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Home Automation: Solutions and Business Issues

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Mind Commerce Publishing
Published: December 2007
Product Code: R331-76
Description
Home Automation is the facility to automate, manage, and control devices located within our homes with the means of Remote Control. Remote control has become more than that device that we use to remotely controlling our TVs, Air Conditions, or even computers. Remote control technologies currently have multiple forms. For example, you can remotely switch off your TV using your mobile phone and using the public PSTN network.

Home Automation is a set of techniques that are implemented and deployed within the building in order to provide comfort and security for the residents of that building. The main goal of applying home automation techniques is to enable residents to perform normal daily tasks in a simpler manner. This forces many technologies to be integrated together to achieve the required functionality. An example to that integration is controlling the status of the device using the cell phone.

This publication provides evaluation of the different Home Automation technologies, a complete analysis for each technology, and finally the market analysis for the technology.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION AND CONCEPTS

1.1 DEFINITION OF HOME AUTOMATION

1.2 GENERAL CONCEPTS

1.2.1 Residential Home Automation Systems

1.2.2 Examples to Residential Home Automation Systems

1.2.2.1 Home Theater

1.2.2.2 HDTV

1.2.2.3 Whole House Audio

1.2.2.4 Video Distribution

1.2.2.5 Lighting Controls

1.2.2.6 Structured Wiring

1.2.2.7 Intercoms

1.2.2.8 Security Alarm

1.2.2.9 Surveillance Systems

1.2.3 Commercial Home Automation Systems

1.2.4 Examples to Commercial Home Automation Systems

1.2.4.1 Security Alarm

1.2.4.2 Surveillance Systems

1.3 HISTORY OF HOME AUTOMATION

1.3.1 History of X10 protocol

1.4 BENEFITS OF HOME AUTOMATION

1.4.1 Convenience

1.4.2 Security

1.4.3 Savings

1.4.4 Value

1.5 SUCCESS STORIES WITH HOME AUTOMATION

1.5.1 Don Marqurdt's Home


2 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.1.1 Centralized Architecture

