The next step in home improvement. Presentation Preview Why is home automation such a big industry?...

the next step in home improvement

Home Automation

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Why is home automation such a big industry? How is it accomplished? Where is it going?

Green building

Finally, a reminder, WHY it is soooo cool… Innovative “smart” ideas

The 3 C’s: Convenience

Accessibility from anywhere with internet connection Laziness factor Nikola Tesla – 1898 – first patented remote control

First used for military

Control Manage anything that is hooked up – alarms, etc. Efficient use of systems – radiant heat example

Cool Pride factor

Common Uses• HVAC

o Temperature and humidity control

• Lightingo Mood lightingo Whole home control

• Audio/Videoo Whole home entertainment systems

• One location for hardware

• Intercom Systems

HOW?

STRUCTURED WIRING

“WIRE IS CHEAP”

Wiring OptionsTechnology Transmission Medium Speed (seconds) Max Distance to Device

Ethernet Unshielded twisted pair 10 MB-1GB 100m

Optical Fiber 1GB-10GB 2km-15km

Wi-Fi Radio Frequency 11MB-248MB 30m-100m

FireWire Unshielded twisted pair/optical fiber

400MB-3.2GB 4.5m-70m

Bluetooth Radio Frequency 1MB-10MB 10m-100m

HomePlug Electrical Wiring 14MB-200MB 200m

ITU Electrical wiring/telephone line/coax

Up to 1GB n/a

USB Twisted pair 12MB-480MB 5m

IRDA Infrared 9600B-4MB 2m

SMURF TUBING – Yes, SMURF

COST = 100’ for about $45.00

Structured Media Panel

Hardware Rack

RF (Radio Frequency) Systems

• Primary Use?o Remodel

• Problems?o Interferenceo Slower

Where is Home Automation going?

Green Building and Safe Building

• HVAC Control• Electricity consumption

managemento Lighting control

• Regulated according to ambient light

• Natural Lighto Shades/Curtain control

• Securityo Connections to cameras, alarms

• Example: Flashing all lights if alarm goes off.

• Flood warningo Glass break sensorso Gas Leak sensors

• Baby Monitors

• Deadbolt Control Control TV, Garage Door, anything you want!!

• iPhone Apps/Controller

WHERE ARE WE GOING?

BIOMETRICS

Vacant Home Capabilities:

• Feed and watch pets• Water plants

o Interior and Exterior

• Presence Simulationo Lighting, TV, anything – pre-

programmed schedule

Water Management

Sensor Faucet

Programmed bath cycles

Automated Cabinets

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