11.0 Final System Concept explained The final system/ product is targeted to those that feel they suffer from any form of Internet addiction, determined in the initial research. These include any of the following: Cybersexual Addiction Cyber-Affair/Relational Addiction Net Compulsions Information Overload (source: http://www.internetaddiction.com) The final product consists of the following: 1x Internet Modem/Router 1x Software counterpart 1x USB Syringe Node 1x Label Sheet 3 x Programmable Syringes How does the product work? The final product aims to allow users to self manage their Internet use and habits, via the use of programmable syringes. Each individual syringe can either be manually programmed with the included software or a series of preestablished presets can be used.
38 The syringes can be programmed to alter the way that the user is allowed to use the Internet through the control of various factors. Each syringe can be customized to the needs of the individual and can restrict or allow various elements related to the Internet (I.e bandwidth use, time allocation, URL and keyword restriction etc..) The syringe is entered into the USB node, and using the provided software, the user can either select a preset or manually program the syringe. The syringe is then manually pulled in order for it to be programmed with the chosen settings. As it is programmed the syringe emits a green LED glow in the main body. Syringes are then injected into the USB node at any computer, in order to allow that particular computer/user to browse and use the Internet dependant on the settings of the syringe being used. This green glow diminishes during the syringes use, showing the amount of usage (time) left on that particular syringe.