Pressure Project 1

Observation

System Components:

  • Physical machine with storage compartments for items.
  • Electronic interface for user interaction (selection buttons, digital screens).
  • Payment mechanisms (coin and bill acceptors, card readers, mobile payment options).
  • Sensors to detect and confirm product dispensing.
  • Backend system for inventory management and sales tracking.

Physical World Setup:

  • Placed in high-traffic areas for easy access.
  • Configured with lighting and visual displays to attract customers.

Human Interaction:

  • Users browse selections through the transparent window or digital menu.
  • Payment is made via cash, card, or digital wallet.
  • Selection is made through a keypad or touchscreen.
  • Product is dispensed into an accessible area at the bottom.
  • In cases of malfunction or failure to dispense, users might interact with customer service via a help button or contact number.

Diagram of the Current System

The diagram include:

  1. Vending Machine: Internal compartments.
  2. User Interaction: User selecting products and making a payment.
  3. Product Dispense Area: The dispensing mechanism.
  4. Digital Interface: The interaction points for selections and payments.

Heroic Intervention: Enhanced Accessibility and Customization

Goal: Improve the user experience by making vending machines more accessible and custom-made to individual preferences.

Intervention Details:

  • Accessibility Improvements: Improve machines with voice recognition technology to assist visually impaired users.
  • Personalized User Experience: Implement a system where users can log in via a mobile app to access personalized product suggestions based on previous purchases. Offer promotions and discounts tailored to the user’s buying habits.
  • Enhanced Payment Options: Expand payment methods to include apply pay.



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