Use Case: Mobile Batch Creation Mode

Overview

This document describes the mobile-optimized batch creation workflow that enables rapid capture of multiple objects using a camera-first interface, designed for inventory capture and bulk object registration scenarios.

User Story

As a mobile user, I want to quickly photograph and create multiple objects in succession so that I can efficiently digitize my physical inventory without tedious form-filling.

Actors

  • Mobile User: Person using smartphone/tablet for object creation
  • System: Plings mobile application
  • Container: Spatial context where objects are being created

Preconditions

  • User is authenticated and has organization context
  • Camera permissions are granted
  • User has selected or scanned a container location
  • Device has adequate storage for image caching

Basic Flow

1. Enter Batch Mode

2. Camera Interface

3. Capture Loop

4. Background Processing

5. Session Management

6. Completion & Review

Alternative Flows

A1: Offline Mode

A2: Interrupted Session

A3: Mixed Media Types

Technical Implementation

Mobile UI Components

Session State Management

Background Tasks

Performance Optimizations

User Experience Targets

  • Create >10 objects per minute
  • Minimal interaction per object
  • Clear progress indication
  • Seamless error recovery

Open Items

  • Define gesture controls for camera
  • Specify batch size limits
  • Document offline storage requirements
  • Define AI-assisted naming strategy