Howstuffworks "New Home Network Technology"
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by Tracy V. Wilson
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1. Introduction to How Home Networking Works 2. Building a Home Network 3. Wired Networks 4. Wireless Networks 5. New Home Network Technology 6. Lots More Information 7. See all Networking articles
New Home Network Technology
New developments in home networks involve more than just home offices and entertainment systems. Some of the most exciting advances are in healthcare and housing.
In healthcare, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) let doctors monitor patients wirelessly. Patients wear wireless sensors that transmit data through specialized channels. These signals contain information about vital signs, body functions, patient behavior and their environments. In the case of an unusual data transmission -- like a sudden spike in blood pressure or a report that an active patient has become suddenly still -- an emergency channel picks up the signal and sends medical services to the patient's home.
The housing industry is another important field for home network technology development. Bill Gates owns one of the few smart houses in existence, but someday, we might all live in one. A smart house is a fully networked structure with functions that can be controlled from a central computer, making it an ideal technology for homeowners who travel frequently or for homeowners who simply want it all."
by Tracy V. Wilson
Inside This Article
1. Introduction to How Home Networking Works 2. Building a Home Network 3. Wired Networks 4. Wireless Networks 5. New Home Network Technology 6. Lots More Information 7. See all Networking articles
New Home Network Technology
New developments in home networks involve more than just home offices and entertainment systems. Some of the most exciting advances are in healthcare and housing.
In healthcare, Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) let doctors monitor patients wirelessly. Patients wear wireless sensors that transmit data through specialized channels. These signals contain information about vital signs, body functions, patient behavior and their environments. In the case of an unusual data transmission -- like a sudden spike in blood pressure or a report that an active patient has become suddenly still -- an emergency channel picks up the signal and sends medical services to the patient's home.
The housing industry is another important field for home network technology development. Bill Gates owns one of the few smart houses in existence, but someday, we might all live in one. A smart house is a fully networked structure with functions that can be controlled from a central computer, making it an ideal technology for homeowners who travel frequently or for homeowners who simply want it all."
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