Tuesday, March 23, 2010
23 March 2010 Elevator Pitch
Concisely Linking Interactive Community (CLIC) Is a multimedia application supported by PC and mobile internet device that streamlines communication within groups of people. CLIC uses a host of interfaces (text, voice, video, picture, software, and recording features) to aid in delivering a clear and concise message to all parties involved in one central location. With CLIC, messages are delivered to all specified CLIC members, facilitating the delivery of accurate, real-time information.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
16 March Proposal Update
CLIC - Proposal Update
Thank you for the feedback, suggestions, and concerns. I hope to address all of the comments in this post.
To Clarify:
CLIC has two components - a website 'base' where organization of one's account takes place and a mobile application, which is really how CLIC is intended to become part of your everyday communication.
Visitors to the website would sign up much like other social networking sites, they could fill out a profile and share any information they'd like with the large (all other users) CLIC. Then the segmentation into specific CLICs would formulate (ex. each individual in a family CLIC's aka. friends each other and they form a private family CLIC).
They have now created a virtual 'living room' that is private to their family. They download the CLIC application on their mobile device and now they are instantly connected to one another.
Once in their virtual living room they can share ideas, feelings, pictures, thoughts, just as if they were all at home together. One family member can send a text --which alerts all individuals of the CLIC. Another can share a photo or leave a voice supported message.
The point of CLIC is to reach all members of the specific group in a timely manor and through different multimedia. CLIC makes it easy to keep in touch with friends, sharing ideas, thoughts, laughs, pictures etc. and is also critical in facilitating work. Companies and departments within departments can use CLIC to keep the team informed and up-to-date. Often times there is so much time lost in translating a message but CLIC informs everyone of the SAME exact message using a number of media platforms.
Example: A team of health professionals is monitoring the status of a patient. The team consists of specialists, doctors, and nurses. The team can form a CLIC and keep up-to-date reports on x patient. Just another way CLIC keeps people connected and communicating accurate information.
Each user is allowed 2 CLIC's for free and then group CLIC's can be purchased. There will also be multimedia support for sale that will assist in facilitating and catering to the needs of the CLIC, ex. software for specific fields.
To address the question of technologically challenging to build: CLIC is an amalgamation of technology we already use on a daily bases. Although I am not a programmer, I don't see this as an overwhelmingly challenging project because all of the components are already made and used - daily. Ex. CLIC has a rough BlackBerry Messenger frame, where you 'connect' with another BlackBerry user. The connection would simply me multiple (like an email chain you have with friends or co-workers) and then it would just be a matter of adding in the 'extras' like photo, video, and a voice messaging component. All of these stand alone on one's mobile device it is just a matter of connecting them to offer ONE direct area where information can be exchanged accurately and with an audience of your choice.
I hope this clarifies the merky points in my proposal! Please let me know if you have any further questions or ideas!
-Katherine
Thank you for the feedback, suggestions, and concerns. I hope to address all of the comments in this post.
To Clarify:
CLIC has two components - a website 'base' where organization of one's account takes place and a mobile application, which is really how CLIC is intended to become part of your everyday communication.
Visitors to the website would sign up much like other social networking sites, they could fill out a profile and share any information they'd like with the large (all other users) CLIC. Then the segmentation into specific CLICs would formulate (ex. each individual in a family CLIC's aka. friends each other and they form a private family CLIC).
They have now created a virtual 'living room' that is private to their family. They download the CLIC application on their mobile device and now they are instantly connected to one another.
Once in their virtual living room they can share ideas, feelings, pictures, thoughts, just as if they were all at home together. One family member can send a text --which alerts all individuals of the CLIC. Another can share a photo or leave a voice supported message.
The point of CLIC is to reach all members of the specific group in a timely manor and through different multimedia. CLIC makes it easy to keep in touch with friends, sharing ideas, thoughts, laughs, pictures etc. and is also critical in facilitating work. Companies and departments within departments can use CLIC to keep the team informed and up-to-date. Often times there is so much time lost in translating a message but CLIC informs everyone of the SAME exact message using a number of media platforms.
