Sunday 4 December 2016

Module Reflection



Reflection 

Overall throughout this module, I viewed the lessons as a very valuable learning experience from the start to the end.

Communication is an essential skill in our daily lives and the lessons learnt in this module can be applied not only to work or school but anywhere. To be an excellent writer tonnes of practice is needed and by the time I graduate I hope I will at least be an above average writer.  

At the start of the module, I really struggled with writing as English was a subject I struggled with since young. I did not understand what was expected and I realised effort alone was not sufficient to do well in this module. Despite my struggles in writing, I was confident in my presentation skills.
During this module we learned how to write a product summary, analyse a product, use proper citation techniques; present a product proposal in front of our peers and finally write a design report.  Before the start of this module, I was not able to do any of these and by the end of the module, I am confident that my technical writing skills and presentation skills have improved drastically.

There are lots of spaces for improvements for myself when it comes to being able to communicate effectively; the first step would be to read more books in the future. Reading regularly is essential to becoming a good writer; reading also helps to develop our verbal abilities and it also improves our imagination.

Other than reading more books, more online reports and articles could be read based on assignments in the future. The internet has a wide array of examples and guides on writing and presenting effectively. Being technologically savvy students, we should use the internet to our advantage. Learning is a lifelong process and practice makes perfect and by constantly learning and practicing I am confident that I will be able to improve my technical communication skills.

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Product Description Summary & Analysis (Draft 3)

PEARL REAR VISION

The website “https://www.pearlauto.com” (n.d.) puts forward the purpose, features, and advantages of the Pearl Rear Vison. Pearl Rear Vision is a solar powered backup camera for cars which provides the driver with an extensive vision of the car’s surroundings. With state-of-the-art image processing of “high dynamic range scenes”, the rear-view screen is viewable under direct sunlight while the dark mode enables visibility in an inferior light situation. It has a caution system which provides the driver with an audible and optical caution when there are obstructions to the lane the driver is backing up into, caused by incoming traffic. The caution may be in the form of a vibration or sound which becomes firmer as obstacles are in closer proximity. Not only can the rear view camera be readily installed on the car’s number plate, it is theft proof and uses the driver’s phone via the Pearl app as a rear-view screen.

Assuming cost is taken out of the equation it is easy to understand why Pearl Rear Vision is one of the best backup cameras in the market.

The biggest drawback about the website “https://www.pearlauto.com” (n.d.) is the fact that there was no mention about the cost of the Pearl Rear Vision. According to Burgett (2016), the cost of Pearl Rear Vison is $500. Comparing that price to other rear view cameras from two website articles by Vazharov & Stefan (2016) as well as from Top 10 Reviews (2016), it is obvious that other backup cameras which also provide a wide field of view and night vision capabilities cost much lesser than the Pearl Rear Vision. The most expensive backup camera from the website Top 10 Reviews (2016), the QuickVu costs $259.99, while the cheapest one the Chuanganzhuo Backup Camera and Monitor Kit costs only $32.99.

According to Pearl Auto (2016), Pearl Rear Vision provides a 180-degree range of vision which is higher than any other product from the website article Top 10 Reviews (2016). Unlike most after-market wireless backup cameras which require a complicated installation process with running wires through the car, the Pearl Rear Vision is absolutely wireless as it is solar powered. Etherington (2016) describes the night vision capabilities of the Pear Rear Vision as such, “better than what you’d get from any OEM backup cam system I’ve used thus far, let alone inexpensive aftermarket options from Amazon”.

On one hand, if cost is not an issue then the Pearl Rear Vision is the go to aftermarket backup camera. On the other hand, if cost is the issue, according to Gannon (2016) Pearl provides a three-year guarantee for the product and also according to Jordan (2016) in the case of theft, Pearl will replace the product by sending them the OBD adapter.

