3.Problem Definition

Need Statement

Semi automatic puzzle box that opens after solving the puzzle of moderate difficulty to store valuable jewellery items.

3.1 Questions and Answers:

Sl no.	Questions	Answers	Objective/Constraint/Function
1	Do you want automatic or semi-automatic puzzle box?	Semi-automatic puzzle box	Objective
2	Do you want the puzzle box to run on battery?	continuous power.	Objective
3	Should the box be portable or fixed?	Portable	Objective
4	What should be the size of the box?	within 1 ft*1 ft	Constraint
5	What should be the weight of the box?	Light weight	Objective
6	What is the type of puzzle?	Any Innovative Puzzle	Objective
7	Should the puzzle be locked for more than three wrong attempts?	Should be locked	Function
8	Do you want the puzzle box to be user friendly?	yes.	Objective
9	What should be the time limit to complete the puzzle	1 minute	Constraint
10	What type of item should the box store?	jewellery only	Constraint
11	Should there be a safety key to open the box without solving puzzle?	No.	Objective
12	Should the puzzle be attached to the box?	yes.	Objective
13	Do you want the puzzle box to be recharged?	yes.	Function
14	Budget?	3000 Rs	Constraint
15	What should be the capacity of the box?	5 liters	Constraint
16	Time in which the puzzle box to be complete?	3 months.	Constraint
17	Should it give an alert when it is broken?	Alert the user	Function
18	Should the box open when the puzzle is solved?	Open automatically	Function
19	How many compartments do you need in the box?	three compartments.	Constraint
20	Need hints to solve the puzzle?	Provide hints	Function
21	Should there be a security to the box	It should be safe and secure	Objective

3.2 Observation from a literature survey:

Sl. No.	Observation from Surveys	Requirements
1.	Weight of the puzzle box	A portable light weight puzzle box is required.
2.	Budget of the puzzle box	The puzzle box should be made with minimum budget and should be of good quality.
3.	Operation type	Semi-automatic type puzzle box accepting user input.
4.	Difficulty level of the puzzle provided	The puzzle should be moderately difficult, which is to be solved to unlock the box.
5.	Purpose of the box	Used to store valuable items like coins and keys.
6.	Energy backup	A battery operated puzzle box is required.

3.3 Objectives :

Sl.N0	OBJECTIVES
1.	Box should be semi automatic
2.	Box should be able to store valuable things like jewellery
3.	Box should be portable
4.	Box should be light in weight
5.	Box should have a puzzle to unlock
6.	Box should be user friendly.
7.	Puzzle should be attached to the box
8.	Puzzle box should run on continuous power supply

Problem Statement - version 1.1

Design a user friendly, semi-automatic and portable puzzle box which runs on continuous power supply, is light in weight and is used to store jewellery. The puzzle should be attached to the box.

3.4 Constraints :

Sl no.	CONSTRAINTS
1	The box should be of size within 1 ft*1 ft
2	Time limit to complete the puzzle should be 1 minute
3	The budget to make the box should be within 3000 Rs
4	The box should contain three compartments only
5	It should be completed within three months
6	The volume of box should not exceed more than 5 litres

Problem Statement - version 1.2

Design a user friendly, semi-automatic and portable puzzle box which runs on continuous power supply, is light in weight and is used to store jewellery. The box should not be more than 1 ft*1 ft in size and should be completed in a time of 3 months within a budget of 3000 Rs and it should contain three compartments only.

3.5 Functions

Sl no.	FUNCTIONS
1	The box should open automatically on solving the puzzle
2	Should alert the user on opening and closing
3	The puzzle should be locked for three wrong attempts
4	Should provide hints for solving the puzzle
5	Accept user input

Problem Statement - version 1.3

Design a user friendly, semi-automatic and portable puzzle box which runs on continuous power supply, is light in weight and is used to store jewellery. The box should not exceed the size more than 1 ft*1 ft and should be completed within 3 months and within a budget of 3000 Rs . The box should contain three compartments only. It should accept the user input and open automatically on solving the puzzle. The box should alert the user on opening and closing.