Friday, July 8, 2011

Survey

Here is the link to my survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/28MFV9D



Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Final P and P statement

Problem Statement: Comcast cable boxes (DVR) continue to consume electricity even when they are not in use causing unnecessary costs of an electricity bill per household

Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study was to develop a solution to reduce electricity consumption of the Comcast cable boxes when they are not being used.

Three Problems and Purpose Statements

1) Problem Statement: Vandalism in San Francisco Muni buses is a problem due
to aesthetic issues of graffiti and the expensive clean-up
Purpose Statement: The purpose of study was to find a solution that prevents
senseless and costly vandalism on Muni buses
2) Problem Statement: Many people in San Francisco do not know that electrical
appliances continue to consume electricity when they are in standby power and It
can cost lots of money on Electricity bills per household
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study was to develop a solution to
block power to appliances when they are in standby power
3) Problem Statement: Bicyclists in San Francisco are serious about protecting
their property, but despite locks and cables through bicycles on the street, bicycle
thieves still break the locks and get their hands on many bikes
Purpose Statement: The purpose of study was to develop a new lock that
prevents bicycle thieves from stealing bicycles on the street.