The evolution of smart homes resulted in the installation of integrated and centralized control systems in homes that include: Environmental control systems (air conditioning, heating, and ventilation) Household appliances (washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, and microwaves) Consumer electronics (TV, gaming consoles, and audio-video equipment) Building components (windows and doors) In a connected home, these systems are connected to a computer, tablet, or a smartphone through a wired or a wireless network to enhance remote accessibility. Ubiquitous homes understand the requirements of occupants based on their lifestyle and behavior, and, hence, respond in a particular manner.

Residential security systems operate on the concept of fortifying entry points of a home with sensors that interconnect with a control panel installed in a suitable location inside the home. These sensors are usually positioned on doors as well as easily accessible windows, especially at ground level. Open spaces inside of homes are usually secured with motion sensors.

There is a strong awareness among pet owners for pet food products not meeting the nutritional requirement of pets. Pet owners are paying more attention to the quality of food they are providing to their pets and are realizing the potential benefits such nutritional and dietary supplements have on their pets' health. Many of these added supplements also target specific health issues. Pet owners, therefore, are increasingly willing to spend on these products. The demand for pet dietary supplements is also increasing due to the growing recognition of their effectiveness in providing suitable nutrition to pets. The global pet dietary supplements market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.26% during the forecast period.

Musical instruments refer to tools or devices that are used to create musical sounds. Musical instruments are made up of materials such as wood, metal, string, and nondurable materials. Some of the most commonly used musical instruments are guitar, piano, wind instruments, keyboard, and percussion.

Safes and vaults are used in banks and other sectors to securely store expensive materials and documents. The major end-users of safes and vaults are the banking, retail, pharmaceutical, and hotel sectors, and individual consumers. These products find applications beyond just fire and burglary protection in these sectors. In the pharmaceutical sector, safes and vaults are used for the secure storage of scheduled drugs, to ensure that they are not distributed indiscriminately. Individual customers mainly use safes and vaults for storing items such as guns and ammunition.

Freeze drying is a process that involves the removal of water or other solvents from a frozen product by a phenomenon called sublimation, which occurs when a frozen liquid undergoes a phase change directly to the gaseous phase without passing through the liquid phase. On the contrary, drying at ambient temperatures from the liquid phase generally results in changes in the product, which may suit only certain materials. However, in freeze drying, the material does not go through the liquid phase, and this allows the preparation of a stable product that is easy to use and aesthetic in appearance.

Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) is a power generation technology that incorporates a gas turbine in conjunction with a steam turbine. A steam turbine is used to supplement the electricity generated from a gas turbine, which is driven by the steam generated from waste heat recovered from the gas turbine exhaust.

Enhancing fuel efficiency will continue to be one the key targets for all automotive OEMs, Tier-I suppliers, automobile owners, and other stakeholders of the automotive industry. Several measures have been initiated by stakeholders to enhance the fuel efficiency parameter. Significant R&D investments have been made for decades in the field of powertrain technologies, fuel technologies, and substantial efforts have been made to enhance engine performance in order to improve fuel efficiency. The same can be achieved by making a few improvements to the driving style and on-road behavior of the driver. Driving style optimization through modifications to travel velocity, gear shifts, and acceleration rates can also lead to significant fuel efficiency. Studies indicate that continuous advisories to drivers on optimum driving techniques can lead to fuel-efficient improvements of up to 60%. This necessitates a system that can continuously monitor and render constructive driving recommendations to the driver.

The main use of an animation software is to generate animated images, which gives the illusion of movement when the images are shown as a sequence. There are numerous tools available to the end users to create a realistic virtual image according to their requirements. Apart from creating animated movies like Frozen and Shrek, 3D animation is also used in films to improve the visual effects, and also in AEC and automotive projects. The rapid advancement in technologies and use of animation software in the media and entertainment and other industries has made 3D animation popular among the general masses.