Title :
Practical Solution for Constructing Ubiquitous Network in Building and Home Control System
Author :
Kushiro, Noriyuki ; Higuma, Toshiyasu ; Nakata, Masanori ; Kubota, Hitoshi ; Sato, Koichi
Author_Institution :
Mitsubishi Electr. Corp., Kamakura
Abstract :
This paper describes practical solutions for constructing a ubiquitous network in building and home control systems. A hybrid network, which consists of a low power ad-hoc wireless network and a power/pipe line communication network with high frequency band dispersed-tone method, is developed. We have constructed appliance control systems by utilizing the proposed hybrid network system and have installed them in an actual building and home to evaluate their reliability and capability. High reliability and capability of the network system have been confirmed through the field test.
Keywords :
ad hoc networks; building management systems; home automation; ubiquitous computing; ad-hoc wireless network; building control system; high frequency band dispersed-tone method; home control system; pipe line communication network; power line communication network; reliability; ubiquitous network; Buildings; Communication networks; Communication system control; Control systems; Frequency; Home appliances; Power system reliability; System testing; Telecommunication network reliability; Wireless networks;
Journal_Title :
Consumer Electronics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCE.2007.4429228
