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Scope Statement Project Name: LAPINOU ePet-feeder Team GIDAZ Business: Problem/ Opportunity/ Objective/ Strategic Initiative Objective: To create a product that enables the pet owners to be closer to their pets and control their feeding habits from distance Opportunity: IOT (Internet of Things) market has a high demand resulting in creating more connected objects Strategy: To develop, test and launch in-house, web, app based infrastructure and the connected object Project: Scope Description (narrative) To develop, integrate, test and conduct a pilot run of the product before its launch. It is an electronic remote control pet feeder that the users will use to manage the feeding routine of their pets. This product includes food refill system, time schedule, camera and voice recorder. Owner can monitor the pet’s feeding habits via personal on a special website or apps and manage the pet’s routine. The product can alert the owner about if any technical problems emerge via email or sms. In a difficult circumstances owner can attract their pet by voice real-time or in an emergency situations he can rely on company services. Names: Sponsor/ Funding Organization / Customer Sponsors: Venture Capital (investor) Animal Welfare organization Management Customers: Pet Owners, Veterinaries specialists and animal shelters Project Justification Considering results of the latest customer survey they were impressed by the functionality and value of the product in the future Emerging IOT trends and connected objects being applied to pet care industry can generate high profit and ROI for investments in a short period. There is a large room for innovation. © Copyright 2009 UC Regents Page 1

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Scope Statement Project Name: LAPINOU ePet-feeder Team GIDAZBusiness: Problem/ Opportunity/ Objective/ Strategic InitiativeObjective: To create a product that enables the pet owners to be closer to their pets and control their feeding habits from distanceOpportunity: IOT (Internet of Things) market has a high demand resulting in creating more connected objectsStrategy: To develop, test and launch in-house, web, app based infrastructure and the connected objectProject: Scope Description (narrative)To develop, integrate, test and conduct a pilot run of the product before its launch.It is an electronic remote control pet feeder that the users will use to manage the feeding routine of their pets. This product includes food refill system, time schedule, camera and voice recorder. Owner can monitor the pet’s feeding habits via personal on a special website or apps and manage the pet’s routine. The product can alert the owner about if any technical problems emerge via email or sms. In a difficult circumstances owner can attract their pet by voice real-time or in an emergency situations he can rely on company services.Names: Sponsor/ Funding Organization / Customer Sponsors: Venture Capital (investor) Animal Welfare organization ManagementCustomers: Pet Owners, Veterinaries specialists and animal sheltersProject JustificationConsidering results of the latest customer survey they were impressed by the functionality and value of the product in the futureEmerging IOT trends and connected objects being applied to pet care industry can generate high profit and ROI for investments in a short period. There is a large room for innovation.Quantified Expected Benefits (in $/period)40% of Return on Investment during the first year of the product life Key Functional Performance & Acceptance CriteriaThe quality standards that we are expecting to meet are based on:ISO 9001SIX SIGMAPrioritized Project ObjectivesTime: 8 months (Including Pilot Run)Cost: $ 785,000 and Contingency Reserve: 15% of the Total budget $800,000 = $ 120,000Quality : Six Sigma Scope : To develop, integrate and test productProposed Start & Completion Dates & TimingStart: April 2016 Completion: December 2016Proposed/ Authorized Budget/ Funding GatesProposed Budget - $800,000 (excluding the contingency and management reserves)

Major Milestones / Deliverable Components/ (level 2 WBS)1. Feeder Requirements2. Product Design3. Application Development

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Scope Statement Project Name: LAPINOU ePet-feeder Team GIDAZ4. Integration5. TestingKey Resources & Critical AssumptionsExpert OpinionsMarket survey of consumer demand for pet productsNeed for user friendly pet products

Imposed Constraints & Conditions/ RisksConsidering strict safety regulations Environmental friendly Product – Not much energy consumingImplementing consumer security & privacy settings

Current Status/ CommentsThe project proposal has been approved by the stakeholders and is in process of deciding on required subcontractors

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