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 8<br />
8.1 Conclusion<br />
<strong>The</strong> overall aim <strong>of</strong> this thesis was to prove that power lines are a feasible<br />
medium through which home automation systems can communicate. <strong>The</strong><br />
method <strong>of</strong> proving this was to design and construct a simple home automation<br />
system that measured the power consumed by an appliance attached to the<br />
system. This system used a client and a server to communicate across the power<br />
lines and exchange information.<br />
Overall, this thesis accomplished some <strong>of</strong> its aims. Although the primary aim <strong>of</strong><br />
proving the power line medium was accomplished, the complete design <strong>of</strong> the<br />
adapter was not. Problems encountered with the power measurement unit were<br />
the main obstacle to the completion <strong>of</strong> the design.<br />
However, power lines were successfully demonstrated to be a viable medium for<br />
communicating within a home automation system, when faced with electrical<br />
conditions not normally found within the average home. <strong>The</strong> ease <strong>of</strong> installation<br />
and the reliability <strong>of</strong> the system show that the power lines are probably the most<br />
cost efficient method <strong>of</strong> communicating within a house.<br />
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