Environmental control systems (ECS)
Environmental Control Systems are devices that allow the user to retain control of
their environment within the home despite changing physical abilities. In general
they allow control of any household item which can be controlled by using a
remote control. The most frequently encountered items with this type of interface
are audio-visual equipment i.e. televisions, stereo equipment and video recorders.
Other devices can however be adapted to function from a infra-red input such as
heating controls curtain openers, door locks and openers, intercoms, telephones,
electrical power points and a host of other items