Ethical and Environmental Impact Analysis 03/31/10 03/31/10 Omn mote Ethical and Environmental Impact Analysis Matthew Barga 1 1

Ethical Impact Analysis 03/31/10 Ethical Impact Analysis Wifi related concerns Transfer of control data from PC to wifi with no error (limit erroneous actions) Security of wifi connection (hacking concerns) Use of WPA encryption to deter this Operating failures Proper testing of device for power circuit failures and ventilation concerns (high priority concerns – possibility of user injury) Testing of device functionality if liquid has been spilled on it, if it is dropped, etc. Waste of user utilities (ex. failure leaving wifi always on)

Environmental Impact Analysis 03/31/10 Environmental Impact Analysis Make smaller internal PCBs replaceable and easily installable (extending device life) Disposal issues with PCB, components and casing Can place label on inside of aluminum designating it as recyclable and making it easily separated from other casing Place disposal instructions for PCB and power supply in the user manual

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