Example: A team of health professionals is monitoring the status of a patient. The team consists of specialists, doctors, and nurses. The team can form a CLIC and keep up-to-date reports on x patient. Just another way CLIC keeps people connected and communicating accurate information.
Each user is allowed 2 CLIC's for free and then group CLIC's can be purchased. There will also be multimedia support for sale that will assist in facilitating and catering to the needs of the CLIC, ex. software for specific fields.
To address the question of technologically challenging to build: CLIC is an amalgamation of technology we already use on a daily bases. Although I am not a programmer, I don't see this as an overwhelmingly challenging project because all of the components are already made and used - daily. Ex. CLIC has a rough BlackBerry Messenger frame, where you 'connect' with another BlackBerry user. The connection would simply me multiple (like an email chain you have with friends or co-workers) and then it would just be a matter of adding in the 'extras' like photo, video, and a voice messaging component. All of these stand alone on one's mobile device it is just a matter of connecting them to offer ONE direct area where information can be exchanged accurately and with an audience of your choice.
I hope this clarifies the merky points in my proposal! Please let me know if you have any further questions or ideas!
-Katherine
Thursday, March 4, 2010
4 March 2010 Project Proposal
Project Proposal:
Name: CLIC
Acronym For: Concisely Linking Interactive Community
Overview: CLIC is an application created for use on mobile devices and the Internet. CLIC is an application based program that works in conjunction with devices such as iPhone, BlackBerry, and Internet programming. CLIC provides a user interface that merges: email, voicemail, voice messaging, picture, video, podcast, text messaging, twitter, facebook, myspace, SKYPE, and chat room/forums in a virtual, real time sub-community. CLIC allows for users to join micro as well as macro communities that cater to their needs and desires. CLIC can function as a virtual meeting room and allow for real time exchange of ideas, pictures, situations, messages, and most importantly allow for individual feedback. By streamlining the way information is received and transmitted, an individual no longer has to use multiple message engines.
Example of CLIC:Dad is a lawyer (Boston, MA), Mom is a teacher (Worcester, MA, son is a law student (Washington, DC) and daughter is a fashion designer (Hollywood, CA). Each member of this family uses text messages, facebook, email, phone calls, voice messages, BlackBerry messaging and exchange pictures via mobile device. They spend a lot of time conversing back and forth to one another but this requires separate emails, phone calls, etc. CLIC allows for the family to unite in one central, virtual, living room. Each member of the family logs onto CLIC's website and registers individually, creating a profile of themselves. (This will include location, interests, employment etc. -whatever they'd like to share to the larger CLIC community.) Then one member creates a 'CLIC.' This becomes their own personal space and they can invite members. The Smith Family Clic is created. Next, each member downloads the mobile application and their CLIC is formed!
CLIC Name: SUPER SMITH'S
'CLIC' icon shows up on each individuals mobile device and offers a forum for the exchange of text base messages, voice messages, instant photo and video (if supported by mobile device) as well as instantaneous exchange of communication. Every member of the specific CLIC can see the information logged by CLIC, cutting back on miscommunication, hassle of checking multiple interfaces and brings the family together.
Situation:
Mom wakes up and is driving to work - its Grandmothers Birthday and she wants to remind her family to call Grandma and wish her a wonderful 81st!
BEFORE CLIC:
-She'd call her husband at work, leave a message with his secretary; hope he receives it!
-Her son is hard at work in the library, knowing he's unreachable by phone call she dashes off a quick message "CALL GRANDMA TODAY - "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"
-Knowing her daughter is rarely behind a computer, she texts her phone (because of the time difference) "CALL G - HAPPY BDAY"
This has now taken her 10 minutes and 3 different forms of communication!
