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Hue: Security Lights 18 August 2017

A previous note about Philips Hue bulbs got me thinking that the API exposed by the bridge might be used to warn if the house lights are left on too late at night, or even if they get turned on at unexpected times - potentially for security. I put together a simple program that periodically checks … Read more (1 minute read)

Alexa, ask Sherlock... 19 July 2017

I have recently posted about CENode and how it might be used in IoT systems. Since CENode is partially designed to communicate directly with humans (particularly those out and about or “in the field”) it makes sense for inputs and queries to be provided via voice in addition to or … Read more (4 minute read)

CENode in IoT 26 June 2017

In a previous note I discussed CENode and briefly mentioned its potential for use in interacting with the Internet of Things. I thought I’d add a practical example of how it might be used for this and for ’tasking’ other systems. I have a few Philips Hue bulbs at home, and the Hue … Read more (3 minute read)