The intermediate service platform architecture for home networking services

This paper introduces an intermediate service platform architecture for home network services. The platform is composed of two layered platforms: the home network management platform and the service management platform. The former provides the common functions necessary for all home network services, while the latter provides the corresponding functions necessary for specific services. The functions enable both users and service providers to enjoy or provide many kinds of home network services flexibly. We use the platform to implement various service applications in an experimental house, and assess the validity of the platform through its operation.