Difference between revisions of "Smart Home"
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Between 1900 to 1920, the introduction of several machines to domestic life caused housework to become easier than before. These products benefited the middle class, which was dealing with a short supply of human cooks, maids, launderers, and others. From the first vacuum cleaner in 1901 to technology such as the electric toaster, dishwasher, and garbage disposal that followed suit, the need to spend time on manual work declined. <ref name="Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century">[http://www.greatachievements.org/?id=3768 Household Appliances Timeline] | + | Between 1900 to 1920, the introduction of several machines to domestic life caused housework to become easier than before. These products benefited the middle class, which was dealing with a short supply of human cooks, maids, launderers, and others. From the first vacuum cleaner in 1901 to technology such as the electric toaster, dishwasher, and garbage disposal that followed suit, the need to spend time on manual work declined. <ref name="Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century"> National Academy of Sciences on behalf of the National Academy of Engineering. [http://www.greatachievements.org/?id=3768 Household Appliances Timeline]</ref> Products were being marketed as "spring cleaning with electricity" and "automatically gives you time to do those things you want to do." <ref name="Smart Homes: Past, Present and Future"> Aldrich, Frances K. "Smart Homes: Past, Present, and Future." [https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/1-85233-854-7_2.pdf] 2003. Retrieved 15 March 2018. </ref> |
| − | More home appliances continued to appear in the years following. The washing machine and dryer both appeared in the mid 1930s, while the automatic coffeepot was invented in 1952. | + | More home appliances continued to appear in the years following. The washing machine and dryer both appeared in the mid 1930s, while the automatic coffeepot was invented in 1952. <ref name="Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century"> National Academy of Sciences on behalf of the National Academy of Engineering. [http://www.greatachievements.org/?id=3768 Household Appliances Timeline]</ref> |
===Shift to Automation=== | ===Shift to Automation=== | ||
| + | The first attempt to make a machine "smart" was in 1966, with the invention of the home computer ECHO IV. It was created by Jim Sutherland, an engineer in Pittsburgh, for his family's personal use. The computer consisted of four large cabinets, which were around 800 pounds each, and a central processing unit (CPU). <ref name="The ECHO IV Home Computer: 50 Years Later"> Spicer, Dag. "The ECHO IV Home Computer: 50 Years Later." [http://www.computerhistory.org/atchm/the-echo-iv-home-computer-50-years-later/] Computer History Museum. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2018. </ref> Keypads were placed at various points in the house to complete tasks. These included creating shopping lists, controlling the home's temperature, and turning devices on/off. <ref name="Tech Time Machine: The Smart Home"> Rothfeld, Lindsay. "Tech Time Machine: The Smart Home" [http://www.computerhistory.org/atchm/the-echo-iv-home-computer-50-years-later/] Mashable. 8 Jan 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2018. </ref> While the computer was considered a novelty, its success is debated due to the machine's size. | ||
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| + | In 1969, a similar appliance, the 100-pound Honeywell Kitchen Computer, was advertised in a Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog. It was marketed with the slogan "If she can only cook as well as Honeywell can compute" and sold with a price tag of $10,000. <ref name= "Before the iPad, There Was the Honeywell Kitchen Computer"> Hernandez, Daniela. "Before the iPad, There Was the Honeywell Kitchen Computer" [https://www.wired.com/2012/11/kitchen-computer/] Wired. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2018. </ref> In addition, a teletype, a paper tape reader, and coding skills were necessary to effectively run the machine. <ref name= "Before the iPad, There Was the Honeywell Kitchen Computer"> Hernandez, Daniela. "Before the iPad, There Was the Honeywell Kitchen Computer" [https://www.wired.com/2012/11/kitchen-computer/] Wired. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2018. </ref> The product was not bought by any customer, and it was thought the advertisement was a means to get people's attention. | ||
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| + | It was not until 1975 when a home automation protocol was developed. Created by Pico Electronics in Glenrothes, Scotland, X10 relied on powerline communication, which allows data to be transmitted via power cables. It is still in use and is considered "the father of home automation." | ||
==Today's Technology== | ==Today's Technology== | ||
Revision as of 03:58, 16 March 2018
The term smart home refers to a place of residence where amenities such as electricity, computers, security systems, and entertainment systems can interact with each other through an online application or a device. The concept has been praised for its attention to convenience and efficiency and continues to add more features to existing technologies each year. However, smart homes have received much criticism as well in the areas of privacy and ethics.
Contents
History
Between 1900 to 1920, the introduction of several machines to domestic life caused housework to become easier than before. These products benefited the middle class, which was dealing with a short supply of human cooks, maids, launderers, and others. From the first vacuum cleaner in 1901 to technology such as the electric toaster, dishwasher, and garbage disposal that followed suit, the need to spend time on manual work declined. [1] Products were being marketed as "spring cleaning with electricity" and "automatically gives you time to do those things you want to do." [2]
More home appliances continued to appear in the years following. The washing machine and dryer both appeared in the mid 1930s, while the automatic coffeepot was invented in 1952. [1]
Shift to Automation
The first attempt to make a machine "smart" was in 1966, with the invention of the home computer ECHO IV. It was created by Jim Sutherland, an engineer in Pittsburgh, for his family's personal use. The computer consisted of four large cabinets, which were around 800 pounds each, and a central processing unit (CPU). [3] Keypads were placed at various points in the house to complete tasks. These included creating shopping lists, controlling the home's temperature, and turning devices on/off. [4] While the computer was considered a novelty, its success is debated due to the machine's size.
In 1969, a similar appliance, the 100-pound Honeywell Kitchen Computer, was advertised in a Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog. It was marketed with the slogan "If she can only cook as well as Honeywell can compute" and sold with a price tag of $10,000. [5] In addition, a teletype, a paper tape reader, and coding skills were necessary to effectively run the machine. [5] The product was not bought by any customer, and it was thought the advertisement was a means to get people's attention.
It was not until 1975 when a home automation protocol was developed. Created by Pico Electronics in Glenrothes, Scotland, X10 relied on powerline communication, which allows data to be transmitted via power cables. It is still in use and is considered "the father of home automation."
Today's Technology
Nest Labs
SmartThings
Hive
Privacy Concerns
November 2015 Murder Case
Popular Culture
Smart House
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Academy of Sciences on behalf of the National Academy of Engineering. Household Appliances Timeline
- ↑ Aldrich, Frances K. "Smart Homes: Past, Present, and Future." [1] 2003. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ↑ Spicer, Dag. "The ECHO IV Home Computer: 50 Years Later." [2] Computer History Museum. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ↑ Rothfeld, Lindsay. "Tech Time Machine: The Smart Home" [3] Mashable. 8 Jan 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Hernandez, Daniela. "Before the iPad, There Was the Honeywell Kitchen Computer" [4] Wired. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
