Homeowners will see more touchpads in their homes, according to CE Pro (Consumer Electronics Professional). This should not come as a surprise, “As consumers become more accustomed to iPod-like interfaces… as well as to motion sensing/gesture recognition technology…” according to a CE Pro article on the Top 5 Technologies to Watch For These tactile feedback methods will move out of the video gaming realm and into remote controls, lighting controls and whole-house controls.
One of the most tech-void but tech-wanton rooms is the kitchen. The Consumer Electronics Association says, “The kitchen is poised to become the front line for coordination of activities, home automation and control, and information.”
For those building or about to build, this factoid translates to considering more multiple structured wiring outlets in the kitchen. Think of it as a sustainable move. Not only will it be good for tech the homeowner wants now, but it’ll be there in the future when new tech is installed.
Homeowners are growing more energy concerned. For instance, “89% of consumers say a more energy-efficient TV is No. 1 on their ‘wish list’ for the next TV they buy,” according to the article.
Tired of lingering in the waiting room 45 minutes past your scheduled doctor’s appointment? Telemedicine may eliminate some of that wasted time. The CEA forecasts that digital telemedicine is poised for a breakthrough, though telemedical devises such as glucometers and blood pressure gauges, were on display at last year’s International Builders Show.
With this technology, patients consult online or via webcam with their doctor, have their blood sugar and other key vital signs tracked remotely and even compete against others in treadmill races via the Net.
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