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Risks
Insufficient Market
Probability: Initial results of surveys and interviews indicate probability is low.
Consequence: Severe
Solution: Have in place a great marketing plan to include possibly convincing government to make the wearing of such a device (or similar) mandatory in some situations.
Lawsuits from Unrealistic Expectations by Consumer
Probability: With the proper marketing techniques: Low
Consequences: Severe
Solution: Outsource a good advertising company and retain a good attorney well versed in marketing law.
Competition
Probability: Moderate
Consequences: Moderate
Solution: Make a great product and get our name known before anyone else.
Limitations:
Not a replacement for good sleeping habits.
Users will still be afflicted by the other basic problems of sleep-deprivation beyond falling asleep randomly.
A fair amount of setup is required.



SBIR Submission / Project Plan
Final Approval Presentation
Milestones Presentation
Feasibility Presentation
The Survey
Market Analysis

Interview w/ Dr. Catesby Ware
National Commission on Sleep Disorder
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Old Dominion University CS410
Computer Productivity Initiative, Fall 2002