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the next step in home improvement

Home Automation. the next step in home improvement. Presentation Preview. Why is home automation such a big industry? How is it accomplished? Where is it going? Green building Potential problems Finally, a reminder, WHY it is soooo cool… Innovative ideas. WHY?. The 3 C ’s :.

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the next step in home improvement

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  1. Home Automation the next step in home improvement

  2. Presentation Preview • Why is home automation such a big industry? • How is it accomplished? • Where is it going? • Green building • Potential problems • Finally, a reminder, WHY it is soooo cool… • Innovative ideas

  3. WHY?

  4. The 3 C’s: • Convenience • Accessibility from anywhere with internet connection • Laziness factor • Nikola Tesla – 1898 – first patented remote control • First used for military • Control • Manage anything that is hooked up – alarms, etc. • Efficient use of systems – radiant heat example • Cool • Pride factor

  5. Common 2009 Uses: • HVAC • Temperature and humidity control • Lighting • Mood lighting • Whole home control • Audio/Video • Whole home entertainment systems • One location for hardware • Intercom Systems

  6. HOW?

  7. STRUCTURED WIRING “WIRE IS CHEAP” GOOD NOT SO GOOD

  8. Wiring Options

  9. SMURF TUBING – Yes, SMURF COST = 100’ for about $45.00

  10. Structured Media Panel Hardware Rack

  11. RF (Radio Frequency) Systems • Primary Use? • Remodel • Problems? • Interference • Slower • Jacobson example

  12. Major Home Automation Companies: • Crestron • http://www.crestron.com • Conrol 4 • http://www.control4.com • AMX • http://www.amx.com • Savant (mac-based) • http://www.savantav.com • CEDIA Expo 2009 held in Atlanta, GA in September • Displays all the newest technology in home automation CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association

  13. Where is Home Automation going?

  14. Green Building and Safe Building • HVAC Control • Electricity consumption management • Lighting control • Regulated according to ambient light • Natural Light • Shades/Curtain control • Security • Connections to cameras, alarms • Example: Flashing all lights if alarm goes off. • Flood warning

  15. PROBLEMS!! • Potential over-reliance on computers!! • Prone to hacking/meltdowns/glitches • Unnecessary perks may cause problems with necessary home functions

  16. Where are We going? • Deadbolt Control • I-phone Apps/Controller Control TV, Garage Door, anything you want!!

  17. BIOMETRICS

  18. Vacant Home Capabilities: • Feed and watch pets • Water plants • Interior and Exterior • Presence Simulation • Lighting, TV, anything – pre-programmed schedule

  19. Water Management • Bathomatic DEMO Sensor Faucet Programmed bath cycles

  20. Automated Toilets! • Features: • The toilet has an SD card, pre-loaded with Bach, Chopin and Mendelsohn. Once you show up to take care of business, a sensor activates the tunes, either to relax you or to prevent houseguests in your thin-walled Japanese apartment from hearing anything other than Bach, Chopin or Mendelsohn. • Another sensor figures out whether you're going to need the seat up or down (crikey, would love to know how this one works) and motorizes it into the appropriate position. After you leave, it automatically places the seat in the down position if it was up, preventing countless marital spats. • A nightlight in the bowl helps guide you during those 2am emergencies

  21. Automated Cabinets http://www.anvilmotion.com/

  22. Special Addition for Bro. Newitt!! “One small step for man, one huge step for mankind.”

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