Final Post

          Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece of technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small, solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

          Sun Strip has evolved from a small and simple problem into an idea into a complex possible product. In a day and age where "green" methods of energy consumption are highly considered, it seemed only appropriate to think of a product that would ultimately solve a common problem that also has environmental benefits as well. The Sun Strip was initially originated because there were not enough outlets in Bird Library at Syracuse University. Thus, solar energy panels were thought to be an efficient replacement. 
          When the first lecture post was created, the idea was merely an egg that needed to be incubated and developed. Without any knowledge of modern technology, many questions immediately arose: Can I build this? Do I know anybody that can build this? After asking myself various questions on the possibility of creating the product, it slowly and surely became clear to me that this was a personal idea but could not become technology that I produced. Thus, it was determined that a particular "tech team" was necessary for the efficiency and success of the Sun Strip. 
          Throughout the semester, lectures were taught every Monday and Wednesday by Professor Rubin. Each lecture provided a plethora of valuable information that were applicable to the Sun Strip. From social media to cloud computing to databases, the fundamentals of IST 195 provided alternative prospectives to consider when creating a new product or service. The attained information was valuable and necessary for the continuing evolvement of the Sun Strip.
          In addition to Professor Rubin's lectures, the amount of available time was also beneficial. While it may not be often considered, time is, in essence, the most valuable asset that we are granted. Being able to develop a product over the course of two months allowed my brain to consider the various details and problems of the Sun Strip, ultimately providing improvements. The comments and the productive critiques of my peers also encouraged me to make changes that I would not have thought about.
          The egg that has been incubating over the course of two months is ready to hatch. However, the idea cannot become a reality without the necessary tools and brains. An abundance of solar panels are required in order to create a prototype for the Sun Strip that would be cost-effective and durable. A "tech team" must also be established in the beginning to essentially connect the actual product with the computer and the target audience. While this is highly plausible, it will take trial and error, patience and a desire to always improve a product to suit the needs of its customers. 
           

Databases

          Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece of technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small, solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

            Databases, or a set of tables, are often implemented because they are able to accomplish quick queries and are able to draw quick decisions pertaining to information. Each table within a table contains certain attributes that distinguish and sort the information based on criteria. The database schema is also important to evaluate because the style of organization can vary from the different information of different companies. 
          Above all, the Relational Database Management System, or RDBMS, is vital for the management of the complex details that come with databases. Within the RDBMS, the security management, or simply the access of data, is important to preview because valuable information is readily available for exposure. It is also necessary to observe the multi-user access control which grants multiple users to access data. For the Sun Strip, I think it would be in the best interest to limit the number of people that are granted access to the valuable information. Furthermore, many people are not needed to complete the necessary management of the Sun Strip's database.
           In the terms of the Sun Strip, I think it would be best if the product data was predominantly analyzed in a physical and conceptual manner. This approach simply analyzes how data is stored, accessed and modified. This technique appeared especially applicable to the Sun Strip because the received data does not reveal any relationships that impact the product, it is simply information that must be stored. The implemented database of the Sun Strip, should remain intimate and simple for the sake of the customer's and for the sake of the product. 
           

Blogger Review

          Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece of technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small, solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

          In direct correlation with the Sun Strip, I found a blog entitled "A Solar Powered Blog" that appeared to share similar motives to this blog. Since the Sun Strip is a small solar panel, I can also learn more about the solar technology. This eco-friendly blog is particularly interesting because of its title. It intrigues the reader to question if the blog is actually solar powered. Since this feat is highly plausible, the name adds credibility to the company and the authors of the blog for implementing what they are suggesting and/or advertising. This blog can be found at http://solarproducts.me/category/solar-blog/. 
          Within this blog, the author dictates his/her observations of various solar-powered technology and facilities. For instance, there are posts regarding the never-ending components of solar energy. Topics range from the buildings that implement the technology to the pros and cons of solar energy. It is interesting to browse through the blog to learn about what exactly necessitates a "green" technology. The topics also seem to be relevant to a vast variety of audiences. In other words, the wording of each lecture post is unique in its own way, attracting different demographics. 
          In my own opinion, this blog about solar energy is extremely revolutionary and interesting. The numerous blog posts are informative and intriguing for readers who may not know much about alternative forms of energy. The layout of the blog is also unique. In essence, the blog is intertwined with the online market of the products the company offers. This is a economical and efficient way to turn readers into interested customers in a single integrated website. It appears that the company is interested in selling products for customers who truly are trying to live a "greener" lifestyle. The only constructive criticism that can be suggested is organization. The blog was not visually appealing where it did not grab my attention. Afterwards, I was also unable to efficiently navigate through the blog. 

