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High Tech HomesBy: Pat Farrell
Devin McNamara
A.J. Santomauro
Dave Schulz
Discussion Question #1:
● Does anyone know any technologies that
would be considered part of a High Tech
Home?
Introduction● Endless amount of Combinations (we are only scratching the surface)
● What we will cover:
a. Background Information
b. Examples of a few High Tech Home Gadgets
c. How these technologies are being used and implemented
d. Positives and Negatives
e. What we think will happen to these technologies in the future
Can anyone think of the first cartoon based in the future which
implemented certain high tech home gadgets and ideas?
Answer:
Background InfoStarted with Home Security System
● invented by Marie Brown in 1966○ Now controlled by ADT
Then expanded to Entertainment
● First Smart TV Patented in 1994o First Apple TV released in 2007
Companies now are using cloud technology to
connect everything within a home
iControl Networks Inc
● Control everything in your home from your
tablet or smartphone with cloud technologyo Security
o Entertainment
o Utilities
o Security
Investors include Comcast, Cisco, GE, and ADT
● Raised $23 million in funding in 2009
In Home Technologies
Home Control System
In Home Technologies
“Smart Key”- RFID
In Home Technologies
Self-sterilizing Door Handle
Implementation of Technology
● Hi-Tech Home Residential Services and HI
Tech Installations
● Design and installation of home
entertainment, home security, and whole
house systems
● Steps: Design, Wiring, Installation
● Generally widely available
Implementation of Technology
● Small items such as smart thermostats
relatively inexpensive
● Whole house systems are more expensive
● Depending on technology, can range into
tens of thousands of dollars and beyond
● http://www.loxone.com/enus/smart-
home/cost-comparison.html
Negatives of Technology
● Computer Vision Syndromeo (eyestrain, tired eyes, irritation, redness, blurred vision, and double vision)
● lnsomniao 3 or more hours of T.V. per day could lead to elevated risk of sleep problems in adulthood
● Obesityo Hours spent logged on the internet or watching T.V. are trending upward
● Decreased Human Interactiono Time Spent using gadgets decreases interaction time
● Higher Energy Consumptiono More and more technologies require more power to run
● Reliability Problems
● Expense (as of now)
Positives of Technology● Health Benefits
o Reduces Spread of Germs
(e.g. No touch toilets/faucets, Self sterilizing door
handles, automatic doors, etc.)
● Increased Security○ Ability to check on house through cameras, sensors, etc.
● Increased Control Over The Houseo Centralized control system
● Ability to automate certain processes o Frees up time in other aspects of life (e.g. Time to spend with family, etc.)
o (e.g. cleaning, yard work, etc.)
● Convenience o (e.g. Smartphone Lock, etc.)
● “Green” Energy Saving Homeso (e.g. Solar Panels, etc.)
o Saves money as well through creating energy
Discussion Question #2:
● How many people have a flat screen TV in
their dorm room?
● Do you think that although these
technologies are expensive now that they
will decline in price in the future?
Discussion Question #3:
● Based on the given information, do you
believe that the pros of the high tech home
technologies outweigh the cons?
● Would you want these technologies in your
home?