iDistribute

Spiderdesign is initially working with 747 Distributors of Tauranga, part of the NZ Herald distribution network to complete a system to aid in the accuracy of Subscription delivery to over 3,000 changing subscribers daily.
The results of this systems integration in to the Tauranga Area could see the system in to more areas of the NZ Heralds distribution network.
747 Distributors already runs their own software which takes data from NZ Herald website and processes it in to a sequenced list.
Our contract is to take a output of this list and construct a dynamic, portable, easy to use system that will ensure accurate delivery of NZ Herald, NZ Herald's Listener Publication, and NZ Herald's Womens Weekly Publication.

Hardware

We are using Apple's iTouch as our hardware system using a web-based system incorporating a balance of HTML, CSS and javascript to provide the necessary functions.

Requested Functions

The Primary functions:
  • Display of Streets and Street Numbers in a easy to read format
  • A way to differentiate between publications the subscriber requires.
  • A method of marking off complete Streets and Street Numbers
The Secondary/Advanced functions:
  • 'Undo' mark off - encase of mistake
  • Total count / remaining drops count
  • Time taken / Delivery rate display on completion.

Images

generation screen Settings screen
The Generation screen. Settings.
landscape screen landscape with instructions screen
Lanscape Mode. Landscape with Instructions Mode.
portrait screen portrait with instructions screen
Portrait Mode. Portrait with Instructions Mode.

UPDATE: 1st Feb 2010

The System has been released to 747 Distributors for BETA testing. Results so far are that the system is exceeding all expectations!

UPDATE: 9th Feb 2010

Various features added to make the system easier to use, expected final release. Negotiation for further Units are in place.

UPDATE: 9th March 2010

Additional 'PC viewable' list output. & data compression added to the upload process to prevent multiple instances of the same address but different publication.