The Switchboard Problem

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Proposed solutions & their autopsies

Under the guidance of:

Ms. Mamata Rao
Mr. Achutha Rao
General Solution - 1

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Bulb
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Tu b e l i g h t
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Fan
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General Solution 1 - an autopsy

Not implemented with the following assumptions:

1. Clutter due to the lines makes for confusion

2. Thin lines make understanding of color difficult.
3. Time spent on comprehending relations is too much
General Solution - 2
Front Entrance

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Balcony
Door
General Solution - 3
Front Entrance

Balcony
Door
 Solution for IID Classroom

Front Entrance

Implemented with the following observations:

1. Correlation to Tube-lights was not easy

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studied before this information is designed.

3. It might become easier if the useris told where

he is located in the room when he’s standing
at the switchboard

4. The switch and the diagram have the same

of appliance (round) sticker.

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comes to understanding the number
co-relation but becomes difficult in a case
like that of blue and green.
Possible Solution:
1. Use the colored sticker but make it of the
size of the switch to increase easy distinction
between colors.
2. Use flourcent shades for still better
distinction between colors.
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along with numbers.

Balcony
Door

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Fa n
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Solution for Conference Hall
Front Entrance

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DIAS

Balcony
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Conference Hall - Board 1

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Conference Hall - Board 2

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