Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research
Campus : Coimbatore
School : School of Engineering
Department : Computer Science
Verified : Yes
Year : 2014
Abstract : Technology has developed to such an extent that it has induced smartness to even a normal, inanimate object. This smartness is needed to decrease human effort. As the effort taken by the humans, have certainly reduced, they switched from being hard workers, to smart workers. Therefore, home and office automation has been made easy, by not only in facilitating better transfer of information, but also encouraging time management. To make life simple, automating some of the day to day appliances; such as lights, fans, TVs, curtain etc... supplements quality and harmony. The vision behind Smart environment is, to incorporate various services, with the help of a common communication system. Smart environment focuses on well-being of the users, by allowing them to follow their activities, effortlessly. It also initiates an opportunity to use this system at offices also. Profile setting for a room is carried out automatically. Energy conservation is promoted by executing instructions as to switch off appliances in the room, when not in use. This is done through the PIR sensor. This arrangement is highly secure, intelligent and serves the purpose. Communication is enabled through email, using popular encryption standards.