During a recent trip to Epcot Center in Disney World Orlando, I discovered new technology for the home. I took a 15-minute tour of a Smart Home. This home was set up with a home automation system where things in the home are controlled by voice. There was one remote control that controls the temperature in each room of the house, the flat screen TV and a section in the living room where family pictures could be displayed as a slideshow on the TV. Also, the refrigerator had a computer in the door that would make a grocery shopping lists that could be printed out from your computer to take with you to the grocery store. The refrigerator computer could also be programmed to let you know when items you frequently buy need to be bought. The remote control had a shower that was motion controlled and could be programmed to have the specific water temperature for every member of your family. The sink and toilet were also motion controlled. Another feature that was interesting was that when someone rings the front door bell, their picture is displayed on your TV and if you recognize the person you can tell the home automation system to open the door without you having to get up and unlock the door.
Here are 2 websites more information on home automation systems
http://www.automatedliving.com/products_hal2000.shtml
http://www.onev.com/videos/mccoverview.wmv
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