A smart house that alerts when residents fall ill

Researchers have developed a prototype which can be strapped to a person's wrist and is embedded with sensors which take readings of body temperature and pulse. "This opens up a platform for us to add new types of technologies around assisted living," said Siau, according to a statement from the university.

InterHome incorporates modular custom design units and draws on standard home automation systems which have been adapted so that the house "learns" and "adapts" to its users' lifestyles. The prototype of the home, which has been developed in a doll's house, integrates embedded devices with home automation controllers, so that it provides convenience and security to the home owner and also enables them to reduce energy.

InterHome incorporates an intuitive touch screen user control panel that also allows the house to be monitored and controlled using web browsers, smart phones and any SMS-capable mobile phone.

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