Topics Duality of environmental change Definition of Reactivity Creating environmental change Software framework Unique features Hardware/Software relationship Business viability
Duality of Environmental Change Emission Reduction Tech Emission Feedback Environmental Change
What is Reactivity?
Distributed Sensing Sensors are spatially distributed
Intelligent Control The ability to control electronic devices based on combining a multitude of sensory data. Output Control Sensor Data
Interfaces to Reactivity Graphical representation of buildings Easy to use, for end users Rich User Client Facilitates administrative tasks Rule-chain manipulation Control Panel Similar to rich client, but mobile Accessible anywhere Mobile Web Client Simple interface Allows viewing data and control Windows Sidebar Gadgets
Hardware/Software Relationship
Rule Chain Structure
Revision 0.2 Hardware TemperatureLuminosityRFID MotionAccelerationAC Power
Cost Flexibility Data over Powerline ZigBee USB High CostLow Cost Low Performance High Performance Wi-Fi
Business Viability Leverage for software created by flexibility of hardware – Can interface to any hardware that can support protocol Low cost for meeting standards – EPA – OSHA
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