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Ideas identified in case studies using the standard module of iDea 157

Standard module of iDea Spider Components for glass

staircases

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to environment in

which the product is situated

possibility to change the shape of the building (dynamic)

possibility to use the product in external environments

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to product or service

level

integration of lighting systems (for internal or external lighting); domotic applications; integrated apparatus for heating/cooling; integrated apparatus for ventilating

adaptability to surfaces that can change their shape

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to parts, components

and accessories

supply of an unique basic component and lots of accessories to fit various configurations

possibility to combine parts in order to obtain different shapes Versatility of use/adaptability related to buyers customizability/adaptability to innovative projects integration of an interior design section into the website

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to users possibility to obscure glasses support systems for blind persons

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to beneficiaries

entrance deigned focusing on disabled persons

possibility to limit the access (children, animals, thieves, guests)

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to outsiders

possibility to integrate bicycle stands; possibility to hang projecting roof

possibility to use the product to hang/contain objects; integration of lighting systems (under-stair lighting); possibility to be combined with other piece of furniture (e.g. table, bed, sofa, etc.)

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to purchasing, choice

and access activities - variety of shapes

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to before use

operations

possibility to install in any kind of environment (see, desert, glacier, etc.)

possibility to reuse the packaging; possibility to reuse the installation tools

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to utilization time possibility to orient glasses in the event of high wind

possibility to use stairs to make sport (communication with electronic devices); integrated apparatus for heating/cooling; integrated apparatus for ventilating; integrated fragrance diffuser; integrated speaker system

Continue on next page Versatility of use/adaptability

related to elapsed time before

further exploitations

possibility to use the building as media building

possibility to integrate emergency light into the product; possibility to integrate a router (Wi-Fi)

Versatility of use/adaptability

related to end of the

functioning

possibility to reuse damaged parts for different employments

ease of creating new configurations (sale, move, restoration)

Reliability/safety related to environment in which the product is situated

safety of people against glass breakage

earthquake proof; possibility to melt the snow (external environment); possibility to kill frost (external environment); possibility to dry the rain (external environment)

Reliability/safety related to

product or service level earthquake proof possibility to bear very high weights

Reliability/safety related to parts, components and accessories

possibility to monitor the heat exchange of the building

surface strength during installation (protective film)

Reliability/safety related to

buyers warranty with no expiration date safety in on-line purchase Reliability/safety related to

users strength against acts of vandalism

safety systems for disabled persons; anti-fall protection system (children)

Reliability/safety related to

beneficiaries integration of fire sprinklers possibility to obscure the glass (avoid dizziness)

Reliability/safety related to outsiders

possibility to hang projecting roof (and tie rods) directly on spiders

anti-fall protection system (things); shock resistant

Reliability/safety related to purchasing, choice and access activities

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Reliability/safety related to

before use operations - ease DIY tutorials

Reliability/safety related to utilization time

possibility to integrate emergency

light into the spiders -

Reliability/safety related to elapsed time before further exploitations

possibility to warn in the event of dangerous circumstances; possibility to monitor the structural integrity of the building

possibility to detect users; possibility to automatically clean steps

Reliability/safety related to

end of the functioning - reliability/safety during move (staircase relocation)

Ease related to environment in which the product is situated

distinction and recognition of buildings

possibility to make virtual tour in on-line showrooms

Ease related to product or

service level possibility to use the product to hang/contain objects ease of using new features (e.g. domotic control systems)

Ease related to parts, components and accessories

ease of customizing the product; ease of opening/closing window; ease of fastening/unfastening projecting roof

possibility to automatically fix damages; supply of cleaning service

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Ease related to buyers - -

Ease related to users possibility to support office/shop activities

possibility to limit the access (children, animals, thieves, guests)

Ease related to beneficiaries possibility to project augmented reality on glasses ease and safe to use for children Ease related to outsiders

possibility to receive useful information (time, weather forecast, news, etc.)

ease of identifying the brand (unique shape, original colour, logo in plain sight)

Ease related to purchasing, choice and access activities

possibility to design the facade/building directly on company website

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Ease related to before use operations

independence from the use of

tools during the

installation/dismantling

ease of taking home using cars

Ease related to utilization

time integration of a virtual assistant -

Ease related to elapsed time

before further exploitations possibility to automatically clean glasses possibility emergency calls to make

Ease related to end of the

functioning - -

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to environment in which the

product is situated

possibility to use the building as media building

possibility to have “invisible” supports; in line with home interior design

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to product or service level

possibility of having “invisible” spiders

possibility to create light scenarios; variety of colours

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to parts, components and

accessories

variety of colours; use of precious

materials -

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to buyers possibility customization to make DIY

aesthetics of the website; aesthetics of the stores and/or showrooms

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to users possibility scenarios to create light

possibility to change aesthetical features (shape, colour, material)

