function returns a Flow, it must be collected from a coroutine scope to receive updates.

Getting Record Counts Grouped by Document Type

The getRecordsCountGroupByType function returns the total number of records for a specific owner, grouped by document type. This is useful for analytics, reporting, or building UI elements like dashboards or filters.

Function Signature

fun getRecordsCountGroupByType(
    ownerId: String,
    filterIds: List<String>? = null
): Flow<List<DocumentTypeCount>>

data class DocumentTypeCount(
    val documentType: String?,
    val count: Int?
)

Parameters

ownerId: String — (Required) The unique identifier for the owner whose records are being counted.
filterIds: List<String>? — (Optional) A list of filter IDs to narrow down the results. If null, all records for the owner are considered.

Return Value

Returns a Flow<List<DocumentTypeCount>>, where each DocumentTypeCount represents a document type and the associated count of records.

Example Usage

lifecycleScope.launch {
    recordsManager.getRecordsCountGroupByType(
        ownerId = "user_123",
        filterIds = listOf("filter_abc")
    ).collect { counts ->
        counts.forEach {
            Log.d("DocType", "${it.type}: ${it.count}")
        }
    }
}

Note: This function is reactive and returns a Flow, which should be collected within a coroutine.

Updating a Record

The updateRecord function allows you to update the metadata of an existing record, such as the document date or document type. This is a suspend function and must be called from within a coroutine.

Function Signature

suspend fun updateRecord(
    id: String,
    documentDate: Long? = null,
    documentType: String? = null,
): String?

Parameters

id: String — (Required) The unique identifier of the record to be updated.
documentDate: Long? — (Optional) The new document date, represented as a UNIX timestamp. Pass null to leave unchanged.
documentType: String? — (Optional) The new type of the document. Pass null to keep the existing type.

Return Value

Returns a String? — the ID of the updated record if the operation is successful, or null if the update fails.

Example Usage

viewModelScope.launch {
    val updatedId = recordsManager.updateRecord(
        id = "record_456",
        documentDate = 1681234567890,
        documentType = "invoice"
    )

    if (updatedId != null) {
        Log.d("RecordUpdate", "Record updated: $updatedId")
    } else {
        Log.e("RecordUpdate", "Failed to update record.")
    }
}

Note: Call this function from a coroutine (e.g., viewModelScope) to avoid blocking the main thread.

Fetching Record Details by ID

The getRecordDetailsById function retrieves the full details of a specific record using its unique identifier. This is a suspend function and must be called from a coroutine.

Function Signature

suspend fun getRecordDetailsById(id: String): RecordModel?

Parameters

id: String — (Required) The unique identifier of the record whose details are to be retrieved.

Return Value

Returns a RecordModel? — the complete record object if found, or null if the record does not exist.

Example Usage

viewModelScope.launch {
    val record = recordsManager.getRecordDetailsById("record_456")
    if (record != null) {
        Log.d("RecordDetails", "Document Type: ${record.documentType}")
    } else {
        Log.e("RecordDetails", "Record not found.")
    }
}

Note: Always check for null as the record might not exist or could have been deleted.

Deleting Records

The deleteRecords function allows you to delete one or more records by their unique identifiers. This operation is performed asynchronously and must be called from a coroutine.

Function Signature

suspend fun deleteRecords(ids: List<String>)

Parameters

ids: List<String> — (Required) A list of unique record IDs to be deleted.

Example Usage

viewModelScope.launch {
    try {
        recordsManager.deleteRecords(
            ids = listOf("record_001", "record_002")
        )
        Log.d("RecordDelete", "Records deleted successfully.")
    } catch (e: Exception) {
        Log.e("RecordDelete", "Failed to delete records: ${e.message}")
    }
}

Clearing All Stored Data

The clearAllData function permanently deletes all local data stored by the SDK. This includes all records, metadata, and cached information managed by the SDK’s local database.

Function Signature

fun clearAllData()

Behavior

This function clears all tables in the local database.
It is irreversible — once executed, all local data will be lost.
Remote data (if applicable) will remain unaffected unless explicitly synchronised afterward.

Example Usage

recordsManager.clearAllData()

⚠️ Caution: Use this method only when a full data reset is required, such as during user logout or when resetting the app state. Ensure the user is properly informed before performing this action.

Syncing Records

The syncRecords function triggers the synchronisation of records for a specific owner. This ensures that the local records are kept in sync with a remote server or cloud service (if applicable). The sync process is initiated asynchronously.

Function Signature

fun syncRecords(ownerId: String)

Parameters

ownerId: String — (Required) The unique identifier for the owner whose records need to be synchronised.

Behavior

This function starts an automatic synchronisation process to ensure that records are up-to-date both locally and remotely.
Depending on the implementation, synchronisation may involve uploading local changes, downloading updated records, or both.

