Cortex is our intelligent automation software. It is without doubt one of the most
	sophisticated applications of this type on the market today. Just take a look at
	some of its . But not only is it such a capable piece of software - we
	also provide it at a price you'll find hard to believe. Why? Because our foremost
	aim is to deliver high calibre automation to the mass market.
	What makes Cortex special is that it was designed right from the start for
	AUTOMATION rather than simply control or even remote control. This is a very
	important distinction. So whereas most people still think home automation is
	about pressing a button on a remote handset to set mood lighting or perhaps
	adjust the heating, our opinion is that the average user just wants the system
	to provide useful services with as little intervention as possible. This does not
	mean taking control away from the user, only making the best use of available
	information to automate where possible. It seems silly to have to press a button
	to turn on a light when Cortex can already sense your presence, the fact that
	it's dark and also that the time is right to switch the light on for you. Similarly,
	why should you have to remember to press a button before leaving home to
	switch off all lights, set the alarm or reduce the heating? Surely an 'intelligent'

	system would realise you'd left and do all these things for you at appropriate times. These are just some of the
	things that Cortex can do.
	But Cortex is not just for home automation - it is also suitable for building automation and other more general
	control applications, so all the expected user defined programming, scheduling, decision making and remote
	control features are also available and with great depth. How you use the features is ultimately up to you.
	Cortex is designed to run on a MS Windows platform e.g.. 98SE, 2000, XP or XP PRO. Further details and screen
	shots can be found on adjacent pages.