Invention UniverseDesign Spec

2014

Invention Universe is a building community for playful inventors that is inspired by YouTube, MySpace and the computer game Spore.

The Build-It-Yourself business goal is to create a community of 150,000 members who pay $30/month to: 1)learn new tricks from art and engineering students (live webcasts),2)access content, (Build-It-Blocks) and3)show off their inventions. (Invention Universe)

Invention UniverseDesign Spec

2014

Functionality Wish List:1)Non-member explore (test ride)2)Member explore (custom panel, rocket, games, offers, custom tours/maps) 3)Member create/edit a planet4)Member planet advertising5)Member mentoring6)Member download local version of Invention Universe (like dropbox)7)Admin editing8)Admin reporting

Invention Universe Design Spec 2014

MySQLDataBase

ModelPHP

ControllerPHP

ViewPHP,

HTML5CSS

JavaScript

Browser

Invention Universe Design Spec 2014

MySQLDataBase

Member record:1)Name2)Password3)Quad, Galaxy, Star, Planet4)DOB5)City6)Country7)Heroes8)Interests9)Quote/Joke10)Dream11)Website URL12)Planet (png 250x250)13)Planet (png 50x50)14)Alien (gif, png 250x250)15)Rocket (png, 250x250)16)Projects icons 1-n (png, 100x100)17) Projects URL or index18) Keywords search19) Visits20) Likes21) Comments

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Image sizes (% of screen)Set to be recognizable at800x600 screen res

Invention Universe Design Spec 2014

Functional Modules

Extract data from SQL.Do data mutationDefine reusable macro functions

For example user model has a password checker

For more detail, see:http://review.build-it-yourself.net

ModelSQL Quiries,

PHP

Invention Universe Design Spec 2014

Functional Modules

Controller is where browser hitsIt decides what functionality users can have

For example: We have same view for each planet and controller decides if the active planet belongs to current active user in which case extra functionality is enabled in view for editing.

For more detail, see:http://review.build-it-yourself.net

ControllerPHP,

Javascript

Invention Universe Design Spec 2014

Frames or Divs

LoginJoinQuadrantsGalaxiesStar systemPlanetMapScreen BioScreen RocketScreen HTMLScreen Skill SetScreen ProjectsScreen ProjectMember Score

ViewHTML5

JavascriptCSS

Buttons

Sign upTest ride (or joy ride)Mission (Scratch trailer)LoginPlanet addressSearch key wordsRight, Left, Up, DownZoomSelect or Beam Me or TeleportBack

UploadHome

Invention Universe Design Spec 2014

Control Panel

Screen Panel

Map

Space

Invention Universe Design Spec 2014

Control Panel

EnlargedScreen Panel

For Project Viewing

Map