Title :
Technology evolution of ATM and copier machine: analyses based on commercially available data
Author :
Yu, Abraham S. ; Machado, Solange
Author_Institution :
IPT SA, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Abstract :
Summary form only as given. A main problem in studies of technology evolution is the difficulty in obtaining reliable data in a cost-effective way. This study uses commercially available data to analyze the evolution of ATM and copier machines in the last 20 years. In this way, the authors are able to observe the emergence of dominant designs and to draw relevance trees. Problems with these data sources are discussed
Keywords :
automatic teller machines; photocopying; product development; research and development management; ATM machines; commercially available data; copier machines; data sources; dominant designs emergence; relevance trees; technology evolution; Appropriate technology; Costs; Data analysis; Project management; Systems engineering and theory;
Conference_Titel :
Innovation in Technology Management - The Key to Global Leadership. PICMET '97: Portland International Conference on Management and Technology
Conference_Location :
Portland, OR
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3574-0
DOI :
10.1109/PICMET.1997.653341
