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Team 7 . Portugal. Technology Statistics. Extensive IT Infrastructure capable of high speed data transmissions around the world through any medium (ex. Satellite, DSL, Microwave, Cellular) Highest percent of internet users in Europe with 3.2 millions users.
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Team 7 Portugal
Technology Statistics • Extensive IT Infrastructure capable of high speed data transmissions around the world through any medium • (ex. Satellite, DSL, Microwave, Cellular) • Highest percent of internet users in Europe with 3.2 millions users. • Portugal has the largest penetration of mobile phone users in the world. • Population of 10 million vs. 12 million cellular phone users.
Cross Cultural Issues • Portugal – At least 4 days to reply to an e-mail because students work and study • U.S – Survey (see below)
Cross Cultural Issues • Holidays • All Saints Day • Language • Portuguese vs. English • Time difference • 6 hours ahead • School delay • Their school year did not start until October
System Basis • Our idea is to create a text based information system • Information options will be customizable via a web portal • Relevant to a large penetration of cellular phone users • Will be multilingual • Cellular access is much more prevalent than internet access
Design • Deliver easy to read information on cell phones for those with no internet access • Include information about news, weather, emergency information, traffic, sports, and up to datemetro, train and flight information Image from: http://www.whippsx.nhs.uk/uploaded_files/text_messaging_cut_out.jpg
user Requirements • SMS text capabilities • Optional internet access • Customizable web portal interface • User settings (subscriptions and alerts) • Understanding system format
System Requirements • Continuous updates from all informational sources • Ex) airport, traffic, weather, emergency, etc. • Cell network • Secure System Database • Users • Settings, numbers, any other applicable data • Information to distribute
Our system • Online portal will accompany text message service • Provide content management and customization for cell phone service • Provide useful links to online information • Help feature • If unfamiliar with SMS system
Survey • How often do you use your cell phone? • 5/5 said everyday • How often do you text message? • 5/5 said everyday • Would you find this information access system more widely usable over cell phones or internet? • 3/5 said cell phone over internet • What information would you most like to see accessible on this info access system? • All services we plan to include
Survey • Would you use this system if… • There was an average user interface and average content? • 5/5 No • There was an average user interface and outstanding content? • 4/5 Yes • There was an outstanding user interface and average content? • 4/5 No • There was an outstanding user interface and outstanding content? • 5/5 Yes • What additional features would you be interested in seeing on this system? • Stock Market, Cultural events, News Headlines, Closest Attractions and Convenience Stores.