Smart Thermostat

Economic turmoil has influenced a society where saving money is a top priority for every household. It is estimated that over 50 percent of a household energy bill is derived from the heating and cooling system; however, cutting edge technology has produced a heating and cooling system that can improve efficiency and result in a cost reduction in the overall household energy bill. Nest Labs, Inc. believes they have a solution with respect to energy and money conservation. The value proposition of the Nest Learning Thermostat states it can improve efficiency and reduce household energy bills up to twenty percent (Nest, 2012). After analyzing the various elements of marketing and their influences, it

The Gator Tech smart house at the University of Florida is a laboratory-house created to assist older adults in maximizing independence and maintaining higher quality of life. The entire house is equipped with (a) smart cameras for motion detection, image processing, and control of other in-home devices, (b) smart blinds that automatically close to block sunlight when the air conditioner is on, (c) ultrasonic location tracking transceivers that are installed on the ceiling corners of each room to detect movement, location, and orientation of the resident, (d) smart floor that uses pressure sensors embedded into each tile to detect falls and reports to emergency services, and (f) smart displays for entertainment media and information residents

If you haven’t already, think about replacing your thermostat with a “smart” version. This type of thermostat will not only save you money on your monthly energy bills, it will also allow you far more flexibility on how you cool your home. A “smart” thermostat will allow you to cool only certain rooms if you choose and run your air condition during the hottest times of the day. You can also operate your thermostat from your phone giving you ultimate flexibility and control over your home’s cooling.

While the Golden Girls version of Clue is retro and cool, your thermostat that does not allow you to program a temperature at which to begin heating your home is definitely retro but uncool. Smart thermometers like the Ecobee can save you money, if you use them properly.

a) Home: the temperature monitor in the thermostat registers the temperature in the room. If the temperature id too the low the monitor sends a signal to the furnace to be turned on. Once the furnace has heated the house to the desired temperature the thermostat sends a signal to the furnace to turn off.

The first well-established product that I chose was a Honeywell Thermostat for a consumer to the temperature in their homes. This company has been selling thermostats since 1885, when they were considered furnace regulators and alarms. I believe they are in the maturity stage of their product life. They continue to keep up with the new technology advances and continue to produce thermostats that seem to be the go to for most older consumers looking for a way to regulate the temperature in their homes.

Every time I visit my grandmother in Georgia the temperature can never be right. It is always too cold or too warm. This is a problem for someone her age because she is constantly having to adjust the thermostat; furthermore, to squint at the small numbers and dials is tiring and frustrating. Her internal temperature needs to be maintained, and constant fluctuations provide no benefit to her health. If her temperature drops too low it can cause infections and illness. If it rises too high it can cause fever, dehydration, and heat stroke. When 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is not sustained the problems become endless.

Cutting edge technology like household sensors grow to learn the habits of a senior to ensure they are doing well. If the system doesn’t register the senior moving from their bedroom at a certain hour or other daily routines, an alert will go out to notify proper responders. In other areas of need, Selfhelp understands the importance of interaction. That’s why their Senior Source technology transports seniors into classrooms and activities with skilled teachers and other seniors. By doing so, everyone is able to socialize and think

Thermostat/Water Heater: Programmable thermostats are not only popular they are energy efficient. If used correctly, you can save on your monthly energy bill. Water heaters, such as the tankless models cannot only last longer but may save you as much as 20 percent off of your water bill. In addition, you may qualify for a federal tax rebate if it is classified as an Energy Star model.

Centennial College Libraries. (2017). How the internet of things is slashing energy costs for business; A worldwide network of objects already helps businesses to control energy use, but now there’s money to be made by bringing them together. Toronto: Centennial College. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com.eztest.ocls.ca/ps/i.do?p=GRGM&u=ko_acd_cec&id=GALE%7CA405647392&v=2.1&it=r&sid=summon&authCount=1

Choosing a supplemental heat strategy will allow each individual to choose the temperature of their own room that suits their sleeping comfort.

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 This is a standard circuit which can be used to adjust the brightness of mains lights and the speed of AC motors. It uses a triac, diac and has a radio-frequency interference (RFI) noise suppression circuit built into it as well.  The circuit controls the average power to a load through the triac by phase control. The AC supply is applied to the load for only a controlled fraction of each cycle. The triac is held in an OFF condition for a portion of its cycle then is triggered ON at a time determined by the circuit. Each time the triac is turned on, the load current changes very quickly - a few micro seconds – from zero to a value determined by the lamp resistance and the value of the mains voltage at that instant in time.

Based on the organization, development, clarity, and concepts in the article “Really Smart Homes” by John Patrick Pullen, this article would receive a 90%.

Alannah Forster, a 13 years old at the Intel developer forum explain how her new device can save million of baby’s lives. The idea of this clip is to save babies lives of getting suffocated, as a consequence of the heat. Approximately, 40 children every year die because their parent left them in the car without ventilation to avoid a heat stroke .This new device is attached to a child’s seat which will automatically be connected to the parent cell phone. This under $50 dollars clip is capable of sending automatic signals to the cell phone if you accidentally leave the baby in the car, or if the baby gets too hot. This clip alerts