1. Home Smart Home Samir Tartir April, 2004

2. Outline Introduction What is a smart home? What can I do? Benefits Applications screenshots.

3. Introduction With the advance of semiconductor industry and the introduction of fast speed, always- on-line internet connections, automated and remote control of several home equipments is increasing day by day. This presentation will cover some of the existing and future applications.

4. What is a smart home? A home that is equipped with special structured wiring to enable occupants to remotely control or program an array of home electronic devices.

5. What can I control - 1 Lighting: The most popular category. Motion detectors or light detectors. Security systems and access control: Have home to call you if somebody enters while you are away! Home Theater and entertainment: Whole-home entertainment system. Turn the DVD player off when you receive a call.

6. What can I control - 2 Phone systems: Block unwanted calls, or use it as a microphone to control other things around the house. Temperature. Irrigation: Turn on when soil is dry.

7. What can I control - 3 Windows and blinds: Dirty windows cleaning themselves, blinds that open/close or turning darker or lighter depending on sunlight. Electricity Control: Use solar power when possible. Appliances: TV, Dishwasher, fridge, iron, oven, alarm-coffee maker.

8. Benefits Convenience. Safety. Fun.

14. References and Links http://www.smarthome.com http://www.powerlinecommunications.net http://www.howstuffworks.com http://www.whatis.com http://www.smarthomeusa.com http://www.samsung.com/