Example Usage

viewModelScope.launch {
    recordsManager.syncRecords(ownerId = "user_123")
    Log.d("Sync", "Sync process started.")
}

Note: The synchronisation process is handled asynchronously, and the app may need to listen for completion or errors. Ensure proper handling of network conditions and sync progress.

Refreshing Records

The refreshRecords function triggers a background sync process to refresh records for a specific owner, optionally applying filters. It uses WorkManager to ensure the sync task runs reliably in the background, even when the app is closed or the device is restarted. This operation ensures the records are up-to-date based on the latest data from the server or cloud service.

Function Signature

fun refreshRecords(
    context: Context,
    ownerId: String?,
    filterIds: List<String>? = null
)

Parameters

context: Context — (Required) The application context used to initialise and enqueue the background task.
ownerId: String? — (Required) The unique identifier for the owner whose records should be refreshed. Can be null in case there is no specific owner.
filterIds: List<String>? — (Optional) A list of filter IDs to apply during the record refresh process. If null, no filters will be applied.

Behavior

This function creates a background OneTimeWorkRequest using WorkManager to perform the sync task when the device is connected to the network.
The sync task is defined by the RecordsSync worker, which processes the record refresh asynchronously.
The task will only run if the device is connected to a network.

Example Usage

val context: Context = app.applicationContext
recordsManager.refreshRecords(
    context = context,
    ownerId = "user_123",
    filterIds = listOf("filter_abc", "filter_xyz")
)
Log.d("Refresh", "Records refresh process started.")

Note: This function will enqueue a background task that will run once the device meets the necessary network requirements.

WorkManager Constraints

Network Type: The task requires an active network connection to run. The task will not run if the device is offline.

Setting a Custom Log Interceptor

The setLogInterceptor function allows you to set a custom log interceptor for capturing and processing log events. This is useful for integrating with external logging systems, monitoring tools, or simply capturing logs in a custom format.

Function Signature

fun setLogInterceptor(listener: LogInterceptor)

Parameters

listener: LogInterceptor — (Required) A custom listener that implements the LogInterceptor interface. This listener will be notified of all log events that occur in the SDK.

Example Usage

val logInterceptor = object : LogInterceptor {
    override fun logEvent(eventLog: EventLog) {
        // Custom logging logic
        Log.d("CustomLog", "Event: ${eventLog.message}")
    }
}

recordsManager.setLogInterceptor(logInterceptor)

Note: This function allows developers to implement custom logging behavior that suits their needs, such as sending logs to a server or filtering events based on severity.

`LogInterceptor` Interface

The LogInterceptor interface defines a method for logging events. Implement this interface to capture and process log data from the SDK.

Interface Definition

interface LogInterceptor {
    /**
     * Log the event with the given event log.
     * @param eventLog The event log to log.
     */
    fun logEvent(eventLog: EventLog)
}

Note: The logEvent method is called every time an event occurs in the SDK. You can implement custom logic within this method to handle logs as needed.

`EventLog` Data Class

The EventLog data class encapsulates the log event data, including any parameters and an optional message. It is used to store the event information that will be passed to the LogInterceptor.

Data Class Definition

data class EventLog(
    val params: JSONObject = JSONObject(),
    val message: String? = null,
)

Parameters

params: JSONObject — (Optional) A JSONObject containing key-value pairs of parameters associated with the event. This can be used to include additional metadata with the log event.
message: String? — (Optional) A message describing the event. This is the main content of the log.

Example Usage

val eventLog = EventLog(
    params = JSONObject().apply {
        put("userId", "user_123")
        put("action", "record_created")
    },
    message = "New record has been created successfully."
)

logInterceptor.logEvent(eventLog)

`RecordStatus` Enum

The RecordStatus enum represents the various stages of a record’s synchronization lifecycle. It is used internally and externally to track and represent the current state of a record as it moves through the upload and sync pipeline.

Enum Definition

enum class RecordStatus(val status: Int) {
    NONE(0),
    WAITING_TO_UPLOAD(1),
    WAITING_FOR_NETWORK(2),
    SYNCING(3),
    SYNC_FAILED(4),
    SYNC_SUCCESS(5)
}

Status Values

NONE (0)

Default or initial state.
WAITING_TO_UPLOAD (1)

The record is queued and waiting to begin the upload process.
WAITING_FOR_NETWORK (2)

The record is ready to upload but a required network connection is not yet available.
SYNCING (3)

The record is currently in the process of being synchronised with the server.
SYNC_FAILED (4)

The record sync attempt has failed. Retry logic may apply based on implementation.
SYNC_SUCCESS (5)

The record has been successfully synchronised with the server.

