Metadata for entity: occurrence A test machine, circuit or program which is designed for demonstration purposes. It also enables the testing of the new product's design before the product is put into production. Problems or deficiencies in the products design can be discovered and corrected. When the prototype is sufficiently refined and meets the functionality, robustness, manufacturability and other design goals, the product is ready for production. See also: demonstrator
A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
A pre-production version of a piece of hardware or software. In some cases prototypes were never released, in other cases it is simply an unfinished version of a product later released.
The sample of a newly developed product
The model under construction.
A version of the product with user interface attributes but very little (if any) coding. Paper screen captures are an example of a prototype. Prototypes are often usability tested because they contain the essential user-apparent features (and thus provide accurate usability data), are available early in the design process, can be easily modified, and are inexpensive.
First in series of the development of a final product. Or a sample used to test and/or refine a design.
A small model developed in the process of systems analysis.
The original or model on which something is based or formed. Prototypes allow an engineer to validate their design.
the first to be built of a new type of aircraft. Prototypes are test-flown to test flying characteristics
A sports car that is not in production; either an experimental model or a car made in very limited quantities, solely for racing.
A "one-of-a-kind" item that never went into actual production.
The first stage of a website built to show the functionality, purpose and look and feel of the final product. The first model.
The full sized object that a model is designed from.
The natural or full-scale entity simulated by a model. Also, those structures that are yet to be built and for which model experiments are being conducted.
A prototype is a model of an end or enabling product that is built during the Acquisition Phase to assist in the design activities. QA. See Quality Assurance.
Usually a full-sized sample that uses final materials, methods of construction, fasteners, and finishes to test assembly, design,construction,and appearance issues. Also used approve the "first sample" in a long production run.
The first working version of any device, software, product or service.
The term used to describe the full version that any model is supposed to duplicate.
The test model of a new car design that is intended to be produced in quantity.
an initial model produced as an example to analyze Today this computer bears little resemblance to its prototype. prototypical (adj)
A pcb made and built to test a design.
the first model that is made, and used as a basis for later improved models
The first of it's kind that is built. In our case, it would be the first airplane built from plans.
a completely constructed example of a potential product
A less formal experimental and experiential development process of a proposed application for the purpose of demonstrating some or all of its functional capabilities. A prototype does not have the same rigorous testing, documentation, and implementation requirements as a software release or an application does, and should therefore never be implemented as-is.
a basic model from which to build and expand upon
a clickable model of the finished application with no backend behind it
a custom-built working example of a new design
a demonstration of what's actually feasible with existing technology, and where the technical weak spots still exist
a figure or group of figures that has never even seen a production run, or if it did, it was a quite limited one
a figure that has never seen a production run, and if it exists, there is only one
a limited model of a more complete entity to come later
a miniature version of the final application to be created
a model for something - the first example that other things are based on
a model of a full-scale item or interface that is created early in the design process in order to visualize and to some degree work with the item
a model of a real thing and when programming in ANSI-C, you have the ability to define a model of each function for the compiler
a model of something to be further developed
a model of the system delivered in the medium of the system
a 'model' of the web design to test early in the process
a model of your invention that a user can interact with
a model of your invention that puts into practice all of the things you have written in your inventor's journal
a model that gives you the chance to experiment with different design ideas
a model that looks approximately like the product your invention will eventually become
a model which looks and functions exactly like the finished product
an early experimental model of a system, system component, or system function that contains enough capabilities for it to be used to establish or refine requirements or to validate critical design concepts
an enactable mock-up or model of a software system that enables evaluation of features or functions through user and developer interaction with operational scenarios
an idea that slowly forms into a final product
an initial version of a system that is quickly developed to test the effectiveness of the overall design being used to solve a particular problem
an original, full-scale, and usually working model of a new product, and is a very important step in the manufacturing process
an original model on which something new is patterned, and of which all things of the same type are representations or copies
an original or model on which a later item is formed or based
a preliminary type, form or instance of a system that serves as a model for later stages or for the final, complete version of the system
a preliminary version of part (or a framework of all) of a web site that can be reviewed by its target audience, or the marketing team
a preliminary working example or model of a product, component, or system
a pre-production version of the product that may be produced during various stages of the design process in order to test different aspects of the new product
a program built in order to obtain information useful in the construction of a future production system
a relatively simple test program to explore the feasibility of a much larger program or project
a rough working version that the users can try out
a semi-functional simulation of the product, and an inexpensive alternative to full technical implementation
a software model of system behaviour which can be used to understand the proposed system, or certain aspects of it, and to clarify requirements
a specific design of a mattress set that serves as a model for the production units that will be introduced into commerce
a throw-away, a mock up of the eventual product
a version of your product that is built quickly by you alone, and serves to show that your idea is feasible in the real entrepreneur world of business opportunities
a very early version of a manufacturer's model, often hand-built, to prepare the model for full production
a visual or functional model of a product that is made before the product goes into production
a working model built to develop and test design ideas
a working model of the end-program
a working model that looks and operates exactly as if it were manufactured by production techniques, but actually is handmade
a working model that looks, feels, and functions similarly to the finished product
A sample made by the manufacturer to demonstrate how the production chip will look.
a custom computer-generated sample of the finished product. Effective selling tool in showing customer the shape and construction of a package, cavity box or folder.
a working model; for an information system, includes tentative versions of user input and output, databases and files, control methods, and processing routines; a working system model that is functional enough to draw feedback from users
usually refers to the real railroad object a model is built to represent.
