Electronic Tags and Reader
Electronic Tags
and Reader
RFID tags placed in the clothing contain information on different aspects like colour and fabric.
Introduciton
Introduciton
Concept 2 consists of two main parts: NFC tags attached to each article of clothing and a reader device. These NFC tags store relevant information such as color, pattern, and purchase date for each piece of clothing. The participant then uses the reader device to scan the NFC tags which verbally announces the stored information.
Considering the limitations of blind users, all interactions between the product and the user will occur through touch or sound. Therefore, the feedback provided by the device will mainly involve sounds. Since each clothing item is unique to each user, it is up to the user to input the needed information into the reader. The idea is for the machine to guide the user on when to say what information. For example, a specific sound could tell the user it's time to say the color of a blouse so the machine can store it correctly. This setup works similarly to leaving a voicemail on a phone.
Concept 2 consists of two main parts: NFC tags attached to each article of clothing and a reader device. These NFC tags store relevant information such as color, pattern, and purchase date for each piece of clothing. The participant then uses the reader device to scan the NFC tags which verbally announces the stored information.
Considering the limitations of blind users, all interactions between the product and the user will occur through touch or sound. Therefore, the feedback provided by the device will mainly involve sounds. Since each clothing item is unique to each user, it is up to the user to input the needed information into the reader. The idea is for the machine to guide the user on when to say what information. For example, a specific sound could tell the user it's time to say the color of a blouse so the machine can store it correctly. This setup works similarly to leaving a voicemail on a phone.
Introduciton
Introduciton
Concept 2 consists of two main parts: NFC tags attached to each article of clothing and a reader device. These NFC tags store relevant information such as color, pattern, and purchase date for each piece of clothing. The participant then uses the reader device to scan the NFC tags which verbally announces the stored information.
Considering the limitations of blind users, all interactions between the product and the user will occur through touch or sound. Therefore, the feedback provided by the device will mainly involve sounds. Since each clothing item is unique to each user, it is up to the user to input the needed information into the reader. The idea is for the machine to guide the user on when to say what information. For example, a specific sound could tell the user it's time to say the color of a blouse so the machine can store it correctly. This setup works similarly to leaving a voicemail on a phone.
Concept 2 consists of two main parts: NFC tags attached to each article of clothing and a reader device. These NFC tags store relevant information such as color, pattern, and purchase date for each piece of clothing. The participant then uses the reader device to scan the NFC tags which verbally announces the stored information.
Considering the limitations of blind users, all interactions between the product and the user will occur through touch or sound. Therefore, the feedback provided by the device will mainly involve sounds. Since each clothing item is unique to each user, it is up to the user to input the needed information into the reader. The idea is for the machine to guide the user on when to say what information. For example, a specific sound could tell the user it's time to say the color of a blouse so the machine can store it correctly. This setup works similarly to leaving a voicemail on a phone.
Interaction
Interaction
Setting up the product.
The user scans an “empty” tag with the reader.
The machine will deliver information on when and what the user should say. For example, “After the beep indicate the color of this clothing item”.
Once the information on the tag is set up, the tag should be attached to said clothing item.
Using the product.
Open the wardrobe and select clothing items.
Approach the reader to the NFC tags.
The speaker integrated into the reader will deliver the information stored in that NFC tag.
The user will decide if the clothing item they selected fits their needs for the moment.
Attaching the tag
Adhesive NFC tags: peel off the backing and stick the tag onto a suitable area of the clothes.
Sew-on: involves stitching around the edges of the tag to ensure it stays in place.
Fabric adhesives: apply these adhesives to the back of the NFC tag and press it firmly onto the clothing.
Velcro: attach one side of the velcro to the NFC tag and the other to the clothing, which allows easy removal and reattachment.
Setting up the product.
The user scans an “empty” tag with the reader.
The machine will deliver information on when and what the user should say. For example, “After the beep indicate the color of this clothing item”.
Once the information on the tag is set up, the tag should be attached to said clothing item.
Using the product.
Open the wardrobe and select clothing items.
Approach the reader to the NFC tags.
The speaker integrated into the reader will deliver the information stored in that NFC tag.
The user will decide if the clothing item they selected fits their needs for the moment.
Attaching the tag
Adhesive NFC tags: peel off the backing and stick the tag onto a suitable area of the clothes.
Sew-on: involves stitching around the edges of the tag to ensure it stays in place.
Fabric adhesives: apply these adhesives to the back of the NFC tag and press it firmly onto the clothing.
Velcro: attach one side of the velcro to the NFC tag and the other to the clothing, which allows easy removal and reattachment.
The reader
The reader
The reader consists of a handheld design that will be the biggest point of interaction between the user and our product. It has several important tasks, like recording/putting the information into the tags and reading it aloud. It should therefore be equipped with features such as an NFC reader, a speaker, etc. Since the user will not actually see the product, they will just feel it, it is important for it to have an ergonomic and intuitive design. The following image shows examples of what this handheld object could look like and what the interaction with the user is like.
The reader consists of a handheld design that will be the biggest point of interaction between the user and our product. It has several important tasks, like recording/putting the information into the tags and reading it aloud. It should therefore be equipped with features such as an NFC reader, a speaker, etc. Since the user will not actually see the product, they will just feel it, it is important for it to have an ergonomic and intuitive design. The following image shows examples of what this handheld object could look like and what the interaction with the user is like.
Challenges
Challenges
The user needs assistance to know the information he is recording. A sighted person should indicate to him beforehand most of the information needed (the colour, pattern, etc.)
The user might struggle when trying to find the tag that needs to be read.
How would the reader be powered?
How would a blind person attach the tag to the clothing?
The user needs assistance to know the information he is recording. A sighted person should indicate to him beforehand most of the information needed (the colour, pattern, etc.)
The user might struggle when trying to find the tag that needs to be read.
How would the reader be powered?
How would a blind person attach the tag to the clothing?
Dsu group 3
Q2, 2024