References
 
Pearl Auto (2016). Rear Vision: A Redefined Wireless Backup Camera System. Retrieved from https://pearlauto.com/about

Vazharov, S, & Mastine-Frost, J. (2016). 10 Reliable Backup Camera Picks for Your Car. Retrieved May 4, 2016 from http://www.bestproducts.com/cars/auto-accessories/g213/backup-cameras-for-your-car/

Top 10 Reviews (2016.) Rear-View Cameras Reviews. Retrieved September 26, 2016 from http://www.toptenreviews.com/home/auto/best-rear-view-cameras/

Etherington, D. (2016). Pearl’s RearVision is a backup camera for those who want the best rear view. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/27/pearls-rearvision-is-a-backup-camera-for-those-who-want-the-best-rear-view/

Kahn, J. (2016). Ex-Apple engineers made this $499 rearview backup camera that uses iPhone as a display. Retrieved June 21, 2016 from https://9to5mac.com/2016/06/21/pearl-rearview-backup-camera-iphone-display/

Burgett, G. (2016). Turn your license-plate frame into a wireless, solar backup camera with Pearl. Retrieved June 23, 2016 from https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/pearl-rearview-smart/

Monday 10 October 2016

Product Description Summary & Analysis (Draft 2)



 Pearl Rear Vision


The website “https://www.pearlauto.com” (n.d.) puts forward the purpose, features and advantages of the product.  Pearl Rear Vision is a solar powered backup camera for cars which provides the driver with extensive vision of the car’s surroundings. With state-of-the-art image processing of “high dynamic range scenes”, the rear-view screen is viewable under direct sunlight while the dark mode enables visibility in inferior light situation. It has a caution system which provides the driver with an audible and optical caution when there are obstructions to the lane caused by incoming traffic. The caution may be in the form of a vibration or sound which becomes firmer as obstacles are in closer proximity. Not only can the rear view camera be readily installed on the car’s number plate, it is theft proof and uses the driver’s phone via the Pearl app as a rear-view screen.

 The biggest drawback about the website is the fact that there was no mention about the cost of the Pearl Rear Vision. According to (Burgett, 2016) the cost of Pearl Rear Vsion is $500. Comparing that price to other products from two website articles by (Vazharov & Stefan, 2016) as well as from (Top 10 Reviews, 2016), it is obvious that an average backup camera costs much less than the Pearl Rear Vision.

Assuming cost is taken out of the equation it is easy to understand why Pearl Rear Vision is one of the best backup cameras in the market. According to (Pearl Auto, 2016), Pearl Rear Vision provides a 180-degree range of vision which is higher than any other product from the website article (Top 10 Reviews, 2016). Unlike most after-market wireless backup cameras which require a complicated installation process with running wires through the car, the Pearl Rear Vision is absolutely wireless as it is solar powered. (Etherington, 2016) describes the night vision capabilities of the Pear Rear Vision as such, “better than what you’d get from any OEM backup cam system I’ve used thus far, let alone inexpensive aftermarket options from Amazon”.  

On one hand, if cost is not an issue then the Pearl Rear Vision is the go to after-market backup camera. On the other hand if cost is the issue, according to (Gannon, 2016) Pearl provides a three year guarantee for the product and also according to (Jordan, 2016) in the case of theft, Pearl will replace the product by sending them the OBD adapter. 

References

Pearl Auto (2016). Rear Vision: A Redefined Wireless Backup Camera System. Retrieved from https://pearlauto.com/about
 
Vazharov, Stefan, & Mastine-Frost, Justin. (2016). 10 Reliable Backup Camera Picks for Your Car. Retrieved May 4, 2016 from http://www.bestproducts.com/cars/auto-accessories/g213/backup-cameras-for-your-car/
 
Top 10 Reviews (2016.) Rear-View Cameras Reviews. Retrieved September 26, 2016 from http://www.toptenreviews.com/home/auto/best-rear-view-cameras/
 
Etherington, Darrel. (2016). Pearl’s RearVision is a backup camera for those who want the best rear view. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/27/pearls-rearvision-is-a-backup-camera-for-those-who-want-the-best-rear-view/
 
Kahn, Jordan. (2016). Ex-Apple engineers made this $499 rearview backup camera that uses iPhone as a display. Retrieved June 21, 2016 from https://9to5mac.com/2016/06/21/pearl-rearview-backup-camera-iphone-display/
 
Burgett, Gannon. (2016). Turn your license-plate frame into a wireless, solar backup camera with Pearl. Retrieved June 23, 2016 from https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/pearl-rearview-smart/