Example Usage

when (record.status) {
    RecordStatus.SYNC_SUCCESS -> Log.d("RecordStatus", "Record synced successfully.")
    RecordStatus.SYNC_FAILED -> Log.e("RecordStatus", "Record sync failed.")
    else -> Log.d("RecordStatus", "Current status: ${record.status}")
}

Note: These statuses are especially useful for building UI indicators (e.g., progress spinners, error states) or managing sync retries in your application.

Media Picker Integration

The PhotoPickerHost interface provides an abstraction layer for handling various media input actions such as taking a photo, picking an image, selecting a PDF, or scanning documents. Implementing this interface allows you to delegate these operations to your app’s UI layer using activity or fragment launchers.

`PhotoPickerHost` Interface

interface PhotoPickerHost {
    fun takePhoto(cameraIntent: Intent, uri: Uri)
    fun pickPhoto(request: PickVisualMediaRequest)
    fun pickPdf()
    fun scanDocuments(request: IntentSenderRequest)
}

Methods

takePhoto(cameraIntent: Intent, uri: Uri)

Launches the camera to take a photo and saves it to the specified Uri.
pickPhoto(request: PickVisualMediaRequest)

Opens a system picker for selecting an image from the device.
pickPdf()

Launches a file picker to select one or more PDF documents.
scanDocuments(request: IntentSenderRequest)

Starts a document scanning activity (e.g., using a third-party scanner or system service).

Setting the Host

Before initiating any media actions, you must set a host implementation using MediaPickerManager.setHost(...). This connects the SDK’s internal media operations to your app’s UI.

Example

MediaPickerManager.setHost(object : PhotoPickerHost {
    override fun takePhoto(intent: Intent, uri: Uri) {
        viewModel.updatePhotoUri(uri)
        cameraLauncher.launch(intent)
    }

    override fun pickPhoto(request: PickVisualMediaRequest) {
        mediaPickerLauncher.launch(request)
    }

    override fun pickPdf() {
        pdfPickerLauncher.launch(arrayOf("application/pdf"))
    }

    override fun scanDocuments(request: IntentSenderRequest) {
        scannerLauncher.launch(request)
    }
})

Note: All launchers (cameraLauncher, mediaPickerLauncher, etc.) should be properly registered using the Activity Result API (registerForActivityResult(…)) in your Activity or Fragment.

Android

iOS

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​Records SDK - Android (Developer Platform)

​SDK Introduction

​Key Features

​

​API Reference

​Prerequisites

​Installing the Library

​SDK Initialisation

​RecordModel

​Document Types

​SortOrder

​Getting the Records Instance

​Creating a New Record

​Function Signature

​Function Parameters:

​Retrieving Records

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Return Value

​Example Usage

​Getting Record Counts Grouped by Document Type

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Return Value

​Example Usage

​Updating a Record

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Return Value

​Example Usage

​Fetching Record Details by ID

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Return Value

​Example Usage

​Deleting Records

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Example Usage

​Clearing All Stored Data

​Function Signature

​Behavior

​Example Usage

​Syncing Records

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Behavior

​Example Usage

​Refreshing Records

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Behavior

​Example Usage

​WorkManager Constraints

​Setting a Custom Log Interceptor

​Function Signature

​Parameters

​Example Usage

​LogInterceptor Interface

​Interface Definition

​EventLog Data Class

​Data Class Definition

​Parameters

​Example Usage

​RecordStatus Enum

​Enum Definition

​Status Values

​Example Usage

​Media Picker Integration

​PhotoPickerHost Interface

​Methods

​Setting the Host

​Example

Records SDK - Android (Developer Platform)

SDK Introduction

Key Features

API Reference

Prerequisites

Installing the Library

SDK Initialisation

RecordModel

Document Types

SortOrder

Getting the `Records` Instance

Creating a New Record

Function Signature

Function Parameters:

Retrieving Records

Function Signature

Parameters

Return Value

Example Usage

Getting Record Counts Grouped by Document Type

Function Signature

Parameters

Return Value

Example Usage

Updating a Record

Function Signature

Parameters

Return Value

Example Usage

Fetching Record Details by ID

Function Signature

Parameters

Return Value

Example Usage

Deleting Records

Function Signature

Parameters

Example Usage

Clearing All Stored Data

Function Signature

Behavior

Example Usage

Syncing Records

Function Signature

Parameters

Behavior

Example Usage

Refreshing Records

Function Signature

Parameters

Behavior

Example Usage

WorkManager Constraints

Setting a Custom Log Interceptor

Function Signature

Parameters

Example Usage

`LogInterceptor` Interface

Interface Definition

`EventLog` Data Class

Data Class Definition

Parameters

Example Usage

`RecordStatus` Enum

Enum Definition

Status Values

Example Usage

Media Picker Integration

`PhotoPickerHost` Interface

Methods

Setting the Host

Example