Re: [NTLK] Stupid programming horse sh%t

From: Dan <dan_at_dbdigitalweb.com>
Date: Tue May 16 2006 - 14:29:38 EDT

On 5/16/2006 11:08 AM, Ed Kummel wrote:
> Oh, and I really enjoy home automation! Unfortunatly, since I moved into my new house last year, there are other projects that demand my attention other than automating the whole house! But I did take the quick and easy way out by hooking up a bunch of x-10 modules for some really basic stuff.
> How about this for automating your homw and personelle recognition?
> Most everybody has a cellphone. Cellphones transmit on specific frequencies and regularly transmit identifying information...why not use that information to have the house recognize you when you approach the building? As long as your cell is on, your house will let you in!
> Ed

That would work great....unless your cellphone was dead....then you
would have to (perish the though) use a key.

-Dan

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