Spying it may be, but knowledge about the overall movement patterns of building occupants could help manage air conditioning and ventilation more efficiently. One researcher proposes a network of infrared motion detectors to monitor such movement patterns. Software, programmed to identify different patterns, can control HVAC, lighting, and other building systems accordingly.
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