TSSG Constructs O2 Home of the Future for eWeek 04

The TSSG has taken its research in the field of
telecommunications, worked with O2 and its partners to provide an
integrated Home of the Future for the eWeek exhibit.

Official Press Release:

“Fridges that stock themselves, an autonomous vacuum cleaner that
comes in via the dog flap, cleans up and then heads off after a job
well done, heating and lighting controls on your mobile phone and a
robot dog! It may sound a bit far fetched but it’s reality, in fact all
this and more will be on show at the O2 Home of the Future opening
April 26th at the Digital Depot on Thomas Street as part of eWeek.

O2 Ireland will showcase interactive technology at a fully
automated smart house designed with an interactive living room, kitchen
and leisure room. A range of O2 Ireland’s products and services has
been integrated to demonstrate the benefits of wireless access in the
home or on the move. Each room demonstrates a number of consumer
electronic devices that can be controlled by sending or receiving a
text message or a multi media message, via WAP on your mobile or via
the internet.

The living room includes lighting and heating systems that can be
controlled remotely by mobile phone. The entertainment system including
television, radio, video, email and instant messaging on the Home of
the Future’s personal computer, can be accessed and controlled via a
mobile phone from anywhere. So wherever you are, you’ll still be able
to record that programme or turn on the lights or television at night
to keep the burglars away!

An Internet enabled refrigerator, microwave and washing machine
take pride of place in the kitchen. The refrigerator tells your mobile
phone when it needs restocking, while the microwave broadens your
culinary skills by downloading new cooking menus. You can also start
your washing with a special cycle that activates with a message from
your mobile phone.

The living room features Dudley, the Robot Dog (Sony Aibo) whose
eyes act as cameras and send images to your mobile phone via multi
media messaging. A vacuum cleaner appears through the dog flap when the
room requires cleaning. Nokia Observation cameras will also capture
images to send to your mobile and you can dispense with your photo
album as the Nokia Picture Frame displays your favourite pictures
either as a rotating show or by remaining on your favourite shot.

Collaborators of the O2 Home of the Future include LG Electronics
for the kitchen appliances and consumer electronics, Sony for the AIBO
robot dog, Smart Telecom for Internet connectivity and Sony Ericsson
and Nokia for devices. The Telecommunications Software and Systems
Group (TSSG) of the Waterford Institute of Technology built the O2 Home
of the Future.”

The O2 Home the Future will be on display in the Digital Depot, Thomas Street from 10am – 2pm and 4pm – 6pm, April 26th – 30th.