Table 4

Description of product framing

Introduction
In the following we present a so-called smart product. This is a […]. This product contains all the functions of the conventional equivalent.
“Smart” about this […] however, are for example the following functions
Product 1: window (MAC = 3.33, SDAC = 1.15; MDY = 3.00, SDDY = 1.00; MAW = 3.55, SDAW = 0.99; MCO = 4.02, SDCO = 0.91; MHU = 2.06, SDHU = 0.87)
  • The window is connected

  • The window can be controlled and monitored via app

  • The window tones itself depending on the brightness

  • There is a link, for example, with the central heating: window open, heating off

Product 2: washing machine (MAC = 3.31, SDAC = 1.10; MDY = 3.09, SDDY = 1.04; MAW = 2.76, SDAW = 1.03; MCO = 3.56, SDCO = 1.15; MHU = 2.09, SDHU = 1.07)
  • The washing machine is connected

  • The washing machine recognizes its contents

  • Automatic detergent selection and dosing take place

  • The washing machine can be controlled and monitored via app

Product 3: locking system (MAC = 3.17, SDAC = 1.10; MDY = 3.02, SDDY = 1.10; MAW = 3.52, SDAW = 1.03; MCO = 4.04, SDCO = 0.83; MHU = 2.05, SDHU = 1.10)
  • The locking system is connected

  • The locking system can be controlled and monitored via app

  • For example, the front door recognizes the approach of the smartphone or the faces of the residents and opens automatically

Product 4: smart TV (MAC = 2.67, SDAC = 1.09; MDY = 3.17, SDDY = 0.90; MAW = 2.90, SDAW = 1.12; MCO = 3.91, SDCO = 0.99; MHU = 2.26, SDHU = 1.03)
  • The smart TV is connected

  • The smart TV can play video and audio files

  • It has voice recognition and control

  • Assistants such as Alexa, Siri, etc. can be used

Product 5: smart speaker (MAC = 2.90, SDAC = 1.06; MDY = 3.52, SDDY = 1.00; MAW = 3.47, SDAW = 1.00; MCO = 4.00, SDCO = 0.81; MHU = 2.79, SDHU = 1.07)
  • The smart speaker is connected

  • The smart speaker can play audio files

  • It has voice recognition and control

  • Assistants such as ALexa, Siri, etc. Can be used

  • Other smart devices can be controlled with the smart speaker

Product 6: robot animal (MAC = 3.06, SDAC = 0.90; MDY = 3.44, SDDY = 0.90; MAW = 3.52, SDAW = 0.89; MCO = 4.02, SDCO = 0.69; MHU = 2.53, SDHU = 0.96)
  • The robot animal is connected

  • It has voice recognition and control

  • The robot animal can interact with other smart products

Product 7: food processor (MAC = 3.10, SDAC = 1.12; MDY = 2.75, SDDY = 0.99; MAW = 2.02, SDAW = 0.97; MCO = 3.34, SDCO = 1.08; MHU = 2.14, SDHU = 0.91)
  • The food processor is connected

  • The food processor displays recipes and step by step instructions from the Internet

  • The food processor performs automatic preparation of dishes

Product 8: running shoe (MAC = 3.16, SDAC = 1.03; MDY = 3.04, SDDY = 0.92; MAW = 2.71, SDAW = 1.03; MCO = 3.95, SDCO = 0.99; MHU = 2.02, SDHU = 0.84)
  • The running shoe is connected

  • The running shoe has GPS

  • The running shoe measures, e.g. running speed, rolling behavior, joint stability

  • The wear of the running shoe can be monitored with an app

  • The running behavior can be analyzed via app

Product 9: toothbrush (MAC = 2.80, SDAC = 1.09; MDY = 3.00, SDDY = 1.21; MAW = 2.80, SDAW = 1.09; MCO = 3.74, SDCO = 0.94; MHU = 1.97, SDHU = 1.07)
  • The toothbrush is connected

  • The toothbrush monitors brushing time and pressure applied

  • The toothbrush enables health monitoring: monitoring and analysis of brushing behavior and teeth through networking with app

Product 10: pajama (MAC = 2.94, SDAC = 1.04; MDY = 2.72, SDDY = 1.06; MAW = 2.64, SDAW = 1.12; MCO = 3.48, SDCO = 0.96; MHU = 1.75, SDHU = 0.84)
  • The pajama is connected