Cloud Computing

          Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece of technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small, solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

          Cloud computing is essentially a shared service distributed over a wide-spread network, such as the Internet. When public, there are multiple types of cloud computing. Three key types are: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and software as a service (SaaS). For the Sun Strip, it would be most beneficial and efficient to utilize the the infrastructure as a service. With the given features and necessities of the Sun Strip, utilizing IaaS is sure to improve the company.
          Cloud computing is necessary for Sun Strip because if there were to be any technical glitches, it would be most convenient if the glitches could be configured through the cloud. Beneficial for both the company and the customer, it also can eliminate tedious visits to a Sun Strip office as well as time and effort for tech support. Similar to Apple's iCloud, it would also be ideal if the customer's account information would be accessible through the cloud for the employees. Granting easy access, customers can easily update changed information. Almost instantaneously, Sun Strip will be able to gain access to the update, adding efficiency to the service and product. This can also reduce paperwork, promoting a paper-less, "green" company that would directly correspond to the "green" product. 
          Out of the types of cloud computing, IaaS is the most critical and basic. It would be highly encouraged for the Sun Strip to utilize this service because the company has to only worry about inputing their data rather than configuring a whole unknown system for the service. This can be beneficial because Sun Strip is a new company with few and limited customers and data. During the beginning stages, the company should not have to worry about cloud computing when there are more important ideas to be thought. Also, when paying for IaaS, Sun Strip would only be charged per usage, according to the IaaS specifications. This way, a flat rate can be avoided if the company does not vigorously utilize the service during the activated period. Ultimately, IaaS can save money, effort and most importantly, time. 

Competitive Analysis

          Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece of technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small, solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

          There are countless products on the market that ultimately achieve the same outcome. These products are essentially solar panels that have been altered in size and power. The panels plug into the digital device through the USB port. Once the solar panels are plugged in, it transfers UV rays into electricity for the device. The solar panels are also portable, often the size of cell phones or tablets.
          After researching the products from Battery Stuff (http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/), a specification intrigued me. There were various battery capacities that were readily available. For instance, there were solar panels available from five watts to eleven watts to some that could even be used to power solar RVs. Currently, there is only a single version of the Sun Strip. With this thought in mind, it would be beneficial to provide Sun Strips with various voltage capacities that are available at different prices. This way, it can be affordable and practical for those individuals who do not need Sun Strips with immense capabilities or those individuals who need Sun Strips with industrial powers. While this may require further in investments, it will significantly increase the amount of customers in the long run. 
          Similar to Battery Stuff, Earth Tech Products, (http://www.earthtechproducts.com/flexible-solar-panels---portable-solar-battery-chargers.html) portray a wide array of products that are widely available with different sizes and uses. However, a specific detail particularly stuck out: some products were physically flexible. I was overlooking an important aspect. When exposed to daily usage, the Sun Strip can easily shatter and malfunction. Therefore, if the Sun Strip became flexible and virtually indestructible, numerous complaints can be primarily avoided, ultimately improving the product. 
          After completing research, it is interesting to realize that the Sun Strip has a considerable amount of competition. With each product comes various specifications that are unique to the brand. With enough research, I am to redevelop the Sun Strip so that it encompasses most, if not all, the details that are both necessary and desired in current and future society. 

