Interoperability of consumer control and monitoring networks over the AC powerline

Author

Propp, David ; Propp, Michael

Author_Institution

Adaptive Networks, Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA

Volume

37

Issue

3

fYear

1991

fDate

8/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

353

Lastpage

356

Abstract

A hierarchical powerline network architecture built upon a token passing media access control sublayer, a low level link protocol enabling error correction, and a spread spectrum physical layer, each optimized for the powerline and for mutual interaction, is presented. The interface at the data-link layer provides different standards with the required powerline backbone for both current and potential control and monitoring applications in the home. Applications can be designed to coexist with other potential powerline applications. In addition, interoperability at the application layer can be realized

Keywords

building wiring; carrier transmission on power lines; home automation; open systems; protocols; AC powerline; application layer; consumer control network; data-link layer; error correction; hierarchical powerline network architecture; home automation; interoperability; low level link protocol; monitoring networks; mutual interaction; spread spectrum physical layer; token passing media access control sublayer; Automatic control; Communication standards; Communication system control; Communication system security; Computerized monitoring; Control systems; Lighting control; Meter reading; Power system security; Spine;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0098-3063

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/30.85536

Filename

85536