The Delphi XM SKYFi™ satellite radio is the first receiver and radio system of its kind, enabling users to navigate through XM's line-up of 101 digitally beamed channels. Introduced in October 2002, the system is the result of an aggressive nine month development effort between XM Satellite Radio, Smart Design, and Delphi Consumer Electronics. This paper discusses the design process, not in the traditional phase-by-phase sense, but in terms of the fundamental stages and focal points that guided how the project actually happened. Four fundamental stages -Approach, Vision, Solution, Realization -further defined by key focal points -Diverse-Minded Team, Innovate on Access, Primary Elements, and Details, Details -became the essence of the project, and resulted in substantial innovation for XM and its customers.
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