Can We Talk Now?Can We Talk Now?A Prototype Intelligent A Prototype Intelligent Status Tracking System For Status Tracking System For EnterprisesEnterprises

13th November 2009Sidney Shek (41419979)sidney.shek@students.mq.edu.auSupervisor: Dr Rolf Schwitter

AgendaAgendaProject IntroductionSystem Architecture and

ConceptsDemonstrationEvaluation of Project

PerformanceFuture WorkConclusion

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The ProblemThe ProblemWhere is ‘John’ and how should I contact

him?

What happens if I call during a meeting with the CEO?

Project AimsProject AimsTo develop a low-cost prototype intelligent

status tracking system (Can We Talk Now?)

◦ Based on Social Networking concept of ‘status’

◦ Populate user’s status information based on

calendar, location, etc.

◦ Use logic to determine ‘best’ means of

communication between two users

◦ To integrate with mobile devices (Apple iPhone)

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Project Phases Project Phases Project split into two phases:

1. Feasibility study and technology selection Literature review Requirements analysis

2. Prototype system development Develop and demonstrate core server and mobile client modules

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AgendaAgendaProject IntroductionSystem Architecture and

ConceptsDemonstrationEvaluation of Project

PerformanceFuture WorkConclusion

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Requirements for ITEC809 Requirements for ITEC809 workwork1. Implement rules for finding ‘best

means of communications’

2. Develop a mobile application client

◦Support simple and quick status data entry

◦Support querying of other users’ status

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Form the foundation for a prototype based onITEC808 analysis

System ArchitectureSystem Architecture

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Application Data Application Data StructuresStructures

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Application LogicApplication Logic1. Populating Activity facts based on:

◦ GPS, calendar information, etc.

2. Determining available means of communication based on:

◦ Matching location◦ ‘Free to talk’ status:

Current activity (e.g. meeting versus idle) Relative importance of people Relative urgency of question

3. Prioritising means of communication10

AgendaAgendaProject IntroductionSystem Architecture and

ConceptsDemonstrationEvaluation of Project

PerformanceFuture WorkConclusion

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DemonstrationDemonstration

FlashMP4

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AgendaAgendaProject IntroductionSystem Architecture and

ConceptsDemonstrationEvaluation of Project

PerformanceFuture WorkConclusion

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Implementation vs Implementation vs RequirementsRequirements1. Implement rules for finding ‘best

means of communications’

2. Develop a mobile application client◦ Support simple and quick status data entry◦ Support querying of other users’ status◦ Integrated with server via REST

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Learnings from Learnings from ImplementationImplementationConfirmed need for integration with

calendar system

Demonstrated importance of upfront design and use of good design patterns

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Learnings from Learnings from Implementation – Implementation – Development methodologyDevelopment methodologyImportance of ‘proof of concept’

development

Importance of unit testing

Importance of iterative approach◦ Especially for client application development

Need ‘realistic’ estimates for development time◦ Include learning and debugging time

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AgendaAgendaProject IntroductionSystem Architecture and

ConceptsDemonstrationEvaluation of Project

PerformanceFuture WorkConclusion

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Future Work – Post-ITEC809Future Work – Post-ITEC809

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Future Work – Post-Future Work – Post-PrototypePrototypeEnterprise deployment:

◦Implement integration with SNSs

Research testbed:◦Use of Semantic Web technology for

data storage and reasoning

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ConclusionsConclusionsAim of project was to develop a low-

cost intelligent status tracking system

Developed and demonstrated core server and mobile client application

Next steps – complete prototype based on all ITEC808 requirements

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Thank youThank youQuestions?

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