The Internet Power Line Adapter - University of Queensland
The Internet Power Line Adapter - University of Queensland
The Internet Power Line Adapter - University of Queensland
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Home Automation, <strong>Power</strong> <strong>Line</strong>s and the <strong>Internet</strong> Quenten Alick<br />
Chapter 3<br />
3.1 Specifications <strong>of</strong> the System<br />
This chapter will outline the specifications for the device that will be designed to<br />
meet the goals that were defined earlier. <strong>The</strong> various sub-sections <strong>of</strong> this design<br />
will be examined to determine what requirements each section needs to be meet<br />
to achieve the goal.<br />
3.2 Overview <strong>of</strong> the System<br />
To prove the use <strong>of</strong> power lines communications as a realistic option for home<br />
automation a simple client / server device will be designed. <strong>The</strong> client part <strong>of</strong><br />
this device will be an adapter to which any normal household appliance can be<br />
connected. <strong>The</strong> adapter will be able to measure the power that is consumed by<br />
the attached appliance. It will also be able to turn <strong>of</strong>f the appliance. This would<br />
give a user the ability to monitor the power consumption <strong>of</strong> their home and to<br />
adjust it to suit their needs. <strong>The</strong> server device will be responsible for controlling<br />
the client device and receiving data from the client. It will also be connected to<br />
the <strong>Internet</strong>. See figure 3-1 for an overall layout <strong>of</strong> the system<br />
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