Applications, Systems and Methods in Smart （智能应用程序、系统和方法）.pdf

International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology Vol. 15, February, 2010 Applications, Systems and Methods in Smart Home Technology: A Review 1 1 Rosslin John Robles and Tai-hoon Kim 1School of Multimedia, Hannam University, Daejeon, Korea rosslin_john@, taihoonn@hannam.ac.kr Abstract Smart Home technology started for more than a decade to introduce the concept of networking devices and equipment in the house. According to the Smart Homes Association the best definition of smart home technology is: the integration of technology and services through home networking for a better quality of living. Many tools that are used in computer systems can also be integrated in Smart Home Systems. In this paper, we present the Technologies and tools that can be integrated or applied in Smart Home systems. Keywords: Smart Home, Ubiquitous, Automation, X10 1. Introduction Advancements in the field of smart homes are not an isolated case. First of all the developments take place within the society and are influenced by trends within that society. Furthermore in order to create added value the focus should be on the smart home environment instead of only on the