  • The pajama enables health monitoring: monitoring and analysis of sleep behavior and body functions through networking with app

Product 11: refrigerator (MAC = 3.43, SDAC = 1.08; MDY = 3.09, SDDY = 1.12; MAW = 3.10, SDAW = 1.28; MCO = 3.71, SDCO = 1.00; MHU = 2.23, SDHU = 1.23)
  • The refrigerator is connected

  • The refrigerator can be controlled and monitored via app (e.g. real-time images of the contents)

  • The refrigerator has automatic order triggering

  • The refrigerator can make recipe suggestions based on the contents

Product 12: baby monitor (MAC = 3.45, SDAC = 0.77; MDY = 2.81, SDDY = 0.98; MAW = 3.79, SDAW = 0.86; MCO = 4.10, SDCO = 0.75; MHU = 2.26, SDHU = 1.00)
  • The baby monitor is connected

  • When the baby is active (crying, awakening, etc.), the app notifies

  • The baby monitor shows real-time images via app

Product 13: fitness tracker (MAC = 3.23, SDAC = 0.82; MDY = 2.96, SDDY = 0.93; MAW = 3.09, SDAW = 0.85; MCO = 3.79, SDCO = 0.87; MHU = 2.05, SDHU = 1.05)
  • The fitness tracker is connected

  • The fitness tracker has GPS

  • The fitness tracker enables health monitoring: monitoring and analysis of body data through networking with app

Product 14: robotic lawnmower (MAC = 4.05, SDAC = 0.71; MDY = 3.48, SDDY = 1.11; MAW = 3.94, SDAW = 0.85; MCO = 3.68, SDCO = 0.96; MHU = 2.58, SDHU = 1.35)
  • The robotic lawnmower is connected

  • The robotic lawnmower can mow independently

  • The robotic lawnmower recognizes its surroundings (space and ground)

  • The robotic lawnmower can be controlled and monitored via app

Product 15: robotic vacuum cleaner (MAC = 3.96, SDAC = 0.82; MDY = 3.47, SDDY = 1.07; MAW = 3.81, SDAW = 0.88; MCO = 3.50, SDCO = 0.97; MHU = 1.98, SDHU = 1.08)
  • The robotic vacuum cleaner is connected

  • The robotic vacuum cleaner can vacuum independently

  • The robotic vacuum cleaner recognizes its surroundings (room and surface)

  • The robotic vacuum cleaner can be controlled and monitored via app

Product 16: toilet (MAC = 3.40, SDAC = 0.84; MDY = 3.07, SDDY = 1.02; MAW = 3.63, SDAW = 0.94; MCO = 3.76, SDCO = 0.88; MHU = 1.94, SDHU = 0.91)
  • The toilet is connected

  • The seat heats up depending on the environment

  • The toilet enables health monitoring: monitoring and analysis of body data and excretions by networking with an app

Product 17: smartphone (MAC = 2.82, SDAC = 0.92; MDY = 3.25, SDDY = 1.04; MAW = 3.52, SDAW = 0.90; MCO = 4.06, SDCO = 0.82; MHU = 2.48, SDHU = 0.96)
  • The smartphone is connected

  • The smartphone has facial recognition

  • The smartphone has GPS.

  • It has voice recognition and control

  • Assistants such as Alexa, Siri, etc. can be used

Product 18: drone (MAC = 2.54, SDAC = 1.09; MDY = 2.51, SDDY = 1.03; MAW = 3.34, SDAW = 0.93; MCO = 4.08, SDCO = 0.87; MHU = 1.78, SDHU = 1.01)
  • The drone is connected

  • The drone has GPS

  • The drone enables image and video recording

  • The drone can be controlled by connecting to mobile devices (smartphone or smart controller)

Product 19: lighting system (MAC = 3.38, SDAC = 0.95; MDY = 3.62, SDDY = 0.96; MAW = 3.52, SDAW = 1.02; MCO = 3.71, SDCO = 0.80; MHU = 2.10, SDHU = 1.01)
  • The lighting system is connected

