From Smart House to Networked Home.

The article discusses the future of networked home technology systems. Topics include the creation of adaptive environments, the use of cloud intelligence, and intuitive technological interfaces. Also addressed are the impact of demographic shifts on technology usage, the influence of family economi...

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Publicado en:Futurist Vol. 46; no. 4; pp. 29 - 33
Autores principales: Carbone, Chris, Nauth, Kristin
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: World Future Society Jul/Aug2012
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Sumario:The article discusses the future of networked home technology systems. Topics include the creation of adaptive environments, the use of cloud intelligence, and intuitive technological interfaces. Also addressed are the impact of demographic shifts on technology usage, the influence of family economic conditions on technology purchases, and the ubiquitous nature of touchscreens in home systems. It is said that such changes will alter house layouts, the social impacts of technology on families, and the lifestyle improvements that such technology could bring.