Please classify the following user needs into common categories based on their shared characteristics. For each of the output, provide a clear categorization and number each need for easy reference. Make each of the needs unique. The expected output format is as follows: Category 1: Category Name
- The original statement of the user need. The pre-identified category are as follow: The thermostat is easy to install. The thermostat lasts a long time. The thermostat is easy to use. The thermostat controls are precise. The thermostat is smart. The thermostat is personal. The thermostat is a good investment. The thermostat is reliable.
The user needs are as follows:
Please classify the following user needs into common categories based on their shared characteristics. For each of the output, provide a clear categorization and number each need for easy reference. Make each of the needs unique. The expected output format is as follows: Category 1: Category Name
The user needs are as follows:
| Customer Need Statement |
|---|
| - Accurately. |
| - Adjust temperature during the day according to user preferences. |
| - Affordable to purchase. |
| - Avoid replacing batteries. |
| - The thermostat accommodates different user preferences for comfort. |
| - The thermostat user interaction is easy to understand. |
| - The thermostat is safe to bump into. The thermostat resists dirt and dust. |
| - The thermostat works with my existing heating and/or cooling system. |
| - The thermostat accommodates different user preferences for energy efficiency. |
| - The thermostat can be programmed to a precise schedule. |
| - The thermostat is easy to learn to use. |
| - The thermostat minimizes unintended variability in temperature. |
| - The thermostat saves energy. |
| - The thermostat works normally when electric power is suspended. |
| - The thermostat exterior surfaces do not fade or discolor over time. |
| - The thermostat installation is an easy do-it-yourself project for a novice. |
| - The thermostat allows temperatures to be specified precisely. |
| - The thermostat automatically responds to occupancy. |
| - The thermostat controls are secure from unauthorized access. |
| - The thermostat does not place significant demands on user memory. |
| - The thermostat tracks cost savings. |
| - The thermostat can control separate heating and cooling systems. |
| - The thermostat is recyclable at the end of life. |
| - The thermostat can be programmed from a comfortable position. |
| - The thermostat prevents pipes from freezing in cold months. |
| - The thermostat provides useful information. |
| - The thermostat can be installed without special tools. |
| - The thermostat alerts the user when a problem arises. |
| - The thermostat can be controlled remotely without requiring a special device. |
| - The thermostat is easily purchased. |
| - The thermostat does not require users to set the time or date. |
| - The thermostat works pretty well right out of the box with no setup. |
| - The thermostat adjusts automatically to the seasons. |
| - The thermostat's behavior is easy to change. The thermostat is easy to control manually. |
| - The thermostat display is easy to read from a distance. |
| - The thermostat display can be read clearly in all conditions. |
| - The thermostat's controls accommodate users with limited dexterity. |
| - The thermostat accommodates different conventions for temperature scales. |
| - The thermostat accommodates different preferences for representing time and date. |
Extracted from Exhibit 5-8, page 85, chapter Identifying Customer Needs.6th edidtion. Product Design and development Karl T. Ulrich, Steven D. Eppinger, McGraw-Hill, 2016.