Home Smart Home

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Home Smart Home

• Samir Tartir
• April, 2004

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Outline

• Introduction
• What is a smart home?
• What can I do?
• Benefits
• Applications screenshots.

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Introduction

• With the advance of semiconductor industry and
  the introduction of fast speed, always-on-line
  internet connections, automated and remote
  control of several home equipments is increasing
  day by day.
• This presentation will cover some of the existing
  and future applications.

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What is a smart home?

• A home that is equipped with special structured
  wiring to enable occupants to remotely control or
  program an array of home electronic devices.

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What can I control - 1

• LightingThe most popular category. Motion
  detectors or light detectors.
• Security systems and access controlHave home to
  call you if somebody enters while you are away!
• Home Theater and entertainmentWhole-home
  entertainment system. Turn the DVD player off
  when you receive a call.

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What can I control - 2

• Phone systemsBlock unwanted calls, or use it as
  a microphone to control other things around the
  house.
• Temperature.
• Irrigation Turn on when soil is dry.

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What can I control - 3

• Windows and blindsDirty windows cleaning
  themselves, blinds that open/close or turning
  darker or lighter depending on sunlight.
• Electricity ControlUse solar power when
  possible.
• AppliancesTV, Dishwasher, fridge, iron, oven,
  alarm-coffee maker.

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Benefits

• Convenience.
• Safety.
• Fun.

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References and Links

• http//www.smarthome.com
• http//www.powerlinecommunications.net
• http//www.howstuffworks.com
• http//www.whatis.com
• http//www.smarthomeusa.com
• http//www.samsung.com/