Smart Home Systems

The tremendous developments that continue to evolve in the field of information communication technology (ICT) are affecting nearly all aspects of human lives. Mobile phones currently support many applications and deliver services that go well beyond basic voice communication. Wireless sensor networks with ubiquitous embedded processors can sense various parameters and generate the appropriate responses. These are some examples of systems that are being driven by advancements in ICT. Another important ICT driven field is the smart home. This field has been the subject of concerted research effort for some time and is beginning to develop practical products for a market that is expected to grow substantially in the relatively near future.