| This article will discuss some of the 'more niche' | | | | will be discussing is designed to help the elderly |
| applications of home automation technology. The | | | | and those with mobility problems. Any person |
| article refers to 'home automation technology', | | | | who is bed-ridden, permanently or temporarily, |
| 'automation technology', 'home automation' and | | | | could benefit from a device that allows them to |
| 'home technology', interchangeably, as any device, | | | | control various components of a home from their |
| in a home, that enables automation. | | | | bed. A switch or control panel that was attached |
| The first application of home automation is in the | | | | next to the person's bed would allow them to |
| area of lighting. Many people leave their hall or | | | | control aspects of their home without having to |
| conservatory light on when they go out, this | | | | get up. The level of control will depend on the |
| allows them to see where they are going when | | | | device (and will usually depend on the price). A |
| they get home. The problem with this is that it | | | | lower end control unit will at least allow the user |
| wastes a lot of electricity. Technology now allows | | | | to control their lighting. A higher end product |
| the user to carry a small remote control that fits | | | | would allow the control lighting, security, and |
| onto a set of keys. This means that, rather than | | | | entertainment and allow the user to call friends |
| leaving the hall light on, the user can switch the | | | | and family. |
| light on when they come home. Because the | | | | I believe that the two applications of home |
| remote is so small and fits onto a set of keys it | | | | automation above are examples of two of the |
| will not be a hindrance to carry around and | | | | biggest benefits of automation technology. |
| because the remote attaches to a set of keys it | | | | Namely, energy saving and improving peoples |
| cannot become lost (unless you lose your keys of | | | | standard of living. |
| course). This key ring, then, helps to save energy | | | | I hope you found this article interesting and |
| and money, is very discrete and will surely | | | | informative. Look out for applications of |
| impress your friends! | | | | automation technology - part 2. |
| The second application of home technology that I | | | | |