Re: User interface

["Kiff, Graham" <Graham.Kiff@xxxxxxx>]

Both of the posted URL seem to be invalid.

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Brendan [SMTP:jbh@xxxxxxx]
> Sent:	11 January 2000 10:52
> To:	ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject:	[ukha_d] Re: User interface
>
> Steven,
>
> For interest visit www.csweb.org/ to see info on home net exhibitors
plus
> also
> see http://www.wired.com/news/gizmos/o,1452,33497,00.html
for a chuckle.
>
> Brendan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steven <steven@xxxxxxx>
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Date: 09 January 2000 22:52
> Subject: [ukha_d] User interface
>
>
> >Right.. I have recently started "automating" my house
using X10 modules.
> I
> >have been playing with hard wired devices for a couple of years
now but
> >thought I'd finally try X10.
> >
> >After some list members suggestions I am now using HomeSeer to
control
> >everything along with some standalone VB apps to interface to IO
modules.
> >
> >The set-up so far consists of:
> >
> >* Voicemail card for taking messages and interacting with
telephone
> callers.
> >* Various X10 modules (lots more to follow).
> >* VGA to TV convertor.
> >* Infrared keyboard mouse.
> >* Digital IO module connected to alarm panel, door bell and soon
PIR's
> etc.
> >
> >What I need to do next is work out how to control all of this lot.
 I've
> >spent quite a bit of time trying to find the easiest way to
interact with
> >the system but am a bit stuck.  Keyboard/TV... Maxi controllers...
Voice
> >control... telephone control?  Who knows.
> >
> >So what is everyone's views on the best way to control Home
Automation
> >systems then?  I'm looking for something that is fairly housewide,
> discreet
> >and easy to use.
> >
> >Go for it guys.. give me your ideas!
> >
> >Cheers
> >Steven
> >
> >
> >
>
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