When I insert my house key in the door, an LCD will show the faces of those presently inside (unless someone left/entered through a window). Cameras on both sides of the outer doors identify and update the population. Should be disabled before surprise parties.
-- FarmerJohn, Apr 17 2005

Outdoor Population Gentleman_20Caller_20ID
[theircompetitor, Apr 17 2005]

surprise parties = burglars?
-- po, Apr 17 2005


Damn, Uncle Spencer is over again? Let me run some errands
-- theircompetitor, Apr 17 2005


Do you have a very complex household, FJ?
-- Basepair, Apr 17 2005


Uh, no Sir.
-- FarmerJohn, Apr 17 2005


When we have RFID locks on our homes (like the Honda Prius car has) then we would know who was in or out without cameras (I seem to be on an RFID kick). Two sensors either side of door so approach or withdrawal are detected.
-- Widgit, Apr 17 2005


[+] neat one.

(Widgit: FYI, sp.: the maker of the Prius is spelled "T-o-y-o-t-a")
-- sophocles, Apr 18 2005


//When we have RFID locks on our homes//

RFID.

//then we would know who was in or out//

1984.

Take two and call me in the morning.
-- disbomber, Apr 19 2005



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