Abstract
Overview
Home Automation is the facility to automate, manage, and control devices
located within our homes with the means of Remote Control. Remote control has
become more than that device that we use to remotely controlling our TVs, Air
Conditions, or even computers. Remote control technologies currently have
multiple forms. For example, you can remotely switch off your TV using your
mobile phone and using the public PSTN network.
Home Automation is a set of techniques that are implemented and deployed
within the building in order to provide comfort and security for the residents
of that building. The main goal of applying home automation techniques is to
enable residents to perform normal daily tasks in a simpler manner. This
forces many technologies to be integrated together to achieve the required
functionality. An example to that integration is controlling the status of the
device using the cell phone.
This publication provides evaluation of the different Home Automation
technologies, a complete analysis for each technology, and finally the market
analysis for the technology.
Target Audience
- Home Automation solution providers
- Broadband service providers
- Network operators including cable, wireline, and cellular
- System integrators and professional service providers
- Home builders and building automation companies