Przypadkiem, szukając pewnych informacji, natrafiłem na stronę http://access.remhouse.com/about.htm a tam, na dole w części „History” taki oto tekst (wyróżnienie moje):
»Future House remote house concept started in the mid 70's as a result of the desire to centrally control lighting and mechanical appliances. Many features have been added over the years such as security processes, automatic blind controls, automatic lawn watering, multi-location lighting control, motorized pet access doors, water and smoke detection and mood lighting control. The list goes on and on. The technology used has been consistently updated every several years.
The original system was run from a Atari 400 gaming computer and has evolved to a Intel based computer that runs. NET software that can be accessed from any remote console including web browsers. The current system installed in the creators house controls all 128 AC outlets and ceiling lights and can be expanded to several hundred additional devices. The sensory capabilities include over 192 sensors that are scanned over 80 times a second. The types of sensors include Infra red, sound, contact, moisture, smoke and ambient light.
The heart of the system uses a custom designed controller that provides hardwired access to all devices and sensors. This method was chosen over FM and wireless methods which are prone to EMF interference, limited capacity, high cost and limitation to the types of appliances that can be controlled.«