IDRATEK's product is based upon two key technologies - IDRANet and Cortex.
	IDRANet is the and networking infrastructure, whilst Cortex is a
	application which greatly enhances the capabilities provided by the
	basic IDRANet structure. Key features and concepts are outlined below:
		IDRANet (Intelligent Distributed Resource Automation Network) is a
		'smart home' and building automation enabling technology
		IDRANet is highly modular. Automation capabilities can be easily tailored
		to individual needs and budgets, reconfigured at will, and expanded over time
		IDRANet 'modules' are the basic building blocks; either providing specific
		functions or allowing the integration of existing appliances (such as lighting,
		electrical sockets, heating, etc.) into the desired automation concept
		IDRANet modules all possess re-programmable 'self intelligence', allowing a
		standalone automation structure to be built without a central controller
		IDRANet is a masterless, bus based, networked system. This allows for
		truly distributed automation, easy installation and unparalleled flexibility

		IDRANet has been designed specifically to address 'real world' applications - not esoteric high cost
		demonstrations. It combines high levels of functionality with practicality, reliability and importantly, low cost
		CORTEX is a hugely powerful IDRANet programming and automation application running within the Microsoft
		Windows environment on a standard PC platform
		Whereas IDRANet provides the sensors, actuators and a standalone degree of autonomy via its distributed
		(Reflex) control capability, CORTEX provides a brain
		CORTEX is designed to interface to the IDRANet network where it can add a new dimension of functionality to
		the automation structure as a whole
		CORTEX provides higher level intelligence capabilities, acts as a system commissioning and integration aid,
		and provides an audio/graphical user interface to IDRANet
		By virtue of running on a PC platform CORTEX also adds several important communication gateways to the
		IDRANet structure. These include telephony, Internet and LAN connectivity e.g. via Ethernet, Wi-Fi
		or Bluetooth. Also CORTEX provides access to more complex devices such as cameras
		CORTEX does not replace the decentralised control structure, but augments it. This means that if the PC or
		application should fail, the automation structure can continue to function albeit at a more basic level