Home Information System Using Windows on a Raspberry Pi

摘要

An Information display system installed at home can show live weather forecast, the latest news, departure times of local light rail services, and other current data. In the workplace such a display can show operational metrics and upcoming events at a glance. A clever selection of hardware and software makes this system flexible. Information systems are in vogue and can be used for a wide variety of purposes in private and business environments. A private home information system or HomeInfo System (HIS) can, for example, be setup to provide the user with the following information: 1. The current local weather conditions and, if required, a forecast for the days ahead. 2. National, global or local news stories, possibly restricted to specific topics such as sports or culture. 3. Photos, presented in the form of a slideshow, from the cloud. 4. The evenings TV schedules or local cinema screenings. 5. Service times of local buses or trams with live delay information. 6. The current location of family members provided a geolocation function is active (and consented to) in their mobile device. 7. A calendar showing upcoming appointments.