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To: unclewest who wrote (18763)	2/25/2000 8:59:00 PM
From: gdichaz	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 54805

unclewest: At the smarthouse demo, would you be kind enough to check on the role wireless has, if any. Bluetooth (incorporated in the Q's handhelds, and those of others) would seem to be a means of controlling many "gadgets" as well as computer peripherals. Sun Micro's Jini should be able to use wireless as well as wire to "connect" appliances. And of course, HDR from the Q ought to be a potential means of wireless control prior to arrival home. Wires seem like an old technology way to go. But then (except for fiberoptics "wires"), I see wireless increasing in importance exponentially over the next 2 to 3 years. Just hope ELON is not tied to wires. Best. Cha2

To: unclewest who wrote (18763)	2/25/2000 9:03:00 PM
From: chaz	Respond to of 54805

The Smart House tour should be interesting.

To: unclewest who wrote (18763)	2/25/2000 10:50:00 PM
From: BMWIN	Respond to of 54805

unclewest, Don't know if you've seen this or not. The following can be found at: lonmark.org Another address of interest is: lonmark.org Note the Skills Addressed paragraph. March 2 - 5, 2000 Booth 300 (co-exhibiting with Echelon) Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. Sponsored by the Home Automation Association, Electronic House Expo is the only dedicated, stand-alone trade event focusing on the opportunities of "The Connected Home." LonMark Members Jim Frazer, Surf Networks and Reza Raji, Echelon Corporation, will present the below session in the Systems Integration Academy track of the training and education program. LonWorks Residential Network Integration Thursday, March 2nd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Location: 315A This session provides a primer on LonWorks technology, its functionality, how it compares with other control and interoperability technologies and what products and resources are available today to help integrators move forward with the design and installation of LonWorks networks for the home. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED: How does it work and over what media? What kinds of programming/design skills are required of the system designer? How does LonWorks technology compare with other standards-based or proprietary integration technology and products? SKILLS ADDRESSED: How to design and configure a basic LonWorks control system for a single-family residence. How to design and configure a basic LonWorks control system for a multiunit dwelling. How to create remote control and diagnostic links to LonWorks premises control systems. How to add to your LonWorks knowledge and skill base.