Abstract: The presented paper describes the concepts of Energy Competent Building Automation and Control (ECBAC) using the concepts of Intelligent Energy Management Network (IEMN) for Building Automation Control (BAC) and sensor network. The proposed work is characterized by its energy efficiency, which is able to control the use of various electrical appliances and minimize the use of overall energy consumption. Considering the environmental constraints, sensor provides a path for ECBAC by helping an appliance understand the desire of a user and hence provide an appropriate BAC. Zigbee Technology has also been pioneer which works under IEEE 802.15.4. It is more compatible, efficient and much reliable than other technologies leading to less consumption of energy when used for real world applications.

• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2012
• DOI: 10.15224/978-981-07-2950-9-9784
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Abstract: The application of Information Technology is warranted in all aspects of life. This paper highlights the facilitation of speech and language acquisition and development in children having congenital bilateral profound sensorineural hearing impairment. A group of more than 150 bilingual children, aged 2-8 years benefitted from augmentative use of computer-based speech and language therapeutic techniques targeted towards development of linguistic abilities and literacy skills with input of information through the natural channels of hearing and vision. This led to their successful integration in mainstream society. The myriad of benefits allow us to conclude that Information Technology is an essential need of the day to inculcate both knowledge of the world, and skills to cope with challenges that individuals with hearing impairment face in today's times. Hence, both teachers and students must employ computer literacy from the early school years.

• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2012
• DOI: 10.15224/978-981-07-2950-9-9790
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