THE TECHNOLOGY POTENTIAL
Occupancy detection systems have the potential to create economic, environmental, and societal effects. Occupancy detection aims to decrease energy consumption which will directly result in lowered energy bills if successful. Decreased energy consumption also mean decreased fossil fuel consumption to transform energy into a usable form. Fossil fuels release damaging compounds into the environment, so reducing usage has broad environmental benefits.
If occupancy detection systems attain widespread usage, new standards for laws and government recommendations may be developed similar to updates that happened when other technology such as HVAC units appeared on the market. Big Data has the potential for harm, and like the technology of occupancy detection, this potential is being explored. Because of the nature of emerging technology, the potential effects of fully developed occupancy detection systems are not currently defined because the system are still in the creation process and are not ready for commercial usage.
The growth of occupancy detection is exponential, so it doesn't make much sense to implement technologies right now. Some things are easy to implement, but adding sensors and using opportunistic data may currently cause more of a headache than it's worth. Still, the energy saving potential of occupancy detection should be kept in mind when modifying and creating new systems.
If occupancy detection systems attain widespread usage, new standards for laws and government recommendations may be developed similar to updates that happened when other technology such as HVAC units appeared on the market. Big Data has the potential for harm, and like the technology of occupancy detection, this potential is being explored. Because of the nature of emerging technology, the potential effects of fully developed occupancy detection systems are not currently defined because the system are still in the creation process and are not ready for commercial usage.
The growth of occupancy detection is exponential, so it doesn't make much sense to implement technologies right now. Some things are easy to implement, but adding sensors and using opportunistic data may currently cause more of a headache than it's worth. Still, the energy saving potential of occupancy detection should be kept in mind when modifying and creating new systems.
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