Title :
An Internet based wireless home automation system for multifunctional devices
Author :
Alkar, Ali Ziya ; Buhur, Umit
Author_Institution :
Hacettepe Univ., Ankara, Turkey
Abstract :
The aim of home automation is to control home devices from a central control point. In this paper, we present the design and implementation of a low cost but yet flexible and secure Internet based home automation system. The communication between the devices is wireless. The protocol between the units in the design is enhanced to be suitable for most of the appliances. The system is designed to be low cost and flexible with the increasing variety of devices to be controlled.
Keywords :
Internet; home computing; protocols; telecommunication control; Internet; multifunctional devices; wireless home automation system; Automatic control; Centralized control; Communication system control; Communication system security; Control systems; Costs; Home appliances; Home automation; Internet; Protocols;
Journal_Title :
Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCE.2005.1561840