Hardware, The System Unit, Computer Forensics

          Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece of technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small, solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

          The system unit and hardware of a computer is widely applicable to the Sun Strip. Since the product will connect to the internal components of the computer, it is beneficial to know how Sun Strip will impact the device it is moderating. This aspect of the product will be most challenging because it requires innovative alterations to existing technology, without losing efficiency. Most likely, there will have to be various updates to solidify the new technology where problems will have to be resolved.
          Foremost, the motherboard, the main circuit board of the system unit, will be internally transfigured because the source of energy is being altered with the Sun Strip. With this great change, most components will also have to change because of its connection to the motherboard. To be more specific, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) will also have to be internally changed. The RAM (Random-Access Memory) and hard drive must also be changed where specifications should be updated to run smoothly even with the Sun Strip. Of course, this will depend on how much of RAM the Sun Strip will need. It would be most efficient if all of these major changes could be accomplished without physically altering the components . In other words, it would be ideal if there was a specific software that can change the specifications through technological means.
          If above mentioned form of technology can be developed, the Sun Strip would have access to the computer memory. Furthermore, this may mean that if a Sun Strip was to be stolen, the thief would also have access to the computer, depending on how far the piece of technology is allowed access to the computer. Considering computer forensics, this can be potentially dangerous. Thieves can then have access to the valuable and private information that is often found on computers and smart phones. A potential solution to this problem is to strictly limit the access the Sun Strip will be granted. In addition, it may also be efficient to have a simple system where the Sun Strip will lock onto the device so that it cannot be stolen or lost. For the sake of computer safety, many precautions must be considered when creating this product.

Social Media, Privacy and Excel

          Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece of technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small, solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

          In order to promote and organize the Sun Strip, social media, privacy and Excel are used. Each form of technology assists to improve the overall efficiency of the product.
          Social media can be widely applicable where it can be used to promote and market the product. Facebook can be used to introduce the Sun Strip to an audience. As the demographics of the general Facebook audience is becoming more diverse, the advertisement should affect individuals of most appropriate ages and ethnicities. Facebook should also allow the users to promote the product by "sharing" the advertisement with their friends. Twitter can be used to promote updates to the Sun Strip. As the product is being improved, it is important that the consumers are aware that there is an updated version that is available.
         Privacy can be indirectly applicable to the Sun Strip. In order to reduce sharing of the product between consumers, each Strip can only be programmed for three different devices. Therefore, a Sun Strip user can program a laptop, a phone and a tablet without purchasing a new product. While this may not directly correspond with privacy, it does keep the product private by eliminating the option of sharing between more than three devices.
         Microsoft Excel is often used to record and calculate inventory and/or revenue in many organizations. Similar to many businesses, the Sun Strip company will also use Excel to record the acquired data from sales. This way we can observe how well and how frequent the product is selling. The data can also help illustrate who the consumers are, measuring and observing the demographics of consumers. Microsoft Excel has the great potential to reduce total error, effort and time of humans.

       

Introduction

            Sun Strip is a removable and adhesive strip that applies to any technological piece of equipment that runs on electricity. As soon as the strip, roughly the size of a band-aid, is applied to the surface of the piece technology, the internal energy shifts from electricity to solar energy. With small solar panels, the strip absorbs the UV rays into the piece of technology. The computer, smart phone, tablet or mp3 player then stores the energy for future use.

We are perceived to be living in a day and age where technology makes our lives more efficient and more simple. Yet, our lives still revolve around the importance of wires and battery life. Without these two crucial components of technology, the machine simply becomes another piece of plastic or metal. In other words, a laptop or a smart phone is only as good as the battery life. As tech-savvy humans, wires, chargers and available outlets in essence, control our lives.

With the help of a free, downloaded program, Sun Strip can quickly and easily transform the internal energy of any device to solar energy. Inexpensive to buy, one Sun Strip can go a long way where it can be used with up to five different devices. This can come especially handy during power outages, when one is stranded or simply when chargers are forgotten at home. Furthermore, it is applicable for college students who lead busy and cluttered lifestyles, enabling forgetfulness. What is more, the strip can always be attached to the device. When the owner desires to switch sources, a button can be clicked to turn on solar energy. The Sun Strip charges the device at roughly the same rate as a standard charger.

This simple and small strip of technology has the potential to alter the lifestyle of avid users of technology and the amount of used electricity. With the help of the sun, energy production costs can increasingly reduce. Taking the number of technological devices per person into consideration, energy can be exponentially conserved if solar energy was widely used. This product is efficient for the user and for the environment, proving its necessary role in our current and future society.