788.11J Presentation

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788.11J PresentationContext Aware Homes(i.e.,
your short name of the papers title)

• Presented by Brian Dupaix

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The Main Idea

• Simplify human/computer interfaces in the home to
  create a time saving appealing environment.
• Common Futuristic Scenarios
• Environment adaptation (phones, lights, music)
• Support elderly people
• Security systems (call out alarms)

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The Main Achievements

• Differentiate Home from Office Environments
• Simple to use
• Zero administration
• Desirable
• Captured Current State of Research

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The Challenges

• Cameras / Multiple Sensors / People Tags
• Processing Power
• Privacy
• Include from ground up
• Tradeoff
• Keep info from leaving the system
• Store minimal information

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Pictures
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Innovation

• Privacy handled at Sensor Nodes
• Usability community should pay attention to
• Beauty
• Fun
• Entertainment/Pleasure