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`ZapStafiefi
`13113de Sgecification
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`Prepared by; Ken Lipscomb
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`Product Plan Approved By:
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`Ken Lipscomb
`Eli Product Manager
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`Richard Robison
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`Zli Technoiogy Manager
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`1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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`2. HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
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`2.1. System Specification
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`2.2. Cosmetic Design
`2.2.1. Faceplate
`2.2.2. Color
`2.2.3. Labeling
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`3. SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIGN
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`3.1. Operating System Software
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`3.2. Third Party Application Software
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`3.3. Third Farty Driver Software
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`4. LOCALIZATION AND CUSTOMIZATION
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`4.1. Software
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`4.2. Documentation
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`5. PACKAGING
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`5.1. System Box
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`5.2. System Box Labeiing
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`5.3. Software Kitting Specifications
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`6. DOCUMENTATION
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`7. STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
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`8. SYSTEM CERTIFICATION TESTS
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`9. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
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`10. PRODUCT RISK AND ISSUES
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`11 . MARKETING INFORMATIGN
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`11.1. Inifiai Forecast
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`11.2. Beta Bias: 3: Marketing Requirements
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`1.
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`i’rodnct Deseriptien
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`ZapStation is a stand alone Multimedia Server that will sold as a consumer product
`It is intended to be roughly the size of a Stereo Receiver and provide for both
`Audio and Video output. The Audio output will require an amplifier to drive
`speakers. Video will be direct to a TV. It will receive its multimedia assets via
`broadband demand download or traditional phone line download from a ZZi
`Webcasting Portal. The device should also be able to download from other sites
`through its embedded browser interface. ZapStation is targeted at a price point of
`299 to $499 with a direct Internet sales model. We will provide a manufacturer’s
`rebate to help achieve our target price points. We may allow for distribution sales
`later in the product life cycle. We will negotiate with a third party for assembly and
`product fulfillment.
`
`ZapStation will operate with an vacum flouresce'nt display interface. Alternately,
`user interaction will be Via a remote control device and a TV interface. The remote
`control dmice should be a standard programmable unit as well as a remote
`keyboard. In addition, we may provide for a browser interface from a remote
`connected computer. ZapStation is intended to compliment the existing stereo and
`AV components Within the home environment. The video interface will support
`NTSC, PAL and SECALNI. The first release will not support HDTV.
`
`
`
`2.
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`Hardware Specification
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`ZapStation
`MicroATX or Custom box
`with ZZi Skins and
`Faceplate
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`2. 5.
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`Dimensions
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`H4” X D14” X W17”
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`Chipset
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`Cosawa'c Design
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`2.2. 1. Faceplate
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`The faceplate will be attractively designed with a Vacusm Flourescent
`Display panel, key interface buttons and a DVD-ROM deVice. The exact
`number and functions are TBA.
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`2.2.2. Color
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`The unit will be black or a combination of black and silver match home
`stereo components.
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`2.2.3. Labeling
`TBA.
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`3.
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`Software Specification
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`Opemfing System Safiware
`3. 1.
`Red Hat LINUX 6.0 or later with 2.2 kernel.
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`3. 2.
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`ZapSmfim: Application Software
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`Requested Features:
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`Plays MPEG Layer 3 (W3) digital music
`Plays Quicktime, Real and .MPEG Video — Stream and full download
`Plays Flash animations — Stream and full download
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`Downloads files fiom Zap Portal via Broadband — (56Kb Optional)
`Stores music and video files for retrieval and playback — limited by disk
`Intuitive user screen
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`Java Based for portability — runs on Mac or PC also.
`Standard CDa’Cassette type of controls — Play, Scan, Pause, Search, Record
`Record to hard disk drive from CD
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`Record from disk to DVD-m4 {Optional Feature — 2nd Generation)
`Playlist allows categorization and quick retrieval for playback
`TV GUI
`Remotable PC GUI
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`Download music to Rio unit Via parallel connector
`‘ Data associated with music & video in database
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`' Wireless Keyboard support
`Hand-held Remote Control Via IR
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`Picture-io—Picture TV Viewing
`Digital VCR Fmetionaliiy (Optional for initial launch)
`Macintosh & Windows Server connection
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`Email Capability — Send and Receive
`Personalized GUI upon log—on to Zap Portal
`Automated Software Upgrades
`CDDB Auto connect for CD itifonnation download
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`0 User definable channels
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`Internet Phone
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`0 Devivative common source application to run on M3008, Windows & Linux
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`3. 3.
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`ZapCenfmI Portal Sqftware
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`Featnres:
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`Displays User definable personal page Views
`Downloafis MP3 and MPEG and QuiekTime Video files
`Streams MP3 and MPEG and QuickTime Video files
`Chat Groups
`Email
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`Orr-line messaging
`Real-Time Advertising based on user profile
`iii-Commerce Sales Pages
`Zap MediaServer download support
`Support for standard browser
`News
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`Artist and Movie Spotlights
`Streaming Concerts & Events
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`Localization and Customization
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`4. 1.
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`Sofiwm'e
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`Localimtion of our menuing software will be necessary in the second release.
`English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Italian7 German, Portugese
`(Brasilian)
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`4. 2.
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`Documentation
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`As necessary to illustrate system set-up and operations.
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`Packaging
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`System Box
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`Cardboard box which will allow for shipping via an overnight carrier like FedX.
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`5. 2.
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`Box must be stenciled with ZZi Logo and product information.
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`Sofiware Kissing Specifications
`5.3.
`None. Software will not be end user loadable.
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`6.
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`Documentation
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`Set-11;) pamplet and other instructions will be on-line for TV viewing.
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`7.
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`Standards Compliance
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`Europe
`Japan
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`System Certification Tests
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`QA Suite must be outlined as a part of the development process. It is essential that
`QA be considered a priority.
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`9.
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`Development Schedule
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`The following table identifies the requested development milestones. This is a first
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`Product Risk and Issues
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`Case design and manufaetming
`Linux Port to hardware platform
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`11.1.
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`Inilial Forecast
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`The forecast for the first 18 months from start of defiveiy is 270,000 units. ZZi is
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