  • The lighting system can be controlled and monitored via app

  • The lighting system automatically adapts to the environment

  • The lighting system learns from habits

Product 20: heating system (MAC = 3.63, SDAC = 0.83; MDY = 3.96, SDDY = 0.74; MAW = 4.05, SDAW = 0.74; MCO = 3.87, SDCO = 0.85; MHU = 2.29, SDHU = 0.85)
  • The heating system is connected

  • The heating system can be controlled and monitored via app

  • The heating system automatically adapts to the environment

  • There is a link with the windows, for example: windows open, heating off

  • The heating system learns from habits

Product 21: mirror (MAC = 3.06, SDAC = 1.07; MDY = 3.12, SDDY = 0.99; MAW = 3.57, SDAW = 0.98; MCO = 3.83, SDCO = 0.71; MHU = 2.15, SDHU = 0.87)
  • The mirror is connected

  • The mirror can play audio and video files

  • It optimizes the lighting depending on the environment

  • The mirror gives real-time weather conditions and forecasts

  • It gives outfit suggestions according to weather (forecast) and appointments (by linking with smartphone)

Product 22: smart watch (MAC = 3.36, SDAC = 0.87; MDY = 3.32, SDDY = 1.03; MAW = 3.30, SDAW = 1.12; MCO = 4.12, SDCO = 1.01; MHU = 2.22, SDHU = 1.06)
  • The smart watch is connected

  • The smart watch has GPS

  • The smart watch measures various body functions

  • By networking with the smartphone, phone calls can be made and there is Internet access

Product 23: game console (MAC = 3.20, SDAC = 0.90; MDY = 3.31, SDDY = 0.89; MAW = 3.38, SDAW = 0.96; MCO = 4.02, SDCO = 0.87; MHU = 2.47, SDHU = 1.19)
  • The game console is connected

  • The game console enables sharing via social networks

  • The game console allows you to play against other players online

  • The game console can analyze gaming behavior

Product 24: watering system (MAC = 3.62, SDAC = 1.07; MDY = 3.00, SDDY = 1.20; MAW = 3.88, SDAW = 0.89; MCO = 3.62, SDCO = 1.03; MHU = 2.21, SDHU = 1.06)
  • The watering system is connected

  • The watering system enables independent watering of the garden or house plants

  • The watering system detects its environment (moisture of the soil, evaporation, etc.)

  • The watering system can be controlled and monitored via app

Product 25: body scale (MAC = 3.03, SDAC = 1.17; MDY = 3.18, SDDY = 0.96; MAW = 2.74, SDAW = 1.23; MCO = 3.96, SDCO = 0.90; MHU = 2.55, SDHU = 1.27)
  • The body scale is connected

  • The body scale enables health monitoring: monitoring and analysis of body data through networking with app

Product 26: baby crib (MAC = 3.28, SDAC = 0.93; MDY = 2.97, SDDY = 1.09; MAW = 3.19, SDAW = 1.02; MCO = 3.81, SDCO = 0.89; MHU = 2.43, SDHU = 1.08)
  • The baby crib is connected

  • The baby crib enables health monitoring of the baby: monitoring and analysis of body data through networking with app

Product 27: clinical thermometer (MAC = 3.30, SDAC = 1.10; MDY = 2.85, SDDY = 1.25; MAW = 2.42, SDAW = 1.19; MCO = 3.71, SDCO = 0.86; MHU = 2.45, SDHU = 1.15)
  • The clinical thermometer is connected

  • The clinical thermometer enables health monitoring: monitoring and analysis of body data through networking with app

Product 28: care robot (MAC = 3.27, SDAC = 1.02; MDY = 3.37, SDDY = 1.13; MAW = 3.62, SDAW = 1.00; MCO = 3.67, SDCO = 0.93; MHU = 2.69, SDHU = 1.08)
  • The care robot is connected

  • The care robot has voice recognition and control

  • The care robot takes over pick-up and drop-off services

  • In emergency situations, e.g. in the event of a fall, the robot establishes a video connection to an emergency center. In this way, communication can take place via the robot and appropriate measures can be initiated

  • The care robot makes it possible to communicate with the user from outside the home or to look in on the user's home

Note(s): M = mean, SD = standard deviation, AC = Actuation, DY = Dynamism

AW = Awareness, CO = Connectivity and HU = Humanlike interaction

Source(s): Table created by the authors

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