Intel release information regarding the proof of concept for their Atom processor based design for the management of home energy, appliances and security.  The concept has a physical touch-screen device for in-house control, which features a ‘Hello’ / ‘Goodbye’ toggle switch that sets your house to the requirements you have picked for when you’re either in/awake or out/asleep.  The touch screen system has other uses such including video and motion sensor support and runs on the Zigbee architecture.

Intels offer for home energy management includes a smart thermostat that considers data on the weather, energy prices and the household behaviour in calculating optimum temperature for the house.  The system also includes remote control and access by phone or computer for all of its functions and an open software API with dedicated private data access.

Intel hopes the concept will combine with other products and through its video and sensor capabilities, possibly lead to additional uses as a baby monitor, air quality sensor, however, it does offer that these solutions would be possible through the API, not supplied by Intel.