The primary goal of MINT is to provide a flexible application framework for the sales staff of ACME-Vehicles. This framework must fulfill several key requirements:
- Vehicle Presentation: Support multimedia presentation of vehicles across different contexts, from dealership showrooms to trade shows.
- Sales Support: Assist sales staff with guided selling, demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in an interactive manner.
- Configuration: Allow customers to customize vehicles with various options and see the results in real-time.
- Information Access: Provide on-demand access to detailed product information, technical specifications, and pricing.
- Offline Operation: Function effectively in environments without continuous network connectivity.
- Integration: Seamlessly integrate with existing dealer management systems and manufacturer databases.
- Platform Independence: Operate across multiple hardware platforms and operating systems to accommodate diverse dealer environments.
A critical secondary goal is the provision of a flexible framework that can be easily adapted to meet changing market requirements and evolving multimedia technology. The solution must support advanced visualization techniques while remaining accessible to users with standard browser configurations.
All the multimedia components (images, animations, text) will be stored in a multimedia database. This database will be replicated to all offline installations. A sophisticated update management ensures that all installations have the latest content.