PD484: Tablet Cart (TC 1000) Specification - Design Brief (Modo)

TC1000 Specifications & Design Brief

• 1.0 Project - TC 1000


• 2.0 Objective - TC 1000 is a compact, cart to support the use of tablet PC’s in healthcare. The system supports a tablet PC, a work surface and related supplies.






The objective of this project is to develop an affordable and compact cart to support a range of tablets using a standard 75mm or 100mm VESA mount. To develop a cart that visually conveys the quality and innovation of emerging tablet technology.




The carts will be sold through distributor and dealer channels and should be packaged for compact, pre-sale storage.






• 3.0 "Look and Feel" - The cart should be compact and easy to use and should be compatible with the design of state of the art medical devices.


• 4.0 Human Factors - The carts should support the use of a tablet for comfortable use from a standing position.


• 5.0 Supported Products -
  

• Apple iPad


• Panasonic HCA


• Fujitsu LifeBook Tablet


• Samsung Q1-UPV


• Fusion Garage JooJoo Tablet


• HP Slate


• Convertible Laptops


• Motion Computing J3400, F5 and C5


• Google WePad


• Others

• 6.0 Supplies Storage - A bin should be included for storage and securing of supplies.


• 7.0 Work Surface - The cart should include a compact work surface that is large enough to hold charting documents.


• 8.0 Security - Since the TC1000 will be used in public areas, the cart should provide a means of securing the tablet to the cart to discourage theft.


• 9.0 Wheels and Casters - The stand should have four or five, fully rotating casters. The casters should be less than 4” in diameter. Two of the casters should lock for stability.


• 10.0 Packaging - All packaging should meet German Green Dot standards for recyclability.


• 11.0 Quantities - Annual quantities are estimated at 1,000 units per cart. Pricing should be based on production runs and releases of at least 250 units.


• 12.0 Stability - The stand should conform to the 10 degree tilt test standards set forth in IEC 601-1-1.


• 13.0 Handle - An integrated handle may be utilized for micropositioning and transport.


• 14.0 Size - The approximate dimensions of the stand should be:






Height Width Depth




44” 20” 20”






• 15.0 Weight - The packaged weight of the stand should be 50 lbs or less.


• 16.0 Weight Capacity - The stand should support up to 20 lbs. of equipment.


• 17.0 Graphics - The Modo logo should be silk-screened on the stand in a visible area. A single color silk screen will be used. Modo will provide logo in Adobe Illustrator format.


• 18.0 Color - The color of the stand should be compatible with a range of different tablets and medical devices.


• 19.0 Finish - The stand should utilize a durable, powder coat finish to withstand cleaning agents.


• 20.0 Tooling - Tooling is expected to be $75,000. Modo will  absorb the cost of all tooling.


• 21.0 Assembly - The stand should be shipped partially assembled. Assembly should take no more than 15 minutes. Two page assembly instructions should be included.


• 22.0 Configurations - The TC1000 stand will be offered in a single configuration.


• 23.0 Accessories - No accessories will be offered with the cart.


• 24.0 Cable Management - The stand should provide users with a means of organizing a single power cable and an AC power brick.


• 25.0 Guaranty - Modo should guarantee the stand for 12 months from date of shipment.


• 26.0 Target Cost - Modo has established a per unit cost target of USD $200.


• 27.0 Prototypes - A single prototype will be delivered to Modo.