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[HA Dave]

I really miss Kate! OK... Kate is the (Kate 16 bit Neospeech) Voice I use for my BVC setup. Normally... I hear from Kate several times a day... sometimes even in the middle of the night.

But [hurricane] Ike blew through and took my electric power with him... and the days slip by and still no power. Thankfully I have a gasoline generator, a propane Bar-B-Q grill and Coleman camp cook-stove. So I am doing just fine.... but I do miss Kate.

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

I really miss Kate! OK... Kate is the (Kate 16 bit Neospeech) Voice I use for my BVC setup. Normally... I hear from Kate several times a day... sometimes even in the middle of the night.

But [hurrican] Ike blew through and took my electric power with him... and the days slip by and still no power. Thankfully I have a gasoline generator, a propane Bar-B-Q grill and Coleman camp cook-stove. So I doing just fine.... but I do miss Kate.

Sounds like a case of "emotional distress" to me!  The power company has deprived you of one of your family members!   

[HA Dave]

Sounds like a case of "emotional distress" to me!  The power company has deprived you of one of your family members! 

True! Kate has become an actual digital family member.

[Tuicemen]

Sounds like you need her installed on the laptop! 

[HA Dave]

Well Kate returned today! After only 8 days 3 hours and 45 minutes without power.... the electric is now back on. It was very nice to hear Kate's voice again.... but seeing the cable TV picture on the TV... nearly brought a tear to my eye.

[HA Dave]

Woo Hoo! 

I just setup a ninja (believe it or not... I've never had a ninja before). Now I am configuring it in BVC. I already have my cameras setup (using a video auto-switcher) to automatically display on the living room TV when they come on. Now... being able to voice command the camera to scan the yard..... this is like science fiction.

Of course.... my YouTube video is still valid... but maybe I should make a more current one to show off some of BVC new abilities.

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

*** BVC Version 0.2.0.4 update released! ***
Changes:

• Reworked several of the forms to allow the user to resize them so not so much scrolling is required if you have the screen space.
• Added new options under BVC's Tools - Options... menu's General tab to allow the user to decide when (or indeed if) the Face Graphic should be displayed as a resizable and repositionable "Floating Face" that floats above open windows and the desktop.
• Added the option in restore settings to restore the saved form sizes and positions.
• Updated the help file to catch up with the enhancements. (Still a separate download though     ).

Get the update in the usual place at:  http://www.wgjohns.com/bvc.htm

[HA Dave]

Hey check out this deal http://www.x10.com/promotions/ak10a_ed_999_1022.html  $14.99 Audio Sender.... perfect for BVC.

[HA Dave]

I am pretty sure I had never actually posted the Automated Chair Videos. I think I merely referred to my video channel... that way I was able to delete them without messing up any X10 posts (I hate dead links).

But.. due to Bill's request.. and because we're getting into the Home Automation season... I posted the Automated Chair - the Movie (A day in the life of an automated chair)

Rumor has it (and I should know... as I started the rumor) Bill has purchased a video camera and is currently in the process of making some Automation Videos! I can't wait to see them myself. I am always looking for new HA ideas... and Bill has a bunch. I am currently working on using BVC newer capabilities to Voice Command a ninja (which I outfitted with a wired IR camera)... the fun NEVER ends!

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

I am pretty sure I had never actually posted the Automated Chair Videos. I think I merely referred to my video channel... that way I was able to delete them without messing up any X10 posts (I hate dead links).

But.. due to Bill's request.. and because we're getting into the Home Automation season... I posted the Automated Chair - the Movie (A day in the life of an automated chair)

What can I say?  I love that video!   

I am currently working on using BVC newer capabilities to Voice Command a ninja (which I outfitted with a wired IR camera)... the fun NEVER ends!

Cool!   

Rumor has it (and I should know... as I started the rumor) Bill has purchased a video camera and is currently in the process of making some Automation Videos! I can't wait to see them myself. I am always looking for new HA ideas... and Bill has a bunch.

This is payback for getting you to re-post that video, isn't it?      

Now that you've got everyone's expectations up, I guess I'll have to actually get that camera out and play with it.     Thanks alot!  

Seriously, though, thanks and thanks again for all you have done to help bring BVC out of the woodwork and into the public eye!   

[PajamaGuy]

You two are awesome!  Tanks for living on this planet!

 

[steven r]

You two are awesome!  Tanks for living on this planet!

Wow that's quite a complement. I don't imagine they have ever been "tanked for living on the planet." 
(Sorry PajamaGuy I couldn't resist that. It's just the kind of typo I'd make.)

[HA Dave]

I think that what Bill's program has done for affordable Home Automation is nothing less than awesome. Voice Command really can add the Star Trek element to an automation setup... it has mine.

Just think of what a program like BVC can do to improve the life style... or even the quality of life... of a mobility restricted individual. I feel privileged to be able to exploit my chronic laziness and love of Home Automation to promote BVC. And as a reward... not only have I achieved the Star Trek like control I dreamed of as a kid. I have the added security and convenience of voice announcements that both my wife and I enjoy.

I rarely remember to thank Bill myself for all he has done with Voice Command... and FOR Home Automation in general... let alone for my own system. I do think my videos show I do have a passion for cutting edge automation.... and a true appreaction for BVC.

Thank You, speech recognition Home Automation software program, writting guy....

[-Bill- (of wgjohns.com)]

Wow!       
I don't know what to say!
Even my font is blushing!

[HA Dave]

Well stop blushing  and make some BVC videos! I just loaded a new video to my YouTube Channel a VERY short video [called: Activity Detected] I've wanted to make for some time. Almost(?) all my videos are X10 or BVC videos of some kind. With over 12,700 views.... I hope I am having some effect.

BVC is just too darn cool to past up!