Title :
Intelligent home systems
Author :
Douligeris, Christos
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Miami Univ., FL, USA
Abstract :
The home automation system module, communications standards developed in the US by the Electronic Industry Association (EIA) and known as the Consumer Electronic Bus (CEBus) is reviewed. The CEBus network node architecture application layer, network layer, data link layer, physical layer, and access protocol are discussed. The different media used for CEBus communication are described.<>
Keywords :
building management systems; carrier transmission on power lines; open systems; optical links; peripheral interfaces; protocols; CEBus; CEBus communication; Consumer Electronic Bus; Electronic Industry Association; IR medium; RF medium; US; access protocol; coaxial cables; communications standards; data link layer; fibre optic cables; home automation system module; network layer; network node architecture application layer; physical layer; power line medium; twisted pair medium; Automatic control; Communication standards; Communication system control; Control systems; Home automation; Home computing; Intelligent systems; Multimedia systems; Optical computing; Optical fibers;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
