Introduction -- Concepts and Ideas

Updated on August 1, 2011

Have you ever wondered how some of these new ideas might possibly make your home a better place? What with all this added complexity, more gizmos to fiddle with, and things to go wrong? Clearly, you have lots of company. Many people have no idea what value can come from technology they haven't heard of, let alone understand.

THNC exists to help you with these issues. We are here to provide education, to separate good products from the not-so-good ones, and share new ideas and technologies with you.

Here is a list of concepts and ideas found on the next page. Perhaps some of these might appeal to you...

Digital technology is in place. How will users be "sold" on its benefits?

Here is a low-tech solution that every home in tornado-prone areas should have.

Maybe a silly name will catch people's attention... and save their lives.

Below, see "15. Disaster Prevention".

Electrical and electronic devices have the potential of being controlled or monitored.

Every home network may be unique and will reflect the needs and lifestyle of each family.

Home networks may become positive forces acting on our behalf and in our best interest.

Present-day homes have more complexity than many people can handle.

Passive sensors installed when homes are built can monitor structural integrity.

Above, see "21. Weather Warning System for Everyone (CHEWS)".

Home networks can simplify our homes, making maintenance easier, simpler, and cheaper.

Home networks will someday be able to simplify the complexities of moving.

Intelligent networks will react to special family schedules and unusual weather conditions.

This is the art and science of personalizing home networks to each homeowner or family.

Intelligent networks will help control ever-growing levels of interruptions and distraction.

Here are techniques that may save time and increase the quality of each shopping experience.

Networks will facilitate the transition from static buildings to dynamic environments.

Here ends simple house protection, replaced by intelligent personal and family security.

Here are ways to meet the needs of everyone who values their independence at home.

THNC will help to pioneer positive new paradigms of technology to benefit us all.

Here is the advent of intelligent assistants to help us expand the possibilities of Life.

Intelligent computers bring new challenges and responsibilities to us and to themselves.

Just imagine… a digital equivalent to the beginning of corporeal life on this planet.