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to beneficiaries

possibility to dynamically change aesthetics of the building (e.g. material that change colour with light/humidity)

possibility to use for disabled persons; supply of glass stair lift (aesthetics)

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to outsiders - -

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to purchasing, choice and

access activities

aesthetics of the stores and/or showrooms

supply of an interior design magazines made by the company

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to before use operations

aesthetics of building site; aesthetics of company’s lorries; supply of boilersuits and PPE to workers aesthetics of company’s lorries Aesthetics/style/ethics related to utilization time integration of chromotherapy systems possibility to change aesthetical features (shape and colour)

Continue on next page Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to elapsed time before further

exploitations

possibility to change aesthetical features (shape and colour)

possibility to close staircase (space-saver) obtaining aesthetical effects (e.g. paints)

Aesthetics/style/ethics related

to end of the functioning

possibility to reuse components, before disposal, to build modern artworks

possibility to reuse products after disposal for different employments (e.g. shelves)

Quickness related to

environment in which the product is situated

- quickness in opening/closing staircase (space-saver model)

Quickness related to product or service level

ease of centring the glass on load- bearing structure during

installation -

Quickness related to parts, components and accessories

quickness in cleaning glasses; quickness in changing/fixing damaged parts

possibility to have preassembled/ partially preassembled staircase

Quickness related to buyers

supply of an unique basic component and lots of accessories to fit various configurations (quick choice)

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Quickness related to users quickness in opening/closing windows

quickness in customizing the product (adhesive films, covers, interchangeable parts, etc.)

Quickness related to

beneficiaries - -

Quickness related to

outsiders

possibility to obtain information about the building through the product (e.g. integrated audio guide)

quickness in identifying dangerous circumstances (e.g. damages, wear, natural events)

Quickness related to

purchasing, choice and access activities

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customer support system based on real-time web communication tools (e.g. chat)

Quickness related to before

use operations quickness unfastening projecting roof in fastening/ possibility to install with one hand

Quickness related to

utilization time - -

Quickness related to elapsed time before further exploitations

quickness in using new features (e.g. domotic control systems)

quickness in using new features (e.g. domotic control systems)

Quickness related to end of

the functioning - -

Cheapness related to

environment in which the product is situated

supply of a planning supervisor domotic applications

Cheapness related to product

or service level - -

Cheapness related to parts,

Continue on next page Cheapness related to buyers possibility to refund the purchase (e.g. within 30 days)

possibility to refund the purchase (e.g. within 30 days); possibility to refund gas if customer use his/her own car to take home the product

Cheapness related to users possibility to use for internal calls; integrated data storage server

cheapness of accessories for disabled persons

Cheapness related to

beneficiaries possibility to use as antenna (e.g. TV, radio, Wi-Fi) supply of household products for free

Cheapness related to

outsiders free Wi-Fi service free Wi-Fi service

Cheapness related to

purchasing, choice and access activities

cheapness of customization

service -

Cheapness related to before

use operations - -

Cheapness related to

utilization time -

possibility to store energy from renewable sources

Cheapness related to elapsed time before further exploitations

- supply of cleaning products for free

Cheapness related to end of

the functioning ease of selling the building (e.g. supply of a real estate service)

possibility to give back the product obtaining discount for new purchase; ease of selling second hand products

Comfort/ergonomics related

to environment in which the

product is situated

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Comfort/ergonomics related

to product or service level

integrated dehumidifier; integrated speaker system; integrated fragrance diffuser

possibility to change parameters (riser, tread) after the installation

Comfort/ergonomics related

to parts, components and

accessories

possibility to change colour in order to save energy (i.e. black in

winter and white in summer) -

Comfort/ergonomics related

to buyers

possibility to receive free samples and brochures at home/office

possibility to receive free samples (e.g. for professionals) Comfort/ergonomics related to users supply of temporary houses/offices during installation/renovation;

integration of suction port for smokers

possibility to use the staircase like a comfortable seat

Comfort/ergonomics related

to beneficiaries

acoustic resistance; possibility to air the inner environment

compatibility with various stair lifts

Comfort/ergonomics related

Continue on next page Comfort/ergonomics related

to purchasing, choice and

access activities

possibility to purchase the product through an app; possibility to purchase the product using professional design software (e.g. business deal with CAD companies)

comfort in the

store/showroom

Comfort/ergonomics related

to before use operations ergonomics of installation tools supply of knee pads/mats for installers

Comfort/ergonomics related

to utilization time - massage steps

Comfort/ergonomics related

to elapsed time before further

exploitations

maintenance of an ideal microclimate

possibility to receive useful information (time, weather forecast, news, etc.)

Comfort/ergonomics related

to end of the functioning - -

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