Re: Secret Light switches

["Campbell" <campbell@xxxxxxx>]

Honestly it appeared quite good at the time, it apparently means you do not
have to physically touch the wall just have apresence close to the
receiver.....

OK OK   I know flashing lights as people walk in and out might remind you
of
a strobe, but it may be something to build upon. I will post some info when
I receive it.

Campbell
----- Original Message -----
From: Nigel Orr <nigel.orr@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 8:48 AM
Subject: [ukha_d] Re: Secret Light switches


> At 01:23 02/01/00 -0000, you wrote:
> >   I thought some on the group may be interested in  the switches
below.
>
> Definitely novel... but I can see at least two problems, sorry for
being
> the killjoy-engineer again...
>
> 1) Dirty walls- it's fairly easy to give a lightswitch a wipe, but
unless
> the wall is tiled, it will start to look grubby fast!
>
> 2) Servicability- what happens when something breaks?  To my mind,
anything
> electronicky in the house should be very accessible for
> repairs/replacement, if possible without redecoration!
>
> 3) Visitors- it might be a bit disorienting for those not used to it
;-)
>
> But definitely a good idea, especially in a bathroom or the like.  You
> could have a row of antenna on the wall by the bath, have each switch
play
> a different tone of buzzer, and paint piano keys over them ;-) ;-)
>
> Nigel
>
>
>
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