Project Definition

Project Objective Statement:

Design an accessible tioilet seat weight scale able to monitor daily weight fluctuations of seated users by June 1, 2008, with a budget of $2,000.

Scope:

The immediate scope of this project is to meet the needs of our hypothetical client list. In a broader sense, this product would be useful and accessible to anyone, especially users requiring weight fluctuation monitoring due to a disease or condition that causes fluid retention.

Current Products:

There are products currently on the market that are accessible to seated users (i.e. wheelchair users, users with balance issues and other disabilities). These scales meet the needs of seated users in a healthcare facility setting. They are not useful, however, for users who require weight monitoring on a daily basis. For these people it would be beneficial to have an accessible scale that is affordable and intended for in-home use.