smart shopper (eecs497 2006)
DESCRIPTION
The idea behind smart.shopper was to provide users with an intelligent way to navigate malls. This was supposed to be built as a mobile app but back in 2006 we didn't have iPhones so we figured that we'll start by building a desktop version and then figure out how to make it a mobile app later. The overall idea behind the app was to let the user do the following: - Navigate malls the same way that people navigate streets on Google Maps - Search the various stores in the mall and their inventory - Create an itinerary around the mall - Figure out where would be the optimal place to park given the list of stores the person plans on visiting - and more..TRANSCRIPT
Need• Dynamic and easy to use floor plans
– HELP CUSTOMERS FIND THEIR WAY
• Advertise right on the map– SHOW THEM WHAT YOU’VE GOT!
• Save time for your customers and get new ones– THE LESS TIME THEY SPEND WITH THE
MAP, THE MORE TIME THEY SPEND SHOPPING
Technology
Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript And XML )• DOM/CSS - XML/HTML document processing and
modification• XmlHttpRequest - Asynchronous XML file transfers • XML - Contents of data transfer• JavaScript - Glues all components together
Architecture1. User will indicate required information
• Zooming in and out of images
• Shifting images in any directions
• Entering search queries
2. Client will communicate with the server• Seamless, asynchronous exchange of data
3. New image will be represented• Client browser will process and output the new images
Competition?
Features Competitor’s OursMulti-Level Zoom Yes Yes
Indoor maps No Yes
User experience No Yes
Advertising No Yes
•Knowing the needs of our potential clients
•Balancing the strength of our tools with our abilities and the functionality we seek to implement
•Being ambitious and realistic at the same time
Challenges
Make your building MAPnificent!
•HELP CUSTOMERS FIND THEIR WAY
•SHOW THEM WHAT YOU’VE GOT!
•SAVE CUSTOMERS PRECIOUS SHOPPING TIME
