Deployment+1+Notes

Notes from Deployment #1

 * Building**
 * ask in advance if there is a concierge/security manager in the apartment building
 * make arrangements before going to the apartment regarding security procedures
 * confirm with the building management about delivery hours, truck parking, etc.
 * make sure that the measurements are okay (clearances of items through doorways)
 * take into consideration height of dollys and other equipment that will help move things
 * location/distance is important and very helpful if they live nearby


 * Kiosk mobility**
 * consider putting wheels on the kiosks for easier transportation and possible elimination of dollys
 * consider making a board with 4 wheels for each kiosk
 * boxes are too heavy: think of redesign to make them more portable. They are supposed to be **portable** kits
 * consider making the kiosks shorter somehow – their heights was very restricting: difficult getting them into and out of elevators, into and out of the U-Haul, etc.
 * make a really simple quick-release latch for kiosk lamp pole


 * Kiosk transport**
 * check the weather and be prepared (e.g. umbrella, plastic rain sheets)
 * leave at least 1 hour for loading truck at 1CC. Try to have 3-4 staff members available for this procedure
 * investigate parking issues at the deployment site beforehand
 * plan in advance and try very hard to have everything packed the day before
 * adjust U-Haul mirrors, consider height of U-Haul and road restrictions (trucks prohibited on Memorial Drive, Storrow Drive, most parkways, etc.)
 * note that the blue line takes a long time during the day
 * dollys work well (but wheels on kiosks would work better)


 * Kiosk installation**
 * make sure you are very clear when explaining about the kiosks and project
 * make sure the participant is aware that the kiosks will be deployed, and not just laptops and small MITes.
 * place kiosks with fan openings facing against the wall
 * for audio-intensive applications, remove speakers from kiosk and place on the box so the participant can adjust the volume
 * get a new drill! Have a spare, charged battery on hand
 * try to avoid putting cameras near bright light sources (e.g. lamps)
 * integrate language learning sensor mapping into House_n sensor map tool
 * do sensor install on day when you go to measure the apartment
 * > bring kiosks on following visit
 * develop sensor testing application—allow installers to check if all sensors are responding
 * > use to run inventory checklist for activated sensors
 * Bring software install DVD in case something is missing


 * First Participant Notes**
 * Delay
 * > Observe in video
 * > Sensor activations
 * Identifying participant location
 * Kiosk noise
 * Master frame rate, check USB 1.1
 * Wheels for kiosks
 * Report HouseNOWNet issue
 * Check audio sync
 * Implement reboot on demand
 * Match speaker level
 * Align AV antennas