A model used to test and evaluate a design before final production.
The process of creating a test article not intended for commercial release that establishes design, material and fabrication parameters for a new product. May entail multiple iterations to arrive at final/ commercial part design.
A quickly developed version of software which is probably incomplete or inefficient.
A model on which later stages or development is based or judged. Prototypes are usually primitive forms used to evaluate a design. Prototypes may or may not actually work.
The initial, original model or sculpt of a toy on which subsequent production is based; prototypes are often larger than the final product, to demonsrate detail.
Functionally representative rendition of a device or system that is fabricated late in the development cycle, before production; an original model on which later improved models are based; an original piece of hardware that serves as the basis for evaluation, demonstration, and further development.
an early version of a product made for testing and evaluating purposes, and not sold to the public.
working model of proposed system. (p. 93)
Initial sample manufactured to meet specific needs of one customer or to set-up a new item that will be included into the PREMECÆs product range
A working model of the proposed system used by many systems analysts during detailed design. The advantage of the prototype is that users can work with the system before it is completed to ensure it meets their needs. 14.28, 15.29
A model of a product or process.
The original model upon which final products are based. Prototypes are created based on conceptual designs, then used to create molds. Test shots are then created to ensure the integrity of the mold before mass production begins.
Creating a product limited in functionality as a demonstration, to be sure that the technical team is on the right track. Generally used to give the functional team a view of what the final look and feel will be, to ensure that requirements have been captured correctly. Sometimes used as a synonym for a proof of concept.
The system is ready for customer testing but not fully functional. There may be an early prototype called alpha and a later prototype called beta. Enough of the system is completed to convince customers that a real product will soon follow.
the original form which serves as a model on which successors are based.
A copy of a game while it is still in development. These can include hand-made analog games or alpha and beta versions of game software.
A model suitable for evaluation of design, performance, and production potential.
A working model that is not yet finished but that represents the major technical, design, and content features of the site. Prototypes are used for testing.
A sample of a part or product fabricated in advance of production to allow demonstration, evaluation, or testing of the product.
A model suitable for use in the complete evaluation of form, design and performance.
(1.) A first or experimental working model of something to be manufactured, usually on a large scale. (2.) A full-size example to serve as a model from which other similar or identical pieces will be produced.
a prototype is a physical model of a product. A miniature version of what a new car would look like is an example of a prototype. Prototypes can be working or non-working.
a pre production version of a product, used to check whether it meets requirements
A bare-bones, no-frills version of the final design of an application. Prototypes are used to conduct Usability Studies.
an original type that serves as a model for later examples
The term was originally applied to the first unit of a production run, which was used as the final check of a design before full production started.
(adj) An original model on which something is patterned.
A system development methodology to evaluate the design, performance, and production potential of a system concept (it is not required to exhibit all the properties of the final system). Prototypes are installed in a laboratory setting and not in the field, nor are they available for operational use. Prototypes are maintained only long enough to establish feasibility. Compare to a Pilot.
A one-of-a-kind, pre-production version of a product. Used to test for design flaws so they can be corrected before the product is mass produced.
A facsimile of an end product used to demonstrate a concept rapidly, check feasibility, and/or gain acceptance.
A first production unit designed at full-scale, not meant for use in production. Usually produced for sign off and costing purposes.
A test machine, program or object that is designed for use in a demonstration. A prototype also allows designers to test a product's design before the product is put into production. By looking at the prototype, designers can find problems in a product's design and correct them. When all the problems are corrected and all the design goals are met, the product is ready for production. Prototypes are often built using techniques that are different than those used to make the mass-produced product.
An original form that serves as a model on which later models are based.
A product model constructed for testing and evaluation to see how the product performs before releasing it to the manufacture. This low volume pre-production sample is typically used to test form, fit, function, and manufacturability of the part.
Draft or model on which subsequent versions will be based and on which participants will give feedback
A model or simulation of a solution or an information product that demonstrates, for example, its functionality, partial navigation options and interface.
A preliminary or original model of an object.
A working model created to demonstrate crucial aspects of a program without creating a fully detailed program. Adding details and content incrementally to advancing stages of prototypes is one process for creating successful applications.
A full-scale working model of an original new product or an updated version of an existing product.
The original 12 inches to the foot (or 1000mm to the metre) original upon which the model is based.
A model of an intended part. Prototypes show the final size as well as the design.
3-D same-size replica of the original design. Usually constructed with the same specification materials as proposed for a production run.
An original water treatment equipment unit on which a specific equipment line is modeled.
A first model for checking a new product.
An experimental design of the whole or part of a product used for illustration or testing purposes.[http://www.theusabilitycompany.com/resources/glossary/prototype.html] SEE WIREFRAME
a original model on which something is based; contrast exemplar
A physical model of the new product concept. Depending upon the purpose, prototypes may be non-working, functionally working or both functionally and aesthetically complete. A prototype is typically created to test or prove a functional aspect of a product. A prototype may serve as an appearance model, however, an appearance model is not necessarily a prototype. See: Appearance Model, Rapid Prototype.
A model suitable for use in complete evaluation of form, design, performance, and material processing.
Japanese software company established on March 27 2006 by Toshio Tabeta, a former producer of Interchannel. Prototype is known for developing and publishing versions of visual novels for consumer platforms like the Play Station 2 and Play Station Portable.
