It always happens when you are running late. Your 4-year old is pushing you to get her to gymnastics class. After struggling with getting her dressed and standing on one foot putting on your shoes with her urgently tugging on your pants, you go to set your alarm. The read-out stares back at you mockingly.
Fault 04 Bedroom Window Door. You know what that means…you can’t set the alarm. However, which bedroom is Fault 04? Should I go back and find the open window? I think I can bypass the fault…but how? Maybe, I should just not set the alarm?
Muttering under your breath, you wonder why there is only a 32-characters in the LCD display? And with a simple 16 button keypad to boot! Where is my iPad-like touch screen?
Home Security Becoming Home Automation
Indeed, your wish is being answered. The home security pad is becoming the central hub for your entire home automation. Home security companies are offering services like ADT Pulse™ that combine home security and automation, thermostat and light control, and video surveillance into one easy-to-use system. That home security pad is replaced by an interactive touchscreen, giving a quick access to your entire home.
In addition to touchscreen interactivity, these new touchpads have networking capability to gather information from devices throughout the house, display video surveillance from multiple cameras and access to the Internet for critical information such as weather, traffic, maps and directions. The systems need to remain small and stylish to fit discretely at entrance points into the home.
Finally, these systems need to interact with remote devices, such as computers, iPhones, iPads and other web-enabled smartphones, to provide remote monitoring and access. Remote security is quickly becoming the new standard in home security.
More Intelligence and More Graphics Means Better Storage Solutions
As these formerly dumb access points transform into more sophisticated information hubs, the embedded systems within the devices will need more complex software and more persistent storage of information. NOR Flash is perfect for these high-demand environments.
Instant-on performance is a must driving fast boot time requirements and the sophistication of the software is increasing the need for higher performance memory and processing. Enhanced graphics is driving both higher density ranges and additional demand for increased memory performance. With industry-leading read performance, Spansion GL-S parallel NOR and Spansion FL-S serial NOR Flash delivers the real-time feedback and high reliability required for superior customer experience.
Moreover, with the combination of on-board and off-board intelligence, the embedded devices need to have the sophistication to access the cloud; yet be “ready-to-go” at a moments notice with a quick and valid response. Error handling and security are critical in order for the system to maintain its primary function as a trusted home security device.
Finally, the future of the user interface will become more elegant as it moves from a “command and control” approach to a more “conversational and interactive” system. The complexity of the inputs and responses will require increased software intelligence, leading to higher processor and memory requirements.
