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.