12-09-2017, 12:34 PM
Networked devices are consumer or home devices with a network interface that allows them to connect to a (home) network. Networked devices offer great benefits compared to their conventional counterpart. Software services can work with a number of these devices to provide value-added functionality. In this case, the user interface to control the devices will be inadequate. Devices commonly connected to the network can be controlled using the traditional user interface, such as switches and device buttons, or alternatively using a PC-based interface. Traditional user interfaces often can not support the full functionality offered by the device. PC-based interfaces tend to be too complicated for the average user, nor a PC-based interface suitable in many situations or available. Therefore, a user interface is required that supports the new features and is easy to use. In this article, it is suggested that the Anoto functionality with pen and paper be an adequate interface. Pen and paper are well known to all users and proper paper forms provide full control and networked application program without a PC interface. Therefore, a major barrier to the acceptance of networked devices is broken. In addition, the approach presented can be used to integrate the control of multiple devices and services.