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Home Automation Console. Team HAC: Luci Puryear – software/hardware Nidhi Singh - software Carlos Vasquez - hardware Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mitch Thornton Sponsors: Extreme Networks. Home Automation Console. Problem
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Home Automation Console Team HAC: Luci Puryear – software/hardware Nidhi Singh - software Carlos Vasquez - hardware Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mitch Thornton Sponsors: Extreme Networks
Home Automation Console • Problem • Home Automation is currently a complex process that requires separate types of technologies to automate different aspects of a household • Solution • Integrate popular home automation technologies into one easy to use and install console
Home Automation Console • Requirements/Specifications • Integration of the Internet, X-10, and infrared technologies • Easy to access and use so that people with varying abilities can automate their homes • Must be reasonable priced so it can compete in the market, under $200.00 • Must not interfere with non-automated devices in the home • Must comply with all applicable FCC and UL regulations
Home Automation Console • Console Components • Hardware • Tuxscreen - Philips IS2630 Screen Phone • X-10 Controller and Modules – Powerhouse TW523 • Custom IR Transmitter • Software • Website – allows users to access console using Internet • Client/Server program – communicates between website and console • Command Control Program – send commands to X-10 Controller and IR transmitter
Home Automation Console • How the Console Works
Home Automation Console • Considerations • Manufacturability • The console is designed so it may be implemented on any suitable device • Economic • Price of the prototype is approximately $185.00. Console can be manufactured for less. • Human Factors • The console is designed to be mobile and easy to use
Home Automation Console • X10 Technology • X10 is Powerline Carrier Protocol (PLC): allows compatible devices to communicate using existing 110V wiring at home • X10 transmitters send coded low voltage signal that is superimposed over the 120V AC • X10 signals involve 1ms long 120k Hz bursts representing digital information • Effective data rate: 60 bits/sec