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XENI005 Conference Minna Hillebrand 30 May 2006. Shopping list in more detail. I Shopping list functionalities II How to make it work? III Usage in practice IV Future aspects. Topics to be discussed. Basic functionalities. Create a new list Add item to list Remove item from list
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XENI005 Conference Minna Hillebrand 30 May 2006 Shopping list in more detail
I Shopping list functionalities II How to make it work? III Usage in practice IV Future aspects Topics to be discussed
Basic functionalities • Create a new list • Add item to list • Remove item from list • Remove entire list • View the contents of a list • Edit the amounts
Useful functionalities • External data storage • Usage from PC • Shared shopping lists • Product price list • Maps and locations
Architecture Mobile phone WWW Server Shopping list Database PHP, MySQL Java
Technical challenges • Architecture related • Software maintainability • Usability • Concerns the mobile device • Small screen • Difficulties in entering data
What next? • Nutrition services • Integration to store services • Items packed • Home delivery • Payment • Bringing concept to new areas
Conclusion • Basic functionality can be implemented with current devices. • To take full advance of the product, there must be a change in the way of thinking. • No technical innovations needed. • Architecture itself is smaller challenge than the platform. • Technology will go on, faults will be fixed.
Discussion • Would your mobile phone be suitable for using such service? • Do you know a device that would be more suitable for this use?
Discussion (2) • The overall picture is a channel to transfer local data into common server. • Can you think of alternative products to use same idea?
Discussion (3) • Can mobile phone be used to run applications? • Have you tried games?