USB Problems....

For my initial research I looked at problems a USB user may face. I looked at the use of the USB stick in both a laptop computer and a desktop computer tower. This helped me to consider the design limitations as well as user specifications.

Above: a USB stick inserted into the USB port of a desktop computer tower.

Above: a USB stick inserted into the USB port of a desktop computer tower.

 

Above: a USB stick inserted into the USB port of a laptop computer

Problems to overcome:

·         The casing must be robust to protect the USB circuit

·         The USB circuit must be held tightly in place so that it does not detach from the casing when it is removed from the USB port.

·         My USB must not prevent access to the additional USB ports

·         My casing must not restrict the USB connector from engaging with the port.

 Other Problems to overcome:

·         The lid of the USB stick often becomes lost.

·         The user may forget to remove the USB when they leave the computer.