Inseparable Keys: Phase III

High-Tech Product Innovation (45-827)James Duan, Eric Lin, Ray Loo, Minh Vuong

April 17, 2008

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Product Opportunity Statement

Inseparable Keys fills an opportunity to create keys that cannot be easily lost, stolen, forgotten, or otherwise separated from their rightful owners. The solution shall be secure, reliable, and easier to use than traditional keys.

Furthermore, an Inseparable Key can replace several separate keys that serve different purposes, reducing key clutter and improving carrying comfort.

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Value Opportunity Analysis Recap

• Customizable solution that is easy to use and program

• Added security through redundancy

• Greater confidence through using an inseparable intelligent key system

• Improved comfort by not carrying extra keys

• Enable access to other home automation technologies though intelligent identification system

• Low wear and tear for a long-lasting and reliable solution

• Build brand awareness though leveraging partnerships and establishing new industry standards

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Product Concept Candidates• Fingerprint scanner built into

doorknob/handle

• RFID key “rock”

• Touch-less fingerprint scanning

• Embed or attach RFID tags to clothes, cell phone, iPod, etc.

• Credit card or ID card scanner

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Our Solution: Voice Recognition• Uses voice authentication and speech

recognition• Verifies identity and receives commands

through spoken words• Key Attributes

- Inseparability: No physical object functioning as the key

- Security: Two-factor authentication- Reliability: Fewer moving parts; May require

battery power or physical backup- Ease-of-use: No physical keys are necessary,

so a user can easily use the lock when hands are full or in the dark

- Number of Keys: Reduces number of keys- Cost: Installation is a one-time cost and will not

cost significantly more than a traditional solution

Exceeds all product opportunity specifications

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Stakeholder Analysis I

• Kevin, the Consumer- No physical key to carry/lose- Voice recognition easy to use and to

configure- Increased convenience with optional

automated doors

• Jack, the Homeowner- Easy, one-time installation- Secure, inseparable keys- Confidence in using a secure

locking solution- Reduces number of keys

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Stakeholder Analysis II

• Kim, an Apartment Lease Manager- Easily customizable for tenants- Track who has access- No more keys to organize

• Honeywell Security Group- Easy to develop and push to

market- Extendable to home automation

systems- Opens new markets

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Commercial Feasibility

• Convenient, cheap, secure, and reliable security solution

• Estimated cost of solution: $100• Projected product lifespan: 10 years• Installation similar to that of standard locks• Little or no maintenance required• Leverage partnerships with retail outlets and home

security providers

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Prototype Considerations

• Usage scenarios- Unlock- Lock- Open- Close- Configure – add/remove users, activity log, reset to defaults

• Homeowner Interface- Integrated keypad or touchscreen

• Building Owner Interface- Control console to program multiple locks simultaneously- Ability to track usage- Remote updating- Wireless versus wired connectivity for power/configuration

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How The Concept Works

ApproachDoor and

GiveCommand

Command?

Open Dooror Unlock

Close Door

CloseDoor

Voice andPasswordVerified?

VerificationFailure

Indicated

Lock

SuccessIndicated

Unlock

OpenDoor

No Yes

Lock

Command?

Open Door

Unlock

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Homeowner Solution

• How do you do the user interface for setup and maintenance?

• Are the locks user-friendly?

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Building Owner Solution

• Can a building owner easily program multiple locks simultaneously?

• Are remote updates possible?• Are locks user-friendly?

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Conclusions From Prototyping

• Lock, unlock, open door, and close door commands are supported

• Configured differently depending on usage:- Homeowner: keypad & voice commands on the lock itself- Building owner: tablet console to update multiple locks

simultaneously• Equipped with dual keypad & voice command

programming to accommodate consumers with heavy accents

• Powered by batteries or low-watt power line• Easily installed in standard door jam• Automated opening/closing with power arm

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Further Questions

• Access for emergency personnel?• Reliability of voice recognition?• Usage in noisy/private areas?• Handicapped accessible?• Computer interface for programming?• How to extend into home automation?

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Our Vision

Honeywell Inseparable Keys

Questions?

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Task Analysis of Inseparable Keys vs. Traditional Keys

Start:Approach Door

Place groceries on the ground

Find keysPush key

into keyhole

Strain to turn key

Push door open

Hang key on hook

Hold door open

Grab groceries Step through Close doorFinish:

Lock Door

Use voicerecognition

Door unlocks,opens, walk

through, door locks

Finish:Walk away

Start:Approach Door

Traditionallocking solution = 12 steps!

Inseparable Keys with optional automated doors = 4 steps