AHEAD
Accessible Home Energy Audio Dashboard
Single/Central Unit
Universally Accessible
Home Automation
Background
Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD)
New Products Neglecting Need
Human-Machine Interface Standards
Smart Grid
Replace Old System Two-Way
Communication Appliance Control Informed Consumer Zigbee
– Simulation
Managing Energy Consumption
Smart Meter Display Information
– Power Consumption Rate– Estimated Bill
Turn Off/On Devices– Automatic Control– Manual Override
Home Automation – X10
Power Line Carrier (PLC) signal
Unique Codes
User Interface– Remote Controller– Computer
Accessibility
Visual Disabilities– Voice Output– Multi-touch Screen
Hearing Disabilities– Emit Light
Motoric Disabilities– Sip and Puff
PC Platform
•Graphical User Interface
•Disability Assistive Software
•Ease of Integrating Software
•USB Connectivity
Estimated Budget
Part CostNetbook PC $200
Touch screen Overlay $85
X10 USB Module $10
X10 Receivers(5) $100
Microcontroller $30
Packaging $30
Total: $455
Success
Receives/Responds to Simulated Smart Meter
Ease of Use for People With Disabilities
Control of Appliances