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Need statement
An office is planning to make automatic stationary tools for frequently used items like glue sticks to save the time of employees working there and also to reduce the chances of spreading of glue here and there.
S no |
Questions |
Answers |
Objective/ Function/ Constraint |
1 |
What are your expectations about the product? |
It should be easy to use |
Objective |
2 |
Who is your target audience? |
Office staff |
Objective |
3 |
What height of product are you expecting? |
lesser than 50cm |
Constraint |
4 |
How much are you willing to spend on this product? |
2000 rupees |
Constraint |
5 |
When should the product be ready? |
before 2 months |
Constraint |
6 |
Do you want any indication about machine on and off? |
Yes |
Objective |
7 |
Will it run on battery or power supply? |
Power supply |
Objective |
8 |
How should the appearance be? |
aesthetically pleasing |
Objective |
9 |
What should be the maximum weight of the product? |
under 2kg |
Constraint |
10 |
What should be the main work of machine? |
It should apply glue on papers |
Function |
11 |
Do you want semi-automatic or fully automatic machine? |
semi-automatic |
Objective |
12 |
Should it work 24/7? |
Yes |
Objective |
13 |
Should it be portable? |
Yes |
Objective |
14 |
How much time should it take to apply glue? |
5 seconds |
Constraint |
15 |
What should the machine do after applying glue? |
It should alert the user |
Function |
16 |
Should the machine be safe to use? |
Yes |
Objective |
1.2 Basic Survey and requirement
S no |
Observation from survey |
Requirement |
01 |
Weight of machine |
It should be easy to carry and portable |
02 |
Cost |
Machine should be of low budget |
03 |
Materials to be used |
Light weight materials weighing overall less than a kilogram |
1.3 Identifying Client's Objectives
S no |
Objectives |
1 |
It should be easy and safe to use |
2 |
It should show indication about machine on and off |
3 |
It must run on power supply |
4 |
It should be aesthetically pleasing |
5 |
It must be semi-automatic |
6 |
It is for office staff |
7 |
It should work 24/7 |
8 |
It should be portable |
Problem Definition 1.1
Design a semi automatic machine which is easy and safe to use, portable and aesthetically pleasing. It must be useful for office staff and must work 24/7 . It should run on power supply and must indicate machine on and off.
Identify constraints
S no |
Constraints |
1 |
Height must be lesser than 50cm |
2 |
Must cost lesser than 2000 rupees |
3 |
Machine should be ready before 2 months |
4 |
Maximum weight of the product must be under 2 kgs |
5 |
It should apply glue within 5 seconds |
Problem definition 1.2
Design a semi automatic machine which is easy and safe to use, portable and aesthetically pleasing. It must be useful for office staff and must work 24/7 . It should run on power supply and must indicate machine on and off. The machine should apply glue within 5 seconds. It must be lesser than 50 centimeters in height, must weigh under 2 kilograms and must cost lesser than 2000 rupees. It should be delivered within 2 months.
Establish Functions
S no |
Functions |
1 |
Turn on/off the machine |
2 |
Apply glue to paper |
3 |
Alert user after applying glue |
Problem definition 1.3
Design a semi automatic machine which is easy and safe to use, portable and aesthetically pleasing. It must be useful for office staff and must work 24/7 . It should run on power supply and must indicate machine on and off. The machine should apply glue within 5 seconds. It must be lesser than 50 centimeters in height, must weigh under 2 kilograms and must cost lesser than 2000 rupees. It should be delivered within 2 months. The machine should turn on/off. It should apply glue to papers and alert user after applying glue.