-Later that night mom and dad go to grandma's 81st birthday. Mom takes pictures of grandma with the cake and decides she will email the photos to her son and send one picture through the mail to her daughter. Just another long process of exchanging information.
WITH CLIC:
-Mom remembers it's Grandma's 81st and sends a voice message to CLIC. "Hi Dad, Hunter, and Meg, remember it is Grandmother's 81st today! Please call her and wish her well!"
-Dad is commuting to work when he sees the * signifying the exchange of information on his phone, he CLICS, CLIC and types back - "Sounds good!" Meg is up early and listens to the message. She is on a photo shoot catching the early sunrise and snaps a picture. She records voice with the picture and sends it through CLIC "Show and play this to Grandma tonight - "Hi Grandma, here is a picture of the sunrise on your 81st Birthday! Miss you so much - see you soon, Love, Meg"
-An hour later Hunter wakes up and sees the exchange of information on CLIC. He writes back that he has a test later today and is happy no one called him early this AM to remind him of Grandma's 81st. He wants to send flowers to Grandma for her special day and sends around a link to FTD...what are Grandma's favorite?
Cliques of friends, family, co-workers, and people that share the same interests can all become a CLIC. Your CLIC is literally a click away on your mobile device and computer. This virtual space will facilitate the exchange of ideas and help unify people with the same interest. CLIC will also feature larger CLIC's resembling chat rooms but will still allow for instant exchange of information. Say you are a religious person and would like to stay connected with your church even though you are working in Scotland for six months. Your church group has a CLIC and each morning the Rev. leaves virtual inspiration. He can use text to write out the message or record a song and then end with a Bible quote. You, as a member of the CLIC are kept informed and can share information back to your community. It can be as simple as not having your best friends to shop with you and needing their advice on how you honestly look in a dress, to more complex work related issues, working on projects.
CLIC offers a user-friendly space for the exchange and promotion of ideas, images, voice, and SKYPE like features that will allow you to all 'meet' in one common place.
TARGET AUDIENCE: CLIC can cater to many different audiences but will start with the promotion of reconnecting the every-busy family. Professional parents, kids, and grandparents can all be part of the same CLIC. Targeting families is powerful in keeping a 'dinnertime' environment and promotes communication and the exchange of ideas/images...making everyones world a bit closer.
SECOND TARGET AUDIENCE: The professional who works on a team. Many times meetings are easily sidetracked and contractors/subcontractors deal with communication problems. CLIC will offer a fast forum for the exchange of ideas, images, as well as computer created work (Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, PowerPoints etc.) keeping everyone on the 'same page' and no excuse for a 'lost email.'
Are you ready to join the CLIC?
Name: CLIC
Acronym For: Concisely Linking Interactive Community
Overview: CLIC is an application created for use on mobile devices and the Internet. CLIC is an application based program that works in conjunction with devices such as iPhone, BlackBerry, and Internet programming. CLIC provides a user interface that merges: email, voicemail, voice messaging, picture, video, podcast, text messaging, twitter, facebook, myspace, SKYPE, and chat room/forums in a virtual, real time sub-community. CLIC allows for users to join micro as well as macro communities that cater to their needs and desires. CLIC can function as a virtual meeting room and allow for real time exchange of ideas, pictures, situations, messages, and most importantly allow for individual feedback. By streamlining the way information is received and transmitted, an individual no longer has to use multiple message engines.
Example of CLIC:Dad is a lawyer (Boston, MA), Mom is a teacher (Worcester, MA, son is a law student (Washington, DC) and daughter is a fashion designer (Hollywood, CA). Each member of this family uses text messages, facebook, email, phone calls, voice messages, BlackBerry messaging and exchange pictures via mobile device. They spend a lot of time conversing back and forth to one another but this requires separate emails, phone calls, etc. CLIC allows for the family to unite in one central, virtual, living room. Each member of the family logs onto CLIC's website and registers individually, creating a profile of themselves. (This will include location, interests, employment etc. -whatever they'd like to share to the larger CLIC community.) Then one member creates a 'CLIC.' This becomes their own personal space and they can invite members. The Smith Family Clic is created. Next, each member downloads the mobile application and their CLIC is formed!
