0. System Setup Functions

Database: Setup

Function 1

Guardian supplies NAO with basic information.

1. Programmer/Designer sets a list of questions for the Guardian to complete on behalf of the PwD
2. Guardian receives online survey
3. Guardian inputs the information within the online survey
4. Information is stored within both an online database and Setup database
5. Information is transferred, along with the questions, to the NAO Setup database
6. NAO processes the information based on the subheadings or indicated question or topic

Function 2

NAO asks questions to Guardian and PwD.

1. Programmer/Designer sets a list of questions that can be asked by the NAO to further develop the information Setup database
2. NAO is given ordering of the questions
3. NAO asks the first question
4. NAO waits for verbal response from either Guardian or PwD
5. Guardian or PwD responds with the question
6. NAO simultaneously stores information under the relevant question heading within the Setup database
7. NAO waits until there is a certain time of no verbal interaction from either Guardian or PwD
8. NAO proceeds to next question on the list
9. Guardian and PwD can set parameters and alarms, such as alerts for visiting relatives. (See Function 4)