the next step in home improvement

Presentation Preview 1. Why is home automation such a big industry? 2. How is it accomplished? 3. Where is it going? Green building Potential problems 4. Finally, a reminder, WHY it is soooo cool… Innovative ideas

WHY?

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

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

HOW?

STRUCTURED WIRING GOODNOT SO GOOD

Wiring Options TechnologyTransmission MediumSpeed (seconds)Max Distance to Device EthernetUnshielded twisted pair10 MB-1GB100m Optical Fiber1GB-10GB2km-15km Wi-FiRadio Frequency11MB-248MB30m-100m FireWireUnshielded twisted pair/optical fiber 400MB-3.2GB4.5m-70m BluetoothRadio Frequency1MB-10MB10m-100m HomePlugElectrical Wiring14MB-200MB200m ITUElectrical wiring/telephone line/coax Up to 1GBn/a USBTwisted pair12MB-480MB5m IRDAInfrared9600B-4MB2m

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

Structured Media Panel Hardware Rack

RF (Radio Frequency) Systems  Primary Use? Remodel  Problems? Interference Slower ○ Jacobson example

Major Home Automation Companies: CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association  Crestron  Conrol 4  AMX  Savant (mac-based)  CEDIA Expo 2009 held in Atlanta, GA in September  Displays all the newest technology in home automation

Where is Home Automation going?

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

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

Control TV, Garage Door, anything you want!!  Deadbolt Control  I-phone Apps/Controller

BIOMETRICS

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

Water Management Sensor Faucet Programmed bath cycles  Bathomatic DEMO Bathomatic DEMO

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

Automated Cabinets

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