#3730 HIGH First D: UL requirements need to added to software

[Zarro Boogs per Child]

#3730: UL requirements need to added to software
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  Reporter:  kimquirk  |       Owner:  Eben                  
      Type:  defect    |      Status:  new                   
  Priority:  high      |   Milestone:  First Deployment, V1.0
 Component:  design    |     Version:                        
Resolution:            |    Keywords:                        
  Verified:  0         |  
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Changes (by Eben):

 * cc: christianmarc, okada (added)


Comment:

 OK, so I'm going to address these one by one for clarification.  forgive
 the paraphrasing of the safety requirements; I'm really referencing those
 found on the first page of the pdf:

 ''' 1. Minimum age of child that may use the laptop:'''

 My understanding is that this laptop is geared toward children of all
 ages.  Except, perhaps, for the antennae there are no small parts that
 could be swallowed, and I don't see any reason an infant couldn't bang on
 the keyboard for fun.  If we do indeed have a minimum age, what is it?
 Can we skip this by claiming it's safe for all ages?  If we need it, I
 think an image of a baby (with pacifier, perhaps?) would work. I don't
 think we need to include the laptop in the image, as it's implicit.

 ''' 2. (and 3.) Children should be careful with power adaptors'''

 This makes sense.  As I read it, we only need icons for one of either
 "Children should be careful with " or "adults should handle" the power
 adaptors.  In light of the goals, it seems we're aiming for the former.
 For an icon, I would recommend cropping in more tightly to emphasize the
 hand, the adaptor, and the outlet, with "electrical energy" shooting out
 near the hand.

 ''' 4. The laptop should not be placed on the lap'''

 That seems silly to me, since this is the intention for a laptop (and not
 the "portable computers" that do in fact not belong on laps these days).
 In any case, we've made a product that is specifically designed to be kid
 friendly and ultra-low power, and I would assume low heat.  Also, it has a
 specific hand-held mode.  Does it really make sense to warn against human
 contact with the running laptop when one of its modes of operation
 requires exactly that?

 ''' 5. The laptop and batteries shouldn't get wet'''

 Again, with our aim of robustness, I think that rainfall is designed to be
 within the laptops limits.  On the other hand, I don't think the dunk test
 is really achievable yet, so the warning makes sense.  I think that using
 a "do not submerge" icon would be clearer.  A wavy water line with a
 laptop half in/half out could do the trick.

 ''' 6. The laptop and accessories shouldn't be dropped or abused'''

 I think the dropping icon is clearest for this, and seems to be enough. I
 don't think we need a separate icon to illustrate stepping upon it.

 ''' 7. Don't trip over wires'''

 Good idea.  We've all done it.  It's too bad we can't be clever like apple
 on the cheap, but oh well.  Hopefully gang chargers will alleviate the
 problem somewhat too, but we still need a warning.  Here again, I would
 lean toward a close-up that clearly illustrates the foot and the cable.

 ''' 8. Inspect for damage periodically'''

 This one seems a little odd to me, but OK.

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