Title :
A closer look on today´s home and building networks
Author :
Kastner, W. ; Palensky, P. ; Rausch, T. ; Roesener, Ch
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Autom., Vienna Univ. of Technol., Austria
Abstract :
This article discusses popular control networks in the area of home and building automation (LonWorks, EIB, BACnet). The comparison includes technical aspects (platforms, security, network management, etc.) and general conditions for development (tools, starter kits, costs, licence policies, etc,). Finally, we identify possible drawbacks and "white spots" on the way to totally integrated and networked buildings.
Keywords :
building management systems; computer network management; field buses; home automation; open systems; BACnet; EIB; LonWorks; building automation; building management system; computer network; field buses; home automation; network management; platforms; security; white spots; Certification; Computer network management; Control systems; Costs; Floors; Home automation; Licenses; Next generation networking; Peer to peer computing; Physical layer;
Conference_Titel :
AFRICON, 2004. 7th AFRICON Conference in Africa
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8605-1
DOI :
10.1109/AFRICON.2004.1406889
