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ECE 477 Final Report Spring 2004
7.0 Packaging Design Considerations
This design for a wireless ordering device (WOrD) will allow a customer to view limited
menus and possibly other information at a commercial establishment. A transmitter connected to
a host computer will serve as a base station transmitting menus and other information. On the
host side physical size and weight are not too important. This device will only have a 9-pin
serial connection, thus, it will require a cutout for the serial connection and external power. The
remote device will act as a user interface receiving the transmitted information and transmitting
orders to the base station. This device will be constrained by size and weight since it will be
carried by users of all ages. In addition, it needs to be user friendly with a layout that is inviting
to use and easy to figure out. This remote device’s interface will include an LCD display and
menu navigation buttons, thus this device will require a cutout for the display, the buttons, and a
battery pack.
Analysis of Similar Products
J-Tech GuestAlert Guest Paging System and Other Similar Devices:
Figure 7-1: J-Tech GuestAlert Guest Paging System
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