1. Digital Home The Home of the Future envisioned by Great Institutions
Amy Lee
Annie Fang
October 18, 2005

2. MIT: House_n/ Place Lab
“n” is a variable
Shift from a home that is controlling  supportive
Keep people mentally and physically active
Motivates learning and behavior change
Energy conservation, Physical activity
Technological developments
Pervasive computing
Context-aware sensing
“Just in time” learning

3. MIT: Just in Time Learning

4. MIT: Just in Time Learning

5. Georgia Tech: the Aware Home
“Aging in Place”
Support social connections btw elderly and loved ones
“Everyday Cognition”
Augments aspects of memory that decline w/ age
“Sense/Identify Crisis” situations
Contact appropriate outside services

6. Georgia Tech: Aging in Place
Allow senior adults to live independently in their homes
Allows loved ones the ability to monitor their well-being
“Digital Family Portrait”

7. Georgia Tech: Everyday Cognition
Context aware applications
“Smart Floor”
Identify individuals/objects

8. Georgia Tech: Everyday Cognition
Gesture Pendant”
Automation
Allows elderly/disabled more independence
Monitors health

9. Georgia Tech
Have computers understand what people are doing/ what they want
Learn through observation of daily routine
Aware of whereabouts/activities of occupants
Fully connected home will reunite the nuclear family of the 21st century

10. Smartkontrol Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Energy efficiency
Control by remote, PC.
Each room is controlled to the required temperature
A warm floor makes early mornings a pleasure
Control by remote, PC.

11. Techaus
Techaus is a fully integrated and multi-functional home management system.
Have built models of the digital home incorporating new technology
Bar Code Reader - A convenient way to shop for busy people. Create an electronic shopping list with a bar code reader and send to the internet grocery shopping provider
Bathroom Landing - Lights come on in response to movement in halls and landings. A convenient way to light areas in constant use. Bedside Switch - The switches can be programmed to operate lights in the room where they are situated and throughout the house. For example, a good night switch can be programmed to switch all lights off in the downstairs and outside from the bedside. Lounge - Enjoy advanced home entertainment using one remote control. Plug and play speaker outlets and the equipment hidden in cupboards means everything is aimed at visual pleasure.

12. Systems Integration Company (SMC)
Integrate systems that provide users with entertainment, communication, comfort and security, ensuring their homes are ready for the future.

13. Systems Integration Company (SMC)

14. Philips Kitchen The Intelligent Garbage Can
The Intelligent Garbage Can will optimize waste disposal by sorting, compacting and removing odor ready for collection.
Expert Chef
Expert Chef is an interactive on-line service for the kitchen that guides users in the preparation of dishes from around the globe.
Intelligent Apron
Searches can be made for recipes which are appropriate to the amount of time available, the skills of the cook and the ingredients to hand.
The Intelligent Apron integrates power circuits and a built-in microphone to enable hands-free operation of kitchen appliances. Voice-activated, it can be used to turn down a hotplate or recall a recipe on the screen while your hands are busy. This washable apron can also be used to call help from the family or tell them lunch is ready.