2.1.2 Distributed Architecture

2.1.3 Mixed Architecture

2.2 X-10 ARCHITECTURE

2.2.1 Introduction

2.2.2 Power-line carrier control overview

2.2.3 X-10 protocol


3 REMOTE CONTROL INTERCONNECTIONS SCHEMES

3.1 WIRED REMOTE CONTROL

3.1.1 Phone Remote Control

3.1.2 PC Remote Control Kits & Interface Devices

3.2 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

3.2.1 Remote Controls Using RF

3.2.2 IR Remote Control Transmitters & Receivers

3.2.3 Speech-Recognition-Based Remote Control


4 SAMPLE APPLICATIONS

4.1 INTERNET-CONNECTED VIDEO CAMERA

4.2 REMOTE THERMOSTAT

4.2.1 Remote Air-Condition Control

4.2.2 Remote Oven Control

4.3 LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

4.4 SECURITY SYSTEM

4.4.1 Security Sensors

4.4.2 Alert Systems

4.4.3 Cameras and Surveillance Systems

4.5 REMOTE POWER SWITCH

4.5.1 IP-Based Remote Power Switch

4.5.2 Wi-Fi-based Remote Power Switch

4.5.3 Internet-based Remote Power Switch

4.5.4 Modem-based Remote Power Switch


5 NEW TRENDS ON HOME AUTOMATION

5.1 INTERNET-BASED HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM


6 PRODUCTS COMPARISON AND MARKET ANALYSIS

6.1 OBJECTIVE OF THE RESEARCH

6.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MARKET

6.2.1 Target Market(s)

6.2.1.1 Home Automaton System Benefits Required

6.2.1.2 Factors that affect purchase or use decision

6.2.1.2.1 Cost

6.2.1.2.2 Complexity

6.2.1.2.3 Warranty

6.2.1.2.4 Customer Support

6.2.1.3 Attitude about current Home Automation Products

6.2.1.4 How is current products used

6.2.1.4.1 Case Study: ZigBee-Enabled Home

6.2.1.5 What benefits do they seek?

6.2.1.5.1 Wired Home Automation Products

6.2.1.5.2 Controlling Home Automation Product

6.3 HOME AUTOMATION COMPETITORS

6.3.1 Lutron Electronics Company

6.3.1.1 Introduction

6.3.1.2 Products & Services

6.3.1.2.1 Dimmers

6.3.1.2.1.1 Solina™

6.3.1.2.1.2 Lyneo™

6.3.1.2.1.3 Rania™

6.3.1.2.1.4 Rania IR™

6.3.1.2.2 Wiring Accessories | WallPlates

6.3.1.2.3 Room Controls

6.3.1.2.3.1 GRAFIK Eye 3000 Series Multi-Scene Preset Dimming Controls

6.3.1.2.3.2 GRAFIK IntegraleTM

6.3.1.2.4 Whole-Home Controls

6.3.1.2.4.1 HomeWorks®

6.3.1.2.5 Window Systems

6.3.1.2.5.1 Sivoia QED roller blinds

6.3.1.2.5.1.1 Roller 64TM

6.3.1.2.5.1.2 Roller 100TM

6.3.1.2.6 Sivoia QED curtain track

6.3.1.2.7 Home Lighting Control

6.3.1.2.7.1 AuroRA

6.3.1.2.7.1.1 AuroRA entry package:

6.3.1.2.7.1.2 AuroRa switch/dimmer package:

6.3.1.2.7.1.3 AuroRa security package:

6.3.1.2.8 Industry Lighting Control

6.3.1.2.9 Emergency Lighting Systems

6.3.1.3 Market share

6.3.1.4 Current customers

6.3.1.4.1 The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ

6.3.1.5 Positioning and promotion strategies

6.3.1.6 Partnerships/Alliances/Distributors

6.3.1.6.1 Partnership

6.3.1.6.1.1 Cherokee Investment Partners

6.3.1.6.1.2 AMX

6.3.1.7 Recent news

6.3.1.8 SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats

6.3.2 Home Automation Inc. (HAI)

6.3.2.1 Introduction

6.3.2.1.1 HAI Leadership

6.3.2.1.2 Infrastructure

6.3.2.1.3 HAI's Internal Conservation Efforts

6.3.2.2 Products & Services

6.3.2.2.1 Lighting Control by HAI

6.3.2.2.1.1 Dimmers and Switches

6.3.2.2.1.2 Scene Switch

6.3.2.2.1.3 House Status Switch

6.3.2.2.2 Security Products by HAI

6.3.2.3 Market share

6.3.2.4 Current customers

6.3.2.4.1 Cisco Learning Institute

6.3.2.5 Positioning and promotion strategies

6.3.2.6 Partnerships/Alliances/Distributors

6.3.2.6.1 Connectivity Partners

6.3.2.6.1.1 AMX (Audio / Video (A/V))

6.3.2.6.1.2 Architechtronics (Software)

6.3.2.6.1.3 Autonomic Controls (Software)

6.3.2.6.1.4 CentraLite (Lighting)

6.3.2.6.1.5 Connected Hearth (Remote Access)

6.3.2.6.1.6 Convergent Living (Touchscreen)

6.3.2.6.1.7 Crestron (Audio / Video (A/V))

6.3.2.6.1.8 DSC (Security)

6.3.2.6.1.9 Elan (Audio / Video (A/V))

6.3.2.6.1.10 Electronic Design Technology (EDT) (Lighting)

6.3.2.6.1.11 Future Smart (Structured Wiring)

6.3.2.6.1.12 Home Director (Structured Wiring)

6.3.2.6.1.13 HomeLogic (Software)

6.3.2.6.1.14 Hometouch (Touchscreen)

6.3.2.6.1.15 InfuseboX (Crestron Module) (Audio / Video (A/V))

6.3.2.6.1.16 Leviton (Lighting) (Structured Wiring)

6.3.2.6.1.17 Lightolier Controls (Lighting)

