Suggestion for ISY touch screen controller

[yardman 49]

Hello Michel & Chris:

 

I am aware that SH is currently beta-testing some sort of touch screen device for their Insteon products. But from what I understand it will not function as a true interface for the ISY-26 or the 99.9 product.

 

As an idea for a future ISY product, could I suggest a similar touch-screen interface for UD's products? For instance, such a device would enable you to interface with scenes and devices that have already been programmed into the ISY/PLM combo. In that way, the ISY would be fully "aware" of what scenes are being toggled on and off through the touchscreen (and vice-versa), without the need for any additional programming.

 

I could see where there would be two different levels of access: the basic level would only function as a trigger, switch control, and readback. An advanced level would require a password, and would allow some level of timer and scene re-programming.

 

This would seem to fill a "niche" between the high-end, high-cost, full-automation systems, and low-end, entry-level lighting control, thus futhering the mission of the ISY to provide user-friendly automation without the need for a "always-on" pc.

 

Keep up the great work!

 

Frank

[Mark Sanctuary]

This might be some good reading for this suggestion question.

 

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[MikeB]

I think UDI is very aware of this need. My understanding is that the touchscreen manufacturer and UDI are communicating, so hopefully something will come of that.

[Michel Kohanim]

yardman 49,

 

For the longest time, we've been waiting for a reasonable touchscreen solution and we had almost given up.

 

As of right now, you can automatically use any Vista Tablet PC (7-12 inches) as a touchscreen and communicate with ISY through Vista Media Center.

 

This said, however - and as MikeB noted - we are doing everything we can to integrate with the new INSTEON touchscreen. In short, you are 100% correct and we are fully aware of this need.

 

Thanks so very much,

With kind regards,

Michel