9A- Testing the Hypothesis


Those that do not fall within the boundary of my opportunity are people that do not live in multiple story residential units or work in multiple story professional office buildings. The point at which my need described as higher elevator efficiency differs from other needs because it is such a niche market. Not everyone or even a super majority of people use elevators more than once a day according to my interviews. My opportunity is about efficiency of everyday items, but the idea can go beyond just elevators. Obviously, the programming is not the same for something like traffic light optimization or the speed and reach of automatic doors, but it is a similar skill set and market to take advantage of once the skills and certifications are established for solving one of them. The underlying cause would be location based on my interviews. My parents live in suburban central Florida, living in a one-story house and working in a one-story business storefront. This is a strong juxtaposition to other family members and friends who live in New York, which has skyscrapers and basements.

Inside the Boundary
Who is in:The people that use the elevators are those that operate or live in multiple level buildings. These kinds of people use the elevators at least twice a day, probably more, closer to four or six times. These incremental amounts add up, costing the patrons, the companies, and in all, the population a practically significant amount of time overall.

What is the need: The need for efficiency in this is not always obvious until you can see the practicality of change. In the case of elevators, it is when you have been robbed of an elevator. *Side note: Having elevators open for longer so that they can be used by more people at a time while increasing the obvious efficiency of the “Close Door Button” is a good idea for stopping the problem of “barely missing the elevator.”

Why the need exists: The underlying cause of the need is the same for people inside and outside of the boundary. The reason that some people do not have the need is the same as why people do have the need. Those that I mentioned in areas with skyscrapers and basements are as affected by location as those that live in the flat and swampy parts of the world.
Outside the Boundary
Who is Not: Those that do not use elevators have another more pressing preferential need. If it is not elevators, it is traffic lights, if not traffic lights, it is something else poorly run that people do not realize are outdated until they are in a situation wherein they need it to run efficiently.

What the Need is Not: The need is not general. It is very specific to elevators which, we now know, not everyone uses. The need can be expanded and generalized, however, to other sites of technical inefficiency which can be solved by statistical optimization and programming.

Alternative Explanations: Another explanation for why part of the population is outside of the boundary is that there is already an optimal programming out on the market. My personal experience with elevators is limited, including the information that I learned through my interviews. Research on the market and the elevator industry is obviously required by entry to a market, but in my own use, there is not a wide-spread optimized programming.


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  1. RiceKristieJune 7, 2019 at 10:22 AM

    Hello Jacob,
    Your post met all the requirements and was very organized. The need for faster elevators is indeed a niche market. I think your product would be in high demand in large cities and major office buildings. I have also noticed the need for more efficient elevators in malls. One of my siblings is handicapped and when we go to a mall with multiple floors it is not unheard of to have to wait 30 plus minutes for the elevator.

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  2. Melissa DavisJune 10, 2019 at 4:39 PM

    Jacob
    You have done a great job discussing the need, along with separating those who are in and out of the boundaries. A separate issue to think about when discussing elevators is the age of the equipment and whether that plays a factor in the slowness. Most high rise buildings are kept up to date with maintenance and functional programs. They even have elevators designated for specific floors. In buildings where there is only a few stories the elevator car is not able to gain enough speed to go faster. I agree waiting is not fun when you have packages or other items weighing you down. Possibly there are more why questions to ask and see if you can solve the problem.

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  3. Connor BrennanJune 10, 2019 at 8:51 PM

    Hey Jacob, your post is very organized and detailed, so great job. Your need is very specific and a lot of people don't need it. However, you make excellent points in how your opportunity can be beneficial and successful. Those who live in apartment complexes and sky scrapers can definitely relate to this issue. Overall, great idea and keep up the great work!

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