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Intelligent Automation
A Building Automation
System (BAS) is an example of a Distributed control
system. Building automation describes the
functionality provided by the control system. The
control system is a computerized, intelligent
network of electronic devices, designed to monitor
and control the mechanical and lighting systems in a
building.
BAS core functionality keeps the building climate
within a specified range, provides lighting based on
an occupancy schedule, and monitors system
performance and device. The BAS functionality
reduces building energy and maintenance costs when
compared to a non-controlled building. A building
controlled by a BAS is often referred to as an
intelligent building system.
Home automation (also
called smart homes or domotics) is a field within
building automation, specializing in the specific
automation requirements of private homes and in the
application of automation techniques for the comfort
and security of its residents. Although many
techniques used in building automation (such as
light and climate control, control of doors and
window shutters, security and surveillance systems,
etc.) are also used in home automation, additional
functions in home automation can include the control
of multi-media home entertainment systems, automatic
plant watering and pet feeding, automatic scenes for
dinners and parties, and a more user-friendly
control interface.
When home automation is installed during
construction of a new home, usually control wires
are added before the interior walls are installed.
These control wires run to a controller, which will
then control the environment.
Home Gadgets
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Losing your keys can be a real hassle if
you are in a hurry. Unfortunately, if you
are absent minded or have small kids that
like to play with shiny things, losing your
keys probably happens more often than not.
If this sounds like you, then you might want
to invest in the Find It All Keyfinder |
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With a razor-sharp, full-size 6.4” VGA
display, two extra buttons and an optical
rotary wheel, the touch screen control panel
is even easier to operate than other models.
Some consumers will appreciate the
readability of the larger screen while
others prefer the possibility of displaying
more icons or menu options on one single
screen. |
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Some things in life need little
improving. One such item is the security
peephole found in most doors which let
people peek outside when visitors come
calling. However, like most of these mundane
items in our daily existence, someone
decided the security peephole needed to be
elevated for the modern age |
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Bluetooth headsets can be a major
convenience with mobile phones, unless of
course you are not a big fan of hanging
items over your ear. For those of you that
dislike wearing Bluetooth ear accessories
Adtec has come up with an alternative that
uses your wrist instead of your ear for
nearly hands-free mobile communications |
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Wave-Home multimedia communications
device is a VoIP phone and a home networking
controller, as it provides an expansive
7-inch 800 x 480 resolution touchscreen for
web browsing, photo viewing and interacting
with all manners of connected widgets.
Furthermore, the unit packs a
camera,speakers, an Ethernet jack, SD slot,
USB connectivity, a FM radio module and
support for digipen input |
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