2.Problem Definition - A-Division-2020-2021-Odd/Repo10 GitHub Wiki
Need statement: Automatic Stamping Machine
Where will the solution be used?: Small scale pharmaceutical company
Users for the solution
- Client
- Worker
USER 01: Client
| Question | Answer | Obj | Cons | Fun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. How many bottles do you want to stamp per minute? | It should stamp 1 bottle per time | ✓ | ||
| 2. How many bottles do you want to stamp per day? | It should stamp 100 bottles per day | ✓ | ||
| 3. How many bottles do you want to stamp simultaneously? | It should stamp 1 bottle at a time | ✓ | ||
| 4. How the machine should be? | It should be compact and durable | ✓ | ||
| 5. What is the size of the machine do you expect? | It should be 1.5x1.5x1.5 feet | ✓ | ||
| 6. How much can you pay for this machine? | I can pay up to ₹4000 | ✓ | ||
| 7. Do you want an alert sound after each bottle is stamped? | Yes it should alert after each stamp is done | ✓ | ||
| 8. What other feature should include in the machine? | It should sense the bottle and stamp on it correctly | ✓ |
USER 02: Worker
| Question | Answer | Obj | Cons | Fun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. How the visibility of the stamp should be? | It should be dark and clearly visible | ✓ | ||
| 2. How should be the interface of the machine? | It should be user friendly | ✓ | ||
| 3. What should be the weight of the machine? | It should be light weight | ✓ | ||
| 4. Will the machine be an open or closed system? | It should be an open system | ✓ | ||
| 5. What should be the size of the machine? | It should be 1.5x1.5x1.5 feet | ✓ | ||
| 6. How many hours should it work per day? | It should work for 3 hours per day | ✓ | ||
| 7. For how much money do you want the machine? | For up to ₹4500 | ✓ |
Listing Objectives, Constraints, Functions
01. Objectives
| Sl.No | List of objectives | User group | Write(Common, unique, contradictory) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The machine should be durable | Client | Unique |
| 02 | The machine should be compact and durable | Client | Common |
| 03 | The visibility of the stamp should be dark and clearly visible | Worker | unique |
| 04 | The interface of the machine should be user friendly | Worker | Common |
02. Constraints
| Sl.No | List of Constraints | User group | Write(Common, unique, contradictory) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The machine should stamp 1 bottle per time | Client | Common |
| 02 | The machine should stamp 100 bottles per day | Client | Common |
| 03 | The machine should stamp 1 bottle at a time | Client | Common |
| 04 | The size of machine should be 1.5x1.5x1.5 feet | Client | Common |
| 05 | The price of machine should not exceed 4000 rupees | Client | Contradictory |
| 06 | The machine should be light weight | Worker | unique |
| 07 | The machine should be an open system | Worker | unique |
| 08 | The size of machine should be 1.5x1.5x1.5 feet | Worker | Common |
| 09 | The price of machine should not exceed 4500 rupees | Worker | Contradictory |
03. Functions
| Sl.No | List of Functions | User group | Write(Common, unique, contradictory) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Alert after each stamp | Client | Common |
| 02 | Sense the bottle and stamp on it correctly | Client | Common |
| 03 | The machine should work for 3 hours per day | Worker | Common |
PROBLEM DEFINITION
Objective: Design an automatic stamping machine for small scale (bottle manufacturing)industry that is user friendly and safe to use. The machine should be compact and durable.
Constraints: The machine must not exceed 1.5 cubic feet and should be able to stamp one bottle at a time. And budget to build it should not exceed Rs4500. The machine should at least stamp 20 bottles on each refill.
Functions: The machine should sense the position of the bottle and then stamp it.