New Applications

Finding an effective way to present data, so it is useful to consumers, can be a tricky problem. There are many different ways to present data and each has its pros and cons. We need to find effective ways to incorporate Oahu's electrical usage data and geographical locations. This information can be very useful if presented correctly.

One idea is to present the usage information and group it by areas. An image of the island would be displayed and segmented into different areas. Users would be able to access an area's information by clicking the appropriate section of the island. This will allow consumers to get a general idea of electrical usage by others in the same area and allow them to compare their own usage with the average. Then, they will be able to adjust their usage as they feel necessary.

Another idea is to group the usage information by zip code. This will give a more detailed view of the usage information pertaining to a consumer. They will be able to see the usage of others in their neighborhood. This will give them a better idea of where they stand compared to their neighbors. As for the user interface, it may be better to have text input boxes or drop down menus for the zip codes because it may be difficult to produce an image of the island that is segmented by zip code.

The popularity of smart phones has introduced a new technology that can be used to reach users. Creating an application for smart phones seems like it would be an interesting and beneficial experience. Smart phones are basically a mini computer with phone capability. Also, users usually have their phones with them where ever they go which would allow them to use an application just about whenever they want. Currently, we are considering creating applications for the Apple iPhone and Google Android Phone.

Apple iPhone:


Google myTouch: