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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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