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APPROVAL SHEET

In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in

Information Technology, this research entitled: “Holographic Technology Device for

Handwritten Notes and Documents to Minimize the Usage of Paper”, prepared and

submitted by Jephunneh C. Mabini, Cristian G. Paragoso, Kate T. Masong and Carl

Brendon Cortes has been examined, accepted and approved for PROPOSAL HEARING.

JUDY ANN FERRATER-GIMENA, DBA

Class Adviser

ACCEPTED as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor

of Science in Information Technology.

MOMA DELA TORRE ORTEGA, MCS

Dean, College of Computer Studies

ACCEPTED by the tribunal on Proposal Hearing with the grade of PASSED.

JUDY ANN FERRATER-GIMENA, DBA

Class Adviser

ERIC P. ORTEGA
Program Research Coordinator

MOMA DELA TORRE ORTEGA, MCS

Dean, College of Computer Studies
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The completion of this study would not have been possible without the presence of

the following:

First and foremost, we offer our warm gratitude to our Adviser, Mrs. Judy Ann

Ferrater-Gimena, for sharing her knowledge and guidance in writing our manuscript, for

being patient in checking and editing our paper, and for giving suggestions and inspiration

for the study’s completion.

To our dear parents, we offer our warm gratitude for the prayers, love, concern, and

financial support.

To those who are not mentioned, but in one way or another, have helped us in this

study. The product of this manuscript would not be possible without all of them.

Above all, the Almighty Father, the source of infinite wisdom, strength, and

goodness. To God be the glory!

The Researchers

Mabini, Jephunneh C.

Paragoso, Cristian G.

Masong, Kate T.

Cortes, Carl Brendon

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DEDICATION

This research is lovingly dedicated to our respective parents, who have been

our constant source of inspiration. They have given us the drive and

discipline to tackle a task with enthusiasm and determination. Without their

love and support, this project would not have been possible.

To our advisers and professors who genuinely helped us to finish this work,

And above all,

To our beloved God Almighty, who never surrendered to shed us His love,

grace and wisdom to accomplish this study that, somehow in the very near

future, may contribute to help those who will use and appreciate it.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Approval Sheet i

Acknowledgement ii

Dedication iii

Table of Contents iv

List of Tables vi

List of Figures vi

CHAPTER

I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

INTRODUCTION 1

Rationale of the Study 3

Theoretical Background 4

Conceptual Framework 10

Objectives of the Study 12

Scope and Limitations of the Study 12

Significance of the Study 14

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 15

Research Design 15

Flow of the Study 15

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Research Environment 16

Research Informants 16

Research Instruments 16

Software Engineering Model 17

Comparative Matrix 20

Business Model Canvas 21

User Interface Design 22

Gantt Chart 25

DEFINITION OF TERMS 26

REFERENCES 27

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Transmittal Letter 30

Appendix B – Research Instruments 31

Appendix C – Location Map 32

Appendix D – Code Book 33

Appendix E – Grammarly & Plagiarism Test Results 36

CURRICULUM VITAE 38
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Description Page

1 Comparative Matrix 20

2 Business Model Canvas 21

3 Gantt Chart 25

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Description Page

1 Holographic Writing Pad Conceptual Framework 10

2 Flow of the Study 15

3 Waterfall Model 17

4 User Interface Design: Main Menu 22

5 User Interface Design: Writing 22

6 User Interface Design: File Saving 23

7 User Interface Design: Browsing/Viewing Files 23

8 User Interface Design: Page Options 24

9 Location Map 32