1. Home Automation Console Team HAC: Luci Puryear – software/hardware Nidhi Singh - software Carlos Vasquez - hardware Faculty Advisor: Dr. Mitch Thornton Sponsors: Extreme Networks

2. Home Automation Console zProblem yHome Automation is currently a complex process that requires separate types of technologies to automate different aspects of a household zSolution yIntegrate popular home automation technologies into one easy to use and install console

3. Home Automation Console zRequirements/Specifications yIntegration of the Internet, X-10, and infrared technologies yEasy to access and use so that people with varying abilities can automate their homes yMust be reasonable priced so it can compete in the market, under $200.00 yMust not interfere with non-automated devices in the home yMust comply with all applicable FCC and UL regulations

4. Home Automation Console zConsole Components yHardware xTuxscreen - Philips IS2630 Screen Phone xX-10 Controller and Modules – Powerhouse TW523 xCustom IR Transmitter ySoftware xWebsite – allows users to access console using Internet xClient/Server program – communicates between website and console xCommand Control Program – send commands to X-10 Controller and IR transmitter

5. Home Automation Console zHow the Console Works

6. Home Automation Console zConsiderations zManufacturability yThe console is designed so it may be implemented on any suitable device zEconomic yPrice of the prototype is approximately $185.00. Console can be manufactured for less. zHuman Factors yThe console is designed to be mobile and easy to use

7. Home Automation Console zX10 Technology yX10 is Powerline Carrier Protocol (PLC): allows compatible devices to communicate using existing 110V wiring at home yX10 transmitters send coded low voltage signal that is superimposed over the 120V AC yX10 signals involve 1ms long 120k Hz bursts representing digital information yEffective data rate: 60 bits/sec

8. Home Automation Console