1. Computer Aided Dining (CAD)
Presentation II - Project Feasibility
CS410 (Afternoon)

2. Presentation Outline Introduction Description Wasted Time Defined
Survey
Project Objectives
Pro’s & Con’s
Proposed Solution
Market
Competitive Analysis
Components
Cost
Risks
Team Resources
Current Status
References
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3. Project Team Project Manager Ken Belkofer kbelkofe@cs.odu.edu
Head of Research James Penney
Post Mortem Albert Ayres
Webmaster/Secretary Sunny Amin
Marketing Francis Doligosa
Budget Andrew Good
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Suwena Tham
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4. Description Societal Problem Proposed Solution (Goal)
Delay of communication between patrons and wait staff causes reduction in patron satisfaction and table turnover
Proposed Solution (Goal)
Assist restaurant management in improving communications between patrons and wait staff to minimize wasted time
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5. Wasted Time Defined
Time delay between when patron wants service and when it is delivered
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16. Project Objectives Defined
Provide restaurants a tool to provide better service to the patron
Provide the patron with a tool that gives them an option that could improve their dining experience
Try not to alienate patrons who are not technology literate
Provide a tool to help the restaurant make a larger profit
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17. Objectives Evaluated PRO’s Increase efficiency
Faster turn over of tables
Reduced order errors
Better/faster service to patrons
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18. Objectives Evaluated(cont)
CON’s
Initial cost
Initial slow down due to patron questions
Rush hour may still cause extended waits
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19. Proposed Solution If system is used, will solve: Will not solve:
Delay in communications
Delay in ordering
Delay in bill payment
Forgetfulness
Incorrect billing
Will not solve:
Delay in seating
Delay in receiving food
Inattentiveness
Cleanliness
Rudeness
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20. Market Chain Restaurants Casual sit down restaurants
Not upscale or fast food restaurants
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21. Competitive Analysis Competitors Wireless Waitress Strengths
Directed at a specific area
Can be expanded as needed
Weaknesses
Not all inclusive as a restaurant management tool
Return on investment currently unknown
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22. Functional Components
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23. Cost Analysis Initial Cost 5995.00
File server with color Monitor, Keyboard, Modem, Linux operating system, POS software, Report printer, all loaded and ready to run
2 host/wait stations(integrated keyboard and monitor) with receipt printers, one with a cash drawer
One remote kitchen printer and one remote bar printer
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24. Cost Analysis (cont) Each table top station $939.00
Additional host/wait station $
Additional cash drawer $165.00
Additional Remote printer $300.00
Price includes 60 day telephone, modem support (Continuing support is $ annually)
Complete cabling instructions are provided
Products are name brand, i.e.. Wyse, Viewsonic, Epson or Citizen printers, Dot matrix is standard, Thermal is $ extra per printer
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25. Risks Damage to table top device Refusal of use by patrons
Radio Frequency (RF) interference
General computer failure
Possible theft of table top unit
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26. Team/Resources
State assumptions about resources allocated to this project
people
equipment
locations
support & outside services
manufacturing
sales
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27. Current Status High-level overview of progress against schedule
On-track in what areas
Behind in what areas
Ahead in what areas
Unexpected delays or issues
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28. References
Point of Sale Super Store. POS World. Oct
Wireless Waitress. Computer Resource Group. Oct
Wireless Touch Screen. Viewsonic, Oct
Quick Seat ODU CS410 Spring Class. Oct
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29. Questions?
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