CLIC Name: SUPER SMITH'S
'CLIC' icon shows up on each individuals mobile device and offers a forum for the exchange of text base messages, voice messages, instant photo and video (if supported by mobile device) as well as instantaneous exchange of communication. Every member of the specific CLIC can see the information logged by CLIC, cutting back on miscommunication, hassle of checking multiple interfaces and brings the family together.
Situation:
Mom wakes up and is driving to work - its Grandmothers Birthday and she wants to remind her family to call Grandma and wish her a wonderful 81st!
BEFORE CLIC:
-She'd call her husband at work, leave a message with his secretary; hope he receives it!
-Her son is hard at work in the library, knowing he's unreachable by phone call she dashes off a quick message "CALL GRANDMA TODAY - "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"
-Knowing her daughter is rarely behind a computer, she texts her phone (because of the time difference) "CALL G - HAPPY BDAY"
This has now taken her 10 minutes and 3 different forms of communication!
-Later that night mom and dad go to grandma's 81st birthday. Mom takes pictures of grandma with the cake and decides she will email the photos to her son and send one picture through the mail to her daughter. Just another long process of exchanging information.
WITH CLIC:
-Mom remembers it's Grandma's 81st and sends a voice message to CLIC. "Hi Dad, Hunter, and Meg, remember it is Grandmother's 81st today! Please call her and wish her well!"
-Dad is commuting to work when he sees the * signifying the exchange of information on his phone, he CLICS, CLIC and types back - "Sounds good!" Meg is up early and listens to the message. She is on a photo shoot catching the early sunrise and snaps a picture. She records voice with the picture and sends it through CLIC "Show and play this to Grandma tonight - "Hi Grandma, here is a picture of the sunrise on your 81st Birthday! Miss you so much - see you soon, Love, Meg"
-An hour later Hunter wakes up and sees the exchange of information on CLIC. He writes back that he has a test later today and is happy no one called him early this AM to remind him of Grandma's 81st. He wants to send flowers to Grandma for her special day and sends around a link to FTD...what are Grandma's favorite?
Cliques of friends, family, co-workers, and people that share the same interests can all become a CLIC. Your CLIC is literally a click away on your mobile device and computer. This virtual space will facilitate the exchange of ideas and help unify people with the same interest. CLIC will also feature larger CLIC's resembling chat rooms but will still allow for instant exchange of information. Say you are a religious person and would like to stay connected with your church even though you are working in Scotland for six months. Your church group has a CLIC and each morning the Rev. leaves virtual inspiration. He can use text to write out the message or record a song and then end with a Bible quote. You, as a member of the CLIC are kept informed and can share information back to your community. It can be as simple as not having your best friends to shop with you and needing their advice on how you honestly look in a dress, to more complex work related issues, working on projects.
CLIC offers a user-friendly space for the exchange and promotion of ideas, images, voice, and SKYPE like features that will allow you to all 'meet' in one common place.
TARGET AUDIENCE: CLIC can cater to many different audiences but will start with the promotion of reconnecting the every-busy family. Professional parents, kids, and grandparents can all be part of the same CLIC. Targeting families is powerful in keeping a 'dinnertime' environment and promotes communication and the exchange of ideas/images...making everyones world a bit closer.
SECOND TARGET AUDIENCE: The professional who works on a team. Many times meetings are easily sidetracked and contractors/subcontractors deal with communication problems. CLIC will offer a fast forum for the exchange of ideas, images, as well as computer created work (Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, PowerPoints etc.) keeping everyone on the 'same page' and no excuse for a 'lost email.'
Are you ready to join the CLIC?
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