Re: User interface

["Stal Ruitershof" <stalruitershof@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Steven,

My name is Michael van Wesenbeeck and I'm new to this group.
I accidently stumbled over this message in which i'm really interested:

> The set-up so far consists of:
> * VGA to TV convertor.

Is this a card that fits in your computer or a seperate box ?
Thanks if anyone on this group could give me some info on this.

Michael ;-)

----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
Van: Steven <steven@xxxxxxx>
Aan: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Verzonden: zondag 9 januari 2000 23:49
Onderwerp: [ukha_d] User interface


> Right.. I have recently started "automating" my house using
X10 modules.
I
> have been playing with hard wired devices for a couple of years now
but
> thought I'd finally try X10.
>
> After some list members suggestions I am now using HomeSeer to control
> everything along with some standalone VB apps to interface to IO
modules.
>
> The set-up so far consists of:
>
> * Voicemail card for taking messages and interacting with telephone
callers.
> * Various X10 modules (lots more to follow).
> * VGA to TV convertor.
> * Infrared keyboard mouse.
> * Digital IO module connected to alarm panel, door bell and soon PIR's
etc.
>
> What I need to do next is work out how to control all of this lot. 
I've
> spent quite a bit of time trying to find the easiest way to interact
with
> the system but am a bit stuck.  Keyboard/TV... Maxi controllers...
Voice
> control... telephone control?  Who knows.
>
> So what is everyone's views on the best way to control Home Automation
> systems then?  I'm looking for something that is fairly housewide,
discreet
> and easy to use.
>
> Go for it guys.. give me your ideas!
>
> Cheers
> Steven
>
>
>
>
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