Computer Performance

If you are interested in software performance testing or performance engineering I invite you to take a look at my resource for this stuff.

http://performancetest.blogspot.com/

Jeff

Expanding Active RFID and Home Automation

Active RFID: a technology based on transmitters and receivers where the transmitters are always transmitting. This is unlike what most people experience in their daily lives with security badges and the like which are considered Passive RFID.

Home Automation: a descriptive term for the collection of methods, software packages, hobby boards, clappers, etc that are used to make a home easier to live in.


Merging the two you have Active RFID in a Home Automation system. If you've followed the blog for a while you know all about this and that I use this technology merger in my everyday life. Now, taking this one step further, I have opened a store where you can buy these tags.

Cliste Electronics
http://cliste.sailwhatcom.com

They are compatible with all the leading automation software packages (MisterHouse, HomeSeer, Indigo, HAL2000 and HAL Deluxe, XTension, etc) and communicate over your standard serial port. Check it out...

Jeff

Smart Television Integration

For many years we have heard how appliances of the future will connect to each other and the internet to provide greater service to the homeowner. Within the last month I've read article after article on new refrigerators, microwaves, clothes washers and clothes dryers. One notable appliance that is missing from all this coverage is the television and yesterday I realized why.

Leading model televisions from well known manufacturers are already integrating with information systems in the home. Our new television comes with network connectivity (wireless if desired), DLNA support, a custom feed reader, television programming guide, and a variety of content from the manufacturer.

Over the coming weeks I'll share how this appliance is integrated into our home systems (Rock PC, Media PC, NAS, Home Automation, etc) to give you some ideas and let you know what to expect.

Jeffrey Kelly