IP Walls

Presenting

IP Walls

By: Berty& Melan (Elena)

Information Point Walls

What is IP Walls? Located within corridor walls

in each BlockTouch for 3 seconds and it will load upVirtual InfoPoint (Ask Milli)Ask any questions or queries and it will assist youScan UWE ID: Timetable, Blackboard Announcements, Upcoming Events, Book Student Advisor Appointments etc.Touch/Interactive ScreenDesign Role

Physicalo They are part of the walls in the hall way (architectural)

o Vertical big screens attached together with very thin frames

o Use it whilst standingo Palm touch for 3 seconds to open Virtual Millyo Touch screen to click on the desired options if

neededo Swiping up or down acts like a scroll bar and you can

even move elements around

Temporalo Not dependant on specific timeso Can be accessed at any time during the day (Even when

the main Info Points are closed by 5pm and weekends, IP Walls are available)

o Design Role: Screen will be playing different themes accompanied by smooth sound effects according to the season (Example – Christmas trees and snowmen will be screening and some jingle-bell sounds during Christmas time or nature environments with nature sounds)

Interpersonalo Less interaction between peopleo Use of VA (Virtual Assistant) instead of a human

Benefits Quick & Easy to access Saves a lot of space & time Best use of people’s time as no

waiting is needed Can be access almost everywhere Accessible for users with disabilities User Friendly Improve student mood and

boredom – Design Role

Limitations COST – Many different costs Blocking the hall way Students passing making noise

whilst talking to the VA Milly Need extra server space If many users are using IP Walls at

the same time, could slow down the server

“Personal” information can be seen by people who pass by

Thank you!