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Home automation system
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A home automation system comprises a central processing unit controlling a network in communication with a plurality of smart devices comprising one or more of a switch or an outlet as mentioned in this paper, each smart device comprises a processor, a communication device, and a user interface for controlling or setting an operating parameter of the smart device.Abstract:
A home automation system comprises a central processing unit controlling a network in communication with a plurality of smart devices comprising one or more of a switch or an outlet. Each smart device comprises a processor, a communication device in communication with the central processing unit via the network and a user interface for controlling or setting an operating parameter of the smart device.read more
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