Abstract
A high-tech home is introduced which uses a personal computer to centrally control heating, cooling, security and lighting systems. Several typical components for these four basic systems are considered, but the actual components in any house would vary widely, depending on the home owner's desires; heating might be through solar collectors or an efficient gas furnace. Security measured might include window plungers or ultrasonic movement sensors. Track lighting and intercoms are other options. Also described is how communication is carried from the sensors used in the systems via radio, with keypads in various rooms used to override the automatic control manually. A look at possible future enhancements is also given.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 36-40 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | IEEE Spectrum |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1985 |