Smokeut Case Study
Introduction
The purpose of this report is targeted at evaluating the product viability of SmokeOut, a smartphone application designed to help users quit smoking. Contents of this proposal cover features of SmokeOut that target readers such as investors.
Description
There are existing products that help users to moderate their smoking habits aid them in the process of quitting. However, users are required to manually enter the information whereas for SmokeOut, a device integrated with a carbon monoxide detector attached to the user’s smartphone to monitor one’s smoking habits by blowing into the detector. Furthermore, such information is usually confidential thus the lack of family support may make it hard for the user to quit smoking. Smokeout provides an alternative whereby users can share their progress and moral support can be provided by their family members.
Objective
The goal of this report is to evaluate the viability of SmokeOut based on three criteria namely, clarity of writing, the strength of arguments and target audience. Firstly, clarity of writing evaluates the use of language, fallacies and false …show more content…
Although smartphones are gaining popularity nowadays, many may not have one, especially the elderly who are less in touch with technology. Even with one, the elderly may not understand all functions. Therefore, users such as youths and adults benefit using SmokeOut more compared to the elderly.
Conclusion
Overall, SmokeOut has stated many key points that have proved that it is more than just an application. Many factors such as the support of family and friends and the liberty of manual input were considered. It protects the user in times of temptation and through technology, it provides the moral support required that sustains the user’s willpower to quit smoking. It also displays the relevant models and descriptions required by technical and general
The purpose of this report is targeted at evaluating the product viability of SmokeOut, a smartphone application designed to help users quit smoking. Contents of this proposal cover features of SmokeOut that target readers such as investors.
Description
There are existing products that help users to moderate their smoking habits aid them in the process of quitting. However, users are required to manually enter the information whereas for SmokeOut, a device integrated with a carbon monoxide detector attached to the user’s smartphone to monitor one’s smoking habits by blowing into the detector. Furthermore, such information is usually confidential thus the lack of family support may make it hard for the user to quit smoking. Smokeout provides an alternative whereby users can share their progress and moral support can be provided by their family members.
Objective
The goal of this report is to evaluate the viability of SmokeOut based on three criteria namely, clarity of writing, the strength of arguments and target audience. Firstly, clarity of writing evaluates the use of language, fallacies and false …show more content…
Although smartphones are gaining popularity nowadays, many may not have one, especially the elderly who are less in touch with technology. Even with one, the elderly may not understand all functions. Therefore, users such as youths and adults benefit using SmokeOut more compared to the elderly.
Conclusion
Overall, SmokeOut has stated many key points that have proved that it is more than just an application. Many factors such as the support of family and friends and the liberty of manual input were considered. It protects the user in times of temptation and through technology, it provides the moral support required that sustains the user’s willpower to quit smoking. It also displays the relevant models and descriptions required by technical and general