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HOME AUTOMATION

HOME AUTOMATION. Robert Brandenburg EKU, Dept. of Technology, CEN/CET. OUTLINE. Motivation Introduction Problem Statement Proposed Solution Results Conclusions Future Work. MOTIVATION. Home automation is a growing trend Make common home appliances and media accessible to disabled

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HOME AUTOMATION

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  1. HOME AUTOMATION Robert Brandenburg EKU, Dept. of Technology, CEN/CET

  2. OUTLINE • Motivation • Introduction • Problem Statement • Proposed Solution • Results • Conclusions • Future Work

  3. MOTIVATION • Home automation is a growing trend • Make common home appliances and media accessible to disabled • Always had an interest in home automation • Safer home • Sometimes I just didn’t want to get off the couch to turn off the lights or find the remote

  4. INTRODUCTION • X10 Technology • USB-UIRT • ActiveHomePro • Bill’s Voice Commander

  5. X10 Technology • How it works X10 communicates between transmitters and receivers by sending and receiving signals over the power line wiring.

  6. X10 Technology Cont.

  7. X10 Technology Cont. • Equipment used

  8. X10 Technology Cont. • Installation

  9. USB-UIRT Transmits and receives infrared signals

  10. ActiveHomePro

  11. ActiveHomePro

  12. Bill’s Voice Commander

  13. Bill’s Voice Commander

  14. Bill’s Voice Commander Cont.

  15. PROBLEM STATEMENT • I wanted to implement voice activation control of lights, television, and common home appliances in a cheap and effective way.

  16. PROPOSED SOLUTION • Steps taken to solve the problem • Searched web for best alternative for cheap home automation and voice activation • Researched X10 Technology • Ordered hardware and software from X10 • Ordered USB-UIRT • Downloaded Bill’s Voice Commander (free) • Testing & troubleshooting • Verifying results

  17. Results

  18. RESULTS Cont.

  19. CONCLUSIONS • Successfully implemented voice activation of TV, lights, and appliances • Able control lights, appliances, and cameras over the internet • Successfully implemented macros and timers using ActiveHomePro • Limitless possibilities in home automation.

  20. FUTURE WORK • Use sensors along with ActiveHomePro and Bill’s Voice Commander • Install outdoor security cameras • Add remote control of door and window locks • Any questions/suggestions • Thanks for your time • Contact: robburg313@yahoo.com

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