Transcript the next step in home improvement Presentation Preview  Why is home automation such a big industry?  How is it accomplished?  Where.

the next step in home improvement
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 Why is home automation such a big industry?
 How is it accomplished?
 Where is it going?
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Green building
 Finally, a reminder, WHY it is soooo cool…
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Innovative “smart” ideas
The
3 C’s:
 Convenience
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Accessibility from anywhere with internet connection
Laziness factor
Nikola Tesla – 1898 – first patented remote control
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First used for military
 Control
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Manage anything that is hooked up – alarms, etc.
Efficient use of systems – radiant heat example
 Cool
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Pride factor
Common Uses
• HVAC
o Temperature and humidity control
• Lighting
o Mood lighting
o Whole home control
• Audio/Video
o Whole home entertainment systems
• One location for hardware
• Intercom Systems
HOW?
STRUCTURED WIRING
Wiring Options
Technology
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 Interference
o Slower
Where is Home Automation going?
Green Building and Safe Building
• HVAC Control
• Electricity consumption
management
o Lighting control
• Regulated according to ambient
light
• Natural Light
o Shades/Curtain control
• Security
o Connections to cameras, alarms
• Example: Flashing all lights if
alarm goes off.
• Flood warning
o Glass break sensors
o Gas Leak sensors
• Baby Monitors
• Deadbolt Control
Control TV, Garage Door, anything
you want!!
• iPhone Apps/Controller
BIOMETRICS
Vacant Home Capabilities:
• Feed and watch pets
• Water plants
o Interior and Exterior
• Presence Simulation
o Lighting, TV, anything – preprogrammed schedule
Water Management
Programmed bath cycles
Sensor Faucet
Automated Cabinets
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