A2-+Design+Proposal

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 * Proposed name ** : Comm-E-Link

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Triston Darrall
** Qualifications/Skills - **
 *  Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010
 *  Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003/2008
 *  Macintosh Apple OS X
 *  DOS, Linux
 *  HTML, Java
 *  Networking (Cisco VPN, Routers, Switches, Infrastructure)
 *  Adobe Photoshop CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, InDesign CS5, Flash CS5
 *  Workstation Support – peripherals, printers, hardware, troubleshooting
 *  Software & Hardware maintenance and upgrade
 *  EDI – Electronic Data Interchange
 *  Technical Solutions


 * Qualities- **
 *  Hard working – always on task and conscientious about deadlines
 *  Very Reliable – prone on longevity and timely task completion
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"> Motivated – self-starting attitude and strong willingness to get the job done right Fast Learner – able to grasp concepts very well and develop a good understanding
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"> Detailed Orientated – always keen on details and pay a lot of attention to specifics
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;"> Very Friendly – calm and amicable personality and presence and easy to get along with

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P **eople** In regards to the people involved and affected by this innovation they consist of individuals of all age groups who do not have easy access or regular access to technology such as mobile phones, computers, Internet, etc. The innovation is conceptualized to be a universal innovation available to individuals of all ethnicities, cultures and in all geographical locations. The innovation also takes into account individuals with all different levels of education and individuals with novice to expert level experience with technology.

A **ctivity** In regards to the activity tied the innovation it strictly consists of communicating either orally or through composed text via digital medium. This innovation will allow individuals all across the world to communicate in their native language to other individuals for personal, professional or business related matters without having a language obstacle. This innovation would be designed for frequent use, continuous operation and would be designed to be able to operate when needed with synchronous translation and asynchronous feedback between sender and receiver. Co-operation between sender and receiver would be required in order to operate but also used as contribution to reducing errors.

C **ontext** The context of this innovation consists of usage in an indoor, public, open and accessible facility. The innovation would be developed to be used by all however individuals who are socially inclined to reject technology would be hesitant to embrace the innovation despite the innovation not having any instances of violating any social norms.

T **echnological Improvements** Potential use of this innovation would allow for individuals who do not have regular or frequent access to technology such as mobile phones and computers to have access to technology that would allow them to communicate with individuals in different domains from all around the world without having a language barrier. Use of this innovation would allow individuals to do such things as speak to immigration officials in different countries to obtain information, obtain assistance from abroad with various everyday tasks and even obtain less biased updates of current events around the world. Through the usage of this innovation, individuals are also able to learn other languages through frequent or infrequent communication.

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