6.3.2.6.1.18 LiteTouch (Lighting)

6.3.2.6.1.19 Lutron (Lighting)

6.3.2.6.1.20 MD Manufacturing Central Vacuums (Central Vacuum)

6.3.2.6.1.21 Mobile Technology (Crestron Module) (Audio / Video (A/V))

6.3.2.6.1.22 NuVo (Whole Home Audio)

6.3.2.6.1.23 Omnipotence Software (Software)

6.3.2.6.1.24 OnQ /Legrand (Structured Wiring)

6.3.2.6.1.25 PCS (Lighting)

6.3.2.6.1.26 Pelham Sloane (Touchscreen)

6.3.2.6.1.27 Philips (Audio / Video (A/V))

6.3.2.6.1.28 Proficient Audio Systems (Whole Home Audio)

6.3.2.6.1.29 Russound (Whole Home Audio)

6.3.2.6.1.30 Samsung (Touchscreen)

6.3.2.6.1.31 Smarthome Mfg (Lighting)

6.3.2.6.1.32 SOMFY (Window Coverings)

6.3.2.6.1.33 SpeakerCraft (Whole Home Audio)

6.3.2.6.1.34 Ustec (Structured Wiring)

6.3.2.6.1.35 Xantech (Whole Home Audio)

6.3.2.6.2 Distribution Partners

6.3.2.7 Recent news

6.3.2.8 SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats

6.3.3 Smart Home Systems

6.3.3.1 Introduction

6.3.3.2 Products & Services (e.g., description, uniqueness, pricing, etc.)

6.3.3.2.1 Lighting Control

6.3.3.2.1.1 Wall Switch Receivers & Modules - X10

6.3.3.2.1.2 Transmitters and Wall Controllers - X10

6.3.3.2.1.3 Powerline Signaling - X10

6.3.3.2.2 Security Products by SmartHome

6.3.3.2.2.1 Smarthome SecureLinc Family Security System

6.3.3.2.2.2 Smarthome Remote-Access Security Kit

6.3.3.2.3 Home Entertainment Products by SmartHome

6.3.3.2.3.1 BIC Muro Ceiling Speakers with Swivel Tweeter

6.3.3.2.3.2 Whole House Audio / Multi-Zone

6.3.3.2.3.3 Instreamer 100

6.3.3.2.3.4 A/V & Home Theater Accessories

6.3.3.2.3.5 Internal RF Adapter for Almost Any Remote

6.3.3.2.4 Home Automation Controller Products by SmartHome

6.3.3.2.4.1 TouchLinc 4.0 Touchscreen X10 Controller

6.3.3.2.4.1.1 Customizable Menus

6.3.3.2.4.1.2 One-Touch Control

6.3.3.2.4.1.3 Easy Setup

6.3.3.2.4.1.4 Special Features

6.3.4 Crestron

6.3.4.1 Introduction

6.3.4.2 Products & Services (e.g., description, uniqueness, pricing, etc.)

6.3.4.2.1 2-Series Control System

6.3.4.2.2 CLX Modules and CAEN Enclosures

6.3.4.2.3 CLW Wall Box Dimmers

6.3.4.2.4 Commercial Lighting

6.3.5 Custom Solutions, Inc.

6.3.5.1 Introduction

6.3.5.2 Products & Services

6.3.5.2.1 HomeVision

6.4 MARKET METRICS

6.4.1 Market Size

6.4.2 American Home Automation Market

6.4.2.1 The largest segment of the home networking market

6.4.2.2 Home Cinemas Market Size

6.4.2.3 Outlook for home automation

6.4.2.4 Staying Up-To-Date

6.4.3 Asian Home Automation Market


Table of Figures


FIGURE 1 - HOME THEATER

FIGURE 2 - DATA PROJECTOR

FIGURE 3 - SPEAKERS

FIGURE 4 - REMOTE CONTROL

FIGURE 5 - HDTV

FIGURE 6 - BLU-RAY DISC

FIGURE 7 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION (FCC)

FIGURE 8 - WHOLE HOUSE AUDIO

FIGURE 9 - HOUSE AUDIO VOLUME CONTROL

FIGURE 10 - HOUSE AUDIO CONTRL PANEL

FIGURE 11 - VIDEO DISTRIBUTION CONTROL

FIGURE 12 -VIDEO CONTROL PANEL

FIGURE 13 - LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT

FIGURE 14- LIGHTING CONTROL UNIT

FIGURE 15 - STRUCTURED WIRING

FIGURE 16 - CENTRAL CONTROL PANEL

FIGURE 17 - INTERCOM

FIGURE 18 - TRADITIONAL INTERCOM

FIGURE 19 - SECURITY ALARM COMPONENTS

FIGURE 20 - SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

FIGURE 21 - SECURITY ALARM COMPONENTS

FIGURE 22 - SECURITY ALARM PANEL

FIGURE 23 - SURVEILLANCE CAMERA

FIGURE 24 - SURVEILLANCE CAMERA

FIGURE 25 - SURVEILLANCE CAMER

FIGURE 26 - SURVEILLANCE CAMERA

FIGURE 27 - LUTRON SOLINA™ DIMMER

FIGURE 28 - LUTRON LYNEO™ DIMMER

FIGURE 29 - LUTRON RANIA™ DIMMER

FIGURE 30 - LUTRON RANIA IR™ DIMMER

FIGURE 31 - LUTRON WIRING ACCESSORIES | WALLPLATES

FIGURE 32 - LUTRON GRAFIK EYE 3000 SERIES MULTI-SCENE PRESET DIMMING CONTROLS

FIGURE 33 - LUTRON GRAFIK INTEGRALETM

FIGURE 34 - THE PHOENICIAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ

FIGURE 35 - 4 BUTTON KEYFOB

FIGURE 36 - SMARTHOME SECURELINC FAMILY SECURITY SYSTEM

FIGURE 37 - SMARTHOME REMOTE-ACCESS SECURITY KIT

FIGURE 38 - BIC MURO CEILING SPEAKERS WITH SWIVEL TWEETER

FIGURE 39 - INSTREAMER 100

FIGURE 40 - INTERNAL RF ADAPTER FOR ALMOST ANY REMOTE

FIGURE 41 - TOUCHLINC 4.0 TOUCHSCREEN X10 CONTROLLER
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