Home automation refers to the adaptation of the computer application technology to control the in house appliances [7], thereby making the appliances automated. Home automation has always been a field which is in need of constant development and with the technology picking up its pace with respect to its growth since last decade, there has been a severe need for development in the field of home automation [6].
Addressing to the problem of automating the home is important because it enhances the quality of the occupant’s life style by providing many services such as increase in security, energy conservation and ease of handling various appliances. The potential to reduce human efforts in doing certain things makes this field not only an
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Section III compares and contrasts each solutions depending on their strengths and weaknesses using a comparison table.
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First solution is the Web based solution [4] [1]that consists of a web application to which a user needs to Log in with his information in order to interact and control all the devices in his house. The specialty of this application is the flexibility it offers to the user through which a user can interact with the interface and navigate through his house in two distinct forms. The first form of navigation enables the user to move between different rooms in the user’s house and the other form enables to control the functionalities of all the devices within the room that user has selected in the first form of navigation. The user at any time can decide which navigation to select depending on his requirement, whether to move from one room to the other or to control devices in the selected room. This approach is evaluated by taking a basic application, DemoConfig [4] which proved that this approach is feasible.
The primary strength of this solution over the other solutions is the application’s ability to operate within various property types for each device. For example, consider a thermometer whose noted states are on and off. As the thermometer depicts only the temperature of a certain area and does not perform any other action, it is said to have only one property type. Now consider a
Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) are made up of tiny sensing devices; capable of sensing some changes of incident/parameters and communicating with other devices, over a specific area. Mainly used for tracking, surveillance and environmental monitoring. These devices make it possible to be used in a system such as Home Automation and Security. Our purpose is to make our Home secure from any attacks physically and to the sensor network. Securing our Home starts from the outside, setting up a perimeter around house sensing intrusion and alerting the home owner. Allowing only predetermined users to enter the home. From the inside you can monitor for fires, leak, humidity or smoke, which the system will promptly report this to the owner as well as alert the proper authorities. Making most of the home voice controlled only recognized by the owner’s voice can add another layer of security.
6. Comprehensive Analysis – No complicated analyzing necessary. This system makes it easy and does this faster than doing
HomeSpot is one of the greatest company of the world. They create products which can make people's lives better, easier and smarter. All their products are well designed and tested in order to ensure they meet various rigorous quality standards. When it comes to this great company, the truth is that the boldness and customer's loyalty have made HomeSpot what it is today. Despite the fact that they are using the most innovative technologies and features, they are also delivering products as quickly as possible. Plus, they provide high-level support on their quality
Having a home automation can go a long way in presenting your home as ‘smart home’. This is because most people nowadays have a smart-phone with them. However, just like other technology products, home automation cost varies from most affordable to extremely high cost.
For the compare and contrast section of this paper we are going to compare and
Today, smart electronics are playing a central role in our daily lives and they deserve an even smarter role at home.
Loop Labs operates in homes security industry space. According to a report, the home security market is valued at $13 billion(3.) in the US, with the fast-growing $10 billion(3.) connected home market. Out of the 132 million(4.) homes in the U.S., 112 million(5.) do not own a home security system. The products in the industry space are divided as traditional, offered by big brand names like ADT, Comcast etc. and on the other end of the spectrum are the ‘do it yourself’ security systems. Traditional offerings are expensive, invasive
Home security systems is no longer a luxury but a necessity in todays high crime society. Burglary is a crime New Zealanders are most likely to suffer. Our solution to this problem is a smart home security application that would allow us to effectively and efficiently notify police and homeowners discretely, as well as accurately identify the stolen items. Thus, minimizing chances of a thief escaping conviction and ultimately reduce the annual burglary rate and provider safer homes.
This system also supports the use of Smart Home devices that RCR installs in its customers’ homes. Smart home devices are hardware that allows RCR customers use the Internet of Things to perform functions such as remotely turning on lights or AC units and receive automated alerts when certain this happen in the home. For example, if the garage is left open the owner can receive an alert that it was not closed. The Internet of Things is a term that is used to describe items that used the internet to perform any function.
The Toilet Yes...those tales you've heard are true. The toilet was first patented in England in 1775, invented by one Thomas Crapper, but the extraordinary automatic device called the flush toilet has been around for a long time. Leonardo Da Vinci in the 1400's designed one that worked, at least on paper, and Queen Elizabeth I reputably had one in her palace in Richmond in 1556, complete with flushing and overflow pipes, a bowl valve and a drain trap.
"The dream of being connected is no longer a dream — it 's already happening.” After a few more years, being connected will become integral in everything we do. Whether it is through smart homes, smart cars or smart health care. It 's clear that the Internet of Things will disrupt most industries" (Fallon, 2014, para. 2). Today, many of us have, at least two or more connected devices like laptops, smart phones, tablets, including other devices such as TVs, cameras, etc. Then there is a rapidly growing range of other smart appliances that can now connect via the internet, such as, a fridge, washing machine, heating control appliances, all the way to a smart home. The Internet of Things is, thus, already poised to create a disruption in the
People are used to automated things in day to day life to a large extent. Increasing demand of smart devices which automate things and reduces human intervention, motivated us to merge smart homes with smart devices and build a
In previous chapter the requirements, domain and technical analysis are done to capture the granular requirements build as component architecture. This section provides high level design (HLD) of the components and steps on coding and implementation.
The demand is increasing for automation, safety & control devices as users now demand more safe solutions. Demand for automation & sensing products is increasing even under difficult economic conditions in sheer volume terms.
Abstract: Automation is the use of machines, control systems and information technologies to optimize productivity in the production of goods and delivery of services. The correct incentive for applying automation is to increase productivity, and/or quality beyond that possible with current human labor levels so as to realize economies of scale, and/or realize predictable quality levels. Automated Vehicle Surveillance System is designed to elevate the level of Security in the premises where the system is installed. It provide the detail statistics of all Authorized vehicles like the time at which the vehicle left the premises (OUT), the time of entrance of vehicle in the premises(IN), Vehicle no., Vehicle Owner, Type of vehicle, etc automatically by reading the content of QR code which is pre-embedded on authorized vehicle. Also it automatically identifies unauthorized vehicle and blocks it from entering the premises by a gate barrier. It warns security officials of unauthorized vehicle by firing an alarm signal. The gate can be opened only if security officials examine the vehicle & grant access to it. The system is transparent, so that the vehicle that passes through it hardly notices its operation. This provides speedily operation and avoids inconvenience.