To do things properly, one must first think and write out whys and whats; the requirements.

Now, starting with the equirements from the user point of view.

To be an useful alarm clock, the device must:

1. Show time
2. Keep time accurately
3. Be able to wake up a person from sleep
4. The wake-up time must be adjustable
5. Operate continuously, always
6. Must Warn if continuous operation is threatened
7. Fit on a bedside table
8. Be robust
9. Have easily accessible controls
10. Have easy to use controls
11. Provide feedback of controls
12. Provide state information visually

All alarm clocks have these features more or less.

I have myself determined that the improvements to surpass the standard will be in the following, as these things have been bothering me in the standard products:

• 2. Time-keeping
• 9.-10. easy controls
• 12. information display

In addition, there should also be some added value functions to improve user experience, to make the product more attractive. I have thought of some, but let’s discuss more about that later.

As this is my small, own project I can select the specifications, which is of course exceptional.