| 摘要 |
A dwelling (10) is disclosed permitting, among other things, extended self reliance for individuals who might otherwise require immediate supervision because of physical or mental problems. The dwelling (10) is equipped with monitors (14, 68 18) for the position of the individual, sensors for the state of domestic equipment (72, 74, 76), the external environment (22, 24, 48, 46) television cameras (18), a controller(30,44), personal alarm (46, 84, 86), telephoning means (34), access to a remote (Internet) site (41) where a remote user (43), also with access to the site (41), can monitor the condition of the occupant(s) and the state of the dwelling (10) and issue instructions to the dwelling (10), to be picked up and obeyed by the dwelling (10) on next dwelling access to the site (41). The dwelling (10) can switch off (and switch on) equipment such as electric stoves (72) , electric fires (94) and electric lights (96, 56); can telephone (34) for help if the personal alarm (46, 84, 86) is used; can audibly (32) address the occupant; can open and close curtains (60), windows (74) and doors (60, 58) ; and can advise the occupant of omitted necessary acts. A novel range of electric main supply sockets (54A to 54F)) is provided which withhold electrical supply from the socket until a plug (120, 160) is inserted. The remote user (43) can monitor the activity and state of any monitored and/or controlled item within the dwelling.
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