Home Automation
Home Automation
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1.
2.
3.
4.
WHY?
The
3 Cs:
Convenience
Accessibility from anywhere with internet
connection
Laziness factor
Nikola Tesla 1898 first patented remote control
Control
Cool
Pride factor
HVAC
Temperature and humidity control
Lighting
Mood lighting
Whole home control
Audio/Video
Whole home entertainment systems
One location for hardware
Intercom Systems
HOW
?
STRUCTURED WIRING
GOOD
NOT SO GOOD
Wiring Options
Technology
Transmission Medium
Speed (seconds)
Max Distance to
Device
Ethernet
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
Hardware Rack
RF (Radio Frequency)
Systems
Primary
Use?
Remodel
Problems?
Interference
Slower
Jacobson
example
Crestron
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Conrol 4
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AMX
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Savant (mac-based)
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Electricity consumption
management
Lighting control
Regulated according to
ambient light
Natural Light
Shades/Curtain control
Connections to cameras,
alarms
Example: Flashing all lights
PROBLEMS!!
Potential over-reliance
on computers!!
Prone to
hacking/meltdowns/glitches
Unnecessary perks may
cause problems with
necessary home functions
Deadbolt Control
I-phone Apps/Controller
BIOMETRICS
Presence Simulation
Lighting, TV, anything
pre-programmed schedule
Water Management
Bathomatic DEMO
Sensor Faucet
Automated Toilets!
Features:
Automated Cabinets
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