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A relatively new technology in the domestic technology arena is the IP Video Streamer.  This makes it possible to take locally generated composite or S-video and audio content and encode it using either Windows Media Encoder or similar software - or a purpose built hardware device like the Axis IP video streamer. 

PC Video Displays are making their way into our homes.  From the computers in the study to the kitchen laptop, the media room display and wireless 802.11g tablets for control - we are able to take video from cameras, DVS's satellite decoders etc and make that available anywhere we have a PC Screen. 

An excellent example of this technology in action is the use of a streaming camera in a babies room - dad can keep an eye on it from the laptop in the kitchen - and mum can check in from the office whenever she likes.  The logical extension of this scenario is the ability to contract a third party 'ipnanny' service as a third set of eyes who could call, text or email if further attention was required.

The 'ipnanny' scenario is a good example in itself of the flexibility of the smarthome to respond to the changing requirements of the occupants.  Even if this application was not envisaged as the house was being built - the presence of a smart wiring system would make it easily possible to roll out at any time.

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