Virtual Kitchen

Shavonta Robinson Samuel Dunham Nadia Hardeman

Abigail AmoahLakeiya Benefield

Overview

• This will be a 9x7 inches waterproof interactive handheld device that will allow users to grocery shop from anywhere. Device is portable but may be attached to refrigerator, if desired.

• Users will be able to select items from various stores and place them in various locations in their kitchen (i.e. fridge, pantry, cabinet).

User Characteristics

• Age 10+ required due to needed ability and knowledge to read and identify items and perform check-out process. No gender restrictions.

• With talk-back function, user with visual disabilities would be able to interact and operate the device after assistance with set up from someone who does not possess this disability.

• Individuals who are hearing impaired will be able to set up device via visualizations.• Device not recommended for users who possess both of these disabilities because it does

not accommodate those who cannot visually nor aurally use the device. • Anyone with at least a 5th grade reading level or basic education can operate this device

visually or auditory.• This device will be user friendly (familiarity with smart devices, ATMs, self-checkouts or any

other touchscreen devices will have an added advantage). Basic hand/eye coordination capabilities required if user chooses hands-on method.

• KSAOs: item recognition, ability to navigate through screens, cognitive mapping ability to see and/or hear, hand/eye coordination, knowledge of mathematical concepts, spatial ability, chronology, active listening (if necessary), speech clarity (if necessary), oral comprehension, written comprehension (if necessary), near vision (if necessary),

Overview Functions

• Primary Function– Grocery shopping

• Sub-Function– Personalization – Item Selection– Payment Transaction– Selection of Item Location– Storage of Purchase History

TASKS

• Personalization– Step 1: Once user receives device, it will need to be synced with the AirFridge

(which is the wireless system that allows communication between the device and the refrigerator). The Help Function will assist with this if needed.

– Step 2: Personal settings will be done during this step including language and voice recognition set up, accessibility, privacy settings, and configuration. Under these settings user will be able to store card information or preference for payment method as well as create a password for verification purposes. User can choose an alternate card at checkout if necessary. User will also have the option to set up favorite stores and set price match options.

– Step 3: User will then need to use camera to capture images of their kitchen such as inside of refrigerator, cabinets, pantries, countertops, etc. Dimensions of the location will be auto captured and saved.

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• Item Selection– Step 4: User will then be able to begin shopping by navigating through handheld device by touching

and/or speaking items to add to shopping cart. Prices will be displayed next to all items. – Step 5: Once an item or items are decided upon, user will be able to select to add them to the

shopping cart. • Payment Transaction

– Step 6: User will be able to select checkout option to view all items in shopping cart to remove/purchase items. One-click feature will be available.

• Selection of Item Location– Step 7: User will then be able to manually or verbally select desired location of item via images

captured and saved of the kitchen.• Storage of Purchase History

– Step 8: Device will save purchases in “Purchase History” on device– Step 9: Device will prompt user on choice of sending receipt via email

Environment Analysis• Device will be located in the home but can be used outdoors. Attachment

feature will allow for placement on Fridge to prevent loss and mishandling.• Device could be exposed to small children, pets, or other unintended users.

Risk of distractions are minimal. There will be dialogue between the device and user creating social interaction. This device will be limited for use in the U.S. but will have language and keyboard support (ex. Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese).

• User concerns are minimal but may involve privacy of card information and convenience. Device will be secure through passcodes so user will not have to worry about fraud or identity theft. User can be confident that system will only work when they desire.

• Motivations may include hunger, convenience, no anxiety over crowded shopping experience. Device will have ability to be personalized with code activation as well as ability to store credit/debit card information with password verification.

• Users will have to pay for merchandise before delivery to prevent any legal constraints.

User Preferences

• Device itself has no physical constraints but merchandise constraints will be limited to space available due to location dimensions.

• People will enjoy using this product because it is lightweight, sleek, and visuals are in color.

• It includes haptic feedback and there will be many sound options to chose from for use with touch and other features.

• There is spellcheck, auto-fill, and suggestion features that will allow user to choose from frequently purchased items.

• Parental control and security lock feature will allow for prevention of unauthorized use. • User will love the feature of choosing and verifying which and what type of card they

would like to pay with and saving money by choosing from price match suggestions.• Users from all cultures will feel comfortable using the device because of the many

language options available and the feature that allows for voice recognition setup. • Individuals will enjoy the option to chose products from different cultures as long as

they are available in the U.S.

Human Factors Criteria

• Icon Representation: The icons on the home screen of the device will include: – A camera which looks identical to a camera– A settings icon which looks identical to a bolt– A help icon which looks like a button with “HELP” inscribed on it– A Shopping icon which looks like a shopping bagWhen icons are touched user is navigated to section that will allow for image capturing, set up, assistance, navigation to merchandise.

• Accessibility: This product is usable by as many individuals as desired as long as there are no physical or mental disabilities that will limit operation. Any user can access device but a password is required to use a stored or previously used card. However, new card information can be input at checkout with no restrictions.

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• Advance Organizer: Familiarity with touchscreen or smart devices will aid in the utilization of the device.

• Aesthetic-Usability Effect: Sleek, light-weight, hands-off capability, colorful.• Feedback: Haptic feedback capability feature, click sounds for touch, talk-back function,

spellcheck, and suggestions.• Constraint: Limited on purchasing merchandise without card password verification.• Cost-Benefit: User will break even on price of product by saving gas money it costs to

travel to different locations to grocery shop. Other benefits include: saving time and energy; less effort (especially for physically disabled); and the comfort of shopping at home.

• Forgiveness: Prompts - removing items from the cart, credit card payments, receipt method, space capacity. Can also be related to confirmation.

• Hick’s Law: Once a product is chosen, size, type, and brand choices will need to be made. • Mapping: The device has a virtual replication of the kitchen that will aid the user in exact

item placement with select and drop or drag and drop feature.

Interface

Camera Shopping Help

Settings

The device has icons that represent the function that it does. The icons are universal images that are easily recognizable. This demonstrates icon representation.

The device demonstrates aesthetic-usability Effect with its sleek, light-weight, hands-off capability, and colorful interface.

When the “Camera” icon is pressed, the device will direct to an alternate screen that allows you to capture and save images.

Testimony:The device is “Accessible”- Abby

Once the “Settings” icon is touched. The device gives accessibility options for users who have hearing or visual disabilities. This feature reduces the user’s performance load.

When the screen is touched, depending on where user is within device, it will vibrate, click, make suggestions, and offer spelling corrections. This demonstrates Feedback.

Constraint is demonstrated with the limit on purchasing merchandise without card password verification.

• Hick’s Law is demonstrated once a product is chosen, size, type, and brand choices will need to be made.

Summary of System & Specifications The product that we created is a 9x7 inches waterproof, touchscreen, interactive handheld device that will allow users to grocery shop from home via teleportation. The device is portable but may be attached to a refrigerator, if desired.Shopping on the device is easily done by selecting items from stores on the device and placing them in desired locations of the kitchen via the device by the drag-and-drop or select-and-drop feature. Anyone with at least a 5th grade reading level can use this device. It is user-friendly even to those who have physical disabilities. This device is necessary because it is a fast, easy, convenient, environmentally-friendly way to grocery shop without leaving the comfort of your home.