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Pros: Cons:
The largests benefit to this solution is that while The biggest downfall of application is that it relies
tackling the problem of sleep deprivation it also heavily on a user following the schedule. Users
can be very useful to users who struggle with could easily have there schedule made and then not
time management. It gives two incentives to follow it and then the solution will be obsolete.
users to want to use this product. Another pro is Another con is that life can be unpredictable and
that the cost is lower and it won’t take a huge users may not know exactly how long each task
team of people to upkeep the application. will take them.
This is the one we chose: Solution 2
Solution 2: A smart internet linked mattress that has a downloadable application with comfort
convenience functions. Functionality would include tracking sleep and heart rate, automatic pressure
point adjustment as the user shifts during the night, heating and cooling features based on both
preference and temperature, and an alarm to wake you up in the morning. All settings and preference
can be adjusted on the user friendly app.
Pros: Cons:
Unlike other products the smart mattress provides an One major con is that mattresses are expensive.
in depth full body measurement of the users sleep The user would be investing a lot of money
patterns. It also adjusts its shape during the night to upfront which could deter people from
make sure that the users isn’t in a position that will choosing this product when mattress shopping.
give them soreness and even worse chronic pain. The Another con the product is very large so we
application is easy to use and allows user to connect would need large spaces to hold them which is
with their device from anywhere. The mattress could just an added expense.
also be used in healthcare facilities to give doctors
and nurses more information about the patient.
Solution 3
Solution 3: A smart pillow that is connected to a user friendly application that uses user preference to
assure the best sleep possible. The pillow will include heating and cooling features, a gentle alarm to
wake up the user, and sleep tracking capabilities.
Pros: Cons:
The smart pillow is a smaller and less expensive One con to the smart pillow is finding an
way for the consumer to use technology to aid appropriate power source. It would be
their sleeping. It would be more accessible and inconvenient to have to plug in a pillow and a
wouldn’t cost as much to store in a warehouse. battery pack might be uncomfortable for the user.
The application will be easy for the consumer to Assuring that the pillow is comfortable to sleep on
use to track their sleeping patterns and set could be challenging because people have
preferences. different preferences.
I have to write:
You must justify why your solution (Solution 2) is superior to the already existing
solutions (smart mattresses) in the market (research also if there are any in the market
and include them) (i.e. efficiency, cost, ease, etc.). Use facts, statistics, reports, and
research to support your conclusion.
I need it by 8:00am EST