IMS

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IMS
Integrated Media Systems
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Team Members
Zack Jones Project Manager Brian Lyssy Design
and Research David Masiello Webmaster and
Research Aziz Zahraoui Finance and Design Chris
Pavona Marketing and Finance
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Problem
Current business media integration solutions are
uneconomical, overly complicated, platform or
location dependent, or do not provide sufficient
customization capabilities.
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Mission Statement
To provide an integrated media solution through
the use of software and a straightforward user
interface in a networked environment.
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• Reduce hardware redundancy/duplication
• Provide a cost-effective alternative to single
  task PCs
• Provide a multi-user system through a networked
  environment
• Centralize the location of media devices
• Accommodate a privileged access hierarchy
• Reduce overall media access costs
• Tape/Product Duplication
• Shipping

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What IMS Does

• Media access and viewing capabilities
• User personalization through IMS application
  software
• File security and administration features
• Password/Login system access
• Administration capabilities
• Archiving
• Standardized network interface
• IMSAU/PC interface

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What IMS Does Not Do

• Not a conventional PC
• No write/modification capabilities
• Provide solutions to existing network problems
• Provide non-IMS hardware and infrastructure
• Solve design/architecture issues
• Increase reliability/quality of real-time
  communications

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IMS Media Manager Software
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Flow of Output Data
Display Unit
Other Network Servers
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Side View
120Vac Input
Video Outputs
Embedded Video Processing Board
Power Supply
- Quantum 3D for high end - 5420 SVGA for standard
Back
Front
LART
1000 Mbps Ethernet PCB
- Embedded Computer - Linux OS - 250 MIPS - 32 MB
DRAM - 4 MB Flash ROM
Laptop Port (Serial port)
Ethernet Input
14 inches
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Front View
Weight 5-7 lbs. Dimensions 4 x 10 x 14 Inches
Power
Reset
10 inches
4 inches
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Required Resources Associated Costs

• Human Resources - Development

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Required Resources Associated Costs

• Human Resources - Other

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Required Resources Associated Costs
Development Materials
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Required Resources Associated Costs
IMS Functional Components
Components listed are subject to change and
modification. Prices are based on actual retail
costs for such devices See Resources Listing
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Schedule Estimate
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Support - Interview Data

• Robert Jones / V.P. Facilities Noland
  Properties
• Our company could benefit from a system like
  yours.
• Provided a training resource listing consisting
  of 5 videos and 25 audio cassettes or CDs
• Stated that our solution would reduce duplication
  and shipping costs of these resources
• Businesses dont just need media access, they
  need sophistication.

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Support - Interview Data

• Cliff Moore / Business Development Manager- W.M.
  Jordan
• Going out for meetings is a problem must
  transport materials such as laptops and
  projectors.
• On-site access to company materials is vital.
  Having to purchase new dumb terminals for each
  new project is waste.
• Given the nature of our business, W.M. Jordan is
  ahead of the curve. However, given the access
  capabilities and customization of IMS, we could
  easily save a good deal of money.

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Support - Interview Data

• Dr. MHammed Abdous / Instructional Designer
  ODU
• Has a great need for media access. Presentations
  and training sessions are giving on a day to day
  basis.
• The Teletechnet Center could spend .5 million on
  duplication of VCR Tapes per semester.
  Additional needs for VCRs, Video Software, Video
  Compression Software, etc.
• Stated that there are aspects of IMS that could
  save his organization time and money.

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Challenges/Risks

• Customers
• Learning curve Software and IMS Interface
• Reluctance to change
• Convincing the target market that IMS is an
  initial investment that saves money over time
• Product
• Installation limitations
• Inability to install system with a insufficient
  infrastructure
• Limits customer base

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Challenges/Risks

• Product Development
• Development Delays
• Subcontracting delays in the production of IMSAU

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Societal Impact

• The ability to efficiently access and manage
  resources in a business environment.
• Reduced business costs
• Reduction in travel, media duplication/shipping,
  and hardware duplication expenses.
• Sophistication
• A more elegant approach to media access
• Important to businesses when selling their
  products/services

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Resource Listing

• Human Resources and Salary Figures
• www.salary.com
• http//www.infostrat.com/ISI/Events/Media/Managing
  SoftwareProjects.ppt
• http//www.site.uottawa.ca4321
• Interview Subjects
• Robert Jones / V.P. Facilities - Noland
  Properties
• Cliff Moore / Business Development Manager- W.M.
  Jordan
• Dr. MHammed Abdous / Instructional Designer
  ODU

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Resource Listing

• Component and Equipment Costs
• www.dell.com
• www.bestbuy.com
• www.prosoft.ru
• http//www.alliedelec.com/catalog/catalogpages/200
  2/589.pdf
• www.provantage.com