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 * Introduction**

>> o To be aware of what’s inside the fridge at all times >> · Features Unique to our Product >> o Scanner >> o SmartGlass doors >> · Market and Competition >> o Smart refrigerator market to grow to $2.69 billion by 2015 >> o Refrigerators utilizing RFID technology, Samsung refrigerators
 * Common little things that bother us about the fridge & the food we buy
 * Cannot see everything inside the fridge
 * Cannot keep track of items
 * Expiration
 * · Goals
 * o Ease of access


 * Methodology **
 * Unique Approaches- A Product of Convergence **
 * Combination previously unrelated elements:
 * Scanner
 * Usually seen in a retail setting
 * Decodes UPC data
 * Scans items in and out of the fridge for inventory purposes
 * // SmartGlass //
 * Existing technology
 * Uses electricity to change the glass’ properties to be either opaque or transparent
 * Usually used for windows and walls
 * Has never been incorporated into a fridge door prior to //FoodSmart//
 * Blocks UV rays, keeping products cold
 * Transparency allows users to see //FoodSmart’s// contents, without opening the door
 * Saves power
 * Touchscreen Interface
 * Currently integrated into some fridges
 * Gimmicky, unrelated, unbeneficial
 * // FoodSmart’s // interface is entirely dedicated to the fridge
 * Enhances user experience
 * Minimizes wasted food
 * Adds convenience


 * Limitations **
 * For products which do not have a printed expiry date, users’ manual entry dates may become arbitrary
 * Multiple people may not take out items at once
 * Guests will not scan items and will make the inventory list inaccurate
 * Screen and scanner placed high, out of the reach of children
 * However: Children taking items in and out without scanning or updating the inventory list
 * Scanner requires a full hand, limiting the movement of groceries

- Exterior of the fridge include aluminum alloy materials-> sustains consistent durability - Interior of FoodSmart-> composed of plastic for the same purpose of supporting durability - Smartglass (electrochromic glass) used for the door of the fridge-> transforms from translucent to transparent by pressing a button - Design allows users to view what groceries they purchased without actually having to open the refrigerator - Smartglass helps with the insulation factor so that FoodSmart will not heat up as easily due to complex design interface - Also provides the fridge with a sleek and functional feature - Smartglass handle used to open and close the refrigerator and the detachable scanner gun is located there - The barcode scanner gun is wireless and designed for convenience - Designed to fit well with a door handle design-> aesthetically and functionally pleasing - FoodSmart software properties include: the image of the food being scanned, corresponding images, nutrition facts and product name - If a product is unscannable, users can manually enter its name using the touchscreen interface - A database of possible food products that could be placed in the refrigerator, allows user to compile a predictable grocery list - Regularly send out the alerts for when certain foods are expiring - Ability to set reminders for users to purchase groceries-> allows users to order their foods online-> then organizing either a pick up or delivery method - Protected security system so that the users’ information (such as their credit card information) - Wifi access and regular data upgrades needed for the FoodSmart software - Large capacity hard drive - Touch screen interface
 * Wi-Fi **
 * Added to provide the user with further convenience
 * Required in order to use the shopping feature
 * FUNCTIONAL: **
 * FUNCTIONAL: **
 * Software component: **

GENA NON-FUNCTIONAL

//Performance// System - Generate alerts for fault tolerance (visual prompts, auditory feedback) - Phone app sync Security - Wi-Fi - PCI payment card industry security standard (personal: name, address, credit card) - Data retrieval

//Quality// Product specifications - Smart glass - Interface (LCD, height) - Scanner - Software (API, Objective C) - Look and feel False positive + false negative - Human error Operating - Help (paper and digital manual)

//Usability// Help/tutorial - Reduce error rates - Follows standard guidelines - Learnability and training

RECOMMENDATIONS - RFID tags + scanner

What makes our product unique -Did research on interesting technological products that we thought needed to be improved -One group member came up with the concept of creating a fridge with an interactive touchscreen interface - The group than researched refrigerators with this kind of technology - //KitchenAid KF1527CXMS// -displays recipes -displays photographs -operate ice dispenser and adjust fridge and freezer temperature -//Samsung RF4289// -Pandora, Epicurious, Google Calendar, AP News, Twitter, Weatherbug, photo album, memo pad -Control the temperature and shape the ice cubes -Discovered that both of these fridges don’t have anything to offer that a home computer doesn’t and decided that the interface should just focus on food and the reasons for a refrigerator’s prime reason for existence

DESIGN Prototyping Testing Final Outcome  o Ease of access
 * The final prototype was created in three steps:
 * 1) LCD Screen + iPhone application
 * 2) Activated Electrochromic Door, Deactivated Electrochromic Door and Scanner
 * 3) All of the previous prototypes were drawn in Adobe Illustrator and put together into an interactive presentation
 * Bad feedback
 * Scanning tool is redundant
 * Default font looks too old for such an innovative technology
 * Common question: What if scanner breaks?
 * Good feedback
 * Innovative technology
 * Alerts when a product is expiring
 * Great screen design
 * Shopping lists can be accessed remotely
 * AI prototype
 * User testing completed
 * Feedback considered
 * Future Work/Recommendations described

Conclusion:

 o To be aware of what’s inside the fridge at all times
 * Aspects that were taken from the development process
 * User feedback is critical and valuable
 * Be mindful not to add unnecessary features
 * Keep your target audience in mind throughout the process