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Direction 1:Bedside Reminder System

                  (Controlled Externally via App)





                           Kickstarts cognition in                Lack of human interaction
                           person’s starting routine.                                                                          Direction 3:Audio Visual Reminder


                           Gives the person purpose                New technology may take                                     Tool System (Updated via Bluetooth)
                           in day & life.                          getting used to at first.


                           Promoting independance                 Feeling demoralised as they                                          Keeps user constantly
                           in control of the day.                 need such a product.                                                 reminded of                                       Improves cognitive
                                                                                                                                       appointment                                       activity.
                             Reduces forgetfulness                 May not be as effective in
                             and DNA rate.                         severe cases of amnesia.
                                                                                                                                          Doesn’t stand out as                             External interaction
                              Controls are not                     No immediate physical                  ?                               an aid to the public.                            only required wirelessly.
                              frustrating to use.                  help or assistance.

                                                                                                                                          Promotes
                                                                                                                                          independance for the                            Located in a familiar

                   Direction 2:In-ear Music-assisted                                                                                      user.                                           place in offline use.

                   Appointment Reminder Tool


                   (Controlled via App)                                                                                      ???         Might cause issues for                             Takes time to log on

                                                                                                                                         visually impaired due


                            Discreet, doesn’t look                 Small form could lead to it         ???                               to size.                                           new appointments.
                            obvious to public.                     being lost easily
                                                                                                                                         Requires charging                                   Unable to know if
                           Has the feel of a normal                May become uncomfort-                                                 daily.                                              notification was seen.
                           product, not an aid.                    able in longer durations.


                           Keeps user at ease with                 Feeling demoralised as they
                           use of personal music.                  need such a product.                                           ?     May be hard to under-
                                                                                                                                        stand at first.
                             Reduces forgetfulness                 Slightly disrupt human inter-
                             and DNA rate.                         action when in use.


                                                                   Hard to store/charge in
                              No controls necessary.
                                                                   offline use.





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