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A
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Domotics
Domotics, from the Latin word domus
plus robotics, also known as
automation, involves the use of information technology applied to domestic
appliances in order to create intelligent systems inside the house. 
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B
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Control
devices and networking
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Intelligent homes are
controlled with different types of interfaces, devices that facilitate
communication between the used and the system; physical switches, touch
screens, IR (infrared) remote controls, computers either a home or at a
distance, telephony. 
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C
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Automatic operations
Intelligent systems are able
to perform a series of activities to improve these areas.
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Security
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• Turn on and off alarm
systems and phone emergency services if needed
• Open and close doors and
gates, blinds or curtains
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Safety
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• Control heat and smoke
sensors
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EXERCISES
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31.1
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Solve the clues and complete the puzzle with words from A and B
opposite.
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Across
3. A wireless standard used
for PANs.
6. Touch screens, remote
control and computers are different types of ______.
7. Adjective which describes
networks without cables.
9. A smoke sensor is an
example of a command ________. 
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31.2
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Read the text
and answer the questions below.
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‘Smart’ homes not far away
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1. Which of the areas in C
opposite are improved in this ‘smart’ home: security, safety, comfort and
economy, assistive technology? Which one is not?
2. What operations is the
system able to perform to improve those areas? 
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