RECENT ASSIGNMENT

JOURNALS 1 AND 2 SPECIFICATION
The journals for the course are based on the following article found at link:
http://www.gizmag.com/airmouse-wearable-mouse/13993/
The essence of the article is:
Studies have shown that excessive mouse usage can cause repetitive stress injuries.
Unfortunately for most of us, “excessive” can mean anything more than a few hours a day.
Fortunately, however, there are alternative styles of mice out there designed to be easier
on the hands and arms. One of the more interesting ones to come along in a while is the
AirMouse, made by Canadian firm Deanmark Ltd. What makes it unique is the fact that
you wear it like a glove.
Deanmark founders Mark Bajramovic and Oren Tessler met in university, where Mark
learned first-hand (no pun intended) what it’s like to OD on mousing. “Half way through
our first year, I developed a computer mouse related RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) and
lost the use of my right hand and arm for several weeks,” he tells us. “Numbness, pain,
most things that you hear about with RSI’s, I had it.” Later that semester, Mark and Oren
heard about an ergonomic mouse being marketed in Europe. While they thought that
particular product wasn’t perfect, it got them thinking about designing their own. The
AirMouse is the result.
The wireless mouse utilizes an optical laser, and can run for a week without recharging.
According to the company website, the clinically-tested product works by aligning itself
with the ligaments of your hand and wrist. This lets you keep your hand in a neutral
position, and transmits more of your vector force than would be possible with a regular
mouse. Not only does this make it easier on your hand, but it increases your mousing
speed and accuracy as well. The mouse is also designed to remain inactive until your hand
is placed in a neutral, flat position, so you can easily go back and forth between typing and
mousing. Other ergonomic designs have strayed from the AirMouse’s style of traditional
flat, one-dimensional mousing. Mark and Oren’s market research indicated that
consumers tend to reject such products.
General Information about journal 1 & 2
Your task is to produce two journals to demonstrate your understanding of
digital innovations in the context given above. Your focus should be what is
innovation in this technology, and you should discuss implementation issues at
an organisation level. It is important to synthesize your critical analysis.
JOURNAL 1: Write a report of 700 words to demonstrate your understanding of
the digital innovations aspects (15 %)
Your report should cover following aspects:
In your opinion, is this an innovation? If so, how does this innovation differ from
other technological innovations?JOURNAL 2: Write a report of 700words to demonstrate your
understanding of the implementation aspects of digital innovation in
the selected organization. (15%)
Your journal should cover following aspects:
Discuss Cost benefit, integration, and implementation analyses for the above
innovation at an organisation level