Thursday 6 October 2016

Product Description Summary & Analysis (Draft 1)



Pearl Rear Vision


The website “https://www.pearlauto.com” puts forward the purpose, features and advantages of the product.  Pearl Rear Vision is a solar powered backup camera for cars which provides the driver with extensive vision of the car’s surroundings. With state-of-the-art image processing of “high dynamic range scenes”, the rear-view screen is viewable under direct sunlight while the dark mode enables visibility in inferior light situation. It has a caution system which provides the driver with auricular and visional caution when there are obstructions to the lane caused by incoming traffic. The caution may be in the form of an undulation or intonation which becomes firmer as obstacles are in closer proximity. Not only can the rear view camera be readily installed on the car’s number plate, it is theft proof and uses your phone via the Pearl app as your rear-view screen.


 The biggest drawback about the website is the fact that there was no mention about the cost of the Pearl Rear Vison. According to (Burgett, 2016) the cost of Pearl Rear Vsion is $500. Comparing that price to other products from two website articles by (Vazharov & Stefan, 2016) as well as from (Top 10 Reviews, 2016), it is obvious that an average backup camera costs much less than the Pearl Rear Vision.


However, if cost is taken out of the equation it is easy to understand why Pearl Rear Vision is one of the best backup cameras in the market. According to (Pearl Auto, 2016), Pearl Rear Vision provides a 180-degree range of vision which is higher than any other product from the website article (Top 10 Reviews, 2016). Unlike most after-market wireless backup cameras which require a complicated installation process with running wires through the car, the Pearl Rear Vision is absolutely wireless as it is solar powered. (Etherington, 2016) describes the night vision capabilities of the Pear Rear Vision as such, “better than what you’d get from any OEM backup cam system I’ve used thus far, let alone inexpensive aftermarket options from Amazon”.  


In conclusion, if cost is not an issue then the Pearl Rear Vison is the go to after-market backup camera. However if cost is the issue, according to (Gannon, 2016) Pearl provides a three year guarantee for the product and also according to (Jordan, 2016) in the case of theft, Pearl will replace the product; just sent them the OBD adapter. 


References:


Pearl Auto (2016). Rear Vision: A Redefined Wireless Backup Camera System. Retrieved from https://pearlauto.com/about
 
Vazharov, Stefan, & Mastine-Frost, Justin. (2016). 10 Reliable Backup Camera Picks for Your Car. Retrieved May 4, 2016 from http://www.bestproducts.com/cars/auto-accessories/g213/backup-cameras-for-your-car/
 

Top 10 Reviews (2016.) Rear-View Cameras Reviews. Retrieved September 26, 2016 from http://www.toptenreviews.com/home/auto/best-rear-view-cameras/


Etherington, Darrel. (2016). Pearl’s RearVision is a backup camera for those who want the best rear view. Retrieved September 27, 2016 from https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/27/pearls-rearvision-is-a-backup-camera-for-those-who-want-the-best-rear-view/
 

Kahn, Jordan. (2016). Ex-Apple engineers made this $499 rearview backup camera that uses iPhone as a display. Retrieved June 21, 2016 from https://9to5mac.com/2016/06/21/pearl-rearview-backup-camera-iphone-display/
 
Burgett, Gannon. (2016). Turn your license-plate frame into a wireless, solar backup camera with Pearl. Retrieved June 23, 2016 from https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/pearl-rearview-smart/

Thursday 29 September 2016

Product Description

Pearl Rear Vision


The website “https://www.pearlauto.com” puts forward the purpose, features and advantages of the product.  Pearl Rear Vision is a solar powered backup camera for cars which provides the driver with extensive vision of the car’s surroundings. With state-of-the-art image processing of “high dynamic range scenes”, the rear-view screen is viewable under direct sunlight while the dark mode enables visibility in inferior light situation. It has a caution system which provides the driver with auricular and visional caution when there are obstructions to the lane caused by incoming traffic. The caution may be in the form of an undulation or intonation which becomes firmer as obstacles are in closer proximity. Not only can the rear view camera be readily installed on the car’s number plate, it is theft proof and uses your phone via the Pearl app as your rear-view screen.


Last